Today is the first day of school for kids in the Jamestown Public Schools District. This will be a half-day for students. The school day today will be as follows: Elementary Schools: 8:20 to 11:30 a.m. Middle Schools: 8:30 to 11:30 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Learns About State Plan To Overhaul Graduation Requirements
The Jamestown School Board has learned more about New York State’s plan to overhaul graduation requirements under a program called, “Portrait Of A Graduate.” JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state had a “blue ribbon commission” of … [Read more...]
Former JHS Principal, City Council Member Jim McElrath Honored In Death
Many are mourning the loss of former Jamestown High School Principal and former City Council member at large James McElrath Sr. who died July 25. McElrath was 89. He was served the Jamestown Public Schools district for 26 years, most notably … [Read more...]
School Districts Must Finalize Policies To Restrict Smartphone Use By August 1
School districts across New York State are finalizing their policies to restrict smartphone use in schools before August 1. The Distraction-Free Schools law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in K-12 … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion In Funding To Schools
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration release $7 billion in federal funding for schools nationwide. The administration is currently withholding the resources, which fund before- and after-school programs, … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Flooring Work At Lincoln Elementary
The Jamestown School Board has approved moving forward to work on flooring in Lincoln Elementary School. Young and Wright Architects presented on the proposal to the board Tuesday night, saying that they are working on determining what the various … [Read more...]
Jamestown Boy Dies Following Truck-Bicycle Accident
The child who was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle last Tuesday has died. The incident happened near the intersection of Willard and Kinney Streets. Jamestown Police report 11-year old Daniel Ramos Jr. was rushed to UPMC Chautauqua … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Receives 5-Year Contract Renewal
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker has had his contract renewed another five years. The Jamestown School Board voted on the amended contract at their May 21, 2025 meeting. They had previously amended Whitaker’s contract in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – May 15, 2025
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker discusses the proposed 2025-26 district budget. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $115.8 Million 2025-26 Budget
The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $115.8 million budget for the 2025-26 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]
