The Jamestown School Board approved a new dress code policy that aims to promote diversity, prevent discrimination, and assure equity. Chief Information Officer Jessie Joy said the Code of Conduct is reviewed annually as required by state law. She … [Read more...]
Students Are Back To School in Chautauqua County
Students go back to school today around Chautauqua County. Jamestown Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are a large number of students who walk to school in the district, "Please be careful. Not only will there be buses on the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Appoints New Public Relations Specialists, Says Good-Bye to Retiring Communications Coordinator
Jamestown Public Schools has announced the appointment of a new Public Relations Specialist as they also say goodbye to their longtime Communications Coordinator. The Jamestown School Board approved the appointment of Cameron Hurst as the new … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes District-Wide Safety Plan
The Jamestown School Board passed a new district-wide safety plan at its meeting Tuesday. New York State requires all school districts adopt a safety plan. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said School Safety Advisor Brad Meyers did … [Read more...]
NYSUT Task Force Calls for Proactive School Safety Measures
The New York State United Teacher's union task force has released a report calling for proactive school safety measures as disruptive and violent episodes in the classroom become commonplace. The task force said in the report that the key areas … [Read more...]
Attendance, Grades Up for Students Referred to JPS Community Navigators
Attendance and course grades went up for students referred to Community Navigators in the Jamestown Public Schools District. Community Navigator Carmen Perez and JPS Coordinator of Student Support Services and Equity Tamu Graham-Reinhardt … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Post Updated COVID-19 Guidance on District Website
Jamestown Public Schools have provided the updated school guidance for COVID-19 on the district's website. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the new protocols were released by the State Department of Health last week based on the … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band Community Preview Night Friday, August 26
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will hold its annual Community Preview Night this Friday, August 26. The free show will begin at 8:00 p.m. at Strider Field. The community is welcome to attend the Community Preview Night to learn more … [Read more...]
City to Hold Public Forum Following Fatal Shooting on Prendergast Avenue
One person was killed and one injured in a targeted drive-by shooting on Prendergast Avenue Friday afternoon. Jamestown Police say the incident happened just before 1:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Prendergast. 35-year-old Jesus Batista Perez was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – July 28, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker on his reflections of the last school year, what's happening this summer, and what's up for the next school year. … [Read more...]