Weekly Update January 29, 2022
Don't Miss the New GLHS Floor Plan Reveal!
Be a Part In Person or Virtually
Monday, January 31
6:30 p.m.
Lincoln High School Auditorium
A YouTube Live Stream link will be posted by 6:15 p.m. on the homepage at www.GahannaSchools.org.
Please visit the Master Facilities Phase Two webpage for more information about all of the GJPS Phase Two Construction projects.
Lincoln High School
GahannaThon 2022 Kicks off with Spirit Week
The Lincoln High School Student Council is getting ready for GahannaThon 2022 on Saturday, February 5 starting at 11:00 a.m.
GahannaThon is a fundraiser for pediatric cancer research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This year the GahannaThon will be an Olympics competition with students first competing with each other. The winning student team will then face off against the staff for an Olympic competition starting around 3:00 p.m.
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools Open House
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools (EFCTS) has over 35 career and technical programs covering many career fields that will prepare students for college and the workforce. Best of all -- these programs are available to students tuition-free. Along with college-preparatory academics, you also have the opportunity to earn free college credit, experience, and credentials to give you a head start on your next step.
Three of these programs, Architecture/Construction Management, Bioscience and Teaching Professions are currently housed in Gahanna at Clark Hall. Sports Medicine will be added for the 2022-23 school year.
Join EFCTS on February 9 to learn more about these four special programs located here in Gahanna.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 31 LHS Floor/Site Plan Community Meeting
Feb 5 LHS GahannaThon
Feb 18 No School - Teacher PD Day
Feb 21 No School - Presidents Day
Feb 19 - 26 Gahanna Gala Sponsored by GJEF
March 4 No School - Teacher Comp Day
Mar 28 - April 1 No School - Spring Break
Apr 15 No School - Good Friday
May 24 Last Day of Classes for Students
May 28 Class of 2022 Commencement
2021-22 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)
COVID-19 Dashboard
January 21 - January 27
CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASES
Students In Buildings: 114
Students Not In Buildings: 12
Staff In Buildings: 15
Staff Not In Buildings: 0
CLOSE CONTACT CASES
Close Contact Students and Staff
That Stayed at Home: 32
Close Contact Students and Staff
That Stayed at School: 14
GJPS continues to work hard to simplify communication about COVID-19 so you can find the resources that matter most to you and your family. Our GJPS COVID-19 | 2021-22 Update Webpage contains the COVID-19 Dashboard, safety protocols and resources, and the latest email updates from GJPS.
You can access the GJPS COVID-19 | 2021-22 Update Webpage two ways:
- You can find the GJPS COVID-19 | 2021-22 Update Webpage housed under the "District Tab" in the top menu bar of the GJPS district website.
- The COVID-19 | 2021-22 Update Webpage is always linked on the GJPS district website homepage under "What's Trending.
BinaxNOW At-Home Rapid Test Kits Available for Symptomatic Students and Staff
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.
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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