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Focus On Schools

Principals Create Unique, Fun Activities

“Hello, Lincoln family and friends! I’m here to tell you about our school’s next weekly challenge!” said Lincoln Elementary School Principal Katie Russo on Facebook as she walked into the cafeteria. “This is a place that is usually filled with lots of friends. Mrs. Russo misses ...

Staying Connected

Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most schools, students, parents and other caregivers are faced with helping their families adjust to a new normal. This includes trying to keep children occupied, feeling safe, and ...

Families Adjust From Home

Creating a pizza, visiting a local park, giving back to their community through charity work, planting gardens and scavenger hunts are just some of the ways Jamestown Public Schools’ families are incorporating learning at home during the school closure. Learning through experience enables ...

School Counselors Help Guide Through Closure Process

“Hi Bush School friends! I miss you so much! I wanted to do something together so it would be like we are in my office having lunch together,” said Bush School Counselor Alexandra Peterson on the Bush School Facebook page. “We are going to talk about happy thoughts. With all the crazy ...

Learning At Home

Jamestown Public Schools is incredibly proud of our staff, students and their families who, in an unprecedented situation, have supported students to learn at home in a variety of ways. From packets of materials to on-line learning teachers are trying new ways to educate students while ...

JPS Partners With Community To Provide Childcare

While classes are canceled for Jamestown Public School students, we understand the importance of childcare for families of essential workers and our healthcare and first responders. We have worked with our community partners who can provide childcare for students whose parents cannot be excused ...