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Students will again be selling World's Finest Chocolate Bars for our GJH fundraiser this year. The fundraiser will run from this Friday, Sept. 4th until Monday, September 21st. All money raised goes directly to support students in clubs, athletics, field trips, rewards, and school celebrations.

Your child should have brought home an informational flier on Thursday, August 27th with a permission slip at the top. If you need another copy of the flier, you can click on the attachment below or ask your child to get one from school.

When students turn in a signed permission slip, they will be able to take home a box of 40 chocolate bars to sell for $2 each. By signing the form, you are agreeing to return $80 for each box by the end of the fundraiser. Unsold chocolate cannot be returned.

Students who sell a full box of chocolate bars can bring another signed permission slip to take home another box to sell. Students who bring their first signed form back by Friday, September 4th will be entered in a drawing for extra prizes! Additional prizes are available throughout the event. Every student who sells at least one box will win something!

During the fundraiser kickoff assembly on September 4th, students will receive more detailed information about the process and the prizes they can win, including attending a skating party and/or an ice cream party.

If you have questions regarding this year's school fundraiser, please email Lisa Herschberger at lherschberger@goshenschools.org

Thank you for your support of our school fundraiser!

Mr. Herber shares:

I grew up outside of Fort Wayne and attended Indiana University for undergrad and law school. After working in the legal field for some time, I completed a transition to teaching program and taught 8th grade ELA for the last six years at Concord Junior High.

I met my wife Lisa at law school. She is a lawyer at a local nonprofit. We have two children. Eliza (GHS class of 26) is attending Kenyon College and running cross country and track. Leo (GHS class of 28) plays tennis and is in the Men's Choir.

Goshen Community Schools will be hosting the Indiana Family Engagement Summit at Goshen Intermediate School on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This year's summit, Real Life, Real Parenting: Partnering for Student Success, brings families together to explore meaningful ways to support their children's learning and well-being. The event is free, and lunch will be provided for all attendees.

Participants will have the chance to:

• Connect with other families from across the region
• Learn practical strategies to support their children's success
• Strengthen family-school partnerships
• Gain resources and ideas that can be applied immediately at home

Strong partnerships between families and schools play a critical role in student success, and we hope to see many GCS families take advantage of this valuable opportunity.

Ryan's Place is a grief center in Goshen for children, teens, and their families. They will be providing a small group for students who have experienced the death of someone in their lives. The group offers a space to share, process their grief, and connect with peers who understand. This group is free and will meet during part of Homeroom.

Group Details:

• Duration: 10 weeks, 45 minutes per session

• Frequency: Once a week

• Group Size: 5–8 students

• Facilitators: Trained social workers, interns, and facilitators
  
  

If you would like your child to bring paperwork home to join the group, please email or message Mrs. Christoffersen. kchristoffersen@goshenschools.org

On September 2, 2026, the mobile dentist will visit Goshen Junior High School. Services provided by the mobile dentist include examination, cleaning, fluoride, x-rays, and sealants. More information will be coming in the Fall. Parents can sign up at https://www.myschooldentist.com/

Guten Tag! The seventh grade German classes would like to congratulate the following winners of our annual spelling bee:

Eliza Fish

Christopher Budiardja

Ivanna Rivas Cardona

Xander Ortega Avila

Micah Wise

Arkin Morrison

Mr. Vance brought in a monarch caterpillar from his garden so that students could watch it change to a chrysalis and then a butterfly. Students in 1st period Science recently got to watch it make its final transormation and emerge as a butterfly. It took its first flight during 4th period class and was released at the end of the day. Soon, the butterfly will make its long journey to Mexico!

Students will have a reward field trip opportunity at the end of the school year for those who qualify based on attendance, behavior, and being on time to classes.

Qualifying 7th graders will have the opportunity to go to Deep River Water Park.

Qualifying 8th graders will be able to go to Cedar Point.

Students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for these trips:

1. Six or fewer absences (excused and unexcused absences count)
2. Thirty or fewer tardies to class
3. One or less referral (excluding major referrals)

Administrators will make the final decision about eligibility for any exceptional cases.

See the document below for September events happening for teens at Goshen Public Library!

IDOE is proud to announce the release of the first two mathematics Standard Spotlight videos and resources, part of a larger collection of 432 videos, 216 for math and 216 for ELA, that support educators and families of students in grades three through eight. Each standard will include two resource sets: one for educators highlighting key content and strategies, and one for parents and families offering an overview and simple at‑home activities. Additional videos and resources for both content areas will be released throughout the 2026-2027 school year and into summer 2027, providing ongoing support for student learning across Indiana. Contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment with any questions.

• Grade Three Mathematics 3.CA.1
• Educator: Video | Resource
• Parent & Family: Video | Resource
• Grade Eight Mathematics 8.NS.4
• Educator: Video | Resource
• Parent & Family: Video | Resource

Wednesday, September 2 - Mobile Dentist at GJH

Friday, September 4 - GJH Fundraiser Kickoff

Monday, September 7 - Labor Day, No School

Monday, September 21 - Fundraiser Ends - Money Due

Tuesday, October 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for Students

Our goal is to help students understand and evaluate appropriate settings for formal vs. informal attire, which is a skill they will use in the world beyond school. Students will see this addressed starting on the first day of school.

We appreciate parents working with us on this. If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact an administrator.

Student Handbooks - Google Drive

Email: lherschberger@goshenschools.org
Website: https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/
Location: 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574)533-0391
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Twitter: @GoshenJrHigh