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...]
JPS Eighth Graders Participate in ‘Taste of Tech’ Event at Hewes BOCES Educational Center
Hundreds of Jamestown Public Schools eighth graders recently participated in the "Taste of Tech" events held at the Hewes Educational Center. Students spent two hours rotating between three Career & Technical Education programs of their choice … [Read more...]
eSports Are Coming To Jamestown Public Schools
eSports are coming to the Jamestown Public Schools District. The Jamestown School Board approved the creation of an E-Sports team and extracurricular club at a voting session held Wednesday. The board also approved accepting a donation of a … [Read more...]
Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Jamestown Public Schools’ Budget
Voters have overwhelmingly approved Jamestown Public Schools' 2024-25 budget. The $104,566,897 budget passed with 84% of voters saying yes. A proposition to create a $5 million capital reserve fund also passed with 86% of the vote. Joseph … [Read more...]
Voters Go To Polls Today To Vote on JPS Budget, School Board Members
Today is the day for voters to have their say on Jamestown Public Schools budget and vote for three members of the district’s school board. The district’s proposed $104,566,897 budget for the 2024-25 school year includes a 0% increase to the tax … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools’ Annual District Art Show Tonight, Wednesday
Jamestown Public Schools will hold its Annual District Art Show tonight and Wednesday. The art show takes place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Jefferson Middle School on Martin Road. The public is … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools 2024-25 Budget To Be Voted On May 21
The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $104 million 2024-25 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 21. The budget has no tax levy increase and a $2.9 million increase in State Foundation … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Jamestown Schools’ 2024-25 Budget Tonight
Jamestown Public Schools will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2024-25 budget tonight. The hearing on the proposed $104.5 million spending plan will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Persell Middle School. The budget includes a 0% increase to the … [Read more...]
