The statewide ban on smartphones during the school day is going well in the Jamestown Public Schools district. Jamestown School Board ex-officio student member Hayden Langford said there were some initial delays the first day of school at the high … [Read more...]
Jamestown Kids Go Back To School Today
Today is the first day of school for kids in the Jamestown Public Schools District. This will be a half-day for students. The school day today will be as follows: Elementary Schools: 8:20 to 11:30 a.m. Middle Schools: 8:30 to 11:30 … [Read more...]
Jenny Tilaro Welcomed As Washington Middle School’s New Assistant Principal
Jamestown Public Schools are welcoming a new assistant principal to Washington Middle School. The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Jenny Tilaro. She fills the position vacated by Tim Anderson, who became Washington’s building … [Read more...]
JHS Students Will Begin To Use Pouches To Hold Smartphones During The School Day Starting Next Week
Jamestown School Board members got a better look at the pouches Jamestown High School students will use starting next week to to store their internet-enabled devices in during the school day. The introduction of the Yondr pouches are part of the … [Read more...]
JPS Approves ‘Distraction-Free Learning’ Policy Regarding Smartphones, Smart Devices
Jamestown Public Schools students will face new policies regarding smartphones when they go back to school in September. The Jamestown School Board approved the Students and Personal Electronic Devices policy at their meeting Monday night. This … [Read more...]
Former JHS Principal, City Council Member Jim McElrath Honored In Death
Many are mourning the loss of former Jamestown High School Principal and former City Council member at large James McElrath Sr. who died July 25. McElrath was 89. He was served the Jamestown Public Schools district for 26 years, most notably … [Read more...]
School Districts Must Finalize Policies To Restrict Smartphone Use By August 1
School districts across New York State are finalizing their policies to restrict smartphone use in schools before August 1. The Distraction-Free Schools law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in K-12 … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion In Funding To Schools
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration release $7 billion in federal funding for schools nationwide. The administration is currently withholding the resources, which fund before- and after-school programs, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Boy Dies Following Truck-Bicycle Accident
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...]
