DISTRICT: Master Facilities
Each month, the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools will provide an update on the construction progress of our new Lincoln Elementary. Click below to read past updates that have been archived.
February 2021 Update January 2021 Update December 2020 Update November 2020 Update October 2020 Update September 2020 Update August 2020 Update July 2020 Update June 2020 Update May 2020 Update April 2020 Update March 2020 Update February 2020 Update
MASTER FACILITIES PLAN PHASE ONE AND PHASE TWO
February 2021 Lincoln Elementary Construction Update (PDF)
Book of Possibilities for Gahanna Lincoln High School September 2020 These concepts represent only possibilities of what "could be" given the parameters of available space on site at the current Gahanna Lincoln High School. The samples are only a preliminary conceptualization and will change when the project is approved to move forward. When the time comes to start developing real plans for a new high school, consultations would begin with teachers, students, parents and community members to gain valuable input, ideas and suggestion for the design process.
PHASE TWO: COMMUNITY Q & A MEETING September 19, 2020 Downloadable Slide Presentation Only (PDF)
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
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.
February 2021 Construction Update for the new Lincoln Elementary
Help us celebrate the One Year Construction Anniversary of the new Lincoln Elementary by watching this month-by-month summary of the construction progress.
January 2021 Construction Update for the new Lincoln Elementary
The opening of a new elementary school, planning for a new high school and redistricting are three major initiatives for the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools as 2021 unfolds.
December 2020 Construction Update for the new Lincoln Elementary
Join the GJPS Board of Education and Administration as they tour the construction site of the new Lincoln Elementary.
November 2020 Construction Update for the new Lincoln Elementary.
October 2020 Construction Update for the new Lincoln Elementary.
September 2020 Construction Update for the new Lincoln Elementary
Construction phase reaches milestone of placing last beam.