Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Meghan Murray was celebrated for her 18 years in the position as she officially resigned on Tuesday. Murray, who will continue as the JHS Director of Bands, was full of emotion as she addressed the … [Read more...]
JPS Officials Clarify Information Following Fight at the High School
Jamestown Public School officials are clarifying details following a large fight at Jamestown High School Tuesday morning. District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker and School Board President Paul Abbott sent a joint press release to the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Has A New Policy For Animals on School Grounds
Jamestown Public Schools have a new animal policy when it comes to school grounds. The Jamestown School Board passed an update to the policy at its meeting Tuesday night. Board President Paul Abbott said he's pleased with how the policy was … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Reviewing Policy That Would Prohibit Animals On School Grounds
The Jamestown School Board is reviewing a policy that would prohibit animals other than service dogs on school grounds. The board tabled the policy that states in part, "No live domestic animals may be brought into school district buildings or … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools To Reopen Rogers Elementary as Innovation Center
Jamestown Public Schools will be reopening Rogers Elementary School as the Innovation Center at R.R. Rogers School this coming school year. Beginning in September, the building will temporarily host three classrooms of Fletcher Elementary School … [Read more...]
JHS Varsity Swim Team Merging With Three Other School Districts for 2023-24 School Year
The Jamestown High School Varsity Boys Swimming team will be merging with three other districts for the 2023-24 school year. Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the merger with Frewsburg, Southwestern, and Falconer is due to … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Hiring Company to Perform Security Vulnerability Assessment of Schools
The Jamestown School Board has approved hiring a company to perform a security vulnerability assessment of school buildings. Jamestown High School Resource Officer Jeremy Maggio presented to the board on the resolution. He said the district's … [Read more...]
Voters Approve Jamestown Public Schools Budget
Voters have approved the Jamestown Public Schools' 2023-24 Budget. The $101 million proposal passed by a vote of 555 to 127. Voters also approved the creation of a $5 million Capital Reserve Fund by a vote of 575 to 106. The three school … [Read more...]
Polls Open at Noon for Vote on School Budgets, School Board Candidates
School budgets will be voted on today throughout New York State Polls open at noon today in the Jamestown Public Schools District with voting open until 9:00 p.m. People may go to Jefferson or Washington Middle Schools; or Lincoln Elementary … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown School Board – Meet The Candidates – May 11, 2023
The Jamestown Parent-Teacher Organization held a "Meet The Candidates" forum on May 11, 2023 so the public could learn more about the four candidates running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. The candidates include Paul Abbott, John … [Read more...]
