Gahanna Lincoln High School
2025-2026
A Proud Moment After Our First Full Week
I wanted to take a moment to share how proud I am after our first full week in our new building. Transitions are never easy, especially mid-year, but our students, staff, and families rose to the occasion in a way that truly reflects who we are as a school community.
Last week, I saw students confidently navigating the building, engaging in learning, and using the new spaces with care and purpose. I saw them collaborating, asking great questions, and showing PRIDE in how they treated one another and our shared spaces. I also saw our staff doing what they do best—supporting students, fostering positive relationships, and making sure every student felt welcomed, safe, and supported as we settled into a new routines.
There were moments of learning (and a few moments of figuring things out together), but that is exactly what growth looks like. What stood out most was the patience, flexibility, and positive mindset shown by both students and staff throughout the week.
Thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and trust as we navigate this exciting new chapter together. We are off to a strong start, and I am excited for what’s ahead as we continue to grow, learn, and build something special in this new space.
We are proud of our students. We are grateful for our staff. And we are excited for what’s next.
Go Lions!
Our Gahanna Lincoln DECA students are conducting a research project, and they need your help! Families are invited to complete a brief survey to support their work.
All responses are confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only. Your participation provides valuable real-world data for our students as they develop their marketing and research skills.
Thank you for taking a moment to support this student-led project—we appreciate your partnership!
Beginning this week, students who arrive to class after the bell will be marked tardy.
Students who arrive late to school will report to a tardy table at the student entrances, where they will receive a tardy pass before heading to class. Students who arrive on a late bus will be issued a late bus pass so their attendance can be updated appropriately.
We appreciate your support in helping students arrive to school and class on time. Establishing consistent attendance routines helps students stay engaged in learning and sets them up for success throughout the day. Thank you for your continued partnership as we reinforce these expectations together.
Reminder for Families
Beginning January 1, all Ohio public schools are required to enforce updated expectations for student cell phone use. In alignment with state law and Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education policy, Gahanna Lincoln is fully enforcing its cell phone expectations to support focused, respectful, and safe learning environments.
What families should know:
Students may bring cell phones to school, but phones must be powered off and stored out of sight before entering the building.
Phones may not be used during breakfast, lunch, class time, study halls, transitions, or in restrooms, locker rooms, or gym spaces.
Cell phones may only be used when explicitly authorized by a staff member for instructional purposes.
Students may use phones after school, during extracurricular activities, or on the bus, as permitted by supervising staff.
If students need to contact home during the day, they should do so through the school office or Student Services. Families may call (614) 478-5500.
Cell phone violations are addressed through a progressive discipline process focused on clear expectations, accountability, and keeping students engaged in learning.
How families can help:
- Please review these expectations with your student and encourage them to power off and store their phone before entering the building each day.
We invite you to support an event that directly benefits our students and schools — the Gahanna Gala, the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation’s (GJEF) premier fundraising event!
Your support of the Gahanna Gala helps:
Fund innovative classroom grants across all GJPS buildings
Support student programs and unique learning opportunities
Provide resources beyond traditional school funding
Strengthen educational experiences for all GJPS students
Ways your family can get involved:
Sign up to volunteer before, during, or after the Gala — many hands make light work! Gahanna Gala Volunteer Sign Up
Buy raffle tickets to support your school’s PTO/PTA. Click here and indicate the school you are supporting.
Donate items from our AMAZON WISHLIST to help make the event a success
Attend the Gala in person for an evening of food, fun, and celebration www.gjef.org
Participate in the virtual auction — registration is free! www.gjef.org
Every level of support makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for being such an important part of the GJPS community and for supporting our mission to promote excellence in education.
Cap and gown ordering for graduation is now open! Please use the link below to place your student’s order.
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Order early and save! Early Bird pricing ends January 10, 2026.
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Cap & Gown Pick-Up: April 24 & 25, 2026 (for students who have ordered and paid).
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Graduation Announcements: Shipped directly to your home.
Mark Your Calendar
January 19, 2026 MLK Day - No School
January 26, 2026 PTO Meeting (7:00 PM)
February 4, 2026 Family Conferences
February 4, 2026 Junior Parent Meeting (6:00 PM)
February 12, 2026 Family Conferences
February 13, 2026 Professional Development Day - No School
February 16, 2026 President's Day - No School
February 23, 2026 PTO Meeting (7:00 PM)
March 6, 2026 End of 3rd Quarter
March 9, 2026 No School
March 20, 2026 No School
March 23, 2026 PTO Meeting (7:00 PM)
March 30 - April 3, 2026 Spring Break - No School
April 14, 2026 English 10 State Testing
April 15, 2026 SAT
April 21, 2026 US History & Government State Testing
April 23, 2026 Biology State Testing
April 27, 2026 PTO Meeting (7:00 PM)
April 28, 2026 Algebra I State Testing
April 30, 2026 Geometry State Testing
May 1, 2026 Professional Development Day - No School
May 9, 2026 Prom
May 22, 2026 End of 4th Quarter
May 22, 2026 Last Day of School
May 23, 2026 Graduation