High Point Highlights
October 23, 2026
High Point Quarterly Excellence Awards
Dear High Point Community,
Last Friday we held our first quarter excellence award assembly, recognizing students who exemplify being empowered risk takers. This trait is also one of our four Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools learner profile traits.
During this assembly we recognized students, had a read aloud from our school resource officer, Officer Jones, and recognized our grade level attendance award winners for the quarter, first grade.
All of our recognized students are now honored in the front hallway of the building outside the entrance to the library. Feel free to stop by and take a look next time you are in the building.
Have a great weekend.
Anthony Elkins, Principal
Today we had a secure safety drill. Secure is one of the five Standard Response we use in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. The other four include hold, lockdown, evacuate, and shelter.
When we secure, it means "Get inside. Lock outside doors." A secure may be used when it is determined that we need to move inside the building for safety reasons. Examples of when we use a secure may include a police presence in the area or an animal on school property.
More information on Standard Response Protocols can be found at https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html.
Today students are bringing home copies of their first quarter report card. Families can keep the report card but are asked to sign and return the envelope to school.
Grade levels will be holding fall parties on Friday, October 30 at 1:15 pm.
On this day students are able to wear festive and outfits and costumes as long as these costumes align with our school dress code. Please note that whatever students wear that day will need to serve as their outfit for the entire day, as we will not be changing outfits. Please do not send students with items that include props and gore. We appreciate your cooperation as we celebrate next week.
The Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Toy and Food Program (Repeat Information)
Franklin County families are able to sign up for the The Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Toy and Food Program beginning November 2. Registration can be either in person or online. For more information, see the attached flyer.
High Point's 22nd Annual Veterans Day Celebration will be here before we know it! High Point LOVES our Veterans. This is one of our most cherished days of the year! We invite any relative or friend of a High Point student or staff who has served, or is currently serving our country, to join us on Friday, November 13th at 1:00pm so we can honor them for their service. Veterans are invited to dress in uniform or join us in red, white or blue attire!
Click here to sign-up your Veteran(s) to attend our Veterans Day Program!
Each individual Veteran only needs one form, but please include all students the Veteran is representing on the one form. The Deadline is November 6th, 2026.
*Additional info will come home the week of the program for those who registered.
**We also will honor High Point Veterans that cannot attend in person. Look for a separate form for those Veterans in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Bauman.
Our 3rd graders will take their Ohio State Test in English Language Arts on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28. We are so proud of how hard our students have been working to get ready!
Here are a few ways you can help your child do their best:
Make sure they get a good night’s sleep before each testing day.
Eat a healthy breakfast each morning.
Arrive to school on time so they can start the day calmly.
Offer encouragement and confidence—remind them to take their time and do their best!
More information about Ohio's State Tests can be found at https://oh-ost.portal.cambiumast.com/families.html
Background Checks are needed each year for all volunteers!
To increase safety and security protocols, all GJPS volunteers who may have the potential to interact with students in an unsupervised setting or may have access to confidential information will be required to complete an online application that includes a background check. The district will provide the background checks at no cost to the volunteer. Background checks are required once every 365 days. If you completed a background check more than a year ago or your expiration date is approaching, you will need to complete the process again for the 2026-2027 school year.
EXAMPLES
- Examples of volunteer experiences include but are not limited to: cafeteria helpers, reading aides, mentors, hall monitors, field day volunteers, library helpers, office helpers, tutors, field trip chaperones, small group or individual student work in the hallway, party helpers, concession workers, fundraising volunteers, book fair volunteers, etc.
Interested in Volunteering?
To volunteer, complete the following steps:
- Review the Volunteering in GJPS Schools information on the district web site, available by clicking on this link.
- Express interest in volunteering at High Point by reviewing some of our volunteer opportunities and completing the form below.
- Once completing the form, the school will reach out with additional information and provide you a link to complete the background check process.
GRIN (Gahanna Residents In Need) is a valuable resource for GJPS families. GRIN provides supplemental weekend food bags for families in need. If this is something that will help your family, please complete the attached permission form and return it to Mrs. Cellar, School Counselor. Bags go home with students on the last school day of each week.
Our daily school bell schedule is below:
7:50 a.m.: Doors Open for Students Eating Breakfast At School
7:55 a.m.: Doors Open for All Students
8:05 a.m.: School Starts-Students need to be in their class ready to learn. Students entering the building after 8:05 a.m. will need to be signed in to the office by a parent/guardian.
2:45 p.m.: School Ends; please read the end of the day procedures for more details of how we release students.
In addition, each grade level has their lunch, recess, and specials classes at the following times:
Tuesday, October 27: Third Grade Ohio State Test
Wednesday, October 28: Third Grade Ohio State Test
Friday, October 30: Classroom Fall Parties
Tuesday, November 3: Picture Re-takes
Wednesday, November 4: Naglieri Testing, Second Grade
Monday, November 9: No School, Staff PD Day
Tuesday, November 10: Naglieri Testing, Fifth Grade
Friday, November 13: Veterans Day Program