Jamestown Public Schools shared with WRFA the speech from Jamestown High School's Reiley Kolstee that won the local Veteran of Foreign War's "Voice of Democracy" Speech Contest. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Has Free At-Home COVID Test Kits For Students
Jamestown Public Schools have received free at-home COVID test kits from New York State for every enrolled student. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the tests are optional and by request only, "Make sure you are either able to pick up tests … [Read more...]
Community Mourns Loss of Teenager Killed in Accident
The community is mourning the loss of Alexis "Lexi" Hughan, who was killed in an accident on Friday. Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker released a statement saying, "Jamestown Public Schools is in mourning over the tragic loss of a … [Read more...]
City, JPS To Conduct Traffic Study of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue
The City of Jamestown and Jamestown Public Schools have announced a partnership to conduct a traffic study for Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue. The announcement comes after two recent accidents involving student pedestrians near Persell Middle … [Read more...]
JPS Increasing Safety Measures After Persell Student Struck by Car
Jamestown Public Schools are stepping up traffic safety procedures after a Persell Middle School student was struck by a car on Hazeltine Avenue Tuesday morning. Jamestown Public Schools said in a release that the student was transported to the … [Read more...]
African American Community Members Request Community Navigator Be Added by JPS
Community members asked the Jamestown School Board to consider adding a Community Navigator for the African American Community. The Jamestown Public Schools District used American Rescue Plan funds to hire two Community Navigators for the Hispanic … [Read more...]
JHS Students Holding Food Drive for Thanksgiving
The Jamestown High School Student Organization is holding a food drive now through November 23rd for Thanksgiving. The four classes are competing to bring in the most food and are each donating to a different community organization. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Appoint Tamu Graham-Reinhardt as Coordinator of Student Support Services
Jamestown Public Schools have announced the appointment of Tamu Graham-Reinhardt as the Coordinator of Student Support Services. The Coordinator of Student Support Services is responsible for providing expert leadership that includes monitoring … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band Holding Free Show Saturday Before Competing in State Championships
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will hold a free performance tomorrow ahead of their trip to Syracuse to compete in the State Championships. The performance will take place, weather permitting, at 1pm at Strider Field. Jamestown Public … [Read more...]
JPS Announces Procedures for School Closings Due to Winter Weather
As we get closer to winter, Jamestown Public Schools are reminding parents how school delays or closures will be announced in the event of inclement weather. Delays or closings will be announced on area radio and television stations, on JPS' … [Read more...]
