The Rotary Club of Jamestown has donated 14 pairs of Ambassador Interpreter earbuds to Jamestown Public Schools for use with English as a New Language students and staff. The earbuds allow students and staff to hear conversations translated in … [Read more...]
JHS Basketball Team Headed to State Championships in Glen Falls
The Jamestown High School Basketball team is headed to the State Championships in Glen Falls on Thursday. Jamestown Public Schools are encouraging the community to cheer on the team when they depart from Jamestown High School at 8:30 a.m. … [Read more...]
Cummins Donates $5,000 to Jamestown Public Schools for Sensory Equipment
Cummins has donated a $5,000 grant to Jamestown Public Schools to purchase sensory equipment for Fletcher and Love Elementary Schools. In 2020, JHS received their first Cummins grant to obtain sensory equipment that is currently being used by … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools 2022-23 Budget Presentation – March 10, 2022
Listen to the Jamestown Public Schools' proposed 2022-23 budget presentation to the Jamestown School Board on March 1, 2022. … [Read more...]
City Council to Review $735,000 in ARPA-funded Projects, Hear Presentations on Homeless Shelter, West 3rd St Redesign
Jamestown City Council will review over $735,000 in American Rescue Plan projects including water main replacements and Fire Department upgrades at its work session. One resolution for $483,000 would replace water mains on May Street and Gwendolin … [Read more...]
JPS Announces Kindergarten Registration Date
Jamestown Public Schools has announced the kindergarten registration date for the 2022-2023 school year. Registration will be done by appointment on Thursday, April 28th at the district administration offices located at 197 Martin Road. Any … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Proposed Budget Includes 40 New Positions, No Tax Levy Increase
Jamestown Public Schools' proposed 2022-23 budget includes hiring 40 additional staff members and no tax levy increase. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry presented the budget to the board of education at a workshop Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Masks are Optional in Jamestown Public Schools Starting Wednesday
Jamestown Public Schools staff and students will not be required to wear masks in school starting Wednesday, March 2. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said, following the updated guidance from Governor Kathy Hochul, Chautauqua County government … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Sending COVID-19 Tests Home Ahead of Winter Break
Jamestown Public Schools are preparing to send COVID-19 test kits home with students ahead of winter break. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker updated the school board, saying Governor Kathy Hochul asked schools to distribute the tests prior to … [Read more...]
School Staff, Jamestown Police Defuse Situation Where Student Approached School with a Gun
A situation where a 12-year old approached Fletcher Elementary School with a gun Monday was quickly defused by Jamestown Public Schools staff and Jamestown Police Officers. Jamestown Public Schools said in a statement that after classes had been … [Read more...]
