AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe to get an update on how Jamestown Public Schools is coping with the COVID-19 State of Emergency and also get an update on the school budget … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces New Web Page to Help Families During COVID-19 State of Emergency
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools has created a web page with a few tips and resources that families can use to help children understand and adjust to changes in routine during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. The website can be found online at … [Read more...]
Sundquist Announces Closure of Playgrounds and Basketball Courts, Extends Initial State of Emergency Measures to April 15
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist has ordered all playgrounds and basketball courts in the city to be shutdown to help reduce risk factors for spreading COVID-19. Signage and yellow tape will be placed on playgrounds and courts, urging Jamestown … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Reviews Preliminary Budget Numbers that Include No Tax Increase
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board met Tuesday night via video conferencing and the the meeting was broadcast live over the internet. During the meeting the board reviewed a preliminary spending plan for next school year, being mindful of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Superintendent will Hold Facebook Live Q&A on Friday and Saturday
JAMESTOWN - In order to keep the community informed, Jamestown Public Schools is sharing a few updates with the Media about the work it is doing to support students and families while schools are closed. The updates from Wednesday March 18, 2020 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Provides Nearly 1,000 Meals on Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools district is remind the community that it is providing meals and other support services for students in the community as classes are suspended due to the COVID-19 shutdown. According to school officials, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Sundquist to Declare a State of Emergency in Jamestown, Apthorpe Lays out Action Plan for Students
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist will declare a State of Emergency in the City of Jamestown effective Tuesday, March 17 in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. "I wan't to be very clear. This is not because of any reported cases but … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Cancels Classes Starting Monday, March 16
JAMESTOWN - All classes have been cancelled for Jamestown Public School students beginning Monday, March 16. At this time, classes are not expected to resume until Monday, April 20. School officials said in a media release that while there are not … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Gets Update on High Amount of Lead Poisoning Among Children
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown's old housing stock is continuing to create concerns for both local school and health officials, who say the number of homes that contain lead paint is resulting in a high percentage of local children having lead poisoning. A … [Read more...]
State Officials Give Update on Coronavirus, Local Officials Create Task Force to Prepare for Possible Cases
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced that New York State’s coronavirus (COVID-19) caseload is now at 22. The governor said that as of Thursday, there were 18 cases in Westchester County, three in New York City, and one in Nassau … [Read more...]
