Are free meals still available for all students when we return to full in-person learning on March 15?
Yes. All students, whether in-person learners or distance learners, may continue to receive free lunch and breakfast (where available) through May.
Will Grab & Go Meals continue for distance learners after March 15?
Yes. Grab & Go Meals for distance learners will continue to be available for pick-up on Mondays, but times may change on March 15. Please consult the Spring Grab & Go Pick Up Schedule.
Note: Inclement weather may delay meal distribution until the following day.
What about meals for students during spring break?
Gahanna Residents in Need (GRIN) will provide Grab & Go Meals for all GJPS students Prek-12 on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. All GJPS families may only pick up their meals at Gahanna Lincoln High School or Gahanna Middle School West. GRIN will not offer any other pick-up locations.
With many parents opting out of transportation, what do I need to know about drop-off and pick-up at my school?
We thank our families who volunteered to drive their children to and from school. It will be a big help with transportation, and we appreciate it. However, there will be an increase in traffic at drop-off and pick-up times. Please be patient as we work to iron things out.
The Gahanna Police Department will be present at a number of our school buildings where we anticipate traffic to be an issue. We want to thank Mayor Jadwin and Chief Spence for their tremendous support.
Likewise, our buses will run with full routes for the first time this school year. Your patience is appreciated while some pick-up and drop-off delays may occur. If you have not done so already, consider registering for the mobile app Here Comes the Bus. This app will allow families to view the real-time location of their child’s bus on a smartphone, tablet or computer.
How can I help my child with the transition to full in-person learning?
We recognize that transitioning back to five days a week of in-person learning may be difficult for some of our students. Our district counseling team is collaborating with our community partner Concord Counseling to offer mental health support for students who may struggle with the transition to full in-person learning. If you have specific concerns about challenges your child may face and would like your child linked with counseling services, please complete this survey.
Will quarantine requirements change?
We will continue to quarantine following the most up-to-date guidance from Franklin County Public Health which currently includes:
- 10-day quarantine implemented for any individuals who had close contact with an infected individual up to 48 hours prior to the onset of symptoms.
- In a PreK classroom, a close contact is anyone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 cumulative minutes (with or without a mask)
- In a K-12 classroom, a close contact is anyone who was within 3 feet of an infected person for at least 15 cumulative minutes (without proper mask wearing) *6 feet is preferred
- In sports or extracurricular activities, a close contact is an individual engaging in the sport/extracurricular activity with the infected individual for any amount of time.
- A close contact must be quarantined for 10 days from the classroom and 14 days from athletic/extracurricular events after the last/most recent contact with the positive individual when the case was infectious. Test results, whether a negative viral test or a positive antibody test, cannot shorten the quarantine period.
- If the close contact of a positive person occurred outside of the school/classroom setting, the student/staff member may not continue to attend school in person during their quarantine.
- Students and adults in K-12 schools may continue to attend in-person school, even when a positive case is confirmed in the school setting, if proper mask wearing, handwashing, a minimum of 3 feet of social distancing is maintained and routine cleaning protocols are followed.
