The Jamestown School Board has approved changing the logo and mascot for Jamestown High School, but a motion to also change the name of "Red Raiders" failed. The resolution gave the approval to the District to hire a graphic designer and a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – June 17, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker who gave a recap on the 2020-21 school year and what's up next for the district. … [Read more...]
JHS Graduation to Be One Ceremony, No Capacity Restrictions
Jamestown Public Schools released an update on the High School graduation ceremony this morning: Due to new NYSDOH guidance released yesterday that eliminates previously imposed capacity limits, JHS is pleased to announce that they can now hold one … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Mascot Committee Recommends New Mascot, Logo
The Jamestown Public School's Mascot Committee has recommended the District stop using the "J with the feathers" and adopt a new logo. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the committee was tasked at looking at the district's mascot, the imagery … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Budget Passes, Karbacka and Galeazzo Elected to Board
Jamestown Public School's $89,879,000 dollar budget for 2021-22 and the $86 million Capital Improvement Plan were overwhelmingly passed by voters Tuesday. The proposition to purchase school buses in the amount of $730,000 dollars also … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Held a Public Hearing on Budget, Capital Improvement Plan
Jamestown Public Schools held a public hearing Tuesday night on the proposed 2021-22 School Budget and multi-year Capital Improvement Project. District officials discussed the $89,879,000 spending plan. The budget plan has no tax increase. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – May 6, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley discussed the 2021-22 Jamestown School Budget that's up for a vote on May 18th with School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to be Held at Love Elementary Thursday
The Chautauqua County Health Department is holding a community vaccination clinic at Love Elementary School this Thursday. The clinic is for anyone 18 years of age and older and will be able to accommodate walk-in's. It takes place Thursday from 10 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes $89 million Budget, No Tax Increase
The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved an $89,879,000 spending plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The plan includes no tax increase. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry said New York State Aid will account for … [Read more...]
Jamestown School District to Seek Public Approval on Capital Improvement Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District will be asking city residents to approve a multi-million capitol project during this year's budget vote and school board election. School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker this week presented a preliminary … [Read more...]
