A group of African-Americans are expressing their concern over the recent resignation of a Jamestown Public Schools employee. Pastor Chloe Smith spoke on behalf of a dozen community members at the Jamestown School Board meeting Tuesday night. She … [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...]
Michelle Trussalo Appointed Ring Elementary Principal
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Michelle Trussalo as Principal of Ring Elementary School. Trussalo, the current assistant principal at Fletcher Elementary School, will begin her appointment on July 1, 2024. A 2008 … [Read more...]
Marc Lentsch Appointed JHS Marching Band Director
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Marc Lentsch to serve as the next director of the Jamestown High School Marching Band. Lentsch is currently the director of bands at Persell Middle School and also serves as the marching … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ 2024-25 Budget Approved By School Board, Goes to Public Vote on May 21
The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $104.5 million budget for the 2024-25 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]
Modified Football Returning To Jamestown Public Schools
Modified football will be returning to the Jamestown Public Schools' athletic program. The Jamestown School Board approved funding the return of the sport. Athletic Director Ben Drake and Varsity Football Coach Tom Langworthy said bringing back … [Read more...]
Petition Process For Jamestown School Board Starts Today
Those interested in running for the Jamestown School Board can start collecting petitions today. The seats currently held by Frank Galeazzo and Nina Karbacka are up for election on May 21. There will also be an additional vacancy created by the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Attorney Joseph Calimeri Appointed To Jamestown School Board
Jamestown attorney Joseph Calimeri has been appointed to the Jamestown School Board. Board President Paul Abbott nominated Calimeri to fill the unexpired term of Pat Slagle. Slagle resigned from the board following his acceptance of a new position … [Read more...]