Gahanna Lincoln High School

As we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, I’d like to address a few important reminders regarding safe practices around our school campus:

1. Crosswalk Usage: Please remind your students to always use designated crosswalks when crossing the street. This helps ensure that drivers are aware of pedestrians and keeps everyone safe.

2. Speed Awareness: For those of you driving in and around the school zone, please be mindful of your speed, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. Remind your students that slowing down and staying alert can make all the difference in maintaining a safe environment for our students.

3. Designated Drop-Off Locations: To avoid traffic congestion and ensure the safety of our students, please use the designated drop-off and pick-up areas only. Dropping students off in undesignated locations can create hazardous conditions. Parent drop-off and pick-up is located at our Havens Corners entrance only.

4. Parking Passes: For families with students who drive to school, please ensure parking passes are properly displayed in vehicles. This helps us identify authorized vehicles and maintain campus safety and order.

Thank you for your continued support and sharing this important information with your students.

Go Lions!

To celebrate your students upcoming graduation, Herff Jones is proud to provide the official cap and gown, graduation announcements, and senior accessories.

Important Steps for Ordering:

• Register Your Measurements: Each senior must scan the provided QR code and register their cap and gown measurements. This is essential for correct delivery in the spring.
• Cost: The cap and gown cost is $50.95 plus tax.
• Activate Your Account: After registering, activate your online ordering account at gradmidwest.com and make your payment as part of a package or individually.

Additional Information:

• The Herff Jones website offers a variety of senior gear, official school announcements, and other graduation celebration items.
• Payment Plan: For package orders, you can place a $100 deposit, with the final payment due by March 1, 2025. Payments can be made at any time via phone, mail, or the website. Full payment is required before delivery.
• Early Bird Pricing: Take advantage of online early bird pricing on graduation items until January 6, 2025.
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For questions, please contact Herff Jones directly at (740) 357-2160 customerservice@gradmidwest.com

We invite all interested junior students and their parents to attend an informational meeting about National Honor Society (NHS). This meeting will provide valuable insights into the requirements, application process, and expectations for NHS membership.

Meeting Dates and Time:

• Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please note: Both meetings will cover the same information. Attending one meeting is sufficient.

During the meeting, we will discuss:

• Eligibility requirements, including GPA and service hours
• The application process and deadlines
• Expectations for NHS members

We encourage all interested junior students and their parents to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Ann Gleek at gleeka@gjps.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

TJ Tilford, RJ Rice and Isaiah Banks attended the Mahogany Columbus Magazine Release Reception at COSI October 21. The event spotlighted Black educators and non-profit leaders throughout Central Ohio. TJ, RJ and Isaiah represented GLHS extremely well when given an opportunity to speak to the audience of nearly 100 adults about the great work they are doing with Lincoln Live and how people can support the program as we move into the new building. Additionally, the students were able to network and build connections with other adults, including President & CEO of COSI Dr. Frederic Bertley and 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Danee Pinckney of Twinsburg Schools.

Our students were accompanied by Assistant Principal Steve King.

This Halloween, our Experiences with Foods class spiced things up with a fun and educational Cupcake Competition! Students were challenged to design and decorate cupcakes, testing both their creativity and newly learned baking skills. As part of their inquiry lesson, they explored the differences between using a premade cupcake mix versus creating one from scratch, discussing the ease of use versus the quality of the final product.

The real learning took place as students experimented with piping bags and developed their ability to assess the quality of a product. This hands-on experience not only allowed them to practice important culinary techniques but also gave them a deeper understanding of the impact ingredients and tools can have on the end result. We hope you enjoy seeing their sweet creations! 🎃🧁

Our Experiences with Foods class is taught by Miles McConnaughey.

The Ohio Education Association and CW Columbus have recognized outstanding educators across the state, including our very own science teacher, Cari Palmer.

In an inspiring video (below), Cari Palmer’s exceptional teaching methods and dedication to student success are showcased, reminding us all of the passion and commitment that make our school community shine. Her innovative approach to science education serves as a model for fostering curiosity and engagement in the classroom.

Be sure to watch the video and join us in congratulating Cari for this well-deserved recognition!

Our PASS (Positive Academic Support Solution) Room is now open after school! It is open Monday - Thursday from 3:40 PM - 5:00 PM, and is located in the ASC Lab (H163A). The PASS Room is operated by GLHS teachers who are ready and willing to provide academic support on assignments.

Gahanna Lincoln Athletics uses an online platform to sell tickets for all home athletic events. Click the button below to purchase GLHS Athletics Tickets.

November 8 Staff Professional Development No School for Students

November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025 Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025 Staff Work Day - No School
Jan. 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 14, 2025 Staff Professional Development No School for Students
Feb. 17, 2025 Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2025 Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025 Spring Break - No School
April 18, 2025 Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025 Staff Professional Development No School for Students
May 23, 2025 Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025 Class of 2025 Commencement

2024-25 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)