Jefferson Elementary News
Retirement Party for Blacklick ES’ Principal May 23rd

Retirement Party for Blacklick ES’ Principal May 23rd

Join us as we celebrate Prin. Schmidt’s retirement and 35 years of educational leadership.

Chapelfield School Carnival - May 17th

Chapelfield School Carnival - May 17th

Will GJPS Supt. Scruci fall into the dunk tank?

Budget Update: GJPS Treasurer Releases 5-year Forecast

Budget Update: GJPS Treasurer Releases 5-year Forecast

A planning document about District finances, guiding fiscally responsible decision making.

Blacklick 2013 Strides for Pride Walk-a-Thon May 17th

Blacklick 2013 Strides for Pride Walk-a-Thon May 17th

Part fitness fundraiser, part carnival, part community day — ALL fun!

GLHS Theatre: West Side Story - May 9-12th

GLHS Theatre: West Side Story - May 9-12th

Thur., Fri., & Sat: May 9th -11th at 7:30 p.m. | Sun. May 12th at 2 p.m. | Tickets $10 |

GLHS Pride Yearbook Recognized with "Excellence" Awards

GLHS Pride Yearbook Recognized with "Excellence" Awards

Hard work continues to pay off for GLHS Pride Yearbook staff.

2013 Story Trail - Written & Illustrated by GLHS Students

2013 Story Trail - Written & Illustrated by GLHS Students

Sat., May 11th - Come walk through an original tale written & illustrated by GLHS students

Board Selects Two New Middle Principals

Board Selects Two New Middle Principals

2013-14 School Year: GMSS/Robin Murdock & GMSW/Colon Lewis

Community Coffee With the Supt. May 23rd

Community Coffee With the Supt. May 23rd

All GJPS residents and stakeholders are invited and welcome to attend this informal two-way chat.

National School Nurse Week: May 6-12th

National School Nurse Week: May 6-12th

A GJPS nurse is available to assess and manage any medical needs arising during the school day.

G-J 2013 Spring Orchestra Concert Series May 13-14th

G-J 2013 Spring Orchestra Concert Series May 13-14th

Featuring musicians from GLHS, MSE, MSS & MSW, across two nights.

ODE Names 3 G-J Educators as Master Teachers

ODE Names 3 G-J Educators as Master Teachers

....have demonstrated excellence inside and outside of the classroom, consistently!

Special Board Meeting Notice: April 30th

Special Board Meeting Notice: April 30th

GLHS’ Clark Hall, 380 Granville Street, at 5:15 p.m.

Important Class of 2013 Pre-Commencement Notices

Important Class of 2013 Pre-Commencement Notices

Reminder: The GLHS Class of 2013 Commencement is 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1.

April 2013 Lion's Roar Student News Magazine

April 2013 Lion's Roar Student News Magazine

The current issue of GLHS’ award-winning, student-produced news magazine.

Order Your 2013 GLHS Pride Yearbook today!

Order Your 2013 GLHS Pride Yearbook today!

Time is running out to order the 2013 GLHS Pride Yearbook!

2013 Pre-k—Grade 12 Summer School

2013 Pre-k—Grade 12 Summer School

The District is currently accepting registrations for its many summer school opportunities.

Chapelfield/GMSW Area Disturbance, Quickly Resolved

Chapelfield/GMSW Area Disturbance, Quickly Resolved

Your support, and the cooperative relationship the District has with the Gahanna Police are truly appreciated.

IT Department Realignment

IT Department Realignment

All current IT employees will have an opportunity to interview with EMG, Some may continue to work here in the District.

2013 GLHS Student Art Exhibition - Through May 17th

2013 GLHS Student Art Exhibition - Through May 17th

All artists, their families, friends and every community member is encouraged and invited to attend this month-long celebration!

GLHS Principal Recognized for Technology Leadership

GLHS Principal Recognized for Technology Leadership

Dwight Carter is one of three 2013 honorees from a national pool of more than 70 principals  nominated by their colleagues.

