The Jamestown School Board voted Thursday to extend Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker's contract as well as approving a contract with the Jamestown Principals Association. School Board President Paul Abbott said the way Dr. Whitaker handled the … [Read more...]
JPS School Board President Paul Abbott Calls on Officials to Take Action Following TX School Schooting
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott called for more action from elected officials on gun control in the wake of recent school shooting in Texas. Following a moment of silence for the 21 victims of the school shooting in Texas, Abbott, … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $610,000 Capital Project for Persell Middle School
The Jamestown School Board approved a $610,000 capital overlay project for Persell Middle School at its meeting Wednesday night. The project was first approved in the 2021-22 school year, but the district didn't have enough funding in its accounts … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves New JHS Mascot
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...]
Jamestown School Board to Vote February 1 on New Mascot, Logo
The Jamestown School Board will vote at its February 1st meeting on the new mascot and logo for Jamestown High School. Board President Paul Abbott said he will present a resolution to accept the proposed change of the mascot to the "big cat" that … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Begins Discussions on Whether to Implement “Test To Stay”
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...]
A ‘Big Cat’ Has Been Proposed as Jamestown High School’s New Mascot
A return to a "big cat" has been proposed as Jamestown High School's new mascot. Jamestown High School Mascot Committee member and Athletic Director Ben Drake gave that proposal to the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night. The Mascot Committee … [Read more...]
It’s the First Day of School for Jamestown Public Schools
Today is the first day back to school for students in Jamestown. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district is moving forward with having school open for in-person instruction. He said the three-foot minimal … [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...]
Jamestown School Board Passes $89 million Budget, No Tax Increase
The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved an $89,879,000 spending plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The plan includes no tax increase. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry said New York State Aid will account for … [Read more...]
