The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Jennifer Hobbs to serve as Coordinator of School Improvement & Innovation. Hobbs previously served the Warren County School District as Principal of Beaty-Warren Middle School. She … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget Cuts Foundation Aid Over $400 Million For Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Students To Get April 8 Off For Eclipse
Jamestown Public School students will get the day off to watch the eclipse on April 8. The Jamestown School Board voted to add a Superintendent's Conference Day to the schedule for April 8. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the decision … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Being Sued Following Student Injury In A Gym Class
The mother of a student who was injured during a gym class activity is suing Jamestown Public Schools. The filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court by Attorney Carey Beyer, who is representing Lindsey Bloomberg, is seeking a restraining … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Students Raise Over $8,000 in Penny Wars
Jamestown High School students broke a 20-year old fundraising record with over $8,000 raised in its annual “Penny Wars.” The annual fundraising competition between classes at JHS resulted in $8,040.48 being raised for Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]
Voters Pass JPS Capital Improvement Project
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...]
