Communities across the county will be promoting prevention strategies while advocating for children during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Chautauqua Child Advocacy Program and the City of Jamestown were joined by Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]
Petitioning Process Underway For Jamestown School Board Seats
Petitions for the Jamestown School Board Election on May 19, 2026 are now available. There are three positions open on the board with the terms for Paul Abbott, John Panebianco and Christine Schnars expiring on June 30. The three candidates … [Read more...]
Proposed Jamestown Public Schools Budget Has No Tax Levy Increase
The proposed 2026-27 budget for the Jamestown Public Schools District includes no tax levy increase and the hiring of 15 new teachers. The $120,898,274 spending plan is $5 million more than the current 2025-26 budget. This is the twelfth year in a … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Seeking 20% Increase In Budget
The James Prendergast Library is seeking public approval for a 20% increase in their budget. Library Executive Director Tress Williams said the organization is looking for taxpayer support to increase funding by $70,000 annually. The Prendergast … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JHS Holidays In Poetry – 2025
The Holidays in Poetry project returns to Jamestown High School in 2025. The project involves students from JHS writing original works of poetry focusing on the holiday season. The Project was coordinated Jamestown High School English teacher Betsy … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Safety Plan Now Compliant With Desha’s Law
The Jamestown Public Schools’ District Wide Safety Plan has been updated to be compliant with New York’s “Desha’s Law.” Executive Director of Information & Student Services Jesse Joy informed the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night that the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Looking For New JHS Marching Band Director
Jamestown Public Schools are looking for a new Jamestown High School Marching Band Director. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said that current Band Director Marc Lentsch advised him last week that he intended to step down from the role, “He … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Human Resources Presentation – December 18, 2025
The Jamestown School Board heard a presentation at its December 16, 2025 meeting from JPS’ Human Resource department about how HR is working to communicate more effectively with JPS staff. … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Distributes Nearly $18,000 To Local Organizations
St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board is distributing nearly $18,000 in grants to local organizations as part of its Winter 2025 community allocations. The funding goes to organizations that address food insecurity, shelter and the needs of children and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Cancels Afterschool, Evening Activities
Due to inclement weather, Jamestown Public Schools is canceling all afterschool and evening activities for Thursday, December 11, 2025. All after-school programs will be prepared to receive children, but will contact parents to encourage early … [Read more...]
