Today is the first day back to school for students in Jamestown. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district is moving forward with having school open for in-person instruction. He said the three-foot minimal … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – August 26, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker about the upcoming new year, having students back in-person, and how the Small Cities Funding lawsuit ruling potentially affects Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Classes In-Person, Masks Required Indoors
Jamestown Public Schools will be bringing students back in-person and require wearing masks this Fall. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said in a video statement released Friday that students will be coming back five days a week with full days, … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Whitaker To Release School Reopening Info by Friday
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said he anticipates having more information about school reopening by Friday. Whitaker said he and other district superintendents and school leaders had received a letter from State Education … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public School Safety Plan Open for Public Comment
The Jamestown Public School District-Wide Safety Plan for the 2021-22 school year is now open for public comment until September 9th. School districts are required by state regulations to develop District-Wide Safety Plans, in conjunction with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Name Laura Penhollow as new Coordinator of Extended Learning
Jamestown Public Schools has announced that Laura Penhollow has been named the new Coordinator of Extended Learning. Mrs. Penhollow is taking over the position from Amanda Gesing, who was named the YWCA Executive Director. As the Coordinator of … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Syringe Disposal Proposal, Hiring School Resource Officer
Jamestown City Council has approved an agreement with HOPE Chautauqua to obtain 10 sharps containers for syringe disposal. Council President Tony Dolce said the disposal units can be moved around, "Try them in different locations along the Riverwalk, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Syringe Disposal Program, Hiring SRO,
The Jamestown City Council will vote on an agreement with HOPE Chautauqua to obtain 10 sharps containers for syringe disposal. The medical waste disposal would be covered by New York State for one year. Council also will vote to accept funding for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – June 17, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker who gave a recap on the 2020-21 school year and what's up next for the district. … [Read more...]
JHS Graduation to Be One Ceremony, No Capacity Restrictions
Jamestown Public Schools released an update on the High School graduation ceremony this morning: Due to new NYSDOH guidance released yesterday that eliminates previously imposed capacity limits, JHS is pleased to announce that they can now hold one … [Read more...]
