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Expanded hours announced for Community Swim Program at JHS
Open Swim expanded to Tuesdays & Saturdays starting February 24 and continuing through Memorial Day The Greater Johnstown School District is excited to announce an expansion of Community Swim Program opportunities at the JHS pool starting Tuesday, February 24 and continuing through Memorial Day weekend. Beginning after February break (Feb. 16-20) , Open Swim hours…
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Calling all thrifters!
JHS Thrifts open after school or by appointment Special hours this week: open Tuesday and Thursday Who doesn’t love a good bargain hunt? And what’s better than scoring a deal? Scoring it for free, of course! This year, the high school’s thrift haven is set to deliver some exciting offerings. JHS Thrifts is an expansion…
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Knox students join forces with Johnstown Mayor to plan first-ever “Knox Day of Giving”
Knox Middle School students recently welcomed three special guests – Johnstown Mayor Amy Praught, City Engineer Chris Vose, and Parks Supervisor Eric Houser – for a collaborative discussion to launch a new initiative called “Knox Day of Giving,” encouraging Johnstown middle school students and Knox staff to find meaningful ways to give back to their…
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February Board of Education Meetings
The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings for the month of February: 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…
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Celebrating excellence at Pleasant Ave: S.T.A.R. Awards
At Pleasant Ave, we believe in celebrating the achievements and character of our students, and the recent S.T.A.R. Awards Assembly was a shining example of this commitment. The event brought together students, teachers, and staff to honor the incredible efforts and positive contributions of our school community. S.T.A.R. is part of the Conscious Discipline social-emotional…
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Learning by Doing: JHS students explore cooking and practical skills in Community Connections class
In a new cross-curricular collaboration at Johnstown High School, GJSD Food Services Director Simone Bodman is inspiring students in Kristy Lynch’s Community Connections class by sharing her culinary expertise through hands-on cooking lessons that introduce recipes students can easily try at home. The collaboration launched just before Thanksgiving, with students working together under Bodman’s direction…
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ABCD Award Nominations Due January 29
Nominate a GJSD staff member for an ABCD Award for going “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty!” Anyone can turn in a nomination – community members, students, staff members, families, etc. Deadline to receive nominations is THURSDAY, JANUARY 29. Use this online form: https://bit.ly/ABCD_Award_Nomination REMINDER: Staff members can only receive the ABCD Award once…
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Meet Lily! Pleasant Avenue students bring learning to life through “Adopt a Cow” program
Jaclyn Yacobucci’s students at Pleasant Avenue Elementary School are learning all about cows and the dairy industry this year through an interactive and creative experience—they’ve adopted a cow named Lily! To be clear, Lily the calf isn’t actually living at Pleasant Avenue. She lives on a farm in Cortland, NY, and was adopted virtually by…
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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,…