G-J Psychologist Named 2013 Best Practices Honoree

G-J Psychologist Named 2013 Best Practices Honoree

The School Psychologists of Cen. Ohio to present A. Nekervis with the award Feb 28, 2013.

GMSE Student Set of Ohio Geography Bee April 5th

GMSE Student Set of Ohio Geography Bee April 5th

Eighth-grader Joshua S. Russell is seeking to represent Ohio at the Natl. Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C.

GLHS 2013-14 Student Parking Application

GLHS 2013-14 Student Parking Application

For juniors and senior only. Application deadline: May 3, 2013.

Pre-Kindergarten Early Learning Program

Pre-Kindergarten Early Learning Program

A comprehensive preschool intervention and peer model programming for children ages 3-5.

Community University Workshops for April 1st

Community University Workshops for April 1st

Community U. Workshops: Windows Movie Maker & Microsoft Excel basics. 

GLHS Speech/Debate to Compete Nationally, June 15-22

GLHS Speech/Debate to Compete Nationally, June 15-22

This is the second national-level tournament for seniors Ali McCathern and Evren Gokcen.

Message from the Superintendent

Message from the Superintendent

No school Monday, May 13, 2013, to allow staff to receive additional safety training from various safety personnel.

2013 POP Awardees Preparing for State Competition in May

2013 POP Awardees Preparing for State Competition in May

G-J middle schools’ 2013 Power of the Pen awardees preparing for upcoming state finals, May 23-24, 2013.

2012-13 GJPS Child Find Campaign

2012-13 GJPS Child Find Campaign

If you know of a child with a learning or physical disability, or have a child suspected of having a disability, we can help...

Attention Class of 2013: Caps & Gowns Are on the Way!

Attention Class of 2013: Caps & Gowns Are on the Way!

In-school delivery is April 16, 2013 - online pre-payments, cash or money orders only.

High Point ES Named $10,000 Grant Finalist

High Point ES Named $10,000 Grant Finalist

Contest judges to announce the three grand prize winners May 16, 2013.

 GLHS DECA Students Qualify for Natl. Tournament

GLHS DECA Students Qualify for Natl. Tournament

GLHS DECA students selected to represent Ohio at DECA Nationals, April 24-27, in Anaheim, Calif.

GMSE's Spelling Bee Champ Beats Previous Standing

GMSE's Spelling Bee Champ Beats Previous Standing

GMSE's William Gulker, grade 8, strides beyond his prior personal best "Bee" record.

GMSS & Justice O’Connor Headed to Ohio Sup. Ct. March 19th

GMSS & Justice O’Connor Headed to Ohio Sup. Ct. March 19th

GMSS was the only middle school in the state selected for this outstanding opportunity.

GLHS "S" Club Hosting the Create Peace Workshop March 14th

GLHS "S" Club Hosting the Create Peace Workshop March 14th

Awareness is a key...watch for sudden changes to a student’s behavior.

19th Annual District Jazz Festival - March 19th

19th Annual District Jazz Festival - March 19th

A cool night of HOT jazz, featuring more than 125 grade 6-12 Gahanna-Jefferson student-musicians!

March 2013 Lion's Roar News Magazine

March 2013 Lion's Roar News Magazine

The Lion’s Roar is Gahanna Lincoln’s award-winning, student-produced news magazine. 

2013 Kindergarten Registration March 18th - Aprl 16th

2013 Kindergarten Registration March 18th - Aprl 16th

Begin planning now for the fall! (For children who will be 5-years-old on or before Aug. 1, 2013)

GLHS College Information Night - March 7th

GLHS College Information Night - March 7th

A special information session for GLHS freshmen and their families.

Gahanna Students Win Numerous Power of the Pen Awards

Gahanna Students Win Numerous Power of the Pen Awards

Gahanna middle school students advance to regional Ohio Power of Pen™ competition.

