Schools

JHS English Students Interview Staff Through Innovative Project
JAMESTOWN – Students in Heather Schultz’s English class created Interview Montages as a culminating project after reading Tuesdays with Morrie, a story about a student and professor who spend time together. Each student interviewed an …

Jamestown PROMISE Fund Donates Winter Clothing From Drive
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Schools PROMISE Fund recently donated hundreds of winter clothing items in all sizes to Jamestown Schools. The clothing was collected through the Fund’s recent Winter Clothing Drive. The Jamestown PROMISE Fund …

Jamestown Schools Receive Grant To Further College Classes At JHS
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Public Schools, in partnership with Jamestown Community College, will likely receive a $700,000 five-year grant from the New York State Education Department to further student’s ability to earn college credit. The funding …

Persell Middle School Students Create Upcycling Projects
JAMESTOWN – Persell Middle School fifth and sixth graders learned a bit more about the environmental implications of items they use every day through creating innovative projects, called “upcycling,” in Tim Whitacre’s Technology class. Tin …

Randolph Schools Go Into Lock Out Following Fatal Fire, Search For Suspect
UPDATE: The 17-year-old person of interest wanted in connection with a fatal fire in Allegany County is now in custody. Click here for more. RANDOLPH – The Randolph Central School District went into a lock …

Youth Suicide, Cyberbullying, Center Of Program At Falconer Schools
FALCONER – Youth suicide and combating cyberbullying were the center of a nationwide anti-bullying program that visited Falconer Central School on Thursday. Sweethearts & Heroes, held three presentations for Falconer High School, middle school, and …

Anti-bullying Program To Visit Falconer Schools Thursday
FALCONER – A nationwide anti-bullying program is scheduled to visit Falconer Central Schools this week. Sweethearts & Heroes, will hold three presentations at Falconer’s High School, middle school, and elementary school on Thursday. The program …

Jefferson Middle Schoolers Honor Veterans
JAMESTOWN – Students at Jefferson Middle School recently gathered to honor local veterans for Veterans Day. Fifth-graders from Gina Hess and Rebecca Rupolo’s classrooms served veterans desserts and coffee part of a long-standing tradition at …

JHS Sophomore Wins ‘Voice Of Democracy’ Speech Contest
JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown High School sophomore recently placed first in the local VFW “Voice of Democracy” speech contest. Madison Arthurs’ speech on “What Makes America Great” was part of a JCC college-level public speaking …

JHS Musicians Participate In Junior High School All-States
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown High School students, Madeline DeJoy, Meghan Mistretta and Greta Nordwall were recently selected to participate in the Junior High Area All-State Music Festival. School officials say the trio were chosen based upon …