Jamestown Public Schools have received free at-home COVID test kits from New York State for every enrolled student. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the tests are optional and by request only, "Make sure you are either able to pick up tests … [Read more...]
Community Mourns Loss of Teenager Killed in Accident
The community is mourning the loss of Alexis "Lexi" Hughan, who was killed in an accident on Friday. Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker released a statement saying, "Jamestown Public Schools is in mourning over the tragic loss of a … [Read more...]
City, JPS To Conduct Traffic Study of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue
The City of Jamestown and Jamestown Public Schools have announced a partnership to conduct a traffic study for Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue. The announcement comes after two recent accidents involving student pedestrians near Persell Middle … [Read more...]
African American Community Members Request Community Navigator Be Added by JPS
Community members asked the Jamestown School Board to consider adding a Community Navigator for the African American Community. The Jamestown Public Schools District used American Rescue Plan funds to hire two Community Navigators for the Hispanic … [Read more...]
School Bus Drivers Are Getting a Raise in Jamestown
School bus drivers are getting a raise in the new contract approved by the Jamestown School Board. The contract with the Jamestown Support Staff Association includes setting the hourly rate for bus drivers at $20 an hour. The collective bargaining … [Read more...]
Lincoln Elementary School Principal Recognized as JCC Distinguished Alumnus
Lincoln Elementary School Principal Katie Russo was recognized at the School Board meeting for being presented with a Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Jamestown Community College Alumni Association. Dr. Whitaker read from the award … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Receives Update on $21.1 Million in ARP Funds
The Jamestown School Board received an update on the use of $21.1 million in American Rescue Plan funds for the district. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry said of that $21.1 million, the District must reserve 20%, or $4.2 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Small City Schools Lawsuit Legal Fees, Safety Plan
The Jamestown School Board approved paying what should be the last of legal fees for the Small City Schools lawsuit. The district was one of eight school districts across the state who successfully sued the state for insufficiently funding … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Not Changing In-Person Classes Despite COVID-19 Case Increases
Jamestown Public Schools anticipate no change with in-person classes despite the increase in local COVID cases. District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said this in a video released Tuesday, "As I mentioned before, our goal is to keep kids in … [Read more...]
It’s the First Day of School for Jamestown Public Schools
Today is the first day back to school for students in Jamestown. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district is moving forward with having school open for in-person instruction. He said the three-foot minimal … [Read more...]
