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Inclement weather contingency plans announced for Friday evening’s outdoor graduation
For anyone who has attended a Johnstown graduation at Knox Field, you know just how special the evening is for everyone involved. We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 at commencement tomorrow evening, Friday, June 26, at 7 p.m. on Knox Field. That said, we are keeping a close eye on the…
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Board of Education Meeting July 2
The Board of Education will conduct its reorganizational meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, in the JHS Lecture Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend the board meeting in person, or to view a livestream on the District’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHNdSrBUjpzHtGXAxA2DYA. The July 2 meeting agenda is anticipated to be released on Monday, June 29,…
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JHS Class of 2026 unearths time capsule from 2017
Students from the Class of 2026 were only in third grade at the former Glebe Street Elementary School when they buried a time capsule in honor of the school’s landmark 50th anniversary celebration back in 2017. After nine years of anticipation, the original teachers and students gathered once again to unearth a piece of their…
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A Cherished Johnstown Tradition: Graduation Fireworks Set for June 26
The Greater Johnstown School District would like to make our neighbors near Knox Field aware that a short fireworks show will take place on Friday evening, June 26, immediately following Johnstown’s 7 p.m. graduation ceremony outside on Knox Field. We understand that fireworks can be disruptive to people and pets, and we wanted to provide…
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JHS celebrates the “Top Ten” students from the Class of 2026
Johnstown High School Principal Nick Snow announced the Top Ten students of Johnstown’s graduating Class of 2026, including Valedictorian Ian Yucha and Salutatorian Ayla Naselli. Graduation will take place on Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. on Knox Field. GJSD’s Top Ten students include: Ian Yucha, Valedictorian Ian Yucha, the son of Steven and Laura…
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D’Amore & Richardson recognized for service to the GJSD Board of Education
At the Board of Education meeting on Thursday evening, June 11, Superintendent of Schools Alicia Koster recognized Board President Dave D’Amore and Board Member Joyel Richardson for their dedicated service to the District as they prepare to conclude their terms on June 30. D’Amore and Richardson did not seek reelection this year. In May, voters…
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Half Day on Friday, June 12 due to extreme heat
The Greater Johnstown School District will implement an early dismissal on Friday, June 12, due to forecasted extreme heat and the resulting elevated temperatures inside our school buildings, which may reach unsafe levels. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority, and this proactive measure is intended to reduce exposure…
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Public Hearing and Public Comment on the 2026-2027 District-wide School Safety Plan
A Public Hearing on the Greater Johnstown School District’s 2026-2027 District-wide School Safety Plan will be conducted during the June 11, 2026 Board of Education meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Johnstown High School Auditorium. For 30 days following that public hearing (until July 11, 2026), members of the public may submit written comments…
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Commencement Activities Class of 2026
*NOTE: Graduation announcements are NOT tickets of admission. The tickets handed out at rehearsal must be used for admission. STATEMENT OF GRADUATION GUIDELINES WITH RESPECT TO DRESS: WITH RESPECT TO BEHAVIOR: WITH RESPECT TO ENFORCEMENT: IT IS HOPED THAT THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL ENSURE THAT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY WILL BE A DIGNIFIED AND MEMORABLE EVENT.
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Locally sourced learning experiences
Cultivating Connections The AgriQuest Farm-to-School program at the Greater Johnstown School District educates children about where their food comes from while also supporting local farms. Fulton County, just south of the Adirondack Park, is a distinctive environment for maple sugar production, featuring an ideal climate for sap collection and an abundance of sugar maple trees.…