Jamestown Public Schools students will face new policies regarding smartphones when they go back to school in September. The Jamestown School Board approved the Students and Personal Electronic Devices policy at their meeting Monday night. This … [Read more...]
Former JHS Principal, City Council Member Jim McElrath Honored In Death
Many are mourning the loss of former Jamestown High School Principal and former City Council member at large James McElrath Sr. who died July 25. McElrath was 89. He was served the Jamestown Public Schools district for 26 years, most notably … [Read more...]
School Districts Must Finalize Policies To Restrict Smartphone Use By August 1
School districts across New York State are finalizing their policies to restrict smartphone use in schools before August 1. The Distraction-Free Schools law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in K-12 … [Read more...]
Two New Student Members Welcomed To Jamestown School Board
Two new ex-officio members have been welcomed to the Jamestown School Board. Jamestown High School seniors Hayden Langford and Isaac Rosenfeld will serve as student members of the School Board during the 2025-26 school year. The students’ … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Flooring Work At Lincoln Elementary
The Jamestown School Board has approved moving forward to work on flooring in Lincoln Elementary School. Young and Wright Architects presented on the proposal to the board Tuesday night, saying that they are working on determining what the various … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Appoints Love Elementary, Washington Middle School Principals
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointments of Michael Brown to serve as the next principal of Love Elementary School and Tim Anderson to serve as the next principal of Washington Middle School. Brown has served as the Principal of … [Read more...]
New Issues Pop Up During JHS Cafeteria Reconstruction
Issues found during updates to the Jamestown High School Cafeteria could cost the school district an additional $500,000. Young and Wright Architectural Associate Alyssa Catlin, presenting to the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night, said the site … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Receives 5-Year Contract Renewal
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker has had his contract renewed another five years. The Jamestown School Board voted on the amended contract at their May 21, 2025 meeting. They had previously amended Whitaker’s contract in … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Budget, School Board Seats Up For Vote Today
District voters will head to the polls today to vote on the Jamestown Public Schools budget and vote for two members of the Jamestown School Board. On the ballot for approval will be an $115,876,898 budget for the 2025-26 school year that includes … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $115.8 Million 2025-26 Budget
The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $115.8 million budget for the 2025-26 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]
