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May Board Meetings & Public Hearings
The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of May: All meetings are open to the public in accordance with NYS Open Meetings Law. Board meeting agendas are available via the BoardDocs website 24 hours in advance of a meeting.
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GJSD BOE adopts proposed budget for 2026-2027 school year
Community budget hearing to be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 at JHS The GJSD Board of Education adopted the proposed budget for the 2026–2027 school year at its meeting on Thursday, April 23. Community members are invited to a budget hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in the Large Group…
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National Honor Society inducts new members
Congratulations to JHS’ 2026 inductees to the William A. Wright Chapter of National Honor Society, including: These new members join current members:
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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…