Jamestown Public Schools has announced that Laura Penhollow has been named the new Coordinator of Extended Learning. Mrs. Penhollow is taking over the position from Amanda Gesing, who was named the YWCA Executive Director. As the Coordinator of … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Syringe Disposal Proposal, Hiring School Resource Officer
Jamestown City Council has approved an agreement with HOPE Chautauqua to obtain 10 sharps containers for syringe disposal. Council President Tony Dolce said the disposal units can be moved around, "Try them in different locations along the Riverwalk, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Syringe Disposal Program, Hiring SRO,
The Jamestown City Council will vote on an agreement with HOPE Chautauqua to obtain 10 sharps containers for syringe disposal. The medical waste disposal would be covered by New York State for one year. Council also will vote to accept funding for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – June 17, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker who gave a recap on the 2020-21 school year and what's up next for the district. … [Read more...]
JHS Graduation to Be One Ceremony, No Capacity Restrictions
Jamestown Public Schools released an update on the High School graduation ceremony this morning: Due to new NYSDOH guidance released yesterday that eliminates previously imposed capacity limits, JHS is pleased to announce that they can now hold one … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Mascot Committee Recommends New Mascot, Logo
The Jamestown Public School's Mascot Committee has recommended the District stop using the "J with the feathers" and adopt a new logo. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the committee was tasked at looking at the district's mascot, the imagery … [Read more...]
Masks Still Required in New York State Schools
Masks are still required at schools in New York State. The State Education Department on Sunday emailed guidance to the roughly 700 New York school districts that said state agencies have agreed to wait until the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Michelle McDowell – June 3, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell about the District's efforts to combat summer slide and learning gaps caused by the pandemic by expanding its summer learning programs. … [Read more...]
JPS Expanding Summer Learning Programs for Students
Jamestown Public Schools are expanding summer learning opportunities for students. Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell says students in kindergarten through 6th grade will be able to participate in the district's Summer Learning Enrichment … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Rules NYS Violated Constitution in Underfunding Small City Schools
The State Court Appellate Division has ruled New York State violated the requirement of the State Constitution to provide the students in eight small city school districts, including Jamestown, with a sound basic education. The Appellate Court … [Read more...]
