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Roehl Wins $2,000 Unsung Heroes Award for Nature Trail at Pleasant Avenue
Revitalized nature trail to serve as an outdoor classroom for AgriQuest hands-on learning Superintendent of Schools Alicia D. Koster announced that longtime GJSD educator Ellen Roehl has received a $2,000 award as part of Voya Financial, Inc.’s Unsung Heroes competition. The funding will support the District’s efforts to revitalize an existing nature trail at Pleasant…
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Important Information About School Taxes
The School Taxes page of the GJSD website provides a lot of valuable information about school taxes. Please read below for answers to our most frequently asked questions. View my bill: Visit InfoTaxOnline.com to view property tax information online. How do I pay my taxes? GJSD does NOT accept payments in-person. DROP BOX: A secure…
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Cotter Elevated to Assistant Superintendent
GJSD Superintendent of Schools Ms. Alicia D. Koster announced today that longtime Johnstown educator and administrator Cory Cotter has been appointed Assistant Superintendent for the Greater Johnstown School District where she will provide strategic support to the superintendent while helping advance the District’s PK-12 instructional priorities and efforts to strengthen student, family, and community engagement.…
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Johnstown Opening Day: New programs, strategic framework and milestones celebrated
After months of quiet hallways, the Johnstown school family was back under one roof for the annual Opening Day welcome address. For the returning staff, it felt like a homecoming; for the new faces in the JPAC, it was the official beginning of their journey in the Greater Johnstown School District. Superintendent Alicia D. Koster…
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GJSD Celebrates Grand Opening of Johnstown Family Resource Center at Back-To-School Event
Hundreds of GJSD families and students gathered yesterday, August 20, to celebrate the start of the new school year, joined by the District’s administrative team, staff members, community partners, and local dignitaries. The event, branded as a #WeAreJohnstown Back-to-School celebration, also marked the grand opening of the District’s Family Resource Center, located at Warren Street…
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Cultivating Curiosity: AgriQuest Farm-to-School initiative continues to grow at GJSD
Now entering its third year, the Greater Johnstown School District’s AgriQuest Farm-to-School initiative is building on its success by continuing to provide meaningful agriculture and food education experiences to students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. What began in 2023 with simple efforts to introduce New York products into schools has evolved into a districtwide initiative…
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Pleasant Ave. 2026-27 Supply Lists
PreK Supplies The following is a list of supplies that will enhance your child’s learning and success, Thank you in advance for supporting your child’s education! PreK Above and Beyond Wish List:(These items are not needed, but greatly appreciated) For your child to be prepared daily in school, they should bring the Purple Communication folder…
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Johnstown Board of Education visits District’s Museum
DID YOU KNOW… The Greater Johnstown School District is home to a museum that preserves Johnstown history and memorabilia dating all the way back to the 1700s! Located in the historic “White House” behind Knox Middle School, the museum is operated by dedicated volunteers who welcome visitors and offer guided tours. Admission is free, and…
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Grand Opening Announced for District’s Family Resource Center
School community invited to celebrate August 20 during District’s #WeAreJohnstown Back-to-School event After nearly a year of planning, the Greater Johnstown School District has announced the grand opening of its Family Resource Center, which will officially open on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as part of the District’s #WeAreJohnstown Back-to-School event. The grand opening event will…
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GJSD celebrates careers of five retiring staff members
Congratulations to the five GJSD employees who retired at the end of this school year! Each of them has made a lasting impact on our district and demonstrated a deep commitment to the success of every student in our schools. It truly takes an entire village to raise and educate our youth, and our village…