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Month: January 2025

  • A Message from Dr. David Ziskin re: Superintendent Search for GJSD

    Jan. 22, 2025 Dear Greater Johnstown School District community, As you may be aware, Dr. William Crankshaw has announced that he will retire as Superintendent of Schools, effective August 9, 2025. On January 16, the Johnstown Board of Education appointed me to serve as the search consultant to assist with the selection of your next…

  • Regents & Local Exam Schedule, Jan. 21 – 24

    Administration of January Regents and local exams will take place January 21 – 24, per the schedule set forth below.  Students in grades 8 – 12 who do not have examinations should not report to school. Juniors and seniors who attend the Career and Technical Center at HFM BOCES should still attend those programs if they…

  • Superintendent of Schools Dr. William T. Crankshaw announces retirement after 36-year career in education

    JANUARY 3, 2025 – Dr. William T. Crankshaw announced today that he will retire as Superintendent of Schools, effective August 9, 2025, ending a 36-year career in the field of education, which included 22 years of service to the Greater Johnstown School District. During that time, Crankshaw served at Johnstown as a choral music teacher…

  • School Closed, Friday, January 3

    Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions the Greater Johnstown School District will be closed Friday, January 3.

  • All Afterschool and Evening Activities Cancelled Thursday, Jan. 2

    All afterschool and evening activities are cancelled for today, Thursday, January 2, 2025.

  • January Board & Committee Meetings

    The GJSD Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of January: Staff, students and community members are welcome to attend board and committee meetings in accordance with NYS Open Meetings Law. The Board’s monthly business meeting is livestreamed via the District’s YouTube channel. Board meeting agendas are released via the BoardDocs website at least…