The architects meet with teachers from Lincoln ElementarySite plan of new Lincoln Elementary

Master Facilities Plan and Building Projects

DISTRICT: Master Facilities

 

MASTER FACILITIES PLAN PHASE ONE AND PHASE TWO

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INFORMATION ABOUT PHASE ONE 

  

 

Renovate classrooms, media center and student restrooms in K-8 buildings
Modernizes classrooms in K-8 buildings with flexible and innovative learning spaces

Build a new Lincoln Elementary on Helmbright Drive
The new Lincoln Elementary will open in August 2021.

Finance a feasibility study to develop a high school options for community consideration.
Explore how to address crowding at Lincoln High School and provide competitive 21st century classrooms.  

  

INFORMATION ABOUT PHASE TWO

 

Building Pride for our Future. Phase Two


Additions and Renovations to High Point and Blacklick Elementary

Space for an additional 225 students in each building. 

Additions and Renovations to Middle School East
Space for an additional 175 students in each building.

New Lincoln High School on Current Site
Space for an additional 600+ students.

 

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL PHASE TWO PROJECTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST PHASE TWO PROJECT 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PHASE TWO PROJECTS


ENROLLMENT STUDY

ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS STUDY, MAY 2022 (PDF)

 

INFORMATION ABOUT BOND AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

A list of projects funded from a bond or permanent improvement levy can be found at:

Bond and Permanent Improvement Project Webpage


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      THE MASTER FACILITIES PLAN      

Master Facilities Plan
In 2015, we began developing a strategic plan to address the long-range facility needs and vision of our district. We engaged parents, community members and school leaders, as well as outside experts, to assess our current facilities and identify needs to assure our district is well prepared for the future.

This Master Facilities Committee developed an understanding of current and projected student enrollment and studied environments that better support current and evolving practices in education for our students.

In 2017, we developed a draft Master Facilities Plan to address overcrowding and the need to update our facilities.  We worked with our Master Facility Planning Committee to develop this proposed plan to present to the community for input.  

The district is firmly committed to transparency and engagement with the Gahanna community. Families and community members hosted “coffee discussions” throughout our school district to discuss the draft of this plan and our future facility needs. The involvement and feedback were tremendously helpful, and changes were made to the draft plan based on the feedback we received. 

The plan addresses critical issues facing our district, including

  1. Outdated buildings
  2. Over capacity throughout the district
  3. The need for an expanded or new high school 

It specifically considers the growth occurring in Jefferson Township, where 206 homes and a 72-unit residential/extended stay hotel are slated to be built in the near future.   

A final draft of the Master Facilities Plan, which outlines two distinct phases, was presented to the Board of Education on January 11th, 2018 and approved. 

 


      MASTER FACILITIES PLAN DISCUSSION   

 

 

 


 

     CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION NEWS  

 

Summer Improvement Projects

Summer Improvement Projects

Date: 5/12/2023

GJPS Gearing Up for a Busy Summer

Phase Two February Photo Highlights

Phase Two February Photo Highlights

Date: 3/1/2023

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of February from Phase Two projects around the district.

February Construction Updates

February Construction Updates

Date: 2/24/2023

February 2023 Stadium construction Update

Moving Day for the One-Room Schoolhouse

Moving Day for the One-Room Schoolhouse

Date: 2/16/2023

The One-Room Schoolhouse has recently been moved to a new location on Havens Corners Road.

Phase Two Update Mailed to Residents

Phase Two Update Mailed to Residents

Date: 1/15/2023

Over Winter Break, this Phase Two informational brochure was mailed to GJPS residents.

Phase Two December Photo Highlights

Phase Two December Photo Highlights

Date: 1/5/2023

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of December from our Phase Two projects around the district.

New GLHS Sneak Peek

New GLHS Sneak Peek

Date: 12/12/2022

Take a look inside the NEW GLHS with this latest FLY THROUGH video! While many of the specific material, furniture and color choices are not finalized, you will see many of the incredible features that our new building will offer.

Phase Two November Photo Highlights

Phase Two November Photo Highlights

Date: 11/30/2022

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of November from Phase Two projects around the district.

November Construction Update

November Construction Update

Date: 11/11/2022

November 2022 Stadium Construction Update

Phase Two October Photo Highlights

Phase Two October Photo Highlights

Date: 11/2/2022

Enjoy this roundup of construction pictures taken during the month of October from Phase Two projects around the district.