Weekly Update January 20, 2023

This month, GJPS joins more than 700 school districts throughout Ohio to celebrate School Board Recognition Month. Serving as a link between the community and the classroom, our School Board members are elected to establish policies that provide the framework for our District that focus on always helping all GJPS students be successful in their future endeavors.

At the January 19 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Tracey Deagle and Treasurer/CFO Scott Gooding recognized our Board for the endless hours of their time devoted each week to provide leadership for our District.

Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one small way to say thanks for all they do.

GJPS Board of Education Members and Contact Information

GJPS Board of Education Homepage

2023 Board of Education Meeting and Workshop Page

Progress continues on the construction of the new GLHS stadium. Take a look at what our construction team recently completed and what is coming up next.

January 2023 Stadium Update (PDF)

Did you know that GLHS is home to these four programs offered by Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools (EFCTS)?

• Architecture and Construction Management
• Bioscience
• Teaching Professions
• Sports Medicine

Stop by and learn more about each program during their February Open House. Students and instructors will be on hand to share information and highlight what students are working on in each program.

EFCTS Open House

February 8, 2023

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Clark Hall

EFCTS Open House Flyer (PDF)

RELATED LINKS

More info about EFCTS programs

EFCTS Teaching Professions Program

EFCTS Presentation to Board of Education (January 2023)

Students studying Chinese at Lincoln High School visited Royal Manor to help students celebrate the Chinese New Year. The elementary students learned facts about the celebration and all about the Year of the Rabbit.

Shoutout to the GLHS STUDENT COUNCIL for sponsoring GAHANNATHON! This year's event offered something for everyone, including family-friendly activities like corn hole, curling, a photo booth and more. The Student Council also organized a dodgeball tournament featuring many student and staff teams.

In the end, an impressive student team overpowered the scrappy staff team to take the "W" in the final dodgeball showdown of the tournament.

Thank you to the students and staff who participated in all the activities and community members who attended the event to raise money for pediatric cancer!

January 28, 2023

2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Gahanna Lincoln High School

Diaspora, “Voices of an Ever-Changing America”, is excited to return after two and a half years. Our seniors were freshmen the last time we were in action, and we were the last major performance before COVID shut the world down.

Please come and celebrate our return with us! Doors will be open one hour before each show.

Proceeds from the show will go towards multiple student scholarships awarded in the spring.

January 28 Diaspora: Voices of an Ever-Changing America

February 8 EFCTS Open House at Clark Hall

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

Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding job with PAID training? GJPS is NOW hiring bus drivers and would love for you to apply TODAY!

RELATED LINKS

Bus Driver Shortage Hits Home

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

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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