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Retired Professors Keep Wives’ Memories Alive

There’s a smile that shines through Mike Kelly’s voice when he talks about his beloved late wife Cathleen. Much of that has to do with the fact that they spent their lives together creating: music on his end; visual art on hers. “I gave her the name ‘starving artist by choice,’ ...

Two Students To Represent JHS At Youth Leadership Institute

Thanks to an opportunity made possible from the New York State Department of Education, two Jamestown High School students have been given the opportunity to make their voices — and their cultures — heard. Senior Madeline DeJoy and junior Hermione Santiago Cruz will represent Jamestown ...

Spin Class, Playlist Help Students Learn About Literature Classics

It’s an age-old challenge for English teachers across the country — how do you emphasize a novel written a century ago and make it relevant for students in today’s day and age? For Jamestown High School English teacher Lora Pirrello, the equation is simple: meet students where they are ...

Love, JHS Work Together To Encourage School Attendance

In the hallways of Love Elementary School, visitors will notice some new wall art featuring a familiar figure: the new Jamestown High School “Red Raider” mascot. According to Cindy Johnson, Love principal, the posters’ purpose is twofold: Love classes receive their “Js” for having ...

English Classes For Love Families A ‘Blessing’

Each week, a group of eight ladies make their way into the Love Elementary School conference room. They come from different backgrounds and cultures. They are mothers, grandmothers, and aunts. And they are truly grateful — and motivated — by the opportunity that’s available to them. ...

Toys, Stories, CHQ Collaboration Help Love Students Learn Communication Skills

How does a box of toys turn into a life-sized river? That’s what teachers at Love Elementary School had the chance to explore recently thanks to a learning opportunity called “Tiny Toy Tales” made possible through a partnership with Chautauqua Institution Arts Education and the John F. ...