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...]
Jamestown School Board Holds Final Meeting Before Start of New School Year
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board got its final update on preparations for the start of the new school year Tuesday night. School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker told the board that school staff and faculty have been working hard to ensure the … [Read more...]
Jamestown BOE Appoints Next School Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has found the district's next superintendent. On Monday night during a remote board meeting, the board approved the appointment of Kevin Whitaker to serve as the next superintendent, replacing Bret Apthorpe, … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Superintendent to Retire at End of School Year
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe has announced he will be retiring at the end of this school year. Apthorpe made the unexpected announcement during Tuesday night's Jamestown School Board meeting. Apthorpe said … [Read more...]