Camp Lincoln ES Reading Night

Camp Lincoln ES Reading Night

The evening featured an edible campfire recipe, sing-alongs, skits, flashlight under-the-stars reading space.

Community U: iPads / Twitter - Mar. 4th

Community U: iPads / Twitter - Mar. 4th

The workshops are free and are scheduled from 6-7 p.m. Open to all. Please RSVP online by Fri., Mar. 1.

GLHS DECA Students Take Top Honors at Regional Competition

GLHS DECA Students Take Top Honors at Regional Competition

The team brought home 19 medals — from each of the 19 event categories, including 10 first-place honors!

GJEF: Gahanna All-Star 2013 Gala

GJEF: Gahanna All-Star 2013 Gala

The 9th annual benefit raised more than $122,000 in support of Gahanna-Jefferson students.

GLHS 2013 Natl. Merit & Commended Scholars

GLHS 2013 Natl. Merit & Commended Scholars

Five GLHS Class of 2013 students recognized as National Merit or Commended Scholars.

Royal Manor ES Scribes Become Playwrights

Royal Manor ES Scribes Become Playwrights

The premiere performance is 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at The King Arts Complex, in Columbus.

Speech and Debate Preparing for Statewide Tournament

Speech and Debate Preparing for Statewide Tournament

Team preparing for National Forensic League's Congressional Debate qualifier March 16.

2013 Teachers of the Year Contest

2013 Teachers of the Year Contest

Submit your online nomination by noon, March 15, 2013.

GLHS Bands: Prism Concert Sun. Feb. 24th

GLHS Bands: Prism Concert Sun. Feb. 24th

A fast-paced evening of continuous music through three rotating sets!

2013 Summer Journey to Learning

2013 Summer Journey to Learning

Registration for initial credit course work now underway.

GLHS Theatre Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Feb 24th

GLHS Theatre Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Feb 24th

Proceeds from catered dinner will offset the cost for upcoming 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

GJPS: NBC4 Make A Difference School Grants

GJPS: NBC4 Make A Difference School Grants

Six Gahanna-Jefferson groups or schools have the opportunity to win $10,000 grants - cast your vote, daily!

Presidents Day 2013 - Schools and Offices Closed

Presidents Day 2013 - Schools and Offices Closed

The GJPS Central Office will reopen, Tue., Feb. 19. Student classes will resume Wed., Feb. 20.

Additional PSEO Information Session - Feb. 21st

Additional PSEO Information Session - Feb. 21st

Missed the required PESO information meeting Feb. 11? Join us for an additional PSEO information meeting.

Employee Aesop Updates Scheduled Feb. 14th

Employee Aesop Updates Scheduled Feb. 14th

Benefits include a streamlined, intuitive interface, for faster access to key features.

AFS Web: Student Web Design Contest Deadline March 18th

AFS Web: Student Web Design Contest Deadline March 18th

Do you know, or have, or are a high school student who loves designing websites?

PSEO/College Credit Info Meeting - Feb. 11th

PSEO/College Credit Info Meeting - Feb. 11th

Interested in earning college credit while still in high school? The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program might be for YOU! 

17 GLHS Student-Athletes Have Signed Natl. Letters of Intent

17 GLHS Student-Athletes Have Signed Natl. Letters of Intent

Gahanna-Jefferson student-athletes preparing to compete at the collegiate level.

Email Access & Mobile Apps

Email Access & Mobile Apps

Please remember that your Smartphone or tablet contains sensitive GJPS information, including email and server information.

Straight Talk With the Superintendent Feb 7th

Straight Talk With the Superintendent Feb 7th

Parents, students and community members are invited to Straight Talk With the Superintendent, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at GLHS/Clark Hall.

G-J Classes to Dismiss Early Feb. 7th

G-J Classes to Dismiss Early Feb. 7th

On Thursday, Feb 7th, classes will dismiss early at the following times...

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HB 555 - Measuring Student Achievement & Teacher Evaluations

HB 555 - Measuring Student Achievement & Teacher Evaluations

House Bill 555 creates a number of legislated changes to measuring student academic growth and its impact in teacher evaluations.

