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Family Update

November 10th, 2023

Family Update November 10th, 2023

Thank you for your service to all our West family Veterans Thank you for your service to all our West family Veterans

No School No School

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There will be no school on Monday, November 13th as staff will be participating in professional development.

Talking Points Communication Talking Points Communication

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Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is excited to introduce a new texting tool that will help families connect better with their schools and teachers. We heard in our communication survey that text messages are the preferred communication method to receive information from GJPS and to support this feedback, we are expanding our district use of TalkingPoints to all staff and families.


TalkingPoints is a texting platform that allows families to receive the messaging as a text or through the TalkingPoints app. It also provides instant access to the messages in more than 150 languages. For families who choose to receive TalkingPoint communication straight to your text inbox, you will need to save the text numbers separately so you know who they are from. Otherwise, we encourage you to download the TalkingPoints for Parents mobile app in the app store on your iPhone or Android for additional features. More information about accessing messages can be found on our GJPS District website.


You will be receiving text messages from the District, your principal and teachers in the coming weeks so please be on the lookout!

Final Ski Club Update Final Ski Club Update

The Gahanna Middle School Ski Club has determined there is sufficient demand to add one additional bus to travel to Snow Trails this year. Registration has reopened!


Please direct all questions to ski club advisors:

Hanna Gerrard (GMSE): gerrardh@gjps.org

Ember Hobbs (GMSE): hobbse@gjps.org

Dante Schlabach (GMSE): schlabachd@gjps.org


Link to slideshow viewed at parent meeting nights: Slide Show

Copy of the information packet: information packet

Sign up for Remind App HERE

Gahanna Coat Connections Gahanna Coat Connections

The Gahanna Coat Connection is a way to ensure that every student in the Gahanna-Jefferson school district can have a warm coat and outerwear! Simply click on this link, Gahanna Coat Connection, and fill out the Google Form under requests. Students from the high school ESS program will deliver the requested coat to your chosen home school.


***Looking for a way to support the Gahanna Coat Connection? We are in need of heavy winter gloves in child and adult sizes, gender-neutral scarves & hats, as well as coats in the following sizes: men's- small, medium, XL, & 3XL; women's- XL & 3XL. Feel free to drop them off at the high school or email Jill Long (longji@gjps.org) to coordinate a pickup. ***



- The ESS Staff

Next Steps for 8th Grade Washington DC Students: Next Steps for 8th Grade Washington DC Students:

8th Graders Italy Summer 2025 8th Graders Italy Summer 2025

We’re going to Italy in Summer 2025 and your current 8th-10th grade student is invited!


Anna Loveless, an Intervention Specialist at Lincoln Elementary, will be leading this trip for GLHS students in summer 2025. It is not a school sponsored event.


Come hear all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities, and the cost of our trip at our upcoming informational meeting on November 15th at 6:00 PM in the GLHS Library. Please click here to register for the meeting https://bit.ly/473cLQf. The meeting will also mark the official opening of enrollment!

There are limited spots on this tour, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Save the Date Save the Date

Heart and Pride Heart and Pride

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The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.


The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

Read the Latest GJPS News

Upcoming School Events Upcoming School Events

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Mark Your Calendar

November 11th- Veterans Day

November 13th - Teacher PD Day NO School for Students

November 22nd- 24th Thanksgiving Break

December 21st- January 2nd- Winter Break

February 16th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students

March 11th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students

April 8th -12th - Spring Break

May 3rd - Teacher PD Day No School for Students

May 24th - Last Day of School



2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

Gahanna Middle School West
"WEST is Best! "

350 N. Stygler Rd

Gahanna, Oh 43230

614-478-5570

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