Jamestown Public Schools will be bringing students back in-person and require wearing masks this Fall. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said in a video statement released Friday that students will be coming back five days a week with full days, … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Whitaker To Release School Reopening Info by Friday
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said he anticipates having more information about school reopening by Friday. Whitaker said he and other district superintendents and school leaders had received a letter from State Education … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Changing Logo & Mascot, Motion To Change “Red Raiders” Fails
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...]
