JAMESTOWN - The new Superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools says he’s enjoying his first few weeks on the job. JPS Superintendent Dr. Bret Apthorpe took over as superintendent at the start of this month. He's replacing former Superintendent Tim … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Boards Moves Forward with Auction of Warehouse Property
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board held its first meeting with new Superintendent Bret Apthorpe during a regular board meeting Tuesday night. According to the Post-Journal, the board approved a resolution that there will be a public auction of … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Officials Say Allegations of a School Policy that Bans the American Flag are Untrue
UPDATE (9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11): Since our initial report, Wayne Reichenbach has issued an apology to the Jamestown School District for his Facebook post. He told WRFA that he based his comments on information he received from a parent of a … [Read more...]
First Day of School for Jamestown Students is Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Tuesday is the first day of school for many students across Chautauqua County, but the first day for all Jamestown Public Schools is Wednesday, with only a half day scheduled. As a result, all students will be dismissed at 11:30 … [Read more...]
Jamestown to Act on Appointing Bret Apthorpe as New Superintendent on Friday
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will be acting on the appointment of the district’s new superintendent during a special meeting Friday night and until then, school officials have not released any details – including the name of the … [Read more...]
School Board to Act on Superintendent Appointment Friday Night
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools is expected to have its new superintendent in place when the new school year begins on July 1. The Jamestown School Board will be holding a special board meeting this Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Washington Middle … [Read more...]
All Local School Budgets Approved, Schnars Returns to Jamestown School Board
JAMESTOWN - The 2017 School board elections and budget votes took place yesterday, with voters approving the budgets for all of Chautauqua County's 18 school districts. In addition to all budgets passing, all of the other propositions that … [Read more...]
WEATHER ALERT: National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch for WNY, Including Chautauqua County
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Tornado Watch for much of Western New York, including Chautauqua County. The watch was issued for Monday, May 1 until 10 p.m. A severe Thunderstorm Warning was also issued for the area … [Read more...]
Candidate Petitions for Jamestown School Board Due April 26
JAMESTOWN - Petitions for the 2017 Jamestown School Board Elections are due to the District Clerk on by next Wednesday, April 26 by 5 p.m. at 197 Martin Road. Official petitions can also be picked up at the district office by any resident in the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $85 Million Budget, Goes to Public Vote on May 16
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has approved an $85 million budget for the 2017-18 school year. There is no tax increase for the 2017-18 budget. The board took action on the spending plan after a lengthy review and discussion during … [Read more...]
