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Learning by Doing: JHS students explore cooking and practical skills in Community Connections class

In a new cross-curricular collaboration at Johnstown High School, GJSD Food Services Director Simone Bodman is inspiring students in Kristy Lynch’s Community Connections class by sharing her culinary expertise through hands-on cooking lessons that introduce recipes students can easily try at home. The collaboration launched just before Thanksgiving, with students working together under Bodman’s direction…

ABCD Award Nominations Due January 29

Nominate a GJSD staff member for an ABCD Award for going “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty!” Anyone can turn in a nomination – community members, students, staff members, families, etc. Deadline to receive nominations is THURSDAY, JANUARY 29. Use this online form: https://bit.ly/ABCD_Award_Nomination REMINDER: Staff members can only receive the ABCD Award once…

Meet Lily! Pleasant Avenue students bring learning to life through “Adopt a Cow” program

Jaclyn Yacobucci’s students at Pleasant Avenue Elementary School are learning all about cows and the dairy industry this year through an interactive and creative experience—they’ve adopted a cow named Lily! To be clear, Lily the calf isn’t actually living at Pleasant Avenue. She lives on a farm in Cortland, NY, and was adopted virtually by…

Winter Athletics in Main Gym Livestreamed on District’s YouTube Channel

GJSD would like to remind our community that all JV & Varsity athletic events held at the high school gymnasium this winter will be livestreamed on the District’s YouTube channel (listed as “Johnstown Live Events & Videos”). You may consider bookmarking this page for easy access: https://bit.ly/GJSD_YouTube In addition to live broadcasts, games will also…

GJSD Announces Expansion of Transportation Services to Students in K-4

The Greater Johnstown School District plans to expand transportation services in the new year, ensuring that all students in grades K–4 will be eligible to use District school bus transportation, regardless of their home’s distance from their school building. The amendment to the District’s transportation policy is scheduled for an official vote by the Board…

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…

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…

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…

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…