With at least one case being reported in Chautauqua County, the measles vaccination rates for children age two and under in the county are at 85.6%. The New York State Health Department provides measles vaccination rates by county and by zip code … [Read more...]
Motorists Urged To Use Caution As Jamestown Students Go Back To School Sept. 2
Motorists are urged to use caution as students in Jamestown go back to school this week. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there will be lots of traffic around the city, “...with staff coming back, and then we will … [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 Public Schools Mourning The Loss Of Tony Dolce
The Jamestown Public Schools family is mourning the loss of Tony Dolce, a longtime Jamestown High School teacher, coach, musician, and student organization advisor. Beloved by students and colleagues during his nearly four decades of affiliation … [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...]
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...]
Jamestown Public Schools Recognizes Arrick Davis With Inaugural Pillar Of The Year Award
Jamestown Public Schools has honored longtime employee and coach Arrick Davis with its inaugural Pillar of the Year Award. Davis, who serves as the Home/School Coordinator for Jamestown High School's Fashano Technical Academy, was selected as the … [Read more...]
