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News from Gahanna-Jefferson

Public Schools

January 2019

"Where Students Come First"

SCHOOL Closures & Delays

Winter is here, and with it frequently comes the chance for school to be delayed or closed.

Weather conditions can progress from mild to severe quickly, but we do our best to inform you of a school closing as soon as we possibly can.

Even though weather forecasting technology has improved a great deal over the years, it is not an exact science. Sometimes forecasts are off, and we do our best to gather all the information available to us to make a prudent decision. We consider student safety first and foremost, and we will make our decision based on their best interests.

Read more about how decisions are made to close or delay school.

GJPS In the News

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY Guys with Ties

We were so excited and proud to have Lincoln Elementary's Guys with Ties program featured by WSYX Channel 6 on December 24 & 26.

After seeing this program highlighted on our GJPS Twitter feed, ABC 6 News Anchor Kurt Ludlow contacted GJPS to do a piece for his "Slice of Life" segment. The boys (and Mr. Bentley) handled themselves in a very professional and gentlemanly manner both on and off the camera, and we are thrilled to show them off!

If you missed the program or forgot to set your DVR, please take a look at our Guys with Ties segment right here !

GJPS LOOKING FORWARD To a Strong 2019

Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools will focus on the c onstruction of a new elementary school and districtwide classroom renovations in 2019 . Superintendent Steve Barrett shares the goals and priorities for GJPS as we start a new year.

Please read this article in the Rocky Fork Enterprise, which also contains a video of Mr. Barrett discussing things to look forward to from Gahanna-Jefferson in 2019.

JANUARY IS School Board Recognition Month

During January, The Ohio School Boards Association is celebrating School Board Recognition Month . This recognition honors the members of Ohio's more than 700 city, exempted village, local and joint vocational boards of education.

What a great time to get to know the members of the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools Board of Education and how they help our community thrive! You can find information about school board meetings and special committee meetings as well agendas and minutes on the GJPS website .

We interviewed our school board members to find out the answers to some frequently asked questions about our district leadership.

Read complete FAQ article

MANY THANKS TO OUR GJPS SCHOOL BOARD

(Back row l-r) Bryan Hairston, Matthew Campbell and

Jennifer Chrysler

(Front row, l-r) Board President, Beryl Piccolantonio, and Board Vice President, Daphne Moehring

IMPORTANT Stuff

The Lincoln High School DECA program is currently conducting a marketing research project and is seeking your opinion about personal banking.

Please help these students collect information for their project by taking this quick survey . All responses are confidential.

UPCOMING Events

Jan 8 Classes resume after Winter Break

Jan 10 GJPS Board of Ed Organizational Meeting

Jan 14 Coffee with the Superintendent, 6:30 pm

Jan 21 Martin Luther King Day - No School

Jan 31 Coffee with the Superintendent, 7:30 am

Feb 15 Teacher Comp Day - No School

Feb 18 President's Day - No School

Feb 23 GJEF Gahanna Gala

Feb 25 Professional Development Day - No School

See Entire District Calendar

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