Auditor of State Releases Final FY2012 Audit of GCS

Auditor of State Releases Final FY2012 Audit of GCS

Last fall, the Gahanna Community School (GCS) was designated as a 2012 Auditor of State Award recipient.

Issue When Uploading Documents to GJPS Website (RESOLVED)

Issue When Uploading Documents to GJPS Website (RESOLVED)

Limited access to AFS Web Document and/or Image Manager. Jan. 24 Update: The issue appears to have been related to Java, produced by software giant Oracle.

2013-2014 GLHS Program of Studies

2013-2014 GLHS Program of Studies

Download the official listing of approved high school courses. Digital e-book now available. Rvsd. 01.23.2013

Gahanna 2013 State of the City Address

Gahanna 2013 State of the City Address

Wednesday, Jan. 30th from 6-8 p.m., at Gahanna Middle School West.

GJPS/OSU Honor Band – Performing Sun., Jan. 20th

GJPS/OSU Honor Band – Performing Sun., Jan. 20th

Students selected from a competitive pool of musicians throughout Ohio and neighboring states.

Gahanna-Jefferson MLK Day of Service Events

Gahanna-Jefferson MLK Day of Service Events

Note: G-J schools & admin. offices are closed Jan. 21., in recognition of the federal holiday,

High Point - MLK Make a Difference Assembly Jan. 18th

High Point - MLK Make a Difference Assembly Jan. 18th

Join us, be sure to browse through the main hallway to view additional posters and poems created by the students.

Jefferson ES - MLK Day of Service & Education Jan. 22nd

Jefferson ES - MLK Day of Service & Education Jan. 22nd

The fourth-grade class — the Fab 4 — will spend the day learning, sharing and celebrating the vision of MLK.

GahannaThon - A Stand Against Pediatric Cancer Feb. 2nd

GahannaThon - A Stand Against Pediatric Cancer Feb. 2nd

Did you know through Feb. 8 you can make an online contribution via DonorDrive® to help defeat pediatric cancer?

GLHS Orchestra Benefit Concert for GRIN - Jan. 21st

GLHS Orchestra Benefit Concert for GRIN - Jan. 21st

The community is invited to join the GLHS Orchestra as they share their talents while giving back to pay forward. Senior citizens are admitted for free.

Jumping Rope for Heart Health Feb 2-6

Jumping Rope for Heart Health Feb 2-6

Chapelfield & Jefferson students jump as American Heart Association sweethearts.

Gahanna Bands Presents “Bandancing” Jan.13th

Gahanna Bands Presents “Bandancing” Jan.13th

Celebrating the art of dance, through music as performed by the GLHS award-winning Concert and Jazz bands.

GLHS to Host Intl. Robotics Challenge Feb.4th

GLHS to Host Intl. Robotics Challenge Feb.4th

From our friends ThisWeek Community News
Donelson’s Science Academy to host robotics-challenge events with local and  student from China.

Board Re-elects Leaders Yoder, Schuler; Appointee Seated

Board Re-elects Leaders Yoder, Schuler; Appointee Seated

2013 Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education seats new member Dewitt D. Harrell. Follow this link to learn more about Mr. Harrell.

2013 College GOAL Sunday! Feb.10th

2013 College GOAL Sunday! Feb.10th

Various colleges will provide financial aid advisers to assist families with free electronic filing of the FAFSA form.

Jefferson ES Winter Book Fair Jan.25-31st

Jefferson ES Winter Book Fair Jan.25-31st

Jefferson ES annual Winter Scholastic Book Fair January 25 - 31, 2013.

2013 Gahanna All-Star Gala Feb. 23rd

2013 Gahanna All-Star Gala Feb. 23rd

Since 2002, this annual event has garnered more than $1 million to create and support classroom excellence throughout GJPS.

