Jamestown Public Schools has put a new administrative structure in place. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker announced the restructuring to the Jamestown School Board during its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. He said the changes do not add … [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...]
JPS Holds New Teacher Orientation
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools recently held an on-line, new teacher. JPS Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Whitaker addressed the new teachers, through Zoom. “I am very glad you are here. You are coming into teaching at a very unique time with … [Read more...]
Superintendent and Staff Report a Successful First Year for Jamestown’s Summer LEAP Program
JAMESTOWN - A new summer education program in Jamestown designed to help local students fall victim to the "summer slide" is apparently working. On Tuesday night the Jamestown School Board met and got an update on the district's Summer LEAP … [Read more...]