The National School Public Relations Association has awarded a staff recognition program formed by Jamestown Public Schools and a documentary celebrating its music program as part of its annual National School Communication Awards. The “Pillars of … [Read more...]
JCC Receives $200,000 Grant To Expand Construction Workforce Training Program
Jamestown Community College has received a $200,000 grant to support and expand the college’s Construction Technology workforce training program over the next three years. The funding from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation will help the college … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Breaks Ground On $123 Million Capital Improvements Project
Jamestown Public Schools has broke ground on Phase A of the district’s $123 million Capital Improvements Project. District taxpayers approved the project in December 2023. The project marks another summer of construction across several … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott Receives State Recognition
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott has been recognized by the New York State School Boards Association. Fellow Board Member and New York State School Boards Association President Christine Schnars presented Abbott with the Board Lifetime … [Read more...]
Five Year Delay For Electric School Bus Mandate Included in NYS Budget Bill
A bill authorizing a five-year delay in New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate will be included in the state budget bill. State Senator George Borrello voted for the bill saying it is a breakthrough in his years-long efforts to relieve what he … [Read more...]
Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School District Budgets
Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $120,898,274 2026-27 school budget passed 374 to 92 and a proposition to sell district property at 240 Harrison Street to the Jamestown Board of Public … [Read more...]
Voters Across NYS To Vote On School District Budgets And More
Voters go to the polls across New York State today to vote on school budget proposals and more. In the Jamestown Public Schools District, voters will consider a proposed $120,898,274 district budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes … [Read more...]
2026 Jamestown Public Schools Spring Art Show Takes Place Today
The 2026 Jamestown Public Schools Spring Art Show will take place today at Jefferson Middle School. Artwork will be on display from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Jefferson’s gymnasium. Each Jamestown art teacher selected pieces of student artwork to … [Read more...]
Electric School Bus Mandate May Get Delayed As Part Of NYS Budget
Language in the state budget would delay the electric school bus mandate for New York school districts. The Syracuse Post Standard reports the language would move the purchase-only-zero-emission deadline to 2032 and full fleet conversion to 2040. … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School’s New Cafeteria Is Officially Open
Jamestown High School’s new cafeteria has been officially opened. The cafeteria underwent a complete remodel as part of the multi-year capital project at the high school. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker joked during … [Read more...]
