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Jamestown School Board Candidates Share Their Experience, Why Running at ‘Meet the Candidates’ Forum

May 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Candidates for Jamestown School Board shared their experience and why they're running for the board at a "Meet The Candidates" forum held Thursday night. There are four candidates running for three open seats. Parent-Teacher Organization … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joanne Dean, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Melissa Rhodes, Paul Abbott

Public Invited to Jamestown School Board ‘Meet The Candidates’ Night

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters can learn more about candidates running for Jamestown School Board at a "Meet the Candidates Night" tonight. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. It is open to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

‘Meet The Candidates Night’ for JPS School Board Candidates Set for May 11

May 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A "Meet the Candidates Night" will be held May 11 for the four candidates running for Jamestown School Board. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday May 11 in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The four … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, Joanne Dean, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Melissa Rhodes, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

Four Candidates Running for Three Seats on Jamestown School Board

May 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Four candidates are running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. Shelly Leathers is not seeking re-election for her seat, leaving that open for a newcomer. Paul Abbott is seeking his sixth term. He has served as the Board of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Missy Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

JHS Students on School Board Express Concern for Safety in Schools

March 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School students on the Jamestown School Board expressed concern over safety in schools in the wake of recent stabbings in the city. Ex-Officio student member Emylia Hallberg said while there is more police support in the school, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aubrey Reynolds, Emylia Hallberg, Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott, School Resource Officer

Jamestown School Board Petition Process Begins March 20

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Petitions for the Jamestown Board of Education election on May 16 are available to residents interested in running for the school board. There will be three board seats on the May 16 ballot, each for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2023. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

State Education Tells Jamestown Schools to Change Raiders Nickname Or Lose State Aid

February 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio 4 Comments

The Jamestown Public Schools district has been ordered to change the Raiders nickname or risk losing state aid. School Board President Paul Abbott, reading a prepared statement, said Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker and six other districts in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School Mascot Committee, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Red Raiders, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Education, Paul Abbott, Seneca Nation of Indians

25 Jamestown High School Students Named All-WNY Scholar Athletes Winners, Honorable Mentions

February 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Twenty-five Jamestown High School students were named All-Western New York Scholar Athletes winners and honorable mentions for the fall athletic season by Section VI. Eligible students are seniors involved in a fall sport who had a cumulative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alex Melquist, All Western New York Scholar Athletes, Aric Bloomquist, Aubrey Reynolds, Brandon Lobb, Brittney Beardsley, Celeste Roberts, Colin Melendez, Emylia Hallberg, Evan Sharpe, Hannah Lutgen, Jacob Smeraldo, Jamestown High School, John Torres, Jordan Braymiller, Julia Smith, Karynne Mims, Kevin Whitaker, Kollon Knisley, Kylee Schrader, Kylee Williamson, Kylie O'Brien, Lindsey Spitz, Mercedes Johnson, Michael Boron, Paul Abbott, Quinn Johnson, Rylen Coombs, Trey Drake

Community Service Providers Helping Students with Mental Health Needs in Jamestown Public Schools

September 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

There is a high demand of students in mental health crisis in the Jamestown Public Schools District. JPS Director of Student Support Services Chad Bongiovanni, presenting to the Jamestown School Board, said 1 in 6 children in the United States … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chad Bongiovanni, Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene, Family Service of the Chautauqua Region, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Julie Chipman, Kate Curtis, Paul Abbott, The Resource Center, Tom Fadale, UPMC Behavioral Health

Jamestown School Board Approves School Crossing Guard Program, Contract with Custodians

July 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Jamestown for the School Crossing Guard Program. Under the MOU, the City will recruit, hire and manage the guards for the five elementary schools with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Kevin Whitaker, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott, School Crossing Guard Program

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