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D’Amore & Richardson recognized for service to the GJSD Board of Education
At the Board of Education meeting on Thursday evening, June 11, Superintendent of Schools Alicia Koster recognized Board President Dave D’Amore and Board Member Joyel Richardson for their dedicated service to the District as they prepare to conclude their terms on June 30. D’Amore and Richardson did not seek reelection this year. In May, voters…
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Public Hearing and Public Comment on the 2026-2027 District-wide School Safety Plan
A Public Hearing on the Greater Johnstown School District’s 2026-2027 District-wide School Safety Plan will be conducted during the June 11, 2026 Board of Education meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Johnstown High School Auditorium. For 30 days following that public hearing (until July 11, 2026), members of the public may submit written comments…
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Locally sourced learning experiences
Cultivating Connections The AgriQuest Farm-to-School program at the Greater Johnstown School District educates children about where their food comes from while also supporting local farms. Fulton County, just south of the Adirondack Park, is a distinctive environment for maple sugar production, featuring an ideal climate for sap collection and an abundance of sugar maple trees.…
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12 Johnstown educators granted tenure
At its May 20 Board of Education meeting, the GJSD Board of Education proudly recognized teachers who were recommended for tenure by Superintendent of Schools Ms. Alicia D. Koster. Tenure marks an important professional milestone, recognizing educators who have demonstrated a strong commitment to student learning, collaboration, and excellence in the classroom. We thank these…
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GJSD names Andrea Polikoski principal of Warren Street Elementary School, serving students in grades 2-4
GJSD Superintendent of Schools Alicia D. Koster announced the appointment of longtime educator Andrea Polikoski as principal of Warren Street Elementary School, where she will oversee students in grades 2 through 4. The appointment, effective July 1, was approved at the District’s Board of Education meeting Wednesday, May 20. Polikoski joins the Johnstown district after…
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GJSD Community Passes School Budget
Naselli and Oare elected to Board of Education On Tuesday, May 19, the Greater Johnstown School District community approved the district’s $47,291,679 budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 295-150, a margin of 66%. The plan represents a spending increase of 4.73% ($2,134,862) and calls for a 3.49% ($440,655) tax levy…
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Tuesday, May 19: Budget Vote and Board of Education Election
The community will vote on the District’s proposed spending plan for the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, May 19. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the auditorium lobby at Johnstown High School. Voters will also elect two members to the Board of Education. Community members are encouraged to visit the…
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Scratch Made, Student Approved: GJSD Elevates School Lunch
Over the last year, the GJSD Food Services Department has embraced a variety of opportunities to elevate its offerings for staff and students, focusing on healthier, better-tasting meals made with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. One such opportunity presented itself earlier this week, with visiting professional chefs from Cornell Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) Regional Farm to…
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VIDEO: What I Love Most About Being a Student at Johnstown
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AgriQuest: A green thumb adventure for the pre-K explorers of Pleasant Avenue
Pre-K students in Mrs. Pertell’s class at Pleasant Avenue participated in a months-long unit focused on plants. This was part of the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum. The program seamlessly integrates science and social studies into the lessons. Throughout this lesson, the children explored various types of plants, learning about their life cycles and…