Jamestown Public Schools announced they were informed of a cybersecurity incident involving software used by the district. PowerSchool informed the district on January 7 that they experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access … [Read more...]
City Council Members Calling For Guide Rail To Be Replaced By Persell Middle School
Jamestown City Council members are calling for a guiderail to be reinstalled at an intersection near Persell Middle School. The guiderail was removed when the intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue was reconfigured in 2024. Public … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Math Textbook Presentation – December 12, 2024
Jamestown Public Schools are in the process of choosing a new math curriculum. We hear the presentation from teachers and administration to the Jamestown School Board on December 3, 2024 here. … [Read more...]
JPS Teachers Are Piloting Two New Math Books
The Jamestown Public School District is currently piloting two new math curriculum programs. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction & School Improvement Tina Sandstrom said this began in December 2023 with the creation of a steering … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announce Inclement Weather Procedures
Jamestown Public Schools has announced procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to inclement weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as well as posted to the district's Facebook page and … [Read more...]
JHS Construction Continuing, Pool To Reopen in November
Construction is continuing at Jamestown High School with plans for the pool to reopen in November. Jamestown High School is undergoing a $20 million capital improvement plan. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said work is continuing on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools To Increase Police Presence Following Rumors of Threats
Jamestown Public Schools buildings will have a increased police presence today following rumors of threats to the school. JPS officials sent an automated message to parents Tuesday night saying that they were aware of rumors circulating amongst … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – August 22, 2024
As the start of a new school year looms, we sit down with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker to discuss what's in store for the 2024-25 year. … [Read more...]
Post-Pandemic Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism Rates Improving in Jamestown Schools
Post-Pandemic attendance and chronic absenteeism in Jamestown Public Schools is improving. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, presenting to the Jamestown School Board, said the average daily attendance is dramatically up since 2020, "And … [Read more...]
Julia Kinney Appointed Assistant Principal at JHS
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Julia Kinney to serve as an assistant principal at Jamestown High School. Kinney succeeds Allyson Smith, who was appointed to serve as the building’s principal in January. A Randolph … [Read more...]
