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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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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…
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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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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 Panton for National Principal’s Month
Panton is “Kicking It Up a Knox” to usher in a new era at Knox Middle School with a vision focused on student growth, engagement, and school-wide collaboration. This year marks a fresh chapter at Knox Middle School, with newly appointed Principal Nicole Panton leading the way. After serving as the District’s Director of Curriculum…
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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…