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Focus On Schools

A Message From JPS Superintendent Kevin Whitaker, Ed.D.

On Tuesday May 18, Jamestown residents will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed 2021-22 school budget, a capital improvement project, the purchase of school buses, and elect two Board of Education members. The 2021-22 Budget, in the amount of $89,879,178, includes a 0% increase ...

JPS Capital Improvement Project — Keeping Our Kids Warm, Safe, Dry

On Tuesday, May 18, community residents will have the opportunity to show their support for the Jamestown Public Schools Capital Improvement Project. With voter approval of the proposed capital project, JPS will be able to invest $86.5 million in the modernization and essential maintenance of ...

JPS Capital Improvement Project — Keeping Our Kids Warm, Safe, Dry

On Tuesday, May 18, community residents will have the opportunity to show their support for the Jamestown Public Schools Capital Improvement Project. With voter approval of the proposed capital project, JPS will be able to invest $86.5 million in the modernization and essential maintenance of ...

Frequently Asked Questions

What will be the total cost of the proposed JPS Capital Improvement Project? The estimated cost of the five-year capital improvement project is not to exceed $86.5 million. This amount represents the total sum that will support the scope of the entire project, with repairs and improvements to ...

Persell Teacher, Daughter Make Several Masks

Persell Middle School teacher, Annika Putney, and her daughter, Britta, are helping their community, and other communities around the country, by making masks under the name, “Pink Polka Dots and Paisley.” Approximately 10 years ago, Mrs. Putney started a wreath-making business, which ...

Lincoln 3rd Graders Dream Up Their Own Neverland

Lincoln Elementary School third graders in Cassie Stronz’s class became their own Peter Pans by creating their individual, special Neverlands as part of an ELA unit. Neverland is a fictional island where Peter Pan lives. It is best known because its residents refuse to grow up. “My ...