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Johnstown Drama Club presents “Its a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” November 7, 8 & 9
Ready to get into the holiday spirit? The JHS Drama Club invites the community to kick off the season with three performances of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” this weekend! Performances will take place at the JPAC on Friday, November 7 (7 p.m.); Saturday, November 8 (7 p.m.); and Sunday, November 9…
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JHS Students Visit Fulton Co. Businesses
JHS students from Kristy Lynch’s Community Connections class and Christine Krempa’s Personal Finance class recently visited a variety of local businesses in Fulton County. Their first stop was the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce, where students learned about the chamber’s purpose and the value it provides to locally owned businesses. Next, students took a…
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Supporting Our GJSD Families: A Message from Superintendent Koster
Dear Greater Johnstown Families, As we continue to navigate uncertain times, I want to take a moment to reach out with both understanding and reassurance. News surrounding the anticipated suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits as of November 1 has caused understandable concern for many families in our community. Please know that…
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GJSD Celebrates Principal Snow for National Principal’s Month
Principal Snow: preparing JHS students not just for graduation, but for life Just three months into his new role as Principal of Johnstown High School, Mr. Nick Snow has already made a strong impression through his work ethic, enthusiasm, and deep commitment to student success. It’s evident that he loves working with young people and…
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Johnstown community passes referendum on solar project
Project approved by a vote of 212 in favor versus 164 against The Johnstown community has approved the District’s proposed Energy Performance Contract (EPC)/solar project, with a final vote of 212 in favor and 164 opposed—reflecting a 56% majority. The District’s Board of Education brought the proposal back to voters after a narrow defeat in…
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Community engages in discussion on GJSD’s proposed solar project
September 30 referendum approval would secure $1.045 million in additional state aid for the project Approximately 25 community members attended the Greater Johnstown School District’s public hearing on September 18 on its proposed Energy Performance Contract (EPC), which includes the installation of a revenue-generating solar project on District-owned land behind Johnstown High School. The event…
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Community invited to use new pickleball courts at JHS
Work has been completed on a new multi-purpose outdoor instructional area at Johnstown High School, featuring three new pickleball courts and refurbished basketball courts. This upgrade is part of the capital improvement project approved by voters in November 2022, which replaces outdated courts that had become worn and deteriorated. The upgraded space serves as an…
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Nominate a GJSD Staff Member for an ABCD Award (Deadline Thursday, Sept. 25)
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, SEPTEMBER 25. Use this online form: https://bit.ly/ABCD_Award_Nomination REMINDER: Staff members can only receive the ABCD Award once during their…
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Community Invited to September 18 Hearing on GJSD Solar Energy Project
Voter registration available Tuesday, September 16 Residents of the Greater Johnstown community will have the opportunity to participate in a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, ahead of a September 30 re-vote on a proposed Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project that includes the installation of a revenue-generating solar array on District property…
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New GJSD Web Page Offers Complete Overview of EPC/Solar Project
The Greater Johnstown School District (GJSD) has launched a dedicated web page on the District website to keep the community informed about the District’s proposed solar project and the upcoming second voter referendum, scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the JPAC lobby at JHS.…