Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Students To Get April 8 Off For Eclipse
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...]
Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Resigns
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...]
New Jamestown High School Principal Appointed
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...]
Jamestown High School’s New Nickname Is ‘Red & Green’
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...]
JHS Student Faces Disciplinary, Legal Consequence After Bringing BB Gun To School
A Jamestown High School student faces disciplinary and legal consequences after bringing a BB gun to the school Wednesday. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker sent out a statement, saying that following a report of a student … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – November 23, 2023
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker goes into detail on the upcoming Capital Improvements Project vote that will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. … [Read more...]
JPS Officials Clarify Information Following Fight at the High School
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...]
Jamestown Public Schools Has A New Policy For Animals on School Grounds
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...]
Weapons Detection System To Be Piloted at JHS Varsity Football Game
Jamestown Public Schools will be testing a weapons detector system at the Jamestown High School football game this Friday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district is renting the open gate system equipment from Chautauqua Institution, … [Read more...]