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Emergency Release Drill November 25
All students in the Greater Johnstown School District will be dismissed from school fifteen (15) minutes early on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 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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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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Coffee cart project brews skills and community at Warren Street Elementary
Student-run ‘Grounds of Kindness’ teaches math, social skills, and more In Mrs. Merritt’s class at Warren Street Elementary, Friday mornings overflow with additional kindness, learning, and laughter. The student-operated coffee cart, aptly titled “Grounds of Kindness,” serves as a bustling hub of activity where lessons extend beyond traditional textbooks. “We had another coffee cart run…
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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 Lewis for National Principal’s Month
Spotlight on Warren Street Principal Dr. Matthew Lewis for creating strong foundational relationships Principal Dr. Matthew Lewis’ leadership at Warren Street Elementary School is grounded in the belief that “it takes a village.” With a warm smile and an open door, Dr. Lewis is more than an administrator; he is a bridge-builder, deeply committed to…
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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…
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Community engages in discussion on GJSD’s proposed solar project
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…
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Community invited to use new pickleball courts at JHS
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…