Monthly Update, March 21, 2025

Our Board of Education had an agenda packed full of recognitions and celebrations during their March 20 meeting. Students and staff from Chapelfield shared information about the PACKS program in their building.

The Board also recognized the outstanding accomplishments of the state placers and their coaches for the following sports:

• Girls swimming
• Girls wrestling
• Boys bowling
• Indoor track

In honor of Music in our School month, there were also three musical groups that performed. A cello duet played as community members arrived for the meeting. A Middle School South saxophone trio and Middle School East woodwind quartet also played and were recognized during the meeting.

Superintendent Dr. Tracey Deagle and Treasurer/CFO Cliff Hetzel recently held a community conversation about the proposed state budget and the impacts it will have on our District's financial outlook for the next few years.

If you could not attend, please watch the recorded video from the presentation and consult the Advocating for Fair Funding document for more information and suggestions on how you can help.

RELATED DOCUMENTS
Advocating for Fair Funding (PDF)
State Funding For Schools Slide Deck (PDF)

Congratulations to this month's Heart and Pride award winners! Mary English, a teacher at High Point, and Brenda Lindenmayer, a member of the cafeteria staff at GLHS, were recognized for showcasing the Heart of a Lion and the Power of the Pride. Mary was able to join us to be recognized at the March Board of Education meeting and Brenda will be recognized at a future meeting.

If you know of a staff member, regardless of position, who exemplifies our District values, be sure to nominate them!

Students, staff and families at Lincoln Elementary came together for a night of crafts, kindness and COMMUNITY...making a difference both locally and for a school impacted by recent wildfires.

Students, staff and families had a blast exploring the ELECTRIFYING displays at Middle School South's Circuit Showcase! Seventh grade students took their creativity to the next level with many BRILLIANT projects!

GLHS Lincoln Live students showcased the power of language by producing the entire February 25, 2025 broadcast in multiple languages to celebrate World Language Day!

Orders Due By April 18, 2025

Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break - No School

April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement

2024-25 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

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.

This nomination form will remain open year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

In November 2020, voters in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district approved a bond and operating levy to fund Phase Two of the GJPS Master Facilities Plan.

Phase Two of the Master Facilities Plan Includes:

• Additions and renovations to High Point and Blacklick Elementary
• Additions and renovations to Middle School East
• New Lincoln High School on current site

Master Facilities Plan & Building Projects Webpage

Phase Two Building Projects Webpage
Phase Two Elementary Projects Webpage

Phase Two Middle School East Project Webpage

Phase Two Lincoln High School Projects Webpage

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