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  • GJSD merges with Fonda-Fultonville for Unified Sports

    Bocce team crowned champions this fall The Greater Johnstown School District has opened an exciting new chapter this school year by partnering with the Fonda-Fultonville School District to bring Unified Sports to our community. At its heart, Unified Sports is about inclusion—bringing athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together on the exact same team to…

  • November Board Meetings & Public Hearing

    The GJSD Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of November: Members of the public are welcome to attend board meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Law. Business meetings are also livestreamed via the District’s YouTube​ channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHNdSrBUjpzHtGXAxA2DYA.​  Agendas are made available via the BoardDocs website​ at least 24  hours prior to…

  • Johnstown Community Gathers to Celebrate Rose Knox

    Last week, nearly 200 friends of the Greater Johnstown School District gathered to celebrate a true local legend—Rose Knox! The community packed the Knox Middle School auditorium, named in Rose Knox’s honor, for the long-awaited launch of Rachel Greenfield’s new biography, Rose Knox: How One Woman Mixed Kitchen and Boardroom to Remold an American Business.…

  • GJSD celebrates Rose Knox with author chat Wednesday, October 21 at Knox Middle School

    Johnstown benefactor and businesswoman Rose Knox is being celebrated this week as the Greater Johnstown School District welcomes author Rachel Greenfield for a discussion of her biography, Rose Knox: How One Woman Mixed Kitchen and Boardroom to Remold an American Business. The author talk is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. in the…

  • Eighth- and Ninth-Grade Students from JHS Attend Career Con

    Earlier this month, eighth- and ninth-grade students from JHS had the opportunity to participate in Career Con at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College. The annual event brings together students from school districts throughout the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) region to explore career opportunities, connect with local employers and take part in hands-on activities. Career Con is a collaborative…

  • Pink Up the Patrol: Johnstown Police partner with school and community to honor breast cancer warriors

    The Johnstown Police Department is painting the town pink this month, inviting residents and supporters throughout the region to participate in a deeply personal new tradition. “I wanted to come up with an out-of-the-box idea for Breast Cancer Awareness Month where people could truly take part,” PBA President Heather Graves said. “Our patrol cars are…

  • Business class expansion at JHS Leads to more hands-on experiences for Johnstown students

    Johnstown High School students have more opportunities than ever to explore their interests and build real-world business skills. Over the past two years, the business department has expanded its course offerings, giving students more ways to discover potential careers and prepare for life beyond high school.  This year, students can choose from three business electives,…

  • October Board Meetings

    ​The GJSD Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of October: Members of the public are welcome to attend board meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Law. Business meetings may also be viewed via the District’s YouTube​ channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHNdSrBUjpzHtGXAxA2DYA.​  Agendas are made available via the BoardDocs website​ at least 24  hours prior to…

  • The Road Back: Driver education returns to Johnstown

    After a 23-year absence, Driver Education has returned to Johnstown High School, fulfilling a long-requested opportunity for local students and families. “Bringing driver education back to Johnstown required a tremendous team effort,” said Superintendent Alicia D. Koster. “We’re excited to invest in a program that prioritizes student safety, supports high-quality instruction and provides students with…

  • Roehl Wins $2,000 Unsung Heroes Award for Nature Trail at Pleasant Avenue

    Revitalized nature trail to serve as an outdoor classroom for AgriQuest hands-on learning Superintendent of Schools Alicia D. Koster announced that longtime GJSD educator Ellen Roehl has received a $2,000 award as part of Voya Financial, Inc.’s Unsung Heroes competition. The funding will support the District’s efforts to revitalize an existing nature trail at Pleasant…

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