Monthly Update, August 2023

If you believe your family may qualify for free/reduced-price meals, please apply online for free or reduced-price meal benefits with these easy steps:

1. Sign in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
2. Choose "MORE" in the left-hand column.
3. Choose "MEAL BENEFITS".

RELATED LINKS

GJPS Food Service Webpage

Free/Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Online Application Tutorial (PDF)

Free/Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Paper Application (PDF)

School Meals Information (PDF)

Registration is now open for the elementary Chinese Enrichment Program. The before/after school program is open to students in grades 2 through 5 regardless of prior Chinese language experience.

You can learn more about the program on our website. Families can register now through Sept. 1.

Chinese Enrichment Program Flyer (PDF)

The voluntary Chromebook Protection Plan covers the electronic device lent to your student against incidental damage throughout the upcoming school year. The total cost of the protection plan is $40 per student for the school year and covers two damage events, including one entire replacement, with the exception of loss or intentional damage.

To enroll in the protection plan, you can opt in during the annual information update through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you have already completed your back-to-school forms but would now like to opt in, you can email technology@gjps.org.

GJPS Coffee & Conversation events have returned!

Join Dr. Tracey Deagle

for Coffee and Conversation

August 30, 2023

6:30-8 p.m.

Panera Bread

91 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna

With our students and staff back in the classrooms this week, it is important to be extra cautious around school zones. In their latest safety video, Superintendent Dr. Tracey Deagle and Gahanna Division of Police Chief Jeff Spence offer pointers for drivers and pedestrians.

We know there is a lot involved with the first week of school, so please remember to check out our GJPS Back to School Tips for 2023 and keep track of all the important information you need for a great back-to-school season and beyond.

August 30, 2023: Coffee & Conversation | 6:30 p.m. | Panera Coffee
September 1, 2023: First football home game in new stadium
September 4, 2023: Labor Day | No School
September 25, 2023: PD Day | No School
October 23, 2023: Comp Day | No School
October 24, 2023: PD Day | No School
November 13, 2023: PD Day | No School

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

In November 2020, voters in the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district approved a bond and operating levy to fund Phase Two of the GJPS Master Facilities Plan.

Phase Two of the Master Facilities Plan Includes:

• Additions and renovations to High Point and Blacklick Elementary
• Additions and renovations to Middle School East
• New Lincoln High School on current site

Master Facilities Plan & Building Projects Webpage

Phase Two Building Projects Webpage
Phase Two Elementary Projects Webpage

Phase Two Middle School East Project Webpage

Phase Two Lincoln High School Projects Webpage

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