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GJSD BOE adopts proposed budget for 2026-2027 school year
Community budget hearing to be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 at JHS The GJSD Board of Education adopted the proposed budget for the 2026–2027 school year at its meeting on Thursday, April 23. Community members are invited to a budget hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, in the Large Group…
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National Honor Society inducts new members
Congratulations to JHS’ 2026 inductees to the William A. Wright Chapter of National Honor Society, including: These new members join current members:
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GJSD safety teams strengthen emergency preparedness with bus accident simulation
Just as our students practice fire drills throughout the school year, GJSD’s building safety teams also train for emergencies they hope never occur. These proactive efforts are part of the district’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and prepared learning environment for all. In a recent tabletop exercise led by Jason Mumbach with Marsh Risk,…
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Seize the second
Harnessing a moment to transform your life Have you ever considered how a single second could change your life? It might sound hard to believe, but for motivational speaker Tanner Clark, one impulsive choice made during high school triggered a series of events that completely changed his trajectory. The story he shared with Johnstown High…
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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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Superintendent Koster Addresses Local Students at “Women in the Workforce” Panel
Ms. Alicia D. Koster, Superintendent of Schools for the Greater Johnstown School District, was selected to be a panelist for the second annual “Women in the Workforce” event, a career exploration and awareness program held Thursday, March 12 at the HFM BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. Koster and other panelists spoke to nearly…
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Catholic Charities and Greater Johnstown School District Announce Student Wellness Partnership
$13,000 investment brings new fitness equipment and prevention programming to Johnstown High School Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery Counties is collaborating with the Greater Johnstown School District (GJSD) on an exciting new initiative designed to strengthen student engagement, promote healthy decision-making, and support the overall well-being of Johnstown High School students. Through funding secured…
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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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Johnstown Drama Club presents “The SpongeBob Musical” Feb. 27 & 28 & March 1
Johnstown Drama Club’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical!” Performances will take place in the JPAC at Johnstown High School on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. $10 general admission tickets can be purchased in advance online: https://cur8.com/projects/JHS or purchased at the door with cash.…