Monthly Update, February 21, 2025

If you missed our State of the Schools, check out the video! Hear from Superintendent Dr. Deagle and other District leaders about the work happening on our strategic plan, as well as highlights from the past year and what we are preparing for moving forward.

Experts from One Columbus, the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio and GJPS recently facilitated a presentation about the future of workforce in our region's expanding economy. Be sure to check it out, especially if you have a middle school or high school student trying to figure out their next steps!

Congratulations to this month's Heart and Pride award winners! Samantha Davis, a teacher in our CLAW Academy, and Laura Montgomery, a teacher at Middle School East, were recognized for showcasing the Heart of a Lion and the Power of the Pride. The pair were honored at the February Board of Education meeting.

If you know of a staff member, regardless of position, who exemplifies our District values, be sure to nominate them!

At the March 21, 2024 Board of Education meeting, updates to policy 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics, were approved for implementation in the 2025-26 school year. The new policy increased the athletic eligibility requirement from a 1.5 GPA to a 2.0 GPA in the grading period prior to the grading period in which the student-athlete wishes to participate.

Check out our website to learn more about how athletic eligibility will be shifted for next school year.

The Chinese Enrichment Program recently celebrated the Chinese New Year with an interactive event for our school community. About 100 people attended the celebration, which featured activities to learn how to use chop sticks, practice calligraphy to write Chinese characters, taste traditional tea and much more. Shout out to our GJPS staff who lead the program and the GLHS Chinese Club who volunteered to help at the stations.

Middle School East eighth-grade students recently brought history to life through Harmonies of History, a special showcase highlighting the powerful connections between music and Black history.

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Congratulations and thank you to the GLHS students and staff for presenting another amazing performance...2025 DIASPORA: Voices of an Ever-Changing America! The talent, energy and passion for telling these stories through voice, music and dance are truly inspiring.

Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines with a donation or joining the action in person or from home, your contribution will make a game-changing impact for our students. You’ll be supporting classroom grants that allow our staff to INSPIRE, INNOVATE and IMPACT learning for Gahanna-Jefferson students every day.

Bidding begins Saturday, February 15 - Saturday, February 22.

Register for FREE and be entered into a raffle for a $250 Amazon gift card!

The Franklin County Conservation Poster Contest is open to any student in grades K-12. The contest will run through April 11, 2025. This year’s theme highlights the vital role native habitats play in sustaining biodiversity, storing carbon and protecting soil and water resources. All animals need proper food, water, shelter, air and space to survive. We need to be mindful of how we interact with the environment. Being a thoughtful environmental steward means, preserving and conserving habitats for all living things.

Register your students today- Deadline March 28

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Feb. 22, 2025: GJEF: The Gahanna Gala

Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break - No School
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement

2024-25 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

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.

This nomination form will remain open year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

In November 2020, voters in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district approved a bond and operating levy to fund Phase Two of the GJPS Master Facilities Plan.

Phase Two of the Master Facilities Plan Includes:

• Additions and renovations to High Point and Blacklick Elementary
• Additions and renovations to Middle School East
• New Lincoln High School on current site

Master Facilities Plan & Building Projects Webpage

Phase Two Building Projects Webpage
Phase Two Elementary Projects Webpage

Phase Two Middle School East Project Webpage

Phase Two Lincoln High School Projects Webpage

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