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Meet Nicholas Snow, new principal at Knox Middle School
Mr. Nicholas Snow joined the Greater Johnstown School District on July 1, 2024 when he was appointed as the new principal at Knox Middle School, serving students in grades 5-7. Snow joined Johnstown from the Gloversville Enlarged School District where he has served in different administrative roles since 2021, including assistant principal for Gloversville High…
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Greater Johnstown School District to Celebrate “Farm To School” Week, October 15-18
The Greater Johnstown School community will celebrate “Farm To School” Week October 15-18, to celebrate new resources that will be available to the District as the recipient of a $99,985 Farm to School Grant through the USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program. The District learned that they had received the grant this summer as…
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GJSD junior Daniel Brown to represent Section 2 on NYSPHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Congratulations to GJSD junior Daniel Brown, who was selected to represent Section 2 on the NYSPHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for the 2024-2025 school year. He was one of two athletes from Section 2 to be asked to serve on the committee, joining senior Abigail Bigelow from Hudson Falls High School. Daniel is a three-season athlete…
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Nominate a GJSD Staff Member for an ABCD Award! Deadline Sept. 26
Do you know a GJSD staff member who goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty? Nominate them for an ABCD Award using this online form: https://bit.ly/ABCD_Award_Nomination (form at the bottom of the page) Deadline to receive nominations is September 26. We all know that the Greater Johnstown School District is a very special place.…
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Greater Johnstown School District awarded federal ‘Farm to School’ grant
Thanks to a $99,985 USDA federal grant award from the Patrick Leahy ‘Farm to School’ Grant Program, students in the Greater Johnstown School District will have the opportunity to enjoy even more locally-sourced foods as part of their school day meals this coming school year. The awarded funds will allow Greater Johnstown School District’s School…
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2024-2025 Supply Lists Available for Pleasant Ave. Elementary (grades PK, K & 1)
Here is a list of school supplies for students in grades PK-1 at Pleasant Ave. Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year: Pre-kindergarten Supply List A backpack to be brought to school daily; large enough to fit a pocket folder, books and projects. Wheeled backpacks are not recommended. Classroom Supplies: 4 boxes Crayola crayons (24 count)10…
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GJSD “Backpack Program” Receives $10,000 Donation from Johnstown Hospital Foundation
The Greater Johnstown School District’s Backpack Program recently received a $10,000 donation from the Johnstown Hospital Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to fostering and improving the quality of medical, hospital and extended care for the residents of Fulton County. The Backpack Program provides District families in need with weekly backpacks filled with nutritious and easy…
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HEAT ADVISORY: GJSD to dismiss students in PK-7 early on Tuesday, June 18 & Thursday, June 20
Due to extraordinarily high temperatures expected this week and its potential impact on students’ well being and learning, students in grades PK through 7 at Pleasant Avenue, Warren Street, and Knox Middle School will be dismissed early beginning at 11:00 a.m. on both Tuesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 20. All afterschool activities including Healthy…
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GJSD to provide free LEAPS after school academic enrichment program for 180 elementary students in partnership with Mental Health Association in Fulton and Montgomery Counties
After a very competitive application process, the Greater Johnstown School District has qualified to participate in New York state’s Learning and Enrichment After School Program (LEAPS) through funding granted to the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), who will partner with the non-profit Mental Health Association (MHA) in Fulton and Montgomery Counties to operate…