WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Meghan Murray about the ensemble's upcoming trip to Syracuse on Halloween for the annual state championship. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Appoint New Literacy Coordinator
Jamestown Public Schools has announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Aaron as the new Literacy Coordinator. Dr. Aaron will provide leadership in development, delivery, implementation and monitoring of the Literacy curriculum, initiatives, and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools to See Phase-In of Foundation Aid by NYS
The eight school districts, including Jamestown, who sued New York State under the Small Cities Lawsuit will see a gradual phase-in of the increase in foundational aid they will receive as a result of winning the suit. Governor Kathy Hochul … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Not Changing In-Person Classes Despite COVID-19 Case Increases
Jamestown Public Schools anticipate no change with in-person classes despite the increase in local COVID cases. District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said this in a video released Tuesday, "As I mentioned before, our goal is to keep kids in … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Appoints Brad Meyers as School Safety Advisory
Jamestown Public Schools has announced that Brad Meyers has been appointed as its School Safety Advisor. Meyers has over 35 years experience in law enforcement as the Police Chief of Fredonia and as a Sergeant and police officer in the Jamestown … [Read more...]
42nd Annual Fall Festival of Bands is Saturday, September 18th
The Jamestown High School Marching Band hosts its 42nd Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday at 6:30pm at Strider Field. The event is JHS's most significant annual fundraiser and will feature bands from Eisenhower, Falconer/Frewsburg, West … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jill Muntz – September 9, 2021
Jamestown Public Schools recently received a $240,000 grant through the Strong Starts Chautauqua Initiative. We'll learn more about this program from JPS Student Support Services Director Dr. Jill Muntz. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Receive $240,000 for Strong Starts Chautauqua Initiative
Jamestown Public Schools have received a $240,000 grant from the Highmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield Blue Fund as part of the Strong Starts Chautauqua Initiative. The grant is in support of the initiative’s work in fostering children’s health, well … [Read more...]
It’s the First Day of School for Jamestown Public Schools
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...]
