Gahanna Lincoln High School

What a great Homecoming Week at GLHS!

Our students brought tremendous energy and school spirit throughout the week—from Spirit Week and Friday’s Pep Rally to the Homecoming football game and, finally, our Homecoming Dance on Saturday evening.

This year’s dance was especially meaningful because it was our first Homecoming Dance in our new building. It was wonderful to see our students fill the space, spend time with friends, dance, laugh, and create new memories together. Most importantly, we were able to enjoy a fun and safe Homecoming Week, and I am grateful to our students, staff, families, and everyone who helped make the week a success.

Congratulations as well to our 2026 Homecoming Royalty, Elijah Eaton and Damaiya Jones!

Homecoming is one of those traditions that reminds us what makes GLHS special—the opportunity for our entire school community to come together, celebrate one another, and simply enjoy being Lions.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Homecoming 2026 such a memorable experience.

One PRIDE. One Family. Go Lions!

Because shortened school weeks may affect our normal A/B rotation, families and students should continue checking the GLHS A/B Calendar rather than assuming the regular weekly pattern.

We will hold our 2026-27 GLHS Family Conferences Wednesday, October 7th and Tuesday, October 13th. Conferences will take place from 4:00-7:30 pm both days. We will once again have the option to meet in-person or virtually. Families are able to schedule conferences starting today.

During these conferences, families will have the opportunity to connect with teachers, counselors and administration and learn more about your student’s academic experience at GLHS.

Parents can schedule time to meet with individual teachers and staff members by using MyConferenceTime.com/glhs. When scheduling times to meet with teachers, please only reserve one (1) conference time per teacher and be mindful of the allotted time, as our staff’s goal is to meet with as many families as possible each evening.

If you need assistance in signing up for MyConferenceTime, please view the following tutorial video here. Any additional questions or concerns should be directed to your student’s C.A.R.E Team.

We are off to a great start for the school year and continue to thank all of our families for their support and collaboration in displaying PRIDE here at GLHS.

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered at GLHS on Wednesday, October 7.

All juniors are registered to participate, along with sophomores who completed the opt-in process.

Students participating in testing should arrive:

• On time
• Well rested
• With their fully charged district Chromebook
• Ready to give their best effort

Students not participating in PSAT testing should plan to arrive in time for their 7th and 8th period classes. Please note that school transportation will run on its normal schedule. Students who are not testing but arrive at school before 7th period will be placed in a quiet study hall in the North Commons.

Please review the adjusted school-day schedule and additional information below.

Sophomore students have the amazing opportunity to visit Eastland and Fairfield Career Center and see two programs of their choice. Eastland Career Center’s field trip is on Thursday, October 29. Fairfield Career Center and Satellite program field trips are on Thursday, November 5.

In order for your student to participate in this field trip, they must complete all of the steps below by the deadlines outlined in this message.

1. Select what programs they would like to visit no later than Friday, October 9th by completing this Google Form.

2. Complete this permission slip and turn into the 1st floor Student Services office in C-1531 by Friday, October 9th. This is a firm deadline by EFCTS. No permission slips will be accepted after this deadline.

3. Have an updated Emergency Medical Form on file in Infinite Campus.

If you have any additional questions please contact Dr. Nelson Slagle nelsonslaglej@gjps.org or Mrs. Stalnaker stalnakerc@gjps.org.

Did your student miss School Picture Day, or would they like a new photo?

School Picture Retake Day will be Wednesday, October 14.

Retakes will take place during the school day. Families of students who need a picture taken should mark the date and watch for any additional information as we get closer.

It is a big week in Lion Country!

Check out this week's varsity athletics schedule below and make plans to support our student-athletes.

Family Conference Night: We’re looking for volunteers to help make the evening run smoothly. Click HERE to volunteer.

Save the Date: GLHS PTO Dine-to-Donate at Five Guys, Wednesday, Oct. 14

Take a night off from cooking and support our school! Join the Gahanna Lincoln High School PTO at Five Guys (5004 N. Hamilton Rd.) on Wednesday, October 14, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Show the event flyer or mention promo code FGGIVESBACK when you order, and Five Guys will donate 20% of your purchase back to the PTO. Mark your calendar, and watch for a reminder next week!

Herff Jones will provide the official cap and gown, graduation announcements, and senior accessories for the Class of 2027.

All seniors must register for cap and gown sizing.

