Category: Pleasant Ave. Elementary School

  • GJSD administrators invited to be presenters at a White House event on chronic absenteeism May 15

    Four administrators from the Greater Johnstown School District (GJSD) have been invited to the nation’s capital next week to be presenters at a White House event being held May 15, 2024 on the topic of chronic absenteeism, which is defined as missing 10% or more days out of the school year.  The event – “White…

  • GJSD Food Services team celebrated during “School Lunch Hero Day”

    Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, the Food Services team at the Greater Johnstown School District has a lot on their plate! To celebrate their hard work and commitment, staff and students celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, May 3. School…

  • Cotter named Administrator of the Year from HFM School Library System

      The HFM School Library System (SLS) honored a number of educators at its 29th annual Celebration of School Libraries luncheon on Thursday, May 2. The event was held at the Allen House on the SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College campus. Cory Cotter, Principal of Pleasant Avenue Elementary School (grades PK-1) in the Greater Johnstown School…

  • Important Updates for Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 School Year

    PRE-KINDERGARTEN Anyone who turned in a pre-kindergarten application on or before Wednesday, April 10 has secured a spot for their child in the pre-K program at GJSD for the 2024-25 school year. There will be no lottery.  There are limited pre-K spots still available. Any applications turned in after April 10 will be processed on…

  • Seven Odyssey of the Mind teams advance to NY State Tournament April 13

    Best of luck to Johnstown’s seven Odyssey of the Mind teams that have earned their way into the NY State Tournament, which will be held at the NY State Fairgrounds on April 13! Teams earned the right to advance to states based on their performances in the Regional Tournament at Broadalbin-Perth Central School in early…

  • ABCD Award Nominations Due April 4

    Throughout the school year, the Greater Johnstown School District highlights district employees who make a positive impact on the school community by honoring them with ABCD Awards — an acronym that stands for Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. If you know of a GJSD employee who goes above and beyond to benefit the…

  • GJSD Community Survey re: School Resource Officer open until Thurs., March 7

    Please take a few minutes to share your feedback with the District about GJSD’s new School Resource Officer (SRO) program, which runs in partnership with the Johnstown Police Department. The survey is open to all GJSD staff, families, and community members. Students at JHS will take the survey in school during PE class later this…

  • Johnstown Little League sign-ups for baseball and softball

    Johnstown Little League is hosting sign-ups for the upcoming baseball and softball seasons for students ages 4-12. Boys must be age four by 8/31/24, but not turn 13 before 8/31/24. Girls must be age four by 8/31/24, but not turn 13 before 1/1/24. Online registration is available now at www.johnstownLL.com. In-person registration will be held…

  • Polidore, Watson and Livingstone named ABCD Award winners

    GJSD’s ABCD Award is given by members of the Board of Education, as a way to acknowledge District employees who are nominated by school community members because they  go Above and Beyond the Call of Duty to make a difference in the lives of our students and help them succeed.  The Board and District Administration…

  • GJSD Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025

    The Greater Johnstown School District will begin open enrollment for prekindergarten and kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year starting on March 4, 2024. Please note that applications will not be accepted prior to March 4. To be eligible to apply for pre-K, children must be at least four years old on or before December…