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Pleasant Avenue Transforms School Culture Through Conscious Discipline
Successful initiative expands to Warren Street this fall, bringing staff and students a proven approach to connection and behavior support There’s been a noticeable shift in the culture at Pleasant Avenue Elementary this school year. Outgoing Pleasant Avenue Principal Cory Cotter, who was recently named as the District’s Director of Elementary Education, credits the change…
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GJSD safety teams strengthen emergency preparedness with bus accident simulation
Just as our students practice fire drills throughout the school year, GJSD’s building safety teams also train for emergencies they hope never occur. These proactive efforts are part of the district’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and prepared learning environment for all. In a recent tabletop exercise led by Jason Mumbach with Marsh Risk,…
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April Board of Education Meetings Scheduled; Board Nominating Petitions Due
The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of April: 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…
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Seize the second
Harnessing a moment to transform your life Have you ever considered how a single second could change your life? It might sound hard to believe, but for motivational speaker Tanner Clark, one impulsive choice made during high school triggered a series of events that completely changed his trajectory. The story he shared with Johnstown High…
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School Anticipated to be Closed Friday, May 22 for Snow/Emergency “Give Back” Day
Barring any unforeseen emergency situation that necessitates closing school in the interim, the one (1) remaining snow/emergency day for the 2025-2026 school year will be “given back” on Friday, May 22, 2026 and the District will be closed that day.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…