Gahanna Lincoln High School
2025-2026
On Friday, November 7, we had the pleasure of celebrating some truly exceptional students during our High Five Breakfast! This special event recognized students who made outstanding contributions during Quarter 1 and were nominated by our GLHS administrators for their growth, effort, and positive impact on our school community.
Students were honored in three categories:
🌟 The Go-Getter Award – Celebrating students who demonstrate remarkable personal growth and a commitment to continuous self-improvement. These students embrace challenges, seek opportunities to develop new skills, and make measurable strides in both their academic and personal lives.
🤝 The Helping Hand Award – Recognizing students who consistently go out of their way to assist others. Whether through tutoring, volunteering, or supporting peers, these students embody what it means to make our community stronger through kindness and service.
🎒 The B.A.G. Award – Honoring students who have shown significant growth in Behavior, Attendance, or Grades. These students have turned challenges into successes and serve as examples of resilience, dedication, and P.R.I.D.E. in action.
It was such a joy to celebrate these students and see the pride on their faces as they were recognized for their hard work and positive spirit. They truly represent the best of what it means to be part of our GLHS family.
Check out the short 25-second highlight clip below to see some of the wonderful moments from our High Five Breakfast!
Congratulations to all of our High Five honorees. You make us proud every single day!
Go Lions!
Recommendation Letter Requests
This week in SchooLinks, students can focus on organization and time management by creating personalized to-do lists and planners. Using these tools helps students stay on top of assignments, deadlines, and goals—building habits that support success both in and out of the classroom.
Encourage your student to:
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Set up their digital to-do list in SchooLinks
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Add upcoming assignments, projects, and important dates
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Check their planner regularly to track progress and stay ahead
Developing strong organizational skills now helps students manage their responsibilities with confidence and reduces stress as they balance school, activities, and life. A little planning goes a long way toward reaching their goals!
If you or your student have questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out to their school counselor for support.
Get ready to clean out those closets -- Lions Thrift is back and the Student Council is ready to collect! This student-led project encourages students and staff to reduce, reuse, and donate by bringing in gently used clothing items they no longer wear. Donations will be collected from Monday, October 27 through Friday, November 14 in the main office, by the L doors, and at Clark Hall. Collected items will be transformed into a free, in-school thrift event, where students and staff can browse and take what they need at no cost!
We're collecting:
- Outerwear (jackets, sweaters, hoodies, etc)
- Tops (t-shirts, long sleeves, tank tops, etc)
- Bottoms (jeans, leggings, sweatpants, shorts, etc)
- Shoes
- Accessories (jewelry, watches, etc)
We're NOT collecting:
- Undergarments
- Swimwear
- Socks
After the event, all remaining items will be donated to Goodwill, allowing us to give back to the broader community. The event will take place during lunch periods on Tuesday, November 25 -- perfectly timed for the season of giving!
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
November 10, 2025 Professional Development Day - No School
November 24, 2025 PTO Meeting (7:00 PM)
November 26-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 19, 2025 End of 2nd Quarter
December 22 - January 2, 2026 Winter Break - No School
January 5, 2026 Transition to New Building - No School for Students
January 6, 2026 Transition to New Building - No School for Students
January 7, 2026 Orientation day for 10th and 12th graders (no school for 9th and 11th graders)
January 8, 2026 Orientation day for 9th and 11th graders (no school for 10th and 12th graders)
January 9, 2026 All students report to school as normal
January 10, 2026 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New High School
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 2, 2026 Prom
May 22, 2026 End of 4th Quarter
May 22, 2026 Last Day of School
May 23, 2026 Graduation