Monthly Update, May 2024

We are excited to welcome students to the new Gahanna Lincoln High School in the 2025-26 school year! We are now at the point in construction where all the pieces have been bid out and are scheduled, so we are in a better position to plan for a date during the 2025-26 school year for our new school to open to students. While our initial goal of an August 2025 opening was aggressive, challenges have caused a delay in opening until students return from the 2025-26 winter break.

Welcome Kindergarten Families! Kindergarten registration for children who will be 5-years-old on or before August 1, 2024 is going on now!

Kindergarten registration for 2024-2025 is a two-step process.

1. Completion of enrollment paperwork online
2. Once the online registration is completed, submitted and reviewed, an email from gjpswelcomecenter@gjps.org will be sent to you with next steps. If you do not receive your email after 5 days of submission, please check your spam/junk folder.

The District is proud and excited to welcome Kevin Klingler to GJPS as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO). He has served in K-12 operations for 10 years, most recently as an Operations Project Manager for Dublin City Schools. Klingler served as the primary lead for long-range facility planning, building assessments, estimating, asset management and capital forecasting, while also assisting the COO in planning for District growth with purchases and sales of real estate and fixed assets.

Klingler is taking over the position from Cliff Hetzel, who will transition to become the District's Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer this summer.

Congratulations to both of our May Heart and Pride award winners, Kelli Sprosty, teacher at Middle School East, and Pam Schilling, the District's Student Information Systems Coordinator, who were recognized at the May Board of Education meeting.

There will be no Heart and Pride Awards given during the summer months, but we will be asking for nominations starting again in the fall.

We are excited to offer our Journey to Learning and High School Summer School programming again in 2024!

Our K-4 program and K-12 English Learners program are designed to provide intervention to students who need targeted support in reading and/or math. For that reason, we have moved to a referral-based system of student registration. Students will be referred by their school teams based upon academic performance criteria and need. Families of eligible students will receive written communication regarding their student’s referral for summer services, along with the invitation to register.

Families that do not receive communication regarding their student's school referral will not be eligible to register for K-4 summer programs and K-12 English Learners programs.

For students currently in grades 6-8 as well as grades 9-12, registration is now open to all families, and spots will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

The registration process for middle school, high school courses, elementary special education, Kindergarten Readiness and preschool is open to all students but with limited space available.

More Summer School Information and Class Descriptions

What do singing and mindfulness have in common? A ton!

Singing and mindfulness will teach us how to gain connection to ourselves and others, boost mental and emotional intelligence, improve focus, and gain confidence! Join us as we explore how we can use our voices to have fun, learn about ourselves and learn how to build relationships with others. Each student will learn great centering techniques that they can carry with them throughout life - and they'll have fun and make friends in the process!

This exciting enrichment opportunity is FREE for students in grades 1-6!

Dates: June 3 - June 6

Times:

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for Grades 1-3

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Grades 4-6

Lincoln Elementary

261 Helmbright Dr.

Gahanna, OH 43230

REGISTRATION for Summer Enrichment Opportunities is first come, first served!

There will be no transportation available for the summer enrichment opportunities.

Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is actively hiring many support staff positions for the 2024-25 school year! Make a difference in your community and JOIN OUR TEAM!

Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is now hiring

INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS

at all levels for the 2024-25 school year.

Teach in a dynamic and supportive school district with competitive salaries and comprehensive BENEFITS!

GJPS is GROWING and we want YOU to build your CAREER WITH US!

As we wrap up the 2023-24 school year, it is the time when we reflect on retired or retiring staff as well as community members, all who have unselfishly committed their professional and civic talents in support of our students.

It is also the time to think of those GLHS grads who have gone on to achieve significant success in their chosen fields, made notable contributions to their community and/or demonstrated strong leadership qualities.

Please consider nominating a past GLHS graduate, colleague or long-time GJPS supporter for the following awards:

• Gahanna Lincoln High School Alumni Hall of Fame was created to recognize graduates who through their performance and achievement brought credit and honor to themselves and to Gahanna Lincoln High School.
• The Cornerstone Award is an annual recognition of supporters of the school district or employees that have helped to build excellence within the Gahanna-Jefferson school system.

The combined award ceremony will be Friday, November 8, 2024.

Please email nomination forms and supporting information to Dianna Bessignano, bessignanod@gjps.org, by May 30. The nomination forms are attached.

May 24, 2024: Last Day of School for Students

May 25, 2024: Class of 2024 Commencement

May 27, 2024: Memorial Day - Buildings and Offices Closed

May 28, 2024: Teacher Work Day
May 29-30, 2024: Central Office Closed for Relocation
May 31, 2024: Central Office Opens in New Location (630 Morrison Road, Suite 200)

2023-24 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)

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.

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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