The New York State Education Department has effectively banned the use of most Native American mascots for public schools in the State. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said State Ed sent a communication to all districts … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Inclement Weather Procedures
Jamestown Public Schools has announced procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to bad weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as well as posted to JPS' Facebook Page and JPS' Twitter … [Read more...]
Potter’s Terrace Park Reopens in Downtown Jamestown
Officials cut the ribbon to reopen a renovated Potters Terrace Park in downtown Jamestown Wednesday afternoon. The park, owned by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, had been closed since 2019 due to issues with the wood structure that used to … [Read more...]
Additional Monitoring of Jamestown High School Requested Following Break-In
Two youth have been arrested for breaking into Jamestown High School. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker released a statement saying that the two juveniles got into the high school outside of school hours and were reported … [Read more...]
A Dozen People Voiced Concerns About School Safety, Bullying to Jamestown School Board
Over 30 people attended the Jamestown School Board meeting with 13 speaking to the board with concerns about school safety and bullying. The concerns were raised following a parent speaking at the October 11 School Board meeting about a bullying … [Read more...]
Community Service Providers Helping Students with Mental Health Needs in Jamestown Public Schools
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...]
State Aid Being Withheld, COVID Money Influx Led to JPS Reserves Being Overfunded
State aid being held back on top of COVID-related financial concerns were the leading reason for Jamestown Public Schools' reserves being overfunded. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said in Fall of 2020, then Governor Andrew Cuomo said he … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Report: Jamestown Public Schools Overfunded Fund Balance, Reserves
A State Comptroller's report found that Jamestown Public Schools kept more money in fund balance and reserves than statutes allowed, thus keeping property taxes higher than necessary. The report, which covered July 1, 2018 through April 14, 2022, … [Read more...]
COVID Keeps Jamestown Schools on State Ed’s “Targeted for Improvement” List
The Jamestown Public Schools district, including three schools in the district, have been assigned a "targeted for improvement" designation by New York State. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the State Department of Education initially … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band’s 43rd Annual Fall Festival of Bands This Saturday, Sept. 17
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 43rd Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday, September 17. The event at 6:30 p.m. at Strider Field will feature bands from around New York and Pennsylvania. The JHS Marching Band will … [Read more...]
