The Holidays in Poetry project returns to Jamestown High School in 2025. The project involves students from JHS writing original works of poetry focusing on the holiday season. The Project was coordinated Jamestown High School English teacher Betsy … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Safety Plan Now Compliant With Desha’s Law
The Jamestown Public Schools’ District Wide Safety Plan has been updated to be compliant with New York’s “Desha’s Law.” Executive Director of Information & Student Services Jesse Joy informed the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night that the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Looking For New JHS Marching Band Director
Jamestown Public Schools are looking for a new Jamestown High School Marching Band Director. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said that current Band Director Marc Lentsch advised him last week that he intended to step down from the role, “He … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Human Resources Presentation – December 18, 2025
The Jamestown School Board heard a presentation at its December 16, 2025 meeting from JPS’ Human Resource department about how HR is working to communicate more effectively with JPS staff. … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Distributes Nearly $18,000 To Local Organizations
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board is distributing nearly $18,000 in grants to local organizations as part of its Winter 2025 community allocations. The funding goes to organizations that address food insecurity, shelter and the needs of children and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Cancels Afterschool, Evening Activities
Due to inclement weather, Jamestown Public Schools is canceling all afterschool and evening activities for Thursday, December 11, 2025. All after-school programs will be prepared to receive children, but will contact parents to encourage early … [Read more...]
Seven Jamestown Public School Students Selected For NYSSMA Performances
Seven Jamestown Public Schools students recently were selected to perform among New York state’s most talented student musicians. Gina Delgado, Rya Giuffre, Hayden Langford, and Zoey Shimmel represented Jamestown High School at the New York State … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Reminding Parents Of Procedures For School Closures, Delays
As winter weather takes hold in the area, Jamestown Public Schools is reminding parents of procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to inclement weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Member Installed As President of New York State School Boards Association
Longtime Jamestown School Board member Christine Schnars has been installed as President of the New York State School Boards Association. School Board President Paul Abbott said, “The New York State School Boards Association is one of the largest … [Read more...]
Former Coach, Teacher, JPS Board Member Joe DiMaio Is Being Remembered
Former teacher, football coach, and Jamestown School Board member Joe DiMaio is being remembered after he died Monday, November 17. DiMaio was 78 years old. A 1965 graduate of Jamestown High School, DiMaio served as a health teacher in the … [Read more...]
