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Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Resigns

January 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Marching Band will be looking for a new director. Megan Murray submitted her resignation from the elective on Tuesday, January 23, but will remain on as the high school's band director. Former Marching Band Director … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School Marching Band, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Louis Depas, Megan Murray

New Jamestown High School Principal Appointed

January 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of a new principal for Jamestown High School. Allyson Smith will begin in that role on Tuesday, January 16. Current building principal, Dana Williams, will continue in an advisory role over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allyson Smith, Dana Williams, Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Jason Mank, Jefferson Middle School, Kevin Whitaker, Leslie Melquist, Sherman Central School District

Jamestown High School’s New Nickname Is ‘Red & Green’

January 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School's new nickname will be “Red & Green” following a recommendation from the school’s Nickname Committee. The Jamestown School Board voted 5 to 1 on Tuesday to adopt the new nickname. Board member Frank Galeazzo was the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Drake, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School Mascot Committee, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Board of Regents, New York State Education Department, Red & Green

Public Hearing for $126 Million JPS Capital Project Set for December 5

December 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools Capital Project, Jamestown School Board, Rhonda Frank

Jamestown School Board Meeting Postponed

November 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed. The Board of Education will now meet at Love Elementary School on Eighth Street at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 20. More information, including the meeting agenda can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown School Board

JPS Officials Clarify Information Following Fight at the High School

November 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, School Resource Officer

[LISTEN] Community Matters – JPS Capital Improvements Project Presentation – October 26, 2023

October 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board heard a Capital Improvements Project presentation at its meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Capital Improvement Project, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

Jamestown School Board Approves 0% Tax Impact, $126 Million Capital Improvement Project

October 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved a no-tax impact, five-year, $126 million dollar Capital Improvement Project. The project will be presented to community members for a vote on Tuesday, December 12. The project will have no local tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capital Improvement Project, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Rhonda Frank

Jamestown Public Schools Has A New Policy For Animals on School Grounds

October 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Public Schools have a new animal policy when it comes to school grounds. The Jamestown School Board passed an update to the policy at its meeting Tuesday night. Board President Paul Abbott said he's pleased with how the policy was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Altria, audit, Buffamante Whipple and Buttafaro, City Code, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Juul Labs Inc., Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, Vaping

Jamestown School Board To Discuss Next Round of Capital Improvement Projects

September 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board will be discussing future Capital Improvement Projects for the district over the next few months. Young and Wright Architectural Associate Alyssa Catlin presented to the board on the possible scope and costs of projects. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alyssa Catlin, Capital Improvement Project, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Young and Wright Architectural

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