Gahanna Lincoln High School

It’s Homecoming Week at GLHS!

This is one of those weeks that brings together so many parts of our school community—students, staff, families, athletics, performing arts, student organizations, alumni, and friends of Gahanna Lincoln.

On Friday, October 2, we will bring our students together for our Fall Pep Rally, where we will celebrate fall athletics, performing arts, our Homecoming Court, academic accomplishments, and the many students who contribute to the life of our school. Friday evening, we look forward to seeing Lion Nation come together again for our Homecoming football game.

Then, on Saturday, October 3, students will close out the weekend at the GLHS Homecoming Dance from 8:00–11:00 PM.

Homecoming is about more than a dance or a football game. It is an opportunity for our students to connect, celebrate one another, show their school spirit, and create memories with their classmates.

We are looking forward to a fun and memorable week. Let’s fill GLHS with P.R.I.D.E.!

One PRIDE. One Family. Go Lions!

Because shortened school weeks may affect our normal A/B rotation, families and students should continue checking the GLHS A/B Calendar rather than assuming the regular weekly pattern.

The GLHS Homecoming Dance will be held:

• Saturday, October 3
• 8:00–11:00 PM
• Gahanna Lincoln High School Field House

Tickets: $15 + Hometown Ticketing fees. Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to purchase a ticket.

Students must have a current Emergency Medical Authorization Form completed in Infinite Campus before they are eligible to purchase a Homecoming ticket. The last day to complete your Emergency Medical Authorization form to be eligible to purchase Homecoming Dance tickets is Tuesday, September 29.

Bringing a Guest?

Homecoming Guest Forms are due Monday, September 28. Access the guest form here.

Students bringing a guest who does not attend GLHS must submit the completed guest form to the Main Office by the deadline. Once the guest form is approved, the student will receive an email confirmation and may then purchase the guest ticket using their student ID number.

Families should make sure all necessary requirements are completed before waiting until the final days of ticket sales.

Questions? Contact the GLHS Main Office at 614-478-5500.

We are excited to bring our students together on Friday for our Fall Pep Rally in the Main Gym!

The pep rally will celebrate the many students who represent GLHS throughout the fall, including:

• Fall athletic teams
• Marching Band & Color Guard
• Fall performing arts
• Homecoming Court
• Student organizations
• Academic achievement and recognition

Click here to view the pep rally bell schedule. We are looking forward to filling the Main Gym with Lion pride!

We are now approaching the final weeks of Quarter 1. Quarter 1 ends Friday, October 16.

This is a good time for students and families to review Infinite Campus together and ask:

• Are there missing assignments?
• Are grades where they need to be?
• Is attendance affecting progress?
• Has the student communicated with the teacher about concerns?
• Is additional academic support needed?

Students still have time to make meaningful progress before the quarter ends.

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered at GLHS on Wednesday, October 7.

All juniors are registered to participate, along with sophomores who completed the opt-in process.

Students participating in testing should arrive:

• On time
• Well rested
• With their fully charged district Chromebook
• Ready to give their best effort

The adjusted school-day schedule should be reviewed by all students and families.

Our first-semester Family Conferences are coming up soon.

Wednesday, October 7

3:30–7:30 PM

Tuesday, October 13

3:30–7:30 PM

Family Conferences provide an opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss academic progress, ask questions, and identify supports that may help students finish the first quarter successfully.

Additional information regarding conference procedures will be shared with families.

It is a big week in Lion Country!

Check out this week's varsity athletics schedule below and make plans to support our student-athletes.

Ohio law now requires schools to track and report all student absences, regardless of whether they are excused or unexcused. Because of this, you will soon receive an update from us regarding your student's current attendance status. This outreach is simply to keep you fully informed and to ensure our school remains in compliance with state regulations. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to support your student's education.

Herff Jones will provide the official cap and gown, graduation announcements, and senior accessories for the Class of 2027.

All seniors must register for cap and gown sizing.

Students should visit gradmidwest.com/my-account/ to submit their cap and gown measurements and activate their online ordering account.

The cap and gown cost is $54.95 plus tax and may be purchased individually or as part of a graduation package. Online Early Bird Pricing is available through December 20, 2026.

Additional senior gear, official school announcements, and other graduation items are also available through Herff Jones. Click here for more details.

Questions? Families may contact the Herff Jones representatives:

Kirk Thompson (kthompson@gradmidwest.com) or Casey Phillips (cphillips@gradmidwest.com)

We're excited to welcome Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools to GLHS on Wednesday, September 30. They'll meet with sophomores to share information about the programs and opportunities available at the Eastland and Fairfield campuses. During the presentation, students will also learn how to sign up for upcoming field trips to explore these programs firsthand:

• Eastland Career Center - Thursday, October 29
• Fairfield Career Center and Satellite Programs - Thursday, November 5

If you have questions, please feel free to contact school counselors Chelsey Stalnaker (stalnakerc@gjps.org) and Dr. Julie Nelson Slagle (nelsonslaglej@gjps.org)

If you have not provided your immunization record to the clinic, please do so ASAP. Seniors require their 1st and/or 2nd dose of the Meningitis (MCV4, A, C, W, or Y) vaccine depending on when the first was given.

