The child who was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle last Tuesday has died. The incident happened near the intersection of Willard and Kinney Streets. Jamestown Police report 11-year old Daniel Ramos Jr. was rushed to UPMC Chautauqua … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Receives 5-Year Contract Renewal
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker has had his contract renewed another five years. The Jamestown School Board voted on the amended contract at their May 21, 2025 meeting. They had previously amended Whitaker’s contract in … [Read more...]
Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School Budgets
Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $115.8 million 2025-26 school budget passed 322 to 55, a proposition to create a $10 million Capital Reserve Fund passed 329 to 45, and a proposition to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Budget, School Board Seats Up For Vote Today
District voters will head to the polls today to vote on the Jamestown Public Schools budget and vote for two members of the Jamestown School Board. On the ballot for approval will be an $115,876,898 budget for the 2025-26 school year that includes … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Annual District Art Show Today
Artwork by students from across Jamestown Public Schools will be on public display during the Annual District Art Show today. The show will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School. The public is encouraged to enter through the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – May 15, 2025
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker discusses the proposed 2025-26 district budget. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Budget Hearing – May 15, 2025
Jamestown Public Schools' Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Brittnay Spry presents the proposed 2025-26 district budget at the public hearing ahead of the May 20, 2025 budget vote. … [Read more...]
JPS Stem Coordinator Named 2025 Coordinator Of The Year
The STEM Coordinator for Jamestown Public Schools has been named the 2025 Coordinator of the Year for Region 12. The School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) recognized Denise Pusateri at a reception on May 5. Pusateri, who … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Kindergarten Registration Is May 7
Jamestown Public Schools will register kindergartners for the 2025-2026 school year by appointment on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Appointments will be held at the Central Administration Office located at 197 Martin Road between 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 … [Read more...]
Nearly 300 Protest Trump in Jamestown
Nearly 300 people in Jamestown joined millions of people across the United States Saturday as part of 1,200 protests against the way President Donald Trump is running the country. The rally held by the Jamestown Justice Coalition at Dow Park … [Read more...]
