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GJSD swim and walk programs return this winter
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 Walk information: Program Starts: Monday, December 2 Program Ends: Thursday, April 10 Place: Warren St. Elementary School…
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Emergency Release Drill November 26
All students in the Greater Johnstown School District will be dismissed from school fifteen (15) minutes early on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, as part of a drill for the School Emergency Management Plan. The buildings must be vacated for an hour during the drill. Therefore, all after school activities will be postponed for one hour…
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Greater Johnstown School District to Celebrate “Farm To School” Week, October 15-18
The Greater Johnstown School community will celebrate “Farm To School” Week October 15-18, to celebrate new resources that will be available to the District as the recipient of a $99,985 Farm to School Grant through the USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program. The District learned that they had received the grant this summer as…
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Nominate a GJSD Staff Member for an ABCD Award! Deadline Sept. 26
Do you know a GJSD staff member who goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty? Nominate them for an ABCD Award using this online form: https://bit.ly/ABCD_Award_Nomination (form at the bottom of the page) Deadline to receive nominations is September 26. We all know that the Greater Johnstown School District is a very special place.…
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Pleasant & Warren Opening Day Letter 2024-25
Dear Elementary Families, On behalf of the faculty and staff at our Johnstown Elementary Schools, we are happy to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year. We have been preparing all summer and we are excited to see everyone on the first day of school. The first day of school for students in first –…
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Greater Johnstown School District awarded federal ‘Farm to School’ grant
Thanks to a $99,985 USDA federal grant award from the Patrick Leahy ‘Farm to School’ Grant Program, students in the Greater Johnstown School District will have the opportunity to enjoy even more locally-sourced foods as part of their school day meals this coming school year. The awarded funds will allow Greater Johnstown School District’s School…
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2024-2025 Supply Lists Available for Pleasant Ave. Elementary (grades PK, K & 1)
Here is a list of school supplies for students in grades PK-1 at Pleasant Ave. Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year: Pre-kindergarten Supply List A backpack to be brought to school daily; large enough to fit a pocket folder, books and projects. Wheeled backpacks are not recommended. Classroom Supplies: 4 boxes Crayola crayons (24 count)10…
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GJSD to provide free LEAPS after school academic enrichment program for 180 elementary students in partnership with Mental Health Association in Fulton and Montgomery Counties
After a very competitive application process, the Greater Johnstown School District has qualified to participate in New York state’s Learning and Enrichment After School Program (LEAPS) through funding granted to the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), who will partner with the non-profit Mental Health Association (MHA) in Fulton and Montgomery Counties to operate…