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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.

Bush School reading specialist Brooke Andrews works with fourth graders in a flexible environment. Together, reading and classroom teachers have been working toward student growth in proficiency through collaboration and targeted instruction.
JPS Budget Vote To Take Place May 19

The Jamestown Public Schools Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Polls are open from 12 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington schools.

There is no tax increase and three school board candidates on the ballot.

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2026 District Art Show To Take Place May 19

The 2026 Jamestown Public Schools Spring Art Show will take place on Tuesday, May 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the gymnasium of Jefferson Middle School.

Each Jamestown art teacher selected pieces of student artwork to include in the show. With hundreds of works of art from kindergarten through 12th grade, the district’s talented artists will have the opportunity to showcase their creative art skills to their families and the community.

A virtual presentation of the pieces will be made available on May 20 following the show's conclusion at jpsny.org/artshow.

JPS Cuts Ribbon On New JHS Cafeteria

 Jamestown Public Schools administrators, food service staff, and representatives from Young & Wright Architectural and Turner Construction officially cut the ribbon on the renovated Jamestown High School cafeteria on May 12 in a ceremony immediately following the school day. 

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Longtime JHS Custodian Named April "Pillar" of the Month

JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker and JHS Principal Allyson Smith kicked off Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week by surprising our April "Pillar" of the Month — JHS custodian Lee Boyd!

Lee, a JPS employee for the last 31 years with most of those at JHS, was nominated by an anonymous colleague on April 7, 2026:

"Lee is part of the foundation of JHS. Lee has a never ending connection to the roots of JHS. He knows every nook and cranny of the property. If you can't remember where something is stored or need help with a project Lee can find a way to get it done. He keeps the building in working shape & helps bring the school back to life every summer. With ongoing construction he has found a way to lead his team through many obstacles to keep the building functional. It may seem like a frustrating role to be the go-to person but Lee has been the right guy for the job. He & his team have moved mountains this past year clearing spaces for construction & moving staff to and from temporary locations."

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JPS Kicks Off All-District Read of "James & The Giant Peach'

Approximately 2,500 Jamestown Public Schools elementary students and middle school students at Jefferson Middle School will bring home a copy of James and the Giant Peach and begin reading it with their families and classes on Monday, May 11.

For the fifth straight year, JPS will take part in a unique, national family literacy program called One District, One Book, made possible by the non-profit Read to Them. The initiative is designed to strengthen the educational connection between home and school by having families across the district read the same book at the same time.

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Love Elementary Dedicates “Buddy Bench” on Earth Day

S.G. Love Elementary School celebrated Earth Day on April 22 with a special dedication of its first “buddy bench.” Through the work of the school’s Earth Club, advised by Nickeson and ENL teacher Kiersten Applebe, students have not only created a colorful “buddy bench” made from recycled plastic caps, but have also built a program rooted in environmental stewardship, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
 

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Distraction-Free Schools Policy In Place

Beginning in September of 2025, students at all JPS schools will no longer be permitted to use personal devices — including smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and Bluetooth-enabled accessories — during the instructional day.

The decision aligns with New York State Education Law Section 2803, which was adopted by the state legislature and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in May. 

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JHS cast receives Most Outstanding Musical
JHS Earns Top Honor at Shea’s Wonder Awards for “The Pirates of Penzance”

Jamestown High School’s production of The Pirates of Penzance struck gold Saturday evening at the Shea's Wonder Awards at Shea's Performing Arts Center, “sailing away” as the top high school musical theater production in Western New York while capturing three honors and $5,500 in grant funding for the school’s musical theater program.

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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.