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Calling all thrifters!
JHS Thrifts open after school or by appointment Special hours this week: open Tuesday and Thursday Who doesn’t love a good bargain hunt? And what’s better than scoring a deal? Scoring it for free, of course! This year, the high school’s thrift haven is set to deliver some exciting offerings. JHS Thrifts is an expansion…
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Celebrating excellence at Pleasant Ave: S.T.A.R. Awards
At Pleasant Ave, we believe in celebrating the achievements and character of our students, and the recent S.T.A.R. Awards Assembly was a shining example of this commitment. The event brought together students, teachers, and staff to honor the incredible efforts and positive contributions of our school community. S.T.A.R. is part of the Conscious Discipline social-emotional…
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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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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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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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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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“Book Tasting” sparks curiosity and enthusiasm for reading
Crystal Keck, the High School Library Media Specialist, is organizing book tastings for eighth-grade students. This initiative offers them a chance to discover books they might not typically choose. She noted that class schedules can be quite unpredictable leading up to the holidays, making this activity an excellent way to enrich their time in a…
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Coffee cart project brews skills and community at Warren Street Elementary
Student-run ‘Grounds of Kindness’ teaches math, social skills, and more In Mrs. Merritt’s class at Warren Street Elementary, Friday mornings overflow with additional kindness, learning, and laughter. The student-operated coffee cart, aptly titled “Grounds of Kindness,” serves as a bustling hub of activity where lessons extend beyond traditional textbooks. “We had another coffee cart run…