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Afterschool & Evening Activities Canceled Tues., Feb. 10
All afterschool and evening events shceduled for today, Tuesday, February 10, are canceled due to inclement weather.
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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…
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Celebrating excellence at Pleasant Ave: S.T.A.R. Awards
At Pleasant Ave, we believe in celebrating the achievements and character of our students, and the recent S.T.A.R. Awards Assembly was a shining example of this commitment. The event brought together students, teachers, and staff to honor the incredible efforts and positive contributions of our school community. S.T.A.R. is part of the Conscious Discipline social-emotional…
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ABCD Award Nominations Due January 29
Nominate a GJSD staff member for an ABCD Award for going “Above and Beyond the Call of Duty!” Anyone can turn in a nomination – community members, students, staff members, families, etc. Deadline to receive nominations is THURSDAY, JANUARY 29. Use this online form: https://bit.ly/ABCD_Award_Nomination REMINDER: Staff members can only receive the ABCD Award once…
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Meet Lily! Pleasant Avenue students bring learning to life through “Adopt a Cow” program
Jaclyn Yacobucci’s students at Pleasant Avenue Elementary School are learning all about cows and the dairy industry this year through an interactive and creative experience—they’ve adopted a cow named Lily! To be clear, Lily the calf isn’t actually living at Pleasant Avenue. She lives on a farm in Cortland, NY, and was adopted virtually by…
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A legacy of learning and joy
How one family’s tradition inspires young readers In the Greater Johnstown School District, a cherished tradition takes place each year, connecting three generations of the Faville family with the bright-eyed students of Warren Street and Pleasant Avenue elementary schools. Jamie Tallon, daughter of the late Everett “Cubby” Faville, along with her daughter Makenna, son Travis,…
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Kindness, awareness, and action: students learn how to transform school culture through “Ryan’s Story”
Focus on anti-bullying, suicide prevention, technology risks, and forgiveness Students from Johnstown High School and Knox Middle School had the chance to hear from John Halligan, a man who transformed his family’s tragedy into a mission aimed at preventing others from enduring the pain he suffered after losing his 13-year-old son to suicide. As students…
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GJSD Announces Expansion of Transportation Services to Students in K-4
The Greater Johnstown School District plans to expand transportation services in the new year, ensuring that all students in grades K–4 will be eligible to use District school bus transportation, regardless of their home’s distance from their school building. The amendment to the District’s transportation policy is scheduled for an official vote by the Board…
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The renovated JHS pool is open for students and community members
Community Swim Program Kicks off Dec. 6 This Saturday marks the community’s first opportunity of the season to take part in Johnstown’s Community Swim Program at Johnstown High School. The pool is open to members of the GJSD community every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m., starting December 6. After the February break, the pool…