Monthly Update, November 22, 2024

Our schools came together to honor our veterans in unique and meaningful ways this year. From heartfelt assemblies to creative classroom projects, each celebration reflected our gratitude. Please enjoy these videos that showcase just a few of the special moments across GJPS.

Now that we are more than a quarter into our new modified block schedule at GLHS, let's hear from some of our teachers about how the process is going for them and their students.

Congratulations to Middle School West Intervention Specialist Dan Bailey and Chapelfield Elementary Third Grade Teacher Rob Williams, our November 2024 Heart & Pride Award honorees! Both were selected based on outstanding nominations that highlighted the positive impact they’ve made on our Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools students.

Their contributions were celebrated with surprise announcements during staff meetings in their respective buildings, followed by recognition at the November 21, 2024 Board of Education meeting.

Thank you Mr. Bailey and Mr. Williams for your dedication and commitment to GJPS!

As a reminder, we honor two exceptional staff members each month throughout the school year. If you know a GJPS team member, no matter their role, who exemplifies the HEART of a LION and the POWER of the PRIDE, take a moment to nominate them!

(Left-Right) Rob Williams, Dr. Tracey Deagle, Dan Bailey

Gahanna Lincoln High School will be virtually hosting their annual College Credit Plus (CCP) Informational student and parent meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The first hour of the meeting will include general CCP information from central Ohio colleges and universities, and the second hour will highlight specific requirements from GLHS as well as time for Q&A.

As shared on the Ohio Department of Higher Education's website, "College Credit Plus is Ohio’s dual enrollment program that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses from Ohio colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to enhance students’ career readiness and postsecondary success, while providing a wide variety of options to college-ready students, at no or limited costs to students and families."

More information about the program can be found on the Ohio Department of Higher Education's website. The link to this meeting will be shared by our secondary principals closer to the event.

Enjoy this peek at some of our friends at Blacklick Elementary!

Middle School West hosted another successful STEM Fest for all GJPS students and families.

Students from Middle School West's FSS class enjoyed a hands-on learning experience at Littleton's Bakery at the North Market, exploring baking, job skills and community connections.

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The DECA class at GLHS not only collected and donated 700 pounds of food for Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN), but also helped out by cleaning, organizing and taking care of a few other projects around the GRIN food pantry. Thank you students and staff for lending a helping hand to our GJPS community!

Nov. 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
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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