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Masks are Optional in Jamestown Public Schools Starting Wednesday

March 2, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools staff and students will not be required to wear masks in school starting Wednesday, March 2. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said, following the updated guidance from Governor Kathy Hochul, Chautauqua County government … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Health, Universal mask requirements

Jamestown Public Schools Sending COVID-19 Tests Home Ahead of Winter Break

February 16, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools are preparing to send COVID-19 test kits home with students ahead of winter break. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker updated the school board, saying Governor Kathy Hochul asked schools to distribute the tests prior to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, COVID-19 tests, Jamestown Public Schools, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Whitaker

Jamestown School Board Approves New JHS Mascot

February 2, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the "big, red cat" as the new Jamestown High School mascot. The new mascot is a nod to JHS history as the first mascot appeared in 1948 as a red, big cat. The Jamestown Board of Education voted to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School Mascot Committee, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott, Red Raiders, Seneca Nation of Indians

JPS Looking at Adding a Second School Resource Officer

February 2, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, School Resource Officer

Jamestown Public Schools, City Meet to Discuss Student Safety with Snow Removal

February 2, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

Jamestown Schools Mourning Death of Fifth Grader

January 18, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jefferson Middle School, Kevin Whitaker, Leslie Melquist

Jamestown School Board Begins Discussions on Whether to Implement “Test To Stay”

January 5, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19 tests, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Health, Paul Abbott

Jamestown Public Schools Has Free At-Home COVID Test Kits For Students

January 5, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19 tests, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

Community Mourns Loss of Teenager Killed in Accident

January 3, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexis Hughan, Dana Williams, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

City, JPS To Conduct Traffic Study of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue

December 20, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Persell Middle School

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