Southwestern Central School District is clarifying tax bill issues for residents. The district recently mailed school tax bills, which most residents have already received. Unfortunately, due to a post office error, incorrect bills that were … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School District Tax Bills Delayed
Southwestern Central School District’s tax bills have been delayed. The district issued a statement saying they had been prepared to issue the 2025/2026 school tax bills on Friday, August 29, 2025. Shortly before issuing those bills, the … [Read more...]
Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School Budgets
Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $115.8 million 2025-26 school budget passed 322 to 55, a proposition to create a $10 million Capital Reserve Fund passed 329 to 45, and a proposition to … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central Schools Affected By Cybersecurity Incident
Software used by the Southwestern Central School District was recently affected by a cybersecurity incident. The district was notified that PowerSource, a cloud-based software for K-12 schools, had an incident involving unauthorized exfiltration … [Read more...]
Write-In Candidate Wins Seat on Southwestern School Board
A write-in candidate has been elected to the Southwestern Central School board of education. Voters returned Elizabeth Laczi and Michael Carothers to the school board and added Josh Gesing, who was a write-in candidate. Their three-year term … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget Cuts Foundation Aid Over $400 Million For Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School Basketball Tournament To Benefit St. Susan Center
The Southwestern Central School District is hosting a basketball tournament this weekend that also will benefit the St. Susan Center. Southwestern’s National Honor Society and girls’ basketball program, in collaboration with Hamburg and Frewsburg … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Southwestern, Frewsburg Schools To Share Transportation Supervisor
Jamestown, Southwestern and Frewsburg school districts will share a transportation supervisor for the 2023-24 school year. The Jamestown School Board approved a contract Southwestern Central School District. Under the agreement, John Spacht … [Read more...]
Southwestern CS, Lakewood YWCA Holding Public Input Meetings
The Southwestern Central School District, in partnership with the Lakewood YWCA, holding public input meetings to help update the district's mission and vision. District residents are invited to two upcoming community forums with Southwestern … [Read more...]
Southwestern Adding Universal Pre-K Programming This School Year
Southwestern Central School District is adding additional programming to its Universal Pre-Kindergarten programming for this school year. The district said there are limited spaces available for a full-day UPK programming at Zion Covenant Church … [Read more...]
