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School Anticipated to be Closed Friday, May 22 for Snow/Emergency “Give Back” Day
Barring any unforeseen emergency situation that necessitates closing school in the interim, the one (1) remaining snow/emergency day for the 2025-2026 school year will be “given back” on Friday, May 22, 2026 and the District will be closed that day.
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GJSD marks Superintendent’s Conference Day with staff learning opportunities
Some of you may be wondering what staff members do when they have a Superintendent’s Conference Day – they learn! Just like students grow through learning, teachers continue to build their skills to provide students with the best educational experience possible. Wednesday’s conference day gave staff from all four school buildings the opportunity to connect…
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GJSD announces expansion of transportation services to students in 5-7
On March 12, the GJSD Board of Education approved a measure expanding transportation services to all students in grades 5-7, regardless of their distance from school. These expanded services will begin on Monday, April 13 – immediately following spring break. Families with students in grades 5-7 attending Knox Middle School will receive a message from…
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Local reporter meets with Knox News Network team
WNYT reporter Benny Nezaj recently visited Knox Middle School, leaving a lasting impression on a group of bright-eyed student journalists. This was no ordinary school day; it was a golden chance for these young writers and ambitious on-air personalities to soak up wisdom from an expert in the field. The students fired off a barrage…
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GJSD Celebrates “Music In Our Schools Month”
Students in grades 4–12 in the Greater Johnstown School District (GJSD) celebrated a “Morning of Music” this week in honor of March being recognized as Music In Our Schools Month. The event showcased GJSD’s music program, highlighted the talents of its student musicians, recognized the district’s music teachers, and encouraged younger students to become more…
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Cotter Named New Director of Elementary Instruction; Michaels to Succeed Cotter as Pleasant Avenue Principal
GJSD Superintendent of Schools Ms. Alicia D. Koster announced today that Pleasant Avenue Elementary School Principal Cory Cotter will be elevated to the newly created position of Director of Elementary Instruction, Assessment, and Family Engagement at the Greater Johnstown School District. As part of the announcement, Koster also named Kristin Michaels, the District’s current Chairperson…
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District to launch school-based telemedicine program with Albany Med
Knox Middle School will begin a pilot program offering on-site telehealth services to registered students starting March 3 Dear Greater Johnstown School District Families, The District is partnering with Albany Med Health System EmUrgentCare to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare directly to our students without leaving the school premises. A pilot program will be launched at…
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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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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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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…