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Spring Concert Series Announced
Please join us for the Greater Johnstown School District’s Spring Concert Series High School #1-May 7 Wind Ensemble & Chamber Choir 7:00 p.m. JPAC High School #2 – May 13 Concert Band, Concert Choir, Symphonic Band & Mixed Choir 7:00 p.m. JPAC Knox #1- June 4 Knox ]azz Banci Band 6, Chorus 6/7 & Band 7…
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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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Pleasant Avenue Transforms School Culture Through Conscious Discipline
Successful initiative expands to Warren Street this fall, bringing staff and students a proven approach to connection and behavior support There’s been a noticeable shift in the culture at Pleasant Avenue Elementary this school year. Outgoing Pleasant Avenue Principal Cory Cotter, who was recently named as the District’s Director of Elementary Education, credits the change…
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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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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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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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Cotter Named New Director of Elementary Instruction; Michaels to Succeed Cotter as Pleasant Avenue Principal
GJSD Superintendent of Schools Ms. Alicia D. Koster announced today that Pleasant Avenue Elementary School Principal Cory Cotter will be elevated to the newly created position of Director of Elementary Instruction, Assessment, and Family Engagement at the Greater Johnstown School District. As part of the announcement, Koster also named Kristin Michaels, the District’s current Chairperson…
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District to launch school-based telemedicine program with Albany Med
Knox Middle School will begin a pilot program offering on-site telehealth services to registered students starting March 3 Dear Greater Johnstown School District Families, The District is partnering with Albany Med Health System EmUrgentCare to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare directly to our students without leaving the school premises. A pilot program will be launched at…
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Expanded hours announced for Community Swim Program at JHS
Open Swim expanded to Tuesdays & Saturdays starting February 24 and continuing through Memorial Day The Greater Johnstown School District is excited to announce an expansion of Community Swim Program opportunities at the JHS pool starting Tuesday, February 24 and continuing through Memorial Day weekend. Beginning after February break (Feb. 16-20) , Open Swim hours…