If you wish for your student to be exempt from this vaccination, please fill out an exemption form and return it to the clinic. Contact Nurse Shelby Graham at grahams@gjps.org to obtain the exemption form.

If you would like your student(s) to be vaccinated, please call and schedule an appointment with their primary care doctor or call Franklin County Public Health or Columbus Public Health to schedule an appointment. If you do so, please send Nurse Graham the record to grahams@gjps.org.

*Please do not confuse this vaccine with Meningococcal B. That is a different, non mandatory vaccine.

For the safety of our students and families, please remember that parent drop-off takes place at the South Entrance of GLHS off of Hamilton Road.

Families should not stop on Havens Corners Road to drop students off in traffic. Stopping along the roadway creates an unsafe situation for students, drivers, and other vehicles traveling through the area.

Please use the designated parent drop-off route on the south side of the building and follow all posted signs and staff directions.

Thank you for helping us keep morning arrival safe and moving efficiently.

Attention families of current 8th grade through 11th grade students who are interested in traveling to Japan. There will be a parent/student informational meeting on Tuesday, September 29, at 6:30pm in the Media Center (The Exchange) @ Lincoln High School.

Students do not have to wait until they are failing a class to ask for support. GLHS has several resources available to help students stay on track:

Classroom Teachers
The classroom teacher should always be the first point of contact for questions about assignments, missing work, grades, or course progress.

PASS Room
Students can access math support in the PASS Room during the school day with an appropriate hall pass. After-school tutoring support is also available Monday through Thursday across a variety of content areas in room C-2511 from 3:40–5:00 p.m. See the after-school schedule below.

School Counselors
Students who need additional academic, organizational, or personal support should reach out to their school counselor.

Small problems are much easier to solve when we address them early.

High school is about more than attending classes. Some of the most meaningful high school experiences happen when students find a club, activity, team, organization, or interest that helps them feel connected.

GLHS offers more than 40 extracurricular activities, providing students with opportunities to meet new people, build leadership skills, explore interests, serve others, and create lasting memories.

We encourage every Lion to find at least one way to get involved this year. VIEW GLHS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Not sure where to begin? Try something new. You may discover an interest, talent, or group of people you did not know you were looking for.

School fees for the 2026–27 school year are now available for payment through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Fees are due by October 16.

Before submitting payment, families should make sure their student's class schedule is finalized, as individual course selections may impact school fees.

Families can also use Infinite Campus throughout the year to monitor attendance, grades, assignments, and other important student information.

Thank you to our students and families for helping us establish focused learning environments as we begin the year.

Our schoolwide expectation remains:

Power it off. Store it away. Use your district Chromebook for school.

Cell phones and unauthorized personal electronic devices should remain powered completely off and stored during the school day.

This includes personal laptops, MacBooks, iPads, tablets, earbuds, headphones, and other personal electronic devices unless specifically authorized.

Students have access to their district-issued Chromebook for instructional technology needs.

If a student needs to contact home during the school day, assistance is available through the Main Office or Student Services. Families who need to reach their student may contact the GLHS Main Office at 614-478-5500.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us keep students focused on learning.

With a school as large as GLHS, knowing whom to contact can help families get questions answered more quickly.

Questions about a class, assignment, missing work, grade, or classroom concern?
Start with the student's classroom teacher.

Questions about schedules, academic planning, graduation planning, college and career planning, or personal support?
Contact your student's school counselor.

Questions about attendance, behavior, school procedures, or the overall student experience?
Contact your student's CARE Team administrator.

Need to report an absence?
Contact the Attendance Office at 614-478-5515 or submit the absence through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Not sure where to begin?
Call the GLHS Main Office at 614-478-5500, and we will help connect you with the appropriate person.

Please add these upcoming dates to your family calendar:

• October 2 — Fall Pep Rally
• October 3 — Homecoming Dance @ GLHS

• October 7 — PSAT/NMSQT Administration

• October 7 — Family Conferences
• October 13 — Family Conferences

• October 14 — School Picture Retakes

• October 16 — End of Quarter 1

• October 16 — School Fees Due

• October 23 — Quarter 1 Report Cards Released in Infinite Campus

Additional events, reminders, and school updates will continue to be shared through our weekly family newsletter.

Thank you for staying connected with GLHS!

2026-27 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)