Gahanna Lincoln High School

As we move into September, I want to take a moment to highlight an important initiative: Attendance Awareness Month.

At GLHS, we believe that every student’s success begins with showing up. Regular attendance is crucial not only for academic achievement but also for fostering strong social connections and a sense of belonging. When students attend school consistently, they are more likely to stay on track with their learning and feel engaged in our school community.

We understand that there may be challenges that occasionally make it difficult for students to attend every day. Our goal is to partner with you to overcome these obstacles and support your child’s educational journey. Whether it's addressing health concerns, providing resources, or simply offering encouragement, we're here to help.

This month, we’ll be sharing tips and resources to promote good attendance habits. I encourage you to have conversations with your child about the importance of attending school regularly and being on time to class. Let’s work together to ensure that every student at GLHS has the opportunity to thrive.

Go Lions!

Our Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 14, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Gahanna Lincoln High School. Tickets are $15.

Emergency Medical Authorization Form

Please remember that an updated Emergency Medical Authorization Form is required for students to purchase tickets to the dance. To avoid your student not being able to attend the Homecoming Dance, we encourage you to take the following steps as soon as possible:

1. Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal: Click here to log in to your Parent Portal account.

2. Click MORE in the left-hand column

3. Click Online Registration from the choices on the right

4. Click on "Start" next to "Existing Student Registration"

If you need a visual step-by-step guide for how to complete this process, please click here.

Homecoming Dance Guest Form

If your student plans to bring a guest from another school, please make sure to fill out the Homecoming Dance Guest Form. You can access and download the form here. Your guest will not be able to purchase a ticket until your Emergency Medical Authorization Form is updated and your Homecoming Dance Guest form has been turned into the office. Please ensure the completed form is submitted to the main office by Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3:30 PM to avoid any complications.

Homecoming Dance Tickets

• Click here to review the step-by-step instructions for how to purchase your Homecoming Dance ticket.

• Click here to purchase your Homecoming Dance ticket.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to the main office at (614) 478-5500.

We are looking forward to a fantastic Homecoming Dance and appreciate your cooperation in making this event safe and enjoyable for everyone!

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

Please join us for an informational session led by our school counselors that will discuss what you will need to know during your student's last year at Lincoln High School! GLHS Counselors will provide an inside look at what your student's Senior Meeting with their school counselor will look like.

Topics of discussion will include:

• Graduation requirements
• Post-secondary plans and options
• Navigating SchooLinks

We look forward to seeing you in the auditorium on Thursday, September 26 at 6:10 PM for our Senior Parent College Info Night!

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s School Help Centers are now open, offering students in your family free after-school help.

• Reading Buddies, 15 minutes of one-on-one reading practice for K-3 students

• School Help Centers, offering K-12 students free help with their schoolwork plus use of computers, printers, digital research tools and other resources

• HelpNow, connecting them one-on-one with a virtual tutor Monday-Friday, 2-11 p.m.

• Online school help tools available 24/7

• YouMedia, an open lab space at nine locations where teens can explore technologies

• After-School Snack, offered at 16 locations in partnership with the Children’s Hunger Alliance

Learn more at columbuslibrary.org.

This year's Columbus Suburban College Fair is set for Sunday, October 13th at 1:00-3:30PM at the Clements Recreation Center at Otterbein University. This is one of the premier college fairs in the state, featuring schools from around the nation. Seniors, juniors, and even proactive sophomores and freshmen are encouraged to attend and learn more about your options for higher education. You can simply show up to the fair, but before you do, take a moment to sign up for Strivescan to get more info on the colleges you choose: https://app.strivescan.com/registration

Attention current students in grades 8-11. Are you interested in travel? If you have ever wanted to travel outside of the United States with friends to learn about different cultures and more.

Mrs. Bommer and Mrs. Baker, science teachers at the high school, are taking a group of students on a 14 day tour of Australia during the summer of 2026. It is not a school sponsored event.

If you would like to hear more about all of the exciting opportunities on this trip, we will be hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 4th at 5:30pm in the GLHS Library. We will cover important information like itinerary, cost, what is included in the trip, and answers to any other questions you may have.

Please RSVP using the link HERE or the QR code provided on the attached flyer. If you are interested and unable to attend the meeting Wednesday, please fill out the RSVP and let us know that you are unable to attend. We will contact you with the necessary info after the meeting is complete. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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.

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.

To enter a request, follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

2. Select your child’s profile.

3. Navigate to the Absence Request section.

4. Fill in the required information, including the date and reason for the absence.

5. Submit your request.

You will be able to view the status of your request using the View Requests button.

Only a legal parent/guardian of a student can dismiss a student from school. (Siblings, aunts, uncles or other non-guardians cannot request dismissal.) If someone other than a parent/guardian is picking them up, please include that information in your note/message.

If you need to sign your student out of school during the school day, please follow these steps:

• Notify the attendance office in advance: Submit an absence request through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, call or email the attendance office before your arrival.
• Arrive at the school: Come to the main office to sign your student out.
• Bring identification: Have your ID ready for verification.
• Wait for your student: A staff member will retrieve your student and bring them to the office.

Your student will be issued a pass to leave at the requested time and they will meet you in the Main Office or the lobby at Clark Hall.

Arriving at the school and requesting your student for immediate dismissal without prior notice causes delays and they may miss their scheduled appointment.

All students returning after an appointment on the same day must sign back in at the Attendance Office or at Clark Hall. Please remind your student to turn in any medical, dental, court, etc. notes when they return.

How to contact the attendance office:

Phone: (614) 478-5515

Email: attendance@gjps.org

If you plan to visit the school during the school day, please follow these steps to ensure a smooth and secure visit:

• Schedule your visit in advance: Contact the main office at (614) 478-5500 to set up an appointment.
• Check-in at the main office: Upon arrival, sign in and obtain a visitor's badge.
• Bring identification: Have your ID ready for verification.
• Escort policy: A staff member will accompany you if your visit requires access beyond the main office.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe environment for our students.

Students are not permitted to have food delivered to GLHS from UBER eats, Grubhub, Door Dash, etc. These delivery drivers will not be permitted to enter the building to deliver food, and our office staff will not accept the deliveries.

September 2 Labor Day No School

September 14 Homecoming Dance

September 23 Staff Professional Development No School for Students

September 26 Family Conferences

October 1 Family Conferences

October 18 End of 1st Quarter

October 21 No School

October 22 Staff Professional Development No School for Students

2024-25 GJPS District Calendar (PDF)