Weekly Update OCTOBER 7, 2022

Let's celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Gahanna Lincoln High School building on Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m. With our stadium construction well underway, we are excited to get the work started on our new high school.

Join us as we start this new chapter in GJPS history!

GLHS Groundbreaking Flyer (PDF)

Check out the press box from the former stadium being removed from atop the bleachers. This press box will be moved to the visitors side of the new stadium.

In the event of inclement weather, all Gahanna-Jefferson families and staff will be notified via phone, text and email.

Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools will test our mass notification system the evening of October 13, 2022.

If inclement weather should occur prior to the test, please check our GJPS website, social media sites and local news for weather displays or cancellation information.

If you do not currently receive text messages but would like to, please text a message of "Y" or "Yes" to 67587.

Please also go to the parent portal and update your phone number(s) and email address if needed. You can access the Parent Portal Update Help Resource if you need directions on updating your contact information.

October is National Principal Appreciation Month and we are proud to acknowledge the dedication and leadership of our GJPS principals. We are grateful for their commitment to our students, staff and families and wish them a very happy month of appreciation!

Blacklick Elementary recently celebrated its "Kindergarten Storybook Readers" with a marching parade through the school!

Enjoy this September 2022 performance of our GLHS Marching Band presenting their entire Shrek production, at the Orin 'Dykae' Ford Tiger Band Review in Massillon, Ohio.

GEAR Gardens of Jefferson Township recently harvested the pumpkins they planted in June!

The goal of GEAR (Gahanna Employability and Adult Readiness) Gardens is to be a self-sustaining agricultural program that incorporates competitive integrated employment opportunities, independent living skills, and community-based instruction for GJPS students who are ages 18-21.

RELATED LINKS

More About GEAR Gardens

Gahanna GEAR Making a Difference

GEAR Gardens Designed to Cultivate (Columbus Dispatch Subscribers)

Gahanna Gala Helps Fund GEAR Gardens (Columbus Dispatch Subscribers)

Mifflin Adventure Day (PDF)

Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) is now accepting applications from residents in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools boundaries for Thanksgiving meal assistance.

Drive-Thru Pickup

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Peace Lutheran Church

455 Clark State Road

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED | DEADLINE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022

GRIN Thanksgiving Distribution Flyer (PDF)

RELATED LINKS

Happy GRINiversary

Gahanna Residents in Need Website

October 9 Mifflin Township Adventure Day

October 10 Teacher Professional Development Day No School

October 18 STEM Fest at Middle School West

October 20 GLHS Groundbreaking Ceremony

October 29 GJEF 5K Monster Dash

November 7 Teacher Professional Development Day No School

November 23-25 Thanksgiving Holiday No School

December 19-January 2 Winter Break No School

January 3 Teacher Professional Development Day No School

January 4 Back to School for 2023
January 16 Martin Luther King Day No School
February 17 Teacher Professional Development Day No School
February 20 Presidents Day No School
March 3 Teacher Comp Day No School
March 27-31 Spring Break No School
April 7 Good Friday No School
May 24 Last Day of School for Students
May 27 Class of 2023 Commencement

2022-23 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

LInk to GJPS District Events

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
• New Lincoln High School on current site

Master Facilities Plan & Building Projects Webpage
Phase Two Elementary Projects Webpage

Phase Two Lincoln High School Construction Webpage

BinaxNOW At-Home COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits are currently available for students and staff currently enrolled in GJPS schools who are EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS of COVID-19.

REQUEST FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ADVANCE
While supplies last, you may request kits for:

• The number of students you have enrolled in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools in your household who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

• The number of GJPS staff in your household who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

A confirmation email will not be sent.

PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN PICKING UP A RAPID TEST AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

PICK UP TIMES AND LOCATION
After completing a Rapid Test Kit Request Form, kits are available for pick up at:

GJPS Administration Building
160 S. Hamilton Road
Please ring the bell inside the front door for service.

While Supplies Last
Monday - Friday
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

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