GJH Parent Portal

I am a Goshen kid through and through. As a kid I attended Parkside Elementary (GO PANTHERS!), and I graduated from Goshen High School in 2013. In high school, I played softball and was in the choir as well as Crimsonaires. My favorite teacher growing up in Goshen was Mr. J.D. Russell who gave me my love for American History. I attended Indiana University South Bend and in 2017 got to fulfill my goal of becoming a teacher.

I got the job at Goshen Junior High teaching 8th grade History, which I taught for 5 years. While teaching, I also coached girls basketball under Shaun Hill as an assistant coach giving three years at the high school and two years at junior high level. I also have coached Unified Flag Football the past two seasons with Joel Kratzer, which has given me so much joy and another fun challenge in coaching.

In October of 2021, I was given an opportutnty to work from the office as a TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment). I help Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Herschberger with anything that needs to be done in the office. I have enjoyed getting to have some quality conversations with students while still making an impact on thier lives.

I absolutely LOVE sports and could talk for hours about football, baseball, and basketball. I am often at high school sporting events, and I take the book for our junior high school boys basketball home games.

I also enjoy traveling and being with family and friends. I recently took a trip to Disney over Fall Break in October where I was reminded of the joy of being a kid!

Being a small part of Goshen Junior High gives me an opportunity to feel like I am giving back to the community that gave so much to me.

The Salvation Army is taking applications for families that need assistance this holiday season. Click on the flyer below for all the information and things that families would need to bring with them to sign up.

Competition is in Middlebury this year at Northridge High School on Saturday, Dec. 3rd. Registration is required to attend. Contact Mrs. Stoltzfus at astoltzfus@goshenschools.org with questions.

The yearbook class would like parents to be part of the process of creating a yearbook that is meaningful to all students. We would like to ask for you to share any pictures that you have taken at any school functions. We are trying to gather pictures from all the activities but do not have enough photographers to attend them all.

If you would be willing to share pictures, please upload them to this link. https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=GJHS-REDHAWK-23 You will need to create an account, but it is quick and easy. Thank you for your assistance in helping make this yearbook the best one yet for your student and all students.

2021-22 Yearbooks are Available to Purchase

Yearbooks from last school year are still available to purchase from the bookkeeper, Michelle Strite. The cost is $25 and cash or check, payable to GJHS, are accepted forms of payment. You may send in money with your student or stop in the office at your convenience.

2022-23 Yearbook Orders

Orders for the 2022-23 yearbook are now being accepted. You may send in cash or check, made payable to GJHS, with your student along with the order form below. Or you may order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob with the yearbook ID 14773223. Yearbooks will be distributed at the end of this school year.

Girls Basketball Tryouts- Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball will need to attend tryouts on December 14, 15, and 16 from 4-6pm. A Sports Physical must be completed and turned into Mrs. Worthman along with the online forms through Final Forms. You can pick up all this information in the athletic office.

Wrestling will begin January 3rd- Anyone interested in joining wrestling will need to have a Sports Physical completed and turned into Mrs. Worthman along with the online forms through Final Forms. You can pick up all this information in the athletic office.

GJH students will be able to attend home athletic events for free this year with a student ID or RedHawk bracelet.

Please review the expectations for students attending athletic events:

1. Students will sit on benches in the lobby outside the gymnasium while waiting for events to start.
2. Students staying for events will remain in the building or on the field throughout the event until they leave to go home. Students may not leave the property and return. Students may not walk to the gas station and return.
3. Students will remain on the bleachers and not go under the bleachers.
4. Students are expected to follow all school rules while attending events. Students not following rules or complying with adult directions may be suspended from attending events for up to the remainder of the school year.
5. Students are expected to represent GJH in a positive way. Interactions with visiting teams and spectators should be positive and respectful.
6. Students are expected to pre-arrange a ride home. Rides should arrive promptly at the end of the event.

GCS provides many valuable online resources for parents and students. Skyward, Canvas, Parent Square, GoGuardian . . . and the list goes on!

Detailed instructions and support for using these resources can be found here: https://goshenschools.instructure.com/courses/9841

Mrs. Padilla, GJH Parent Liaison, will also be doing a tutorial for parents of new students to help with these resources. This will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd, from 5:00-6:30, in the GJH Media Center.

Nov. 23 - 25 - Thanksgiving Break, No School

Click this link to access student handbooks in English and Spanish:

https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/about/

Do you know of a GJH staff member who has "gone the extra mile" to make a difference in the life of a child? Take a moment to recognize and thank someone who has shown the Heart of a Redhawk! Click on the link below to fill out a nomination form. This is a simple, meaningful way to thank someone for a job well done.

www.goshenschools.org/heartofaRedHawk

Email: lherschberger@goshenschools.org
Website: https://gjhs.goshenschools.org/
Location: 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574)533-0391
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goshenjrhigh/
Twitter: @GoshenJrHigh