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January Board of Education Meetings
The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of January: 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 released via the BoardDocs website at least 24 hours in…
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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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Winter Athletics in Main Gym Livestreamed on District’s YouTube Channel
GJSD would like to remind our community that all JV & Varsity athletic events held at the high school gymnasium this winter will be livestreamed on the District’s YouTube channel (listed as “Johnstown Live Events & Videos”). You may consider bookmarking this page for easy access: https://bit.ly/GJSD_YouTube In addition to live broadcasts, games will also…
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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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GJSD Announces Expansion of Transportation Services to Students in K-4
The Greater Johnstown School District plans to expand transportation services in the new year, ensuring that all students in grades K–4 will be eligible to use District school bus transportation, regardless of their home’s distance from their school building. The amendment to the District’s transportation policy is scheduled for an official vote by the Board…
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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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John Halligan to Deliver “Ryan’s Story” for Local Parents and Guardians — 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 at JHS
Families from Fulton/Montgomery County Region Invited to Attend The Greater Johnstown School District is pleased to announce that John Halligan, renowned speaker and advocate for bullying and suicide prevention, will be delivering a powerful presentation titled “Ryan’s Story” for local parents and guardians at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 at Johnstown High School in…
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JHS students visit MetLife Stadium for NY Jets Sports Business Day
JHS students from Mrs. Krempa’s Sports & Entertainment Marketing class recently traveled to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to take part in the New York Jets Sports Business Day. Students were guided through exclusive, behind-the-scenes areas of MetLife Stadium, including the New York Jets locker room, press box, game field, and several club spaces. At…