Monthly Update, August 2024
Adjust Your Alarm Clock
As a reminder, there will be new start times for our students starting next week.
As you are preparing for the return of school, be aware of the changes to the start times for the 2024-25 school year and beyond.
Preschool AM: 8:30-11:15
Preschool PM: 12:15-3:00
Elementary: 8:05-2:45
High School: 8:35-3:20
Middle School: 9:05-3:50
As part of the new schedule, all of our bus routes have been streamlined for efficiency. Bus stops have been reduced and some of the locations of our bus stops have changed in order to accommodate the new times. These changes are necessary in an effort to reduce ride time and, as allowed in state law, some students may be required to walk up to 0.5 miles to a bus stop. Transportation continues to monitor all routes and make adjustments as needed.
Our bus routes are now live on Transfinder and pick-up and drop-off times can be searched by your address.
Additionally, the Here Comes the Bus app can also help you find your bus stop times and locations, as well as monitor your bus’ location throughout the route. Please be sure to continue to monitor your bus route information leading up to the first day of school and even into the new year as things may shift slightly with new students joining the route.
Please keep in mind, these routes are new to both our students and our drivers. Your patience during the first few weeks of school is greatly appreciated as everyone adjusts to the new routine.
Available August 1, 2024
We are excited to announce a new feature that will soon be available in the Parent Portal. It will provide a convenient new way to inform your school about planned absences.
The Absence Request tool will allow you to report planned absences online with just a few clicks. This will be available on the web portal and the parent app by August 14.
To enter a request, follow these simple steps:
Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.
Select your child’s profile.
Navigate to the Absence Request section.
Fill in the required information, including the date and reason for the absence.
Submit your request.
You will be able to view the status of your request using the View Requests button.
To ensure a smooth start to the new school year, we wanted to share some important information about your student’s school Chromebook. Please make sure your student’s Chromebook is fully charged and ready to go on the first day of school. Students are expected to arrive to class with a fully charged Chromebook each day.
Important: Your Chromebook may be locked. Don’t worry! Simply connect your Chromebook to any Wi-Fi to receive the unlock command. If you encounter any issues, please visit your school’s Chromebook Helper after school has started. They will be happy to assist you.
6th graders and new to district students: If you have not yet picked up your Chromebook, please visit your Chromebook Helper during the first week of school to receive a device. Please note that Chromebook Helpers are the front office staff at the middle schools and the librarian at the high school.
We Have Moved!
You can now find us at:
630 Morrison Road
Suite 200
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 471-7065
Please note that the Welcome Center has not moved! It is still located in Clark Hall, 380 Granville Street.
The City of Gahanna is undertaking an effort to create a new Strategic Plan that will guide the City’s future. The Strategic Plan will serve the government organization and community by providing guidance on city decisions and priorities.
To ensure this happens, a diverse group of community members will be convened to guide the planning process.The Steering Committee will work closely with City staff, the planning consultant team and other community members to bring insight and perspective to the planning process. Committee members will be expected to actively participate in committee meetings and help spread the word about the planning effort to encourage community participation. They will also advise on the plan’s substance, helping staff and the consultant team to integrate the community’s intuition into the plan.
Applications to serve on the Steering Committee will be accepted August 1-15, 2024. To apply and learn more, please visit https://gahannaoh.portal.opengov.com/categories/1094.
August 15, 2024: Student First Day of 2024-25 School Year
Sept. 2, 2024: Labor Day - No School
Sept. 23, 2024: PD Day - No School
Oct. 21, 2024: Comp Day - No School
Oct. 22, 2024: Staff Work Day - No School
Nov. 8, 2024: PD Day - No School
Nov. 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break - No School
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: PD Day - No School
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: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement
Celebrating Our Staff
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.
This nomination form will remain open year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.
Building Pride for Our Future
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
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