Students should visit gradmidwest.com/my-account/ to submit their cap and gown measurements and activate their online ordering account.

The cap and gown cost is $54.95 plus tax and may be purchased individually or as part of a graduation package. Online Early Bird Pricing is available through December 20, 2026.

Additional senior gear, official school announcements, and other graduation items are also available through Herff Jones. Click here for more details.

Questions? Families may contact the Herff Jones representatives:

Kirk Thompson (kthompson@gradmidwest.com) or Casey Phillips (cphillips@gradmidwest.com)

If you have not provided your immunization record to the clinic, please do so ASAP. Seniors require their 1st and/or 2nd dose of the Meningitis (MCV4, A, C, W, or Y) vaccine depending on when the first was given.

If you wish for your student to be exempt from this vaccination, please fill out an exemption form and return it to the clinic. Contact Nurse Shelby Graham at grahams@gjps.org to obtain the exemption form.

If you would like your student(s) to be vaccinated, please call and schedule an appointment with their primary care doctor or call Franklin County Public Health or Columbus Public Health to schedule an appointment. If you do so, please send Nurse Graham the record to grahams@gjps.org.

*Please do not confuse this vaccine with Meningococcal B. That is a different, non mandatory vaccine.

Students do not have to wait until they are failing a class to ask for support. GLHS has several resources available to help students stay on track:

Classroom Teachers
The classroom teacher should always be the first point of contact for questions about assignments, missing work, grades, or course progress.

PASS Room
Students can access math support in the PASS Room during the school day with an appropriate hall pass. After-school tutoring support is also available Monday through Thursday across a variety of content areas in room C-2511 from 3:40–5:00 p.m. See the after-school schedule below.

School Counselors
Students who need additional academic, organizational, or personal support should reach out to their school counselor.

Small problems are much easier to solve when we address them early.

High school is about more than attending classes. Some of the most meaningful high school experiences happen when students find a club, activity, team, organization, or interest that helps them feel connected.

GLHS offers more than 40 extracurricular activities, providing students with opportunities to meet new people, build leadership skills, explore interests, serve others, and create lasting memories.

We encourage every Lion to find at least one way to get involved this year. VIEW GLHS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Not sure where to begin? Try something new. You may discover an interest, talent, or group of people you did not know you were looking for.

School fees for the 2026–27 school year are now available for payment through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Fees are due by October 16.

Before submitting payment, families should make sure their student's class schedule is finalized, as individual course selections may impact school fees.

Families can also use Infinite Campus throughout the year to monitor attendance, grades, assignments, and other important student information.

Thank you to our students and families for helping us establish focused learning environments as we begin the year.

Our schoolwide expectation remains:

Power it off. Store it away. Use your district Chromebook for school.

Cell phones and unauthorized personal electronic devices should remain powered completely off and stored during the school day.

This includes personal laptops, MacBooks, iPads, tablets, earbuds, headphones, and other personal electronic devices unless specifically authorized.

Students have access to their district-issued Chromebook for instructional technology needs.

If a student needs to contact home during the school day, assistance is available through the Main Office or Student Services. Families who need to reach their student may contact the GLHS Main Office at 614-478-5500.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us keep students focused on learning.

With a school as large as GLHS, knowing whom to contact can help families get questions answered more quickly.

Questions about a class, assignment, missing work, grade, or classroom concern?
Start with the student's classroom teacher.

Questions about schedules, academic planning, graduation planning, college and career planning, or personal support?
Contact your student's school counselor.

Questions about attendance, behavior, school procedures, or the overall student experience?
Contact your student's CARE Team administrator.

Need to report an absence?
Contact the Attendance Office at 614-478-5515 or submit the absence through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Not sure where to begin?
Call the GLHS Main Office at 614-478-5500, and we will help connect you with the appropriate person.

Please add these upcoming dates to your family calendar:

• October 7 — PSAT/NMSQT Administration
• October 7 — Family Conferences
• October 13 — Family Conferences

• October 14 — School Picture Retakes

• October 16 — End of Quarter 1

• October 16 — School Fees Due

• October 23 — Quarter 1 Report Cards Released in Infinite Campus

• October 26 — Student Body Meetings During Homeroom

Additional events, reminders, and school updates will continue to be shared through our weekly family newsletter.

Thank you for staying connected with GLHS!

2026-27 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)