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JPS 2015-16 Delayed Opening/School Closing Information

November 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Now that the weather is getting colder and winter is just around the corner, Jamestown Public Schools is reminding all parents about its school closing and delay-opening policy. As a reminder to Jamestown students and their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools

Red Raider Marching Band Wins Back-to-Back State Titles

November 2, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SYRACUSE - The Jamestown High School Red Raider Marching Band is state champions for the second year in a row. With a final score of 90.4, the band finished first in the Large School 2 Division of the State Field Band Conference on Sunday at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School Marching Band, Jamestown Public Schools, Sam Teresi, Tim Mains

Jamestown Public Schools Creates PROMISE Fund to Help Raise Non-Essential Program Revenue

October 26, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools has established a community fund that officials say will help aid the district in paying for school programming. The Jamestown Schools PROMISE Fund stands for Providing Resources to Our Mission in Support of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alicia Hodnett, Cameron Hurst, Jamestown Public Schools, John LaMancuso, John Zabrodsky, Kim Pinciaro, Lillian Ney, Mike Goldman, Paul Abbott, PROMISE Fund, Tim Mains, Tina Sandstrom, Victoria Rishell

District Code of Conduct Highlights Jamestown School Board Meeting

September 8, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Education will hold a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. inside the school administration building on Martin Road. Among the items to be acted on tonight is a revised version of the District Code of Conduct. The meeting is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

First Day for Jamestown Public Schools is Thursday

September 2, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The first day of school for students in the Jamestown School District is Thursday. Jamestown Public School teachers and staff will welcome back students on September 3rd with just a half-day of classes for grades K through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools

Lincoln School Holds Open House Tuesday Night for Regular Students and Love Transplants

September 1, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The First day of school in Jamestown is just two days away, but some elementary school students will be making an early visit to their school Tuesday night. An open house is scheduled Tuesday for Lincoln Elementary School, giving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Lincoln Elementary School, Love School, Ring Elementary, Tim Mains

[LISTEN] Community Matters – JPS Superintendent Tim Mains – Aug. 27, 2015

August 31, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

http://media.soundcloud.com/stream/KGVcrEaYCjWf.mp3 JAMESTOWN - Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent TIm Mains to preview the 2015-16 School … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: 21st Century Learning Standards, Common Core, Jamestown Public Schools, Maisto v. New York, Small Cities Lawsuit, Tim Mains

Judgement in Small Cities Lawsuit Not Likely Until Spring 2016

August 28, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High SchoolJAMESTOWN - It appears Jamestown Public Schools will have to wait several more months until it and seven other school districts learn the outcome of a funding lawsuit against New York State. Jamestown School Superintendent Tim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Kimberly O'Connor, Maisto v. New York, New Yorkers for Students' Educational Rights, Small Cities Lawsuit, Tim Mains

Freshmen Orientation for Jamestown Students is Thursday

August 26, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School will hold its Annual Freshmen Orientation on Thursday, August 27 in the JHS auditorium. Students should attend Freshmen Orientation by last name: 9:00 a.m. – All last names beginning with A-P 1 p.m. - All … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools

City Council to Act on Appointing Second SRO to Jamestown Public Schools Monday Night

July 27, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city council has a busy agenda when it meets Monday in city hall for its monthly voting session. COMPLETE JULY VOTING SESSION AGENDA Among the items to be acted on is the hiring of a new police officer. The hiring is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Development Block Grant, Consolidated Funding Application, Excursion Train, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Ray Fashano Tech Academy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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