Family Update

Dear Families,

We want to ensure all students are maximizing their learning time and maintaining a positive school environment. We are writing to ask for your partnership in addressing two recent concerns: arriving to class on time and the appropriate use of group chats.

Class Punctuality and Hall Sweeps Students are well aware of our expectations for arriving to class on time. Starting next week, we will be conducting hall sweeps to ensure students are not tardy. Please review the importance of punctuality with your student, along with the following consequences for being late:

• 1st Tardy: Student receives a warning.

• 2nd Tardy: Teacher issues a second warning and notifies the parent.

• 3rd Tardy: Student is assigned Saturday School (parent and student notified).

Group Chats and Digital Citizenship Recently, we have seen an increase in incidents involving student group chats. While these conversations are occurring outside of school hours, they are carrying over into the school day, causing disruptions and leading to disciplinary action.

Tips for Supporting Your Student at Home:

• Set Time-Management Expectations: Help your student establish a reliable routine to ensure they get to class before the bell rings.

• Monitor Technology Use: Regularly check your student’s phone, social media, and group chats to ensure their conversations are appropriate and safe.

• Discuss Digital Boundaries: Remind your student that words typed outside of school can still have real-world consequences inside the classroom if they disrupt the learning environment or harm others.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our school safe and focused on learning.

Gahanna Lincoln High School will host its annual Virtual College Credit Plus (CCP) Family Information Night for students and families on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM.
The first hour will cover general CCP information presented by central Ohio colleges and universities. The second hour will focus on GLHS-specific requirements and include time for questions and answers.

College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual enrollment program that allows students in grades 7–12 to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses through Ohio colleges and universities. The program helps students prepare for college and careers while providing a variety of options at little or no cost to students and families. Learn more about CCP on the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s website by clicking on this link- https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/access-acceleration/college-credit-plus.

The meeting links will be shared closer to the event. Both sessions will be recorded and posted to the GLHS website a few days after the event. Please reach out to the GLHS Counseling Department at 614-478-5508 with any questions.

Career Corner

It's FUTURE FRIDAY!

This week's career is as an Electrician.

An electrician is a skilled professional who installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems in homes, schools, and businesses. Electricians may work on everything from lights and outlets to wiring and circuit breakers. They use tools, math, and problem-solving skills to figure out why something is not working and help keep buildings powered safely. Most electricians learn through an apprenticeship, which combines paid hands-on training with classroom instruction. This means they can earn money while learning their trade! Check out the links to learn more!

https://www.pbs.org/show/careers-work/?scrlybrkr=9fb1890a

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw8gAGYZ6qs

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/electricians.htm?utm_source

2025 Washington D.C. Virtual Meeting Recording

Other Resources

• Slides Presentation from the Meeting
• Sample Itinerary

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.

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This Veterans Day, we are proud to honor the family members of our students who have served in the military. We invite you to share their information with us by completing this brief Google form so we may recognize their service.

October 27th- 8th grade district band concert

November 9, 2026: PD Day - No School
November 25-27, 2026: Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 23, 2026-January 1, 2027: Winter Break - No School
January 4, 2027: Staff Work Day - No School
January 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Day - No School
February 15, 2027: Presidents Day - No School
March 8, 2027: Staff Work Day - No School
March 9, 2027: PD Day - No School
March 26, 2027: Conference Comp Day - No School
March 29-April 2, 2027: Spring Break- No School
April 30, 2027: PD Day - No School
May 27, 2027: Last Day of School for Students
May 28, 2027: Staff Work Day - No School

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.