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We See Every Child Learning Every Day

Jamestown Public Schools is committed to providing our students high-quality, 21st century learning experiences within and beyond our classrooms so that our graduates are prepared to excel in college, career, and life.

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The First Day Of School Is Sept. 4

The first day of the 2024-25 school year for Jamestown Public Schools students will be Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. This will be a half-day for students.

Please note the different start times depending on the level of school:

Elementary Schools: 8:20-11:30 a.m.
Middle Schools: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
JHS: 8-11:30 a.m.
 

Thursday, Sept. 5, and Friday, Sept. 6 will be full-days of school.

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Fall Sports Registration Is Underway

Practices for all fall sports have begun! Make sure you're registered. 

Register for Fall Sports

Chef Darian Bryan with students.
Chef Darian Helps Kick Off Fall Season

Chef Darian Bryan, a Buffalo-based restauranteur, helped kick off the 2024 school year and fall sports season for over 200 Jamestown Public Schools student athletes, musicians, council, and Honor Society members with an Aug. 21 presentation at Jefferson Middle School on “Flavor & Finance” made possible by the New York State Education Department’s My Brother’s Keeper Challenge grant.

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Students working in a carpentry class.
JPS, BXST Collaborate On Developing A Strong Workforce

The Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier partnered with JPS to enhance a carpentry class, taught by JHS teacher Daryl Damcott. 

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Love School Celebrates Yocum's Retirement

Love Elementary School students and staff celebrated Christine Yocum's 22 years of service to the district at the end of the 2024 school year.

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Jamestown Public Schools is made up of nine neighborhood school buildings that serve 4,500 students from across the City of Jamestown.