Jamestown Public School students will get the day off to watch the eclipse on April 8. The Jamestown School Board voted to add a Superintendent's Conference Day to the schedule for April 8. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the decision … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Being Sued Following Student Injury In A Gym Class
The mother of a student who was injured during a gym class activity is suing Jamestown Public Schools. The filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court by Attorney Carey Beyer, who is representing Lindsey Bloomberg, is seeking a restraining … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Students Raise Over $8,000 in Penny Wars
Jamestown High School students broke a 20-year old fundraising record with over $8,000 raised in its annual “Penny Wars.” The annual fundraising competition between classes at JHS resulted in $8,040.48 being raised for Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]
Voters Pass JPS Capital Improvement Project
The Jamestown Public Schools' $126 million Capital Improvement Project passed with 89% of the vote. The project needed 60% approval in order to pass. There were 379 yes votes and 46 no votes. The project, which will have tax impact to local … [Read more...]
Vote on Jamestown Public Schools’ $126 Million Capital Improvement Project Today
The public vote on Jamestown Public Schools' Capital Improvement Project takes place today. Voting on the $126 million project starts at noon and goes until 9:00 p.m. tonight. Registered voters in the Jamestown Public Schools district may vote at … [Read more...]
JHS Student Faces Disciplinary, Legal Consequence After Bringing BB Gun To School
A Jamestown High School student faces disciplinary and legal consequences after bringing a BB gun to the school Wednesday. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker sent out a statement, saying that following a report of a student … [Read more...]
Public Hearing for $126 Million JPS Capital Project Set for December 5
The Jamestown Public Schools District is holding a public hearing tonight on the proposed 2024-2029 Capital Project. The hearing will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The vote is … [Read more...]
Cameras Installed on JPS Buses To Catch Motorists Who Pass Illegally
A new camera system has been installed on Jamestown Public School buses to catch motorists who pass stopped buses. The safety initiative is a partnership with local law enforcement and BusPatrol. AI-powered stop-arm cameras detect the license … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – November 23, 2023
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker goes into detail on the upcoming Capital Improvements Project vote that will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. … [Read more...]
JCC Foundations Honors Donna Beal With 2023 John D. Hamilton Award
The Jamestown Community College Foundation has honored Donna Beal as its 2023 John D. Hamilton Award recipient. The Hamilton Award was established in 1995 to recognize individuals whose contributions exemplify those of Hamilton, a past president … [Read more...]
