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Monday, Dec. 29: All GJSD offices to open at 10 a.m.
All GJSD offices will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 29 due to expected icy conditions and potentially inclement weather. Please travel safely.
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Saturday, Dec. 27: All sporting events, including practices and wrestling tournament, canceled
Due to the State of Emergency issued by Governor Hochul through late Saturday morning, and the continuing inclement weather, all sporting events, including practices and the wrestling tournament, are canceled for Saturday, December 27.
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Update to District-wide School Safety Plan
The Board of Education’s December 18, 2025 business meeting included a Public Hearing on GJSD’s Amended 2025-26 School Safety Plan (see appendix 7 beginning on page 48 for updated language addressing sudden cardiac arrests). For 30 days following that hearing, members of the public may submit written comments on the amended 2025-26 District-wide School Safety Plan…
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A legacy of learning and joy
How one family’s tradition inspires young readers In the Greater Johnstown School District, a cherished tradition takes place each year, connecting three generations of the Faville family with the bright-eyed students of Warren Street and Pleasant Avenue elementary schools. Jamie Tallon, daughter of the late Everett “Cubby” Faville, along with her daughter Makenna, son Travis,…
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Kindness, awareness, and action: students learn how to transform school culture through “Ryan’s Story”
Focus on anti-bullying, suicide prevention, technology risks, and forgiveness Students from Johnstown High School and Knox Middle School had the chance to hear from John Halligan, a man who transformed his family’s tragedy into a mission aimed at preventing others from enduring the pain he suffered after losing his 13-year-old son to suicide. As students…
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Thursday, Dec. 11 – Two Hour Delay
GJSD will be on a two hour delay today, Thursday, December 11. There will be no morning CTE classes. Breakfast will be available.
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SCHOOL WILL CLOSE EARLY, Weds., Dec. 10 at 1:00; Afterschool Activities Canceled; JHS Concert Postponed to 12/15/25
Due to inclement weather, the Greater Johnstown School District will CLOSE EARLY today – Wednesday, December 10. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. All afterschool activities and evening events are canceled. The JHS Winter Concert has been rescheduled to Monday, December 15.
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December Board of Education Meetings
The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of December: Staff, students and community members are welcome to attend board and committee meetings in accordance with NYS Open Meetings Law. The monthly business meeting will be livestreamed via the District’s YouTube channel. Board meeting agendas are released via…
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The renovated JHS pool is open for students and community members
Community Swim Program Kicks off Dec. 6 This Saturday marks the community’s first opportunity of the season to take part in Johnstown’s Community Swim Program at Johnstown High School. The pool is open to members of the GJSD community every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m., starting December 6. After the February break, the pool…
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School Closed – Tuesday, Dec. 2
Due to inclement weather, the Greater Johnstown School District is closed today, Tuesday, December 2. All after school activities are canceled.