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Jamestown School Board Calling On NYS To Pause Electric Bus Mandate

March 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board is calling on New York State to pause a mandate on schools to transition to electric school buses. Board member Pat Slagle said school districts across the state are sending letters to Governor Kathy Hochul asking for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, electric bus, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown School Board, Kathy Hochul, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott

Patrick Slagle Resigns From Jamestown School Board

March 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Pat Slagle has resigned from the Jamestown School Board. The board voted on and accepted his resignation Tuesday night. Slagle's resignation comes following his acceptance of a new position with the New York State Court System, which has a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown School Board, New York State Court System, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott

JHS Marching Band Director Meghan Murray Celebrated For Her 18 Years Of Service Following Resignation

February 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Meghan Murray was celebrated for her 18 years in the position as she officially resigned on Tuesday. Murray, who will continue as the JHS Director of Bands, was full of emotion as she addressed the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown High School Marching Band, Jamestown School Board, Meghan Murray, Paul Abbott

JPS School Board Appoints Coordinator of School Improvement and Innovation

January 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jennifer Hobbs, Warren County School District

Jamestown Public Schools Students To Get April 8 Off For Eclipse

January 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 solar eclipse, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

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

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