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JPS Eighth Graders Participate in ‘Taste of Tech’ Event at Hewes BOCES Educational Center

May 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hundreds of Jamestown Public Schools eighth graders recently participated in the "Taste of Tech" events held at the Hewes Educational Center. Students spent two hours rotating between three Career & Technical Education programs of their choice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alissa Rinaldo, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Hewes Educational Center, Jamestown Public Schools, Taste of Tech

eSports Are Coming To Jamestown Public Schools

May 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

eSports are coming to the Jamestown Public Schools District. The Jamestown School Board approved the creation of an E-Sports team and extracurricular club at a voting session held Wednesday. The board also approved accepting a donation of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: eSports, Girls Flag Football, Innovation Center at R.R. Rogers School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Mercury Networks, Unified Basketball, Unified Bocce Ball Team, unified bowling

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Jamestown Public Schools’ Budget

May 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters have overwhelmingly approved Jamestown Public Schools' 2024-25 budget. The $104,566,897 budget passed with 84% of voters saying yes. A proposition to create a $5 million capital reserve fund also passed with 86% of the vote. Joseph … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joseph Calimeri, Nina Karbacka

Voters Go To Polls Today To Vote on JPS Budget, School Board Members

May 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is the day for voters to have their say on Jamestown Public Schools budget and vote for three members of the district’s school board. The district’s proposed $104,566,897 budget for the 2024-25 school year includes a 0% increase to the tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joseph Calimeri, Nina Karbacka

Jamestown Schools’ Annual District Art Show Tonight, Wednesday

May 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools will hold its Annual District Art Show tonight and Wednesday. The art show takes place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Jefferson Middle School on Martin Road. The public is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual District Art Show, Jamestown Public Schools, Kris Cruz, Marygrace Anderson

Jamestown Schools 2024-25 Budget To Be Voted On May 21

May 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $104 million 2024-25 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 21. The budget has no tax levy increase and a $2.9 million increase in State Foundation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, Climate Act, Jamestown Public Schools, Paul Abbott, State Bus Incentive Program Funding, State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, State Foundation Aid

Public Hearing on Jamestown Schools’ 2024-25 Budget Tonight

May 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2024-25 budget tonight. The hearing on the proposed $104.5 million spending plan will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Persell Middle School. The budget includes a 0% increase to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools

Jamestown Public Schools To Read ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’

May 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools students will read "Because of Winn-Dixie" as part of a national literacy program. The "One District, One Book" program will start Monday when all elementary students and fifth graders at Jefferson Middle school will bring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Because of Winn-Dixie, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Jamestown Public Schools, Kate Benson, Kate DiCamillo, One District, One District One Book, Pennies For Paws

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – May 2, 2024

May 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker talks with us about the 2024-25 budget and finances for the district. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

JPS Kindergarten Registration Will Take Place May 7

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Kindergarten registration in the Jamestown Public Schools will take place Tuesday, May 7 for the 2024-25 school year Appointments to register a child for kindergarten can be made by contacting Central Registration at (716) 483-4344. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

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