Family Update

Reminder there is no school Monday November 10th for teacher PD

Our social studies classes are preparing a special project to celebrate Veteran's Day. If your student has a veteran in the family please take a moment to complete this form. Military Family Survey

Student Council members encourage family members to participate by just doing something to make our world a better place.

Each year, school districts in Ohio are required to offer an opportunity for students in grades K-12 to be identified as gifted in the area of Visual and Performing Arts. The identified areas of giftedness for Visual and Performing Arts include Visual Arts, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Drama/Theater, and Dance. If you know of a student that may be gifted in an area of the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) learn more about the identification process.

Each year MSW partners with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to raise awareness about depression and suicide prevention training to our staff and 7th grade students. Signs of Suicide (SOS) is an evidence‑based suicide prevention program offered by the Center for Suicide Prevention & Research (CSPR) at Nationwide Children’s. Please see this form for more information and to opt your student out of SOS programming. Click here for NCH Caregiver Education.

These items were in the lost and found from quarter 1. Currently they are in the front hallway waiting for students to retrieve them. Please remind your student to check the table next week. Anything left on the table after Thursday November 13th will be donated to charity.

2025 Washington D.C. Virtual Meeting Recording

• The explanation of the forms you will receive in Infinite Campus once you register your child begins in the video at 15:50 and ends at 30:14

Slides Presentation from the Meeting

If you would like to register your child for the trip, then you will need the following information:

• You can register your child(ren) at www.prodigystudenttravel.com.

• You will need the trip code to register, and each building has its own code.

• Middle School West: GWDCA

Nov. 10, 2025: PD Day - No School

Nov. 10, 2025: PD Day - No School

Nov. 26-28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 2, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School
*Jan. 5-8, 2026: High School Schedule Altered for New Building Opening
Jan. 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 13, 2026: PD Day - No School
Feb. 16, 2026: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 9, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 20, 2026: Conference Comp Day - No School
Mar. 30-April 3, 2026: Spring Break- No School
May 1, 2026: PD Day - No School
May 22, 2026: Last Day of School for Students
May 23, 2026: Class of 2026 Commencement

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.

The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.