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GJSD initiates a District-wide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” plan for students
Implementation to start Monday, January 27, 2025 At this evening’s monthly Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. William Crankshaw outlined clarifications being made to the District’s student cell phone policy, which will be implemented at the start of the second semester of this current school year, beginning Monday, January 27, 2025. The current…
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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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Meet Nicholas Snow, new principal at Knox Middle School
Mr. Nicholas Snow joined the Greater Johnstown School District on July 1, 2024 when he was appointed as the new principal at Knox Middle School, serving students in grades 5-7. Snow joined Johnstown from the Gloversville Enlarged School District where he has served in different administrative roles since 2021, including assistant principal for Gloversville High…
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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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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 “Backpack Program” Receives $10,000 Donation from Johnstown Hospital Foundation
The Greater Johnstown School District’s Backpack Program recently received a $10,000 donation from the Johnstown Hospital Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to fostering and improving the quality of medical, hospital and extended care for the residents of Fulton County. The Backpack Program provides District families in need with weekly backpacks filled with nutritious and easy…