A former Jamestown High School student has been recognized by the New York State School Board Association. Bryce Stone, who graduated in June 2026, was presented the Association’s Tomorrow's Leaders Today Award at the Jamestown School Board … [Read more...]
C&S Engineers To Begin Engineering Work On Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project
C&S Companies will begin engineering services for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project following City Council’s contract approval. The City is contracting with C & S in an amount not to exceed $403,300. Council member … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves JPS Safety And Security Plan
The Jamestown School Board has approved the Jamestown Public Schools’ Safety & Security Plan. JPS School Safety Advisor Brad Meyers said there were no substantial changes to the building level safety plan from 2025 to this year as far as New … [Read more...]
U.S. Tariffs Against Canada Affects Jamestown Public Schools Project
The United States’ new tariffs against Canada are affecting a Jamestown Public Schools project. Young & Wright Architectural’s Richard Krouse informed the Jamestown School Board at their Tuesday meeting about the issue with the new bleachers … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Funding To Address Plaster Issues In JHS Auditorium
The Jamestown School Board has approved $150,000 to address plaster issues in Jamestown High School’s auditorium. Young & Wright Architectural’s Richard Krouse said the plaster was initially installed in 1929 and, as paint has been removed as … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Recognizes Jessie Joy In Her Retirement, Welcomes New Administrator
Jamestown Public Schools is recognizing Administrator Jessie Joy as she retires after more than 30 years in the district. Joy, who was the Executive Director of Information and Student Services, has retired effective August 12, 2026 after 33 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $260,000 To Remedy Issues Found In JHS Kitchen Construction Project
The Jamestown School Board has approved a $260,000 construction change order after sanitary line and floor condition issues were found during the Jamestown High School kitchen construction project. Young and Wright Architectural’s Richard Krouse … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Welcomes Ex-Officio Members Olivia Anderson, Alyvia Remington
The Jamestown School Board has welcomed two new ex-officio members. Jamestown High School seniors Olivia Anderson and Alyvia Remington will serve as student members of the board of education during the 2026-27 school year. The students’ … [Read more...]
New Teachers, Student Teachers Hired By Jamestown Public Schools To Get Sign-On Bonus
The Jamestown School Board has approved sign-on bonuses for student teachers who get hired by the district. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are now sign-on bonuses for new teachers as well, especially those who fill openings in high … [Read more...]
Law Firm Representing School Districts In Small Cities Lawsuit To Present To Jamestown School Board
The Jamestown School Board has approved having the law firm representing districts that are part of the Small Cities Lawsuit against New York State present to the board in October. Biggerstaff law offices will give an update as to where the … [Read more...]