Annual board organizational mtg, selection of 2013 officers Jan.10th

Annual board organizational mtg, selection of 2013 officers Jan.10th

Board and administrative staff say “good-bye“ to colleague Heather Bishoff.

GLHS Robotics Club Take Plunge With Underwater Projects

GLHS Robotics Club Take Plunge With Underwater Projects

Since the club’s formation, GLHS has remained the only central Ohio school with an underwater-robotics club and one of only a few in the state.

College Financial Aid Workshop Jan. 2nd

College Financial Aid Workshop Jan. 2nd

Don't allow the process to overwhelm you - The GLHS Guidance Dept. will help families clearly navigate, for FREE!

Walk-a-Thon Goal Met, Chapelfield Principal Takes to Roof

Walk-a-Thon Goal Met, Chapelfield Principal Takes to Roof

Chapelfield ES students meet and exceed the school's annual Walk-a-Thon challenge.

Dec.  2012 GLHS Lion's Roar News Magazine

Dec. 2012 GLHS Lion's Roar News Magazine

For more than 30 years The Lion’s Roar has reported on key issues and trends about our school, our community and our nation.

Balloon Release For Connecticut School Victims

Balloon Release For Connecticut School Victims

GJPS staff and students gather for an impromptu balloon release in memorial of those fallen at Sandy Hill ES in Newtown CT.

From the Superintendent: Making Sense of the Senseless

From the Superintendent: Making Sense of the Senseless

...as Monday morning and the return to school approaches, be assured that safety is our number one priority.

GJPS Board Meeting Notice - Dec. 13th

GJPS Board Meeting Notice - Dec. 13th

The meeting will be begin at 6:30 p.m., in the third-floor commons area of Clark Hall. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

2012-2013 Winter Recess

2012-2013 Winter Recess

All Gahanna-Jefferson schools are closed for Winter Recess, beginning Dec. 19 and will resume on traditional schedules Jan. 2, 2013.

GJPS Supt. Community Coffee Dec. 13th

GJPS Supt. Community Coffee Dec. 13th

Join us! The coffee is complimentary, courtesy of the manager. Short on time? Stop by for quick “hello” and a great cup of java.

GJPS Receives 23 Apps for Vacant Board Seat

GJPS Receives 23 Apps for Vacant Board Seat

The new appointee will assume Bishoff's seat Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, coinciding with the board’s annual organizational meeting. |

500 Orators to Converge on GLHS Sat. Dec. 8th

500 Orators to Converge on GLHS Sat. Dec. 8th

Should the U.S. guarantee universal health care for all? How about prioritize tax increases over spending cuts? Come find out...

Temporary Phone Difficulties, Repairs Completed

Temporary Phone Difficulties, Repairs Completed

(UPDATE 4:50 p.m.) GJPS officials, working with the telecommunications vendor, have identified and restored phone service districtwide.

November 2012 - Lion's Roar News Magazine

November 2012 - Lion's Roar News Magazine

Check out the latest issue... GLHS' award-winning, student-produced news magazine.

Board Vacancy/Appointee Application Process Now Open

Board Vacancy/Appointee Application Process Now Open

GJPS Board of Education seeks candidates for vacancy. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

Community U Free Workshop - Facebook Security Settings

Community U Free Workshop - Facebook Security Settings

Learn more about Facebook and its many security settings, Mon., Dec. 3 from 6-7 p.m., at Clark Hall.

Traffic Accident Involves School Bus - No Injuries

Traffic Accident Involves School Bus - No Injuries

No injuries and the riders are home safe.

Area Superintendent Salaries - WBNS-10TV | Nov. 21st

Area Superintendent Salaries - WBNS-10TV | Nov. 21st

....GJPS Supt. Scruci receives a base salary without many of the perks of his peers. He even pays his own pension.

Clark Hall - Schools and Shared Services

Clark Hall - Schools and Shared Services

A two-part series exploring Clark Hall, what’s being done elsewhere, and where some want the concept to go. | Statehouse News Bureau