Family Update

Mr. Kyle Tackett will be joining West as the interim Assistant Principal next week. Mr. Tackett comes with experience in special Ed and is a former West student. You may be hearing from Mr. Tackett at some point this year about your student's academics, behavior and attendance.

I am always trying to get better and your feedback helps me grow. Please take a minute to complete the Principal Satisfaction Survey.

Each year MSW partners with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to raise awareness about depression and suicide prevention training to our staff and 7th grade students. Signs of Suicide (SOS) is an evidence‑based suicide prevention program offered by the Center for Suicide Prevention & Research (CSPR) at Nationwide Children’s. Please see this form for more information and if you do not want your student to participate in SOS this year. Click here for NCH Caregiver Education.

Reminder there is no school on Monday October 20th due to staff work day.

If your student plans on wearing a costume to school, please make sure it is not an inflatable and that the costume does not have a mask (face must been seen) or props such as knives, swords etc. Also the costume can not have offensive or inappropriate language on it.

Suicide Prevention; Child Sexual Abuse Prevention; Dating and Sexual Violence Prevention (25-26 school year)

ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU WISH TO OPT YOUR STUDENT OUT OF THIS PREVENTION EDUCATION. If you do not wish to opt your student out, no further action or notification is necessary and instruction will be provided.

Parent opt out form

Sexually Transmitted Infection Education in GJPS Health Classes

In order for your student to receive this instruction, we require written permission from you as

the parent/guardian. Complete this form to give consent for your student: Parent Consent Form

2025 Washington D.C. Virtual Meeting Recording

• The explanation of the forms you will receive in Infinite Campus once you register your child begins in the video at 15:50 and ends at 30:14

Slides Presentation from the Meeting

If you would like to register your child for the trip, then you will need the following information:

• You can register your child(ren) at www.prodigystudenttravel.com.

• You will need the trip code to register, and each building has its own code.

• Middle School West: GWDCA

Don't miss out -- the spirit wear sale ends at 11:59pm this Sunday, October 19th! You can find great holiday gifts for your Gahanna Lion, House shirts for your middle schooler, and the NEW Gahanna logo on gear for the whole family!

https://gahanna-ms-west-2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

October 17th- End of 1st quarter

October 17th- HOUSE Celebration Day

Oct. 20, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School

Nov. 10, 2025: PD Day - No School
Nov. 26-28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 2, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School
*Jan. 5-8, 2026: High School Schedule Altered for New Building Opening
Jan. 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 13, 2026: PD Day - No School
Feb. 16, 2026: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 9, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 20, 2026: Conference Comp Day - No School
Mar. 30-April 3, 2026: Spring Break- No School
May 1, 2026: PD Day - No School
May 22, 2026: Last Day of School for Students
May 23, 2026: Class of 2026 Commencement

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.