School budgets will be voted on today throughout New York State Polls open at noon today in the Jamestown Public Schools District with voting open until 9:00 p.m. People may go to Jefferson or Washington Middle Schools; or Lincoln Elementary … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools District Art Show Takes Place May 16-17
Hundreds of artwork by students are part of the Jamestown Public Schools District Art Show. This is the first time the annual Art Show is taking place since 2019. The public is invited to view the artshow from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight and from … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown School Board – Meet The Candidates – May 11, 2023
The Jamestown Parent-Teacher Organization held a "Meet The Candidates" forum on May 11, 2023 so the public could learn more about the four candidates running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. The candidates include Paul Abbott, John … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Candidates Share Their Experience, Why Running at ‘Meet the Candidates’ Forum
Candidates for Jamestown School Board shared their experience and why they're running for the board at a "Meet The Candidates" forum held Thursday night. There are four candidates running for three open seats. Parent-Teacher Organization … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ 2023-24 Budget Heads to Voters For Approval
The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $101 million 2023-24 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 16. The budget has no tax levy increase and a 16.5% increase in State Foundation Aid. Because the … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on $101 Million JPS Budget Set for Tonight
A public hearing on the proposed $101 million 2023-24 Jamestown Public Schools' budget will take place tonight. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Jefferson Middle School auditorium. The budget has no tax levy increase and, if … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Students Reading ‘Charlotte’s Web’ For All-District Read
Jamestown Public Schools students will be reading "Charlotte's Web" as part of an all-district read that starts today. Approximately 2,500 elementary and middle school students were given copies of the book by E.B. White as part of the national … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes New York State Budget a Month and Day Late
After a month and a day late, New York State finally has a 2024 budget. The State Legislature finished passing budget bills late Tuesday night for the $229 billion spending plan. Governor Kathy Hochul was successful in getting changes to bail … [Read more...]
Four Candidates Running for Three Seats on Jamestown School Board
Four candidates are running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. Shelly Leathers is not seeking re-election for her seat, leaving that open for a newcomer. Paul Abbott is seeking his sixth term. He has served as the Board of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Student Artwork On Display at City Hall
Artwork by Jamestown Public Schools students is now on view in the lobby of Jamestown City Hall. Sixteen JPS students from Bush and Fletcher elementary schools, Persell and Washington middle schools, and Jamestown High School had artwork selected … [Read more...]
