Greater Johnstown School District - NY

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The Greater Johnstown School District is a public school serving approximately 1,800 students in universal pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

09/04/2026

After months of quiet hallways, the Johnstown school family came together for their Opening Day on September 2 to welcome new staff, celebrate milestones, and look ahead to an exciting year.

Superintendent Alicia D. Koster introduced the District’s “Portraits in Practice” Strategic Implementation Plan, a multi-year roadmap focused on student agency, belonging, real-world readiness, equity, and access.

The District is expanding opportunities and support this year through a new Family Resource Center, District-wide school-based telehealth, a JHS Learning Center, Conscious Discipline at Pleasant Ave. and Warren St., expanded college and career programs, Early CTE Pathways, Driver Education, and new athletics and extracurriculars including girls varsity wrestling, competitive cheer, esports, and Unified Sports.

New staff members were introduced and five longtime educators were celebrated for an incredible 25 years of service each, representing 125 years of combined dedication to Johnstown students and families. Congratulations to Cory Cotter, Scott Hale, Quinn Swartwout, Nicole Davis, and Meredith Fagan.

As Board President Jennifer Sponnoble shared, the District is ready for the year ahead, and grateful to everyone whose hard work made Opening Day possible.

Looking forward to welcoming students in grades 1-12 for their first day of school on Tuesday, September 8; kindergarten students on Wednesday, September 9; and pre-K students on Friday, September 11. Here’s to a great school year!

Read the full story on the GJSD website: https://bit.ly/4gS2UDB

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08/31/2026

Our girls soccer team gathered this weekend for a team breakfast and then hosted a car wash! Thanks to Officer Roth with the Johnstown Police Department N.Y. for brining in his patrol car!

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08/27/2026

🎉 It’s a day we look forward to every year … New Teacher Orientation!

We are so excited to welcome our new educators to the GJSD team! They spent the day getting to know Johnstown, hearing from Superintendent Koster, meeting our administrative team and Johnstown Teachers’ Association representatives, and learning more about our district, it's mission and its vision.

They enjoyed a fabulous lunch prepared by the GJSD Food Services Department, took a bus tour of Johnstown, and, of course, made a sweet stop for ice cream at Summer's Best Ice Cream!

We look forward to getting to know each of you and can’t wait to see all the new ideas, enthusiasm, and energy you bring to Johnstown. Welcome to GJSD - we’re so glad you’re here!

08/22/2026

🎉 Hundreds of GJSD families, students, staff, and community partners came together on August 20 to celebrate the new school year and the grand opening of the new Johnstown Family Resource Center at Warren Street Elementary!

The Center will support GJSD families with essential resources, family activities, food and nutