Seven Jamestown Public Schools students recently were selected to perform among New York state’s most talented student musicians. Gina Delgado, Rya Giuffre, Hayden Langford, and Zoey Shimmel represented Jamestown High School at the New York State … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Reminding Parents Of Procedures For School Closures, Delays
As winter weather takes hold in the area, Jamestown Public Schools is reminding parents of 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 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Member Installed As President of New York State School Boards Association
Longtime Jamestown School Board member Christine Schnars has been installed as President of the New York State School Boards Association. School Board President Paul Abbott said, “The New York State School Boards Association is one of the largest … [Read more...]
Former Coach, Teacher, JPS Board Member Joe DiMaio Is Being Remembered
Former teacher, football coach, and Jamestown School Board member Joe DiMaio is being remembered after he died Monday, November 17. DiMaio was 78 years old. A 1965 graduate of Jamestown High School, DiMaio served as a health teacher in the … [Read more...]
No Charges For Bus Driver In Accident That Resulted In Student’s Death
No charges will be filed against the driver of the school bus that hit a Fletcher Elementary School student, resulting in her death. Jamestown Police said 4-year old Leanna Herrera was struck by a Panama Central School District Bus at the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Harrison St. Property Lease With BPU
The Jamestown School Board has approved a lease agreement with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities for property on Harrison Street. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the BPU plans to lease the property at 240 Harrison Street for a new … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Receives ‘Clean Audit’
The Jamestown Public Schools District received a “clean” audit for the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said he was told the “clean audit” is the highest level that an audit can receive, “So, they found no challenges, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Literacy Program Presentation – October 2, 2025
The Jamestown School Board received an update on the district’s new literacy program from JPS Instruction and School Improvement Assistant Superintendent Tina Sandstrom and Literacy Coordinator Dr. Jennifer Aaron at their September 23, 2025 meeting. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves New Contract With Jamestown Teachers’ Association
A new contract has been approved between Jamestown Public Schools and the Jamestown Teachers' Association. The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the contract that runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. It includes salary increases … [Read more...]
Student Found With Pocketknife Outside JPS Building Thursday
A student was found with a pocketknife outside one of the Jamestown Public School buildings before school began Thursday morning. Jamestown Public Schools posted a notice online saying they had received a report of a safety concern involving a … [Read more...]
