New York State's 250th Commemoration Commission has been formed to recognize the anniversary of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the commission formation, saying, "New York State … [Read more...]
NYS Assisting Dairy Industry, Schools With Nationwide Milk Carton Shortage
New York State is working to help the dairy industry and schools with a nationwide milk carton shortage. A nationwide shortage of packaging paperboard has led to a supply chain disruption that has created a challenge for school milk packaging … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Plan As Part of Changing ‘Red Raider’ Nickname
The Jamestown School Board has approved a plan related to changing the high school's "Red Raider" nickname. The New York State Department of Education required the district to submit a plan by June for review and approval by the … [Read more...]
NYS Board of Regents Approves Regulation That Schools Must Retire Native American-Themed Logos, Mascots by 2025
The New York State Board of Regents voted Tuesday that Native American-themed logos and mascots must be retired by 2025 unless schools get approval from a recognized Native American tribe to keep them. Schools that don't comply risk losing their … [Read more...]
State Education Tells Jamestown Schools to Change Raiders Nickname Or Lose State Aid
The Jamestown Public Schools district has been ordered to change the Raiders nickname or risk losing state aid. School Board President Paul Abbott, reading a prepared statement, said Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker and six other districts in the … [Read more...]
COVID Keeps Jamestown Schools on State Ed’s “Targeted for Improvement” List
The Jamestown Public Schools district, including three schools in the district, have been assigned a "targeted for improvement" designation by New York State. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the State Department of Education initially … [Read more...]
NYS Regents Exam for U.S. History Canceled Following Buffalo Mass Shooting
The State Department of Education has announced it will cancel this year’s Regents exam for U.S. history and government over the concern of worsening student trauma following the recent mass shooting in Buffalo that left 10 people dead and three … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Vetos Bill To Absolve Panama Schools from Paying $1.9 Million Fine
Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have absolved Panama Central School District from having to pay a $1.9 million fine from the New York State Department of Education. The state penalized the school district in 2012, by $4.9 … [Read more...]
No Immediate Plans to Change Prendergast Board Bylaws Following Tax District Approval
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library Board of Trustees will wait until at least the fall before it determines whether or not it will change its bylaws to determine how future trustees are selected and whether or not to establish a residency … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Receives 5-Year, $2.9 Million Grant to Assist with After School Programming
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District will receive funding through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant from the New York State Department of Education. The grant is an annual award of $579,500 over a five-year period, … [Read more...]
