As we move through the busy routines of school life, it’s easy to focus on grades, schedules, and to-do lists. But some of the most meaningful moments, the ones that stick with us, are the ones filled with laughter, connection, and genuine happiness.
Whether it’s a student cracking a joke that makes the whole class laugh, a high five in the hallway, or a group of friends supporting each other through something tough, joy is alive and well in our building. And it matters. It builds community, strengthens relationships, and reminds us all that school is more than just academics. It’s about people.
So this week, I’m encouraging everyone to find those little moments of joy. Celebrate them. Share them. Because when we create a space where joy can thrive, everything else, learning, growing, connecting, gets even better.
Wishing you a week full of smiles and small joyful wins.
Go Lions!
Volunteer Opportunity: Secure the B.A.G. Field Day
We’re looking for parent/guardian volunteers to help with our Secure the B.A.G. Field Day on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM.
This event celebrates the junior class, who earned the top spot in behavior, attendance, and grades!
Volunteers should arrive at 9:30 AM for instructions and assignments.
👉 Click here to view available volunteer slots and sign up!
Thank you for supporting our students!
On 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, and 4/28, GLHS will be running on an adjusted bell schedule linked HERE.
If your student is not taking an EOC Exam, they will not have to report to school until the "Begin Time" associated with the first class period of that day in the afternoon. Please note that transportation will run on its normal schedule on testing days. If a student needs to use school transportation but does not have an EOC exam, a Study Hall will be provided in the Cafeteria until class begins in the afternoon.
Students who don't attend their assigned testing time will be contacted for information regarding makeup testing dates.
Student testing room assignments will be shared closer to the testing date(s) via student email.
If you have any questions about the exam itself, please contact your student's respective content teacher. For any questions about your student's graduation requirements, please contact your student's school counselor (information available at https://glhs.gahannaschools.org/counseling). For any questions about test-day logistics, please contact Mr. Zach Wiard, Assistant Principal & Building Test Coordinator (wiardz@gjps.org).
We will continue to offer programming for Gahanna Lincoln High School students who need additional time for either or both credit recovery and to earn new credit towards their graduation requirements. Summer classes are only available to Gahanna-Jefferson Public School students.
Event: Junior & Senior Prom 2025
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr., Columbus, OH 43219
Parking: Free parking at the venue and at nearby Easton Mall
Ticket Cost: $55
Digital tickets are available through Hometown Ticketing beginning Monday, April 14, at 5:00 PM.
Ticket sales are only open to current GLHS juniors and seniors. Students will need to use their Student ID number in order to purchase tickets. Click here for a step-by-step guide on purchasing prom tickets.
Click here to purchase digital prom tickets. Please note that the Prom event will not show up on this website until Monday, April 14 at 5:00 PM.
Digital ticket sales will close at 7:00 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Emergency Medical Authorization Form
Please remember that an updated Emergency Medical Authorization Form is required for students to purchase tickets to the dance. To avoid your student not being able to attend Prom, we encourage you to take the following steps as soon as possible:
Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal: Click here to log in to your Parent Portal account.
Click MORE in the left-hand column
Click Online Registration from the choices on the right
Click on "Start" next to "Existing Student Registration"
If you need a visual step-by-step guide for how to complete this process, please click here.
To help you plan, below is a schedule showing when tickets will be available for purchase based on the date the form is updated.
Prom Guest Form
This year's prom will be a junior and senior prom, and GLHS students can bring a guest with them to the prom. Each GLHS student is permitted to bring one current GLHS underclassman or a non-Gahanna student to the prom. No one older than a 2024 high school graduate will be admitted. Any GLHS student who plans to bring a guest should complete the Prom Guest Dance Agreement form and turn it into the main office by Monday, April 28, at 4:00 PM. No guest forms will be accepted at the dance.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to the main office at (614) 478-5500.
We are looking forward to a fantastic Prom and appreciate your cooperation in making this event safe and enjoyable for everyone!
Caps, Gowns & Announcements
Students must wear a cap and gown to participate in the graduation ceremony. If you have not ordered your cap and gown unit, you can still order by calling Herff Jones at (740) 357-2160 or by clicking here, and pay in full with a credit card/debit card. They will also be available for purchase by cash or money order during graduation rehearsal on May 23. All sales are final. If you ordered graduation announcements, they will ship directly to your home.
Fines, Fees & Obligations
Seniors are reminded to clear their records of any fines, fees, books, Chromebooks, or supplies owed to the school. Any student still owing any fines, fees, or other school related charges to GLHS will not receive a diploma or a final transcript until their record is cleared. In order for students to receive a diploma at graduation all financial obligations must be taken care of no later than Friday, May 2 at 3:30 PM.
Prom
The GLHS Prom will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Hilton Columbus at Easton. Additional details are above.
Senior Exams
Senior exams will be held on Wednesday, May 14 (B-day classes) and Thursday, May 15 (A-day classes). Makeups will be on Friday, May 16. Click here for the schedule.
Seniors Last Day of School
The last day of school for seniors is Friday, May 16.
Chromebook Return
Seniors can return their district-issued Chromebook and charger from May 14 through May 16 to the main gym. If your student’s Chromebook is currently lost or broken, please have them stop by the Library now through May 2 and see Mrs. Gleek to report this. If students do not return their Chromebook and charger by May 16 or turn in a damaged Chromebook, they will be assessed a $265 fee that must be paid by May 23 in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Graduation Rehearsal
There is a mandatory graduation practice on Friday, May 23 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM). Rehearsal instructions will be sent out via email closer to this date. No student will be excused from graduation rehearsal. If students do not attend they will not be able to walk at graduation.
Graduation
Graduation will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 9:30 AM at The Schottenstein Center on the Ohio State University campus. 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. Graduates are expected to arrive at 8:30 AM.
Mark Your Calendar
April 28, 2025 Algebra I & Geometry State Tests - bell schedule
May 2, 2025 Staff Professional Development No School for Students
May 23, 2025 Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025 Class of 2025 Commencement