Construction is continuing at Jamestown High School with plans for the pool to reopen in November. Jamestown High School is undergoing a $20 million capital improvement plan. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said work is continuing on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools To Increase Police Presence Following Rumors of Threats
Jamestown Public Schools buildings will have a increased police presence today following rumors of threats to the school. JPS officials sent an automated message to parents Tuesday night saying that they were aware of rumors circulating amongst … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – August 22, 2024
As the start of a new school year looms, we sit down with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker to discuss what's in store for the 2024-25 year. … [Read more...]
Post-Pandemic Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism Rates Improving in Jamestown Schools
Post-Pandemic attendance and chronic absenteeism in Jamestown Public Schools is improving. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, presenting to the Jamestown School Board, said the average daily attendance is dramatically up since 2020, "And … [Read more...]
Julia Kinney Appointed Assistant Principal at JHS
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Julia Kinney to serve as an assistant principal at Jamestown High School. Kinney succeeds Allyson Smith, who was appointed to serve as the building’s principal in January. A Randolph … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Looking At Hiring More Library Media Specialists
The Jamestown School Board President is calling on the district to hire new library media specialists for their elementary schools. Board President Paul Abbott said he and Board Vice President Joe Pawelski have met with Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]
Community Expresses Concern Over Recent Resignation of JPS Employee
A group of African-Americans are expressing their concern over the recent resignation of a Jamestown Public Schools employee. Pastor Chloe Smith spoke on behalf of a dozen community members at the Jamestown School Board meeting Tuesday night. She … [Read more...]
Former JPS Educator Barbi Price To Deliver JHS Graduation Keynote Address
Former Jamestown Public Schools educator Barbi Price will deliver the keynote address at Jamestown High School’s 2024 Commencement. Commencement takes place at 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Price retired from … [Read more...]
JPS Breaks Ground On $20 Million Jamestown High School Project
Jamestown Public Schools has broken ground on a $20 million capital improvement project at Jamestown High School. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said new roofs, windows, and electrical work involving information technology and fire alarms are … [Read more...]
Bomb Threats Leads To Persell Middle School Evacuation
Persell Middle School was evacuated Wednesday following a bomb threat. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker issued a statement yesterday saying the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police were made aware of … [Read more...]
