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John Halligan to Deliver “Ryan’s Story” for Local Parents and Guardians — 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 at JHS
Families from Fulton/Montgomery County Region Invited to Attend The Greater Johnstown School District is pleased to announce that John Halligan, renowned speaker and advocate for bullying and suicide prevention, will be delivering a powerful presentation titled “Ryan’s Story” for local parents and guardians at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 at Johnstown High School in…
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JHS Honor Roll First Quarter 2025-26
Congratulations to the following Johnstown High School students who achieved High Honor Roll and Honor Roll status for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year: High Honor Roll 90+ Eighth Grade High Honor Roll Michael Beck Jr. Mayalia Benitez Annabelle BernaskiRhyleigh Bills Caleb BolesMargot BoucherElla BrownThomas Bryson IVChristopher BrysonJames Bunker IIIAndrew CatucciLuca CentiEthan CornellAmelia…
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Emergency Release Drill November 25
All students in the Greater Johnstown School District will be dismissed from school fifteen (15) minutes early on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, as part of a drill for the School Emergency Management Plan. The buildings must be vacated for an hour during the drill. Therefore, all after school activities will be postponed for one hour…
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JHS students visit MetLife Stadium for NY Jets Sports Business Day
JHS students from Mrs. Krempa’s Sports & Entertainment Marketing class recently traveled to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to take part in the New York Jets Sports Business Day. Students were guided through exclusive, behind-the-scenes areas of MetLife Stadium, including the New York Jets locker room, press box, game field, and several club spaces. At…
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“Book Tasting” sparks curiosity and enthusiasm for reading
Crystal Keck, the High School Library Media Specialist, is organizing book tastings for eighth-grade students. This initiative offers them a chance to discover books they might not typically choose. She noted that class schedules can be quite unpredictable leading up to the holidays, making this activity an excellent way to enrich their time in a…
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GJSD Announces Start Dates for Community Walk/Swim Programs
GJSD is happy to announce that the District’s Community Walking and Swimming Programs will be starting back up after Thanksgiving Break. The programs are open to anyone in the Johnstown community who would like the opportunity to stay active during the winter season. Community Walking Program: Program Starts: Monday, December 1 Program Ends: Thursday, April…
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Shared Decision Making (SDM) Committee Designates Ad Hoc Committees for 2025-2026
The District’s Shared Decision Making (SDM) Team held its first meeting of the new school year on October 28. You can visit the SDM page of the District’s website to stay up to date on when meetings will take place, view agendas posted prior to the meetings, and view minutes posted after each meeting. The…
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Coffee cart project brews skills and community at Warren Street Elementary
Student-run ‘Grounds of Kindness’ teaches math, social skills, and more In Mrs. Merritt’s class at Warren Street Elementary, Friday mornings overflow with additional kindness, learning, and laughter. The student-operated coffee cart, aptly titled “Grounds of Kindness,” serves as a bustling hub of activity where lessons extend beyond traditional textbooks. “We had another coffee cart run…
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November Board Meetings
The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of November: Staff, students and community members are welcome to attend board and committee meetings in accordance with NYS Open Meetings Law. The monthly business meeting will be livestreamed via the District’s YouTube channel. Board meeting agendas are released via…
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Johnstown Drama Club presents “Its a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” November 7, 8 & 9
Ready to get into the holiday spirit? The JHS Drama Club invites the community to kick off the season with three performances of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” this weekend! Performances will take place at the JPAC on Friday, November 7 (7 p.m.); Saturday, November 8 (7 p.m.); and Sunday, November 9…