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Johnstown Board of Education selects Koster as next Superintendent of Schools
The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has announced its selection for its next superintendent of schools. Ms. Alicia D. Koster, the current assistant superintendent of the Greater Johnstown School District, will officially be appointed during a Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, May 21 in the Knox auditorium. She…
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GJSD Community Passes School Budget
Kline and Stock re-elected to Board of Education On Tuesday, May 20, the Greater Johnstown School District community approved the district’s $45,156,817 budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 350-151, a margin of 70%. The plan represents a spending increase of 3.84% ($1,667,842) and called for a 2.99% tax levy increase…
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Kline and Stock run as incumbent candidates for GJSD Board of Education
On Tuesday, May 20, the community will vote on the district’s proposed spending plan for the 2025-26 school year. They will also elect two candidates to serve on the board of education for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2025. Board members whose terms are expiring this year include Marjorie Kline and William J. Stock. Mr.…
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JHS Principal Scott Hale names top ten students in Class of 2025
JHS Principal Scott Hale recently announced the “Top 10” students with the highest GPAs for Johnstown’s graduating Class of 2025. Commencement ceremonies will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27 outside at Knox Field (rain date Saturday, June 28). Congratulations to: Valedictorian: Diya Patel Salutatorian: Julia Moses Remaining “Top 10” in alphabetical order:…
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Johnstown High School’s Odyssey of the Mind team named New York state champions
Team raising funds to compete at World Finals in Michigan May 21-24 Johnstown’s Odyssey of the Mind team, representing JHS, won first place out of 20 other Division 2 teams at the New York state tournament in late April in Syracuse. They will now compete at the World Finals May 21-24 at Michigan State University…
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Annual budget vote and Board of Education elections set for May 20
On May 20, residents of the Greater Johnstown School District will vote on a proposed $45,156,817 spending plan for the 2025-26 school year. Polls will be open for qualified voters from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the lobby of the Johnstown High School auditorium (JPAC). The proposal represents a 3.84% spending increase ($1,667,842) and…
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Work underway for new pickleball and basketball courts at JHS
Traffic patterns and parking may be disrupted through end of summer Work has started on a new multi-purpose outdoor Instructional area at Johnstown High School that will include three pickleball courts and two refurbished basketball courts. The overhaul is part of the capital improvement project that was approved by voters in November of 2022. Work…
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Register Now for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten at GJSD
Completed Pre-K Applications Due Friday, April 11 Open enrollment for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students for the Greater Johnstown School District for the 2025-2026 school year is taking place now. To be eligible to apply for pre-K, children must be four years old on or before December 1, 2025. To be eligible to register for kindergarten,…
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Ganzharina selected to perform with Capital Region Wind Ensemble
Congratulations to GJSD junior student-musician Mariia Ganzharina, who was selected as one of 22 local students to participate in a “Side-by-Side” concert with the Capital Region Wind Ensemble that will feature internationally renowned trumpet soloist, Ashley Hall-Tighe. Mariia will play the bassoon in the concert. The show will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Eight GJSD students attend “Women in the Workforce” event at HFM CTE Center
Eight female ninth and tenth grade students from GJSD had the opportunity to attend the inaugural “Women in the Workforce” event held last week at the HFM BOCES Career & Technical Center (CTE). The event targeted students aspiring to work in non-traditional workforce roles, allowing them to network and gain insight from other women who…