Gahanna High Point Elementary and PTO News

🦁 The PTO had the opportunity to meet with Principal Elkins last week, and we’re all looking forward to an awesome 2026 - 2027 school year. Check out this video from Mr. Elkins and share with your students 🦁

Elkins High Point Introduction.mp4

🎒 BackPack to School 2026 is underway!

Every student deserves to start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. Scan the QR Code or Click the link to sign up today! https://tinyurl.com/2c5x3kfb

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🚨🚨Be sure to fill out the Enrollment Balancing Survey from the district🚨🚨

There is a school district redistricting survey open right now, and it closes Sunday 5/31.

The district is looking at adjusting boundaries and redistributing students because Lincoln and MSS are currently at capacity. One of the proposals would shift more students into High Point and possibly MSE since they are considered “under capacity.”

From what has been shared, this could mean:

* High Point growing significantly (potentially up to 700–750 students)
* Around 5 sections per grade level at some schools
* A shift toward a “super school” model at certain elementaries, while others remain smaller (375–500 students).
* Changes to how related arts (art, music, PE, library) are scheduled and grouped. This would result in larger groups in shared spaces and more complex scheduling overall.

If you have opinions on this, the district is actively collecting feedback through a survey, and it really helps for families to participate before it closes on SUNDAY.

If you would like to fill out the survey click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRU_3cGHPautQpz8XXz_Jp8TG83XFUtIxbxWGcAdu2y617tA/viewform

Additional details in district newsletter under Enrollment Balancing Survey Summary https://app.smore.com/n/q9dy7

Enrollment Balancing Community Priorities Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is reviewing enrollment patterns and building capacities across our schools. Given the details of the enrollment report presented at our February Board of Education meeting, it is important for the District to begin evaluating ways to provide relief to buildings that...

🏃‍♂️💙 Saved By the FIT 5K was an incredible success on Friday, May 8th!

With more than 415 runners and walkers and over 500 people in attendance, this year marked one of High Point’s BIGGEST FIT 5K’s yet! Even with a little drizzle, our High Point community showed up in a huge way and made the day unforgettable.

Events like this don’t happen without the dedication of amazing volunteers. From directing runners and handing out Rita’s, to building balloon towers, donating water, cheering on participants, and helping behind the scenes — every single volunteer played an important role in making the FIT 5K such a special event.

Your time, energy, and support mean more than we can say.

From the bottom of our hearts… THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!!! 💛🩵🩷

💙 💛 💙 Supporting the whole child means supporting both academic success and student well-being. GJPS is proud to partner with community agencies like Concord Counseling Services to help connect students and families with valuable mental health resources and support.

Concord Counseling Services is now accepting referrals for school-based therapy services for eligible GJPS elementary students for the 2026-27 school year.

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As we wind down our last week, we want to take a minute to celebrate the two High Point graduates and senior scholarship recipients.

Brooke will be attending OSU double majoring in business marketing and journalism.

Madelyn will be attending Purdue to study engineering.

High Point turns out some really great kids! Congratulations and best wishes to all the High Point seniors 🦁❤️

💬 👏 🦁 Big cheers for our GJPS SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS today!

Thank you for helping our students find their voice and shine a little brighter each day! This kind of impact SPEAKS VOLUMES!

We appreciate YOU!

📚✂️✏️ EduKit Ordering through June 26 📚✂️✏️

If May is referred to as Maycember, what does that make August and the back to school chaos?

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Pickup will be August 14.

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