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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,…
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Winter Athletics in Main Gym Livestreamed on District’s YouTube Channel
GJSD would like to remind our community that all JV & Varsity athletic events held at the high school gymnasium this winter will be livestreamed on the District’s YouTube channel (listed as “Johnstown Live Events & Videos”). You may consider bookmarking this page for easy access: https://bit.ly/GJSD_YouTube In addition to live broadcasts, games will also…
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Kindness, awareness, and action: students learn how to transform school culture through “Ryan’s Story”
Focus on anti-bullying, suicide prevention, technology risks, and forgiveness Students from Johnstown High School and Knox Middle School had the chance to hear from John Halligan, a man who transformed his family’s tragedy into a mission aimed at preventing others from enduring the pain he suffered after losing his 13-year-old son to suicide. As students…
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The renovated JHS pool is open for students and community members
Community Swim Program Kicks off Dec. 6 This Saturday marks the community’s first opportunity of the season to take part in Johnstown’s Community Swim Program at Johnstown High School. The pool is open to members of the GJSD community every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m., starting December 6. After the February break, the pool…
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John Halligan to Deliver “Ryan’s Story” for Local Parents and Guardians — 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 at JHS
Families from Fulton/Montgomery County Region Invited to Attend The Greater Johnstown School District is pleased to announce that John Halligan, renowned speaker and advocate for bullying and suicide prevention, will be delivering a powerful presentation titled “Ryan’s Story” for local parents and guardians at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 at Johnstown High School in…
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JHS Honor Roll First Quarter 2025-26
Congratulations to the following Johnstown High School students who achieved High Honor Roll and Honor Roll status for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year: High Honor Roll 90+ Eighth Grade High Honor Roll Michael Beck Jr. Mayalia Benitez Annabelle BernaskiRhyleigh Bills Caleb BolesMargot BoucherElla BrownThomas Bryson IVChristopher BrysonJames Bunker IIIAndrew CatucciLuca CentiEthan CornellAmelia…
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JHS students visit MetLife Stadium for NY Jets Sports Business Day
JHS students from Mrs. Krempa’s Sports & Entertainment Marketing class recently traveled to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to take part in the New York Jets Sports Business Day. Students were guided through exclusive, behind-the-scenes areas of MetLife Stadium, including the New York Jets locker room, press box, game field, and several club spaces. At…
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“Book Tasting” sparks curiosity and enthusiasm for reading
Crystal Keck, the High School Library Media Specialist, is organizing book tastings for eighth-grade students. This initiative offers them a chance to discover books they might not typically choose. She noted that class schedules can be quite unpredictable leading up to the holidays, making this activity an excellent way to enrich their time in a…
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GJSD Announces Start Dates for Community Walk/Swim Programs
GJSD is happy to announce that the District’s Community Walking and Swimming Programs will be starting back up after Thanksgiving Break. The programs are open to anyone in the Johnstown community who would like the opportunity to stay active during the winter season. Community Walking Program: Program Starts: Monday, December 1 Program Ends: Thursday, April…
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Shared Decision Making (SDM) Committee Designates Ad Hoc Committees for 2025-2026
The District’s Shared Decision Making (SDM) Team held its first meeting of the new school year on October 28. You can visit the SDM page of the District’s website to stay up to date on when meetings will take place, view agendas posted prior to the meetings, and view minutes posted after each meeting. The…