Facilities Use

The Greater Johnstown School District makes facilities available for use by community groups. The current rates for use of the facilities are as follows:

  • Classrooms, $10 per hour
  • Gymnasium (Elementary), $15 per hour
  • Cafetorium (Elementary), $15 per hour
  • Cafeteria/Kitchens, $20 per hour
  • JHS Lecture Hall, $40 per hour
  • Knox Auditorium, $40 per hour
  • Gymnasium (Knox & JHS), $50 per hour
  • Pool, $50 per hour
  • Performing Arts Center, $60 per hour
    • Sound/Lighting Technician, $35 per hour
  • Knox Field, $60 per hour
    • Field Lights, $25 per hour
    • Concession Stand, $40 per hour
    • Sound System/Public Address System, $35 per hour
  • JHS Varsity Fields, $40 per hour
    • Field Lights, $25 per hour
    • Concession Stand, $40 per hour
  • Custodial Staff contract salary, $35 per hour
    • A minimum of 1/2 hour for facility preparation and 1/2 hour for clean up will be charged. Additional charges for clean up and supervision may be charged based on the type and length of the event. These charges will be itemized for the applicant prior to billing.

At the discretion of the Superintendent, facility fees may be waived for non-profit groups holding community service events and for groups directly affiliated with the Greater Johnstown School District.

Applicants for use of the GJSD facilities and their representatives must adhere to all parking regulations on all campuses. Failure to do so may result in denial of access and use of facilities.

Last updated: September 14, 2017

City of Johnstown Vendor Permits

Vendors may need to apply for a City of Johnstown permit to conduct certain events on Greater Johnstown School District premises.

Currently, concession stands, fundraisers, and book fairs do not require a permit. However, events such as Craft Fairs at any school building and fireworks at Knox Field do require a City of Johnstown permit.

Additional information regarding City of Johnstown vendor permits is available on the City of Johnstown website: https://cityofjohnstown.ny.gov/uploads/8/3/9/2/83922496/vendor_-_ordinance.pdf

City of Johnstown permit applications may also be accessed on the City of Johnstown website:
https://cityofjohnstown.ny.gov/uploads/8/3/9/2/83922496/vendor_-_application_2022.pdf