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GJSD celebrates careers of five retiring staff members
Congratulations to the five GJSD employees who retired at the end of this school year! Each of them has made a lasting impact on our district and demonstrated a deep commitment to the success of every student in our schools. It truly takes an entire village to raise and educate our youth, and our village…
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GJSD receives $7,000 grant from Johnstown Hospital Foundation to support community wellness and AgriQuest programming
The Greater Johnstown School District is grateful to announce a $7,000 award from the Johnstown Hospital Foundation in support of the District’s efforts to advance community wellness and food access through its Family Resource Center, and agricultural education through the District’s AgriQuest initiative. Johnstown Hospital Foundation board members Paul VanDenburgh and Kimberly Preston presented Superintendent…
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GJSD Hosts Community Summer Swim Program July 6 – August 13
The Greater Johnstown School District will host a swim program this summer giving community members of all ages the opportunity to use the indoor pool at the Johnstown High School (1 Sir Bills Circle, Johnstown, NY 12095) under the supervision of certified lifeguards. Beginning Monday, July 6, the pool will be open to the public…
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JHS celebrates the “Top Ten” students from the Class of 2026
Johnstown High School Principal Nick Snow announced the Top Ten students of Johnstown’s graduating Class of 2026, including Valedictorian Ian Yucha and Salutatorian Ayla Naselli. Graduation will take place on Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. on Knox Field. GJSD’s Top Ten students include: Ian Yucha, Valedictorian Ian Yucha, the son of Steven and Laura…
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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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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…