Weekly Update August 5,, 2022
Pay Now Through Infinite Campus
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools charge an instructional fee to help defray the cost of consumable instructional supplies used in the classroom. The instructional fee for students is $35.00 each, with a maximum of $105.00 per family.
This instructional fee will be waived for all students who qualify for the Free/Reduced Meal Program. A meal benefits application is available on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, the GJPS website, or at the office of your child’s school.
Payment for your student's fees should be made prior to the beginning of classes.
- Online payments with debit and credit cards can be made through Infinite Campus.
- Payments made by cash, check, or money order must be paid for each student at their respective schools. Payments cannot be combined for multiple students in multiple buildings.
- Check or money orders should be made payable to “Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.”
- Please write your student's name and building in the memo portion of your check, or include a separate note with this information.
If you have questions, please contact the office at your school. If you have further questions, please contact Lisa Hebert, Treasurer's Office (HebertL@gjps.org) or 614-545-9241.
Final Stadium Performance Draws Near
Gahanna Lincoln High School's Golden Lions Marching Band, boasting 140 members, starts its season at home Aug. 19 featuring the alumni band.
August 6 GRIN Back to School Fair
August 10 First Day of School for Students
August 27 Lights Out Stadium Farewell & Community Homecoming
Building Pride for Our Future
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
Related Links and Phase Two Resources
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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