-
GJSD marks Superintendent’s Conference Day with staff learning opportunities
Some of you may be wondering what staff members do when they have a Superintendent’s Conference Day – they learn! Just like students grow through learning, teachers continue to build their skills to provide students with the best educational experience possible. Wednesday’s conference day gave staff from all four school buildings the opportunity to connect…
-
GJSD announces expansion of transportation services to students in 5-7
On March 12, the GJSD Board of Education approved a measure expanding transportation services to all students in grades 5-7, regardless of their distance from school. These expanded services will begin on Monday, April 13 – immediately following spring break. Families with students in grades 5-7 attending Knox Middle School will receive a message from…
-
Superintendent Koster Addresses Local Students at “Women in the Workforce” Panel
Ms. Alicia D. Koster, Superintendent of Schools for the Greater Johnstown School District, was selected to be a panelist for the second annual “Women in the Workforce” event, a career exploration and awareness program held Thursday, March 12 at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. Koster and other panelists spoke to nearly…
-
Catholic Charities and Greater Johnstown School District Announce Student Wellness Partnership
$13,000 investment brings new fitness equipment and prevention programming to Johnstown High School Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery Counties is collaborating with the Greater Johnstown School District (GJSD) on an exciting new initiative designed to strengthen student engagement, promote healthy decision-making, and support the overall well-being of Johnstown High School students. Through funding secured…
-
Local reporter meets with Knox News Network team
WNYT reporter Benny Nezaj recently visited Knox Middle School, leaving a lasting impression on a group of bright-eyed student journalists. This was no ordinary school day; it was a golden chance for these young writers and ambitious on-air personalities to soak up wisdom from an expert in the field. The students fired off a barrage…
-
GJSD Celebrates “Music In Our Schools Month”
Students in grades 4–12 in the Greater Johnstown School District (GJSD) celebrated a “Morning of Music” this week in honor of March being recognized as Music In Our Schools Month. The event showcased GJSD’s music program, highlighted the talents of its student musicians, recognized the district’s music teachers, and encouraged younger students to become more…
-
Johnstown Drama Club presents “The SpongeBob Musical” Feb. 27 & 28 & March 1
Johnstown Drama Club’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical!” Performances will take place in the JPAC at Johnstown High School on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. $10 general admission tickets can be purchased in advance online: https://cur8.com/projects/JHS or purchased at the door with cash.…
-
March Board of Education Meetings
The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of March: All meetings are open to the public in accordance with NYS Open Meetings Law. The monthly business meeting will be livestreamed via the District’s YouTube channel. Board meeting agendas are available via the BoardDocs website 24 hours in advance of…
-
Board Candidate Nominating Petitions Available Beginning March 2
On May 19, 2026, voters in the Greater Johnstown School District will elect two board of education members to serve three year terms, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. District residents interested in being named as a candidate on GJSD’s May 19 election ballot must file a nominating petition in the District Clerk’s…
-
Cotter Named New Director of Elementary Instruction; Michaels to Succeed Cotter as Pleasant Avenue Principal
GJSD Superintendent of Schools Ms. Alicia D. Koster announced today that Pleasant Avenue Elementary School Principal Cory Cotter will be elevated to the newly created position of Director of Elementary Instruction, Assessment, and Family Engagement at the Greater Johnstown School District. As part of the announcement, Koster also named Kristin Michaels, the District’s current Chairperson…