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Month: May 2026

  • GJSD names Andrea Polikoski principal of Warren Street Elementary School, serving students in grades 2-4

    GJSD Superintendent of Schools Alicia D. Koster announced the appointment of longtime educator Andrea Polikoski as principal of Warren Street Elementary School, where she will oversee students in grades 2 through 4. The appointment, effective July 1, was approved at the District’s Board of Education meeting Wednesday, May 20. Polikoski joins the Johnstown district after…

  • GJSD Community Passes School Budget

    Naselli and Oare elected to Board of Education On Tuesday, May 19, the Greater Johnstown School District community approved the district’s $47,291,679 budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 295-150, a margin of 66%. The plan represents a spending increase of 4.73% ($2,134,862) and calls for a 3.49% ($440,655) tax levy…

  • Tuesday, May 19: Budget Vote and Board of Education Election

    The community will vote on the District’s proposed spending plan for the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, May 19. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the auditorium lobby at Johnstown High School. Voters will also elect two members to the Board of Education. Community members are encouraged to visit the…

  • Scratch Made, Student Approved: GJSD Elevates School Lunch

    Over the last year, the GJSD Food Services Department has embraced a variety of opportunities to elevate its offerings for staff and students, focusing on healthier, better-tasting meals made with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. One such opportunity presented itself earlier this week, with visiting professional chefs from Cornell Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) Regional Farm to…

  • VIDEO: What I Love Most About Being a Student at Johnstown

  • AgriQuest: A green thumb adventure for the pre-K explorers of Pleasant Avenue

    Pre-K students in Mrs. Pertell’s class at Pleasant Avenue participated in a months-long unit focused on plants. This was part of the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum. The program seamlessly integrates science and social studies into the lessons. Throughout this lesson, the children explored various types of plants, learning about their life cycles and…

  • Naselli, Oare on ballot for Board of Education; Community to vote May 19

    Two candidates, Nicole Naselli and Pat Oare, are running for two open seats on the District’s Board of Education. These seats are currently held by David D’Amore and Joyel Richardson, whose terms will expire on June 30, 2026. The newly elected board members will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026. The community vote will…

  • Spring Concert Series Announced

    Please join us for the Greater Johnstown School District’s Spring Concert Series High School #1-May 7 Wind Ensemble & Chamber Choir 7:00 p.m. JPAC High School #2 – May 13 Concert Band, Concert Choir, Symphonic Band & Mixed Choir 7:00 p.m. JPAC Knox #1-  June 4 Knox ]azz Banci Band 6, Chorus 6/7 &  Band 7…

  • May Board Meetings & Public Hearings

    The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of May: All meetings are open to the public in accordance with NYS Open Meetings Law. Board meeting agendas are available via the BoardDocs website 24 hours in advance of a meeting.