(Email to Parents from Superintedent Michael Ford)

Dear Jamestown Elementary School Faculty/Staff/School-Based Council:

Happy Friday!  As you know, Mrs. Blankenship is retiring at the end of the current calendar year.  Mrs. Rene Gossage will be serving as interim principal for the remainder of the current school year. 

Mrs. Gossage has been an integral part of our school district community having just retired from Russell Springs Elementary School in June of 2022.  She has held various roles during her tenure including teacher, assistant principal and head principal. Her wealth of experience and dedication to student success make her an excellent choice for this role.

As the interim principal, Mrs. Gossage will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring that everything continues to runs smoothly. She will also work closely with the administrative team to address any concerns or issues that may arise. We are confident that Mrs. Gossage's leadership will continue to foster a positive learning environment for the Jamestown Elementary School community. I ask for your support and cooperation during this transitional period.

I’ll meet with the site base council after the start of the new year to discuss principal selection training, etc. 

Mrs. Gossage would like to come to JES on Thursday afternoon (12/14), right after school, to introduce herself to the faculty/staff.