The Jamestown Public Schools' $126 million Capital Improvement Project passed with 89% of the vote. The project needed 60% approval in order to pass. There were 379 yes votes and 46 no votes. The project, which will have tax impact to local … [Read more...]
Vote on Jamestown Public Schools’ $126 Million Capital Improvement Project Today
The public vote on Jamestown Public Schools' Capital Improvement Project takes place today. Voting on the $126 million project starts at noon and goes until 9:00 p.m. tonight. Registered voters in the Jamestown Public Schools district may vote at … [Read more...]
JHS Student Faces Disciplinary, Legal Consequence After Bringing BB Gun To School
A Jamestown High School student faces disciplinary and legal consequences after bringing a BB gun to the school Wednesday. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker sent out a statement, saying that following a report of a student … [Read more...]
Public Hearing for $126 Million JPS Capital Project Set for December 5
The Jamestown Public Schools District is holding a public hearing tonight on the proposed 2024-2029 Capital Project. The hearing will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The vote is … [Read more...]
Cameras Installed on JPS Buses To Catch Motorists Who Pass Illegally
A new camera system has been installed on Jamestown Public School buses to catch motorists who pass stopped buses. The safety initiative is a partnership with local law enforcement and BusPatrol. AI-powered stop-arm cameras detect the license … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – November 23, 2023
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker goes into detail on the upcoming Capital Improvements Project vote that will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. … [Read more...]
JCC Foundations Honors Donna Beal With 2023 John D. Hamilton Award
The Jamestown Community College Foundation has honored Donna Beal as its 2023 John D. Hamilton Award recipient. The Hamilton Award was established in 1995 to recognize individuals whose contributions exemplify those of Hamilton, a past president … [Read more...]
JPS Officials Clarify Information Following Fight at the High School
Jamestown Public School officials are clarifying details following a large fight at Jamestown High School Tuesday morning. District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker and School Board President Paul Abbott sent a joint press release to the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Inclement Weather Closing, Delay Procedures
Jamestown Public Schools has announced procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to bad weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as well as posted to the district's Facebook page and X … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – JPS Capital Improvements Project Presentation – October 26, 2023
The Jamestown School Board heard a Capital Improvements Project presentation at its meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. … [Read more...]
