The Jamestown Public Schools’ District Wide Safety Plan has been updated to be compliant with New York’s “Desha’s Law.” Executive Director of Information & Student Services Jesse Joy informed the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night that the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Looking For New JHS Marching Band Director
Jamestown Public Schools are looking for a new Jamestown High School Marching Band Director. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said that current Band Director Marc Lentsch advised him last week that he intended to step down from the role, “He … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Human Resources Presentation – December 18, 2025
The Jamestown School Board heard a presentation at its December 16, 2025 meeting from JPS’ Human Resource department about how HR is working to communicate more effectively with JPS staff. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Appointment Of Substitute Assistant Principal At JHS
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Jordan Goold to serve as a long-term substitute assistant principal at Jamestown High School. Goold will fill a newly created assistant principal position approved by taxpayers in the May … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – JHS Madrigals – December 11, 2025
The 101st Annual A Capella Vespers will be performed on December 14 and 21, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Jamestown. The JHS Madrigals, as conducted by Lauren Scharf, gave a preview of the concert to the Jamestown School Board on December 2, 2025. … [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...]
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...]
