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…
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…
Children who will be four years old on or before December 1, 2025 and live in the District are eligible to attend Johnstown’s full-day pre-kindergarten program. Students receive FREE breakfast and lunch and attend P.E., music, art and media/library. Give your child a strong start in a fun, nurturing environment! Contact the Pleasant Avenue main…
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 This upgrade is part of the capital improvement project approved by voters in November 2022, which replaces outdated courts that had become worn and deteriorated.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…
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…
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…
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.…
Superintendent Koster and Assistant Superintendent Hale lead a day of orientation and community engagement The first day of school is officially in the books for our newest educators! The District was thrilled to welcome 22 new teaching staff members who joined Superintendent Alicia D. Koster, Assistant Superintendent Scott Hale, and our entire administrative team for…
Community Vote Set for Tuesday, September 30 At Thursday evening’s monthly business meeting, members of the GJSD Board of Education unanimously approved a measure to go out for a second voter referendum on a proposed Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project that includes the installation of a revenue-generating solar array on nine acres behind Johnstown High…
Supply Drop Off and Self Guided Tours Wednesday, September 3 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.