Jamestown Public Schools will be looking at adding another School Resource Officer who would provide support district wide. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the current School Resource Officer assigned to the High School acts in a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools, City Meet to Discuss Student Safety with Snow Removal
As the area faces another Winter Storm this week, Jamestown Schools and the City of Jamestown are working to ensure student safety when they walk to school. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said District personnel and Public Works staff met … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Mourning Death of Fifth Grader
Jamestown Public Schools are mourning the loss of a fifth grader. The district put out a statement Friday on social media saying a 5th grade student at Jefferson Middle School unexpectedly died Thursday night. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Begins Discussions on Whether to Implement “Test To Stay”
The Jamestown School Board discussed whether to implement "test to stay" in the district following updated guidance from both the Chautauqua County Health Department and State Department of Health. The "test to stay" program is where an … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Has Free At-Home COVID Test Kits For Students
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...]
