Family Update
September 27th 2024
Family Conferences
Family conferences (parent teacher conferences) are October 1st, 3rd and 9th. Signup with the link below:
Spirit Week
Western Adventure Information
Current Gahanna 7th graders are invited to attend Western Field Studies annual field trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The trip will depart on June 4, 2025 and return on June 11, 2025. The link below has information about the trip and the evening parent meetings you can attend to get more specific information. This is not a school sponsored trip, however it is chaperoned by current and retired Gahanna teachers.
An Amazing Opportunity from The Columbus Urban League!
The Columbus Urban League’s Young Engineers Society (YES!) Afterschool and Summer Learning program is an Outside-of-School-Time (OST) initiative for middle school aged youth. The program exposes participants to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) and career readiness related concepts through engineering while providing an academic support, social-emotional strength-based curriculum, digital literacy, and early career exploration. Students 14yrs of age have the opportunity to Learn and Earn $15.00 an hour.
We are partnering with The Ohio State University Engineering Department, Columbus State Community College, the Franklin County Commissioners and organization to offer amazing STEAM experience learning opportunities.
YES! operates September to May, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Transportation from school, meals, and supplies are included at no cost. Click the link or scan the QR Code and APPLY TODAY !!
7th grade Immunizations are due!
7th grade students must have their immunizations up to date by October 7th or will be excluded from school. Please contact nurse Gunther if you have any questions @ gunthera@gjps.org
Washington DC
2025 Washington D.C. Virtual Meeting Recording
Slides Presentation from the Meeting
DRAFT Itinerary from the meeting- Please keep in mind that this is still subject to change. You will receive a final itinerary closer to the time we leave.
If you would like to register your child for the trip, then you will need the following information:
You can register your child(ren) at www.prodigystudenttravel.com.
You will need the trip code to register and each building has its own code.
Middle School West: GWGDA
Dash & Stash!
- Dash on Sunday, 10/13 @ 11:00 a.m.
- Where: GLHS stadium
- Stash begins at 12:30 (early entry for Dashers)
- Who: ALL GJPS families and community members
- Businesses and GJPS building staff will decorate their vehicles and give away candy to the community children.
- MUST register for the Dash, www.gjef.org
- Costumes encouraged!
Come and join the fun, whether you dash, walk or run!
Come see the progress of the new GLHS!
Do you own a business or work at a business that would like to have a decorated trunk at the Stash?
If you would like more information, please contact Dianna Bessignano at bessignanod@gjps.org OR (614) 269-4262.
Info from the PTO
The GMSW PTO needs your help with our two parent teacher conference dinners on October 1st and 3rd. We will be providing the main part of the meal but we will need help with some sides and drinks! All donated food items need to be purchased from a bussiess or store. No homemade food please. Review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
Volunteers needed
PTO Meeting
Our next General PTO meeting is 10/8 from 6-7pm! We will be meeting in the library, please join us!
10/2 Food Trucks & Football!
3rd Annual STEM Fest!
Ous STEM Fest event will be Held on October 17th! Don't miss it!
Heart and Pride
The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.
The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.
Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendar
Family Conferences- October 1st, 3rd & 9th
Stem Fest- October 17th
Last day of the quarter- October 18th
350 N. Stygler Rd
Gahanna, Oh 43230
614-478-5570