Gahanna Lincoln High School
2025-2026
Staying Connected Through SchooLinks
As previously shared in an August newsletter, I want to highlight how SchooLinks helps families stay connected and engaged in their student’s journey.
Through a Guardian account, families can:
Track their student’s progress on assessments, goals, and tasks
Receive updates on important deadlines, upcoming events, and to-do lists
View scholarship matches and financial aid tools to support future planning
Access the same career and college research tools students are using, making it easier to explore options and have meaningful conversations at home
SchooLinks is not just a student platform, it is intentionally designed to bring families into the planning process. By setting up your guardian account, you gain a front-row seat to your student’s interests, aspirations, and next steps for the future.
If you have not yet created your Guardian account, I encourage you to checkout this document to get started and join your student in exploring what’s ahead. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to support every student’s path beyond high school.
Go Lions!
Thank You to Our Counselors
This week, we celebrate School Counseling Week and recognize the outstanding work of our school counselors. Our counseling team plays a vital role in supporting students’ academic success, social-emotional well-being, and future planning.
From helping students navigate schedules and goals to providing guidance, encouragement, and support during challenging moments, our counselors are an essential part of what makes Gahanna Lincoln a caring and supportive school community.
We are grateful for their dedication to students and for the positive impact they have each day. Please join us in thanking our school counselors for all they do to support our students and families.
Shout-out and thank you to Chelsey Stalnaker, Landon Erb, Duane Miller, Julie Nelson Slagle, Melissa Monnig, Yurie Sarver, Jeffrey Glitt, and Ashley Parks for their great work!
We will hold our Winter Family Conferences Wednesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 12. Conferences will take place from 4:00-7:30 PM both days. We will once again have the option to meet in-person or virtually.
During these conferences, families will have the opportunity to connect with teachers, counselors and administration and learn more about your student’s academic experience at GLHS.
Parents can schedule time to meet with individual teachers and staff members by using MyConferenceTime.com/glhs. When scheduling times to meet with teachers, please only reserve one (1) conference time per teacher and be mindful of the allotted time, as our staff’s goal is to meet with as many families as possible each evening.
If you need assistance in signing up for MyConferenceTime, please view the following tutorial video here. Any additional questions or concerns should be directed to your student’s C.A.R.E Team.
We are off to a great start in the new building and continue to thank all of our families for their support and collaboration in displaying PRIDE here at GLHS.
February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We invite you to attend our Junior Family Information Night on Wednesday, February 4, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the GLHS Auditorium. This event will provide helpful information on college and career planning, ACT/SAT testing, graduation requirements, and what to expect during your student's senior year.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to your student’s school counselor with any additional questions!
We invite you to support an event that directly benefits our students and schools — the Gahanna Gala, the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation’s (GJEF) premier fundraising event!
Your support of the Gahanna Gala helps:
Fund innovative classroom grants across all GJPS buildings
Support student programs and unique learning opportunities
Provide resources beyond traditional school funding
Strengthen educational experiences for all GJPS students
Ways your family can get involved:
Sign up to volunteer before, during, or after the Gala — many hands make light work! Gahanna Gala Volunteer Sign Up
Buy raffle tickets to support your school’s PTO/PTA. Click here and indicate the school you are supporting.
Donate items from our AMAZON WISHLIST to help make the event a success
Attend the Gala in person for an evening of food, fun, and celebration www.gjef.org
Participate in the virtual auction — registration is free! www.gjef.org
Every level of support makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for being such an important part of the GJPS community and for supporting our mission to promote excellence in education.
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
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 9, 2026 Prom
May 22, 2026 End of 4th Quarter
May 22, 2026 Last Day of School
May 23, 2026 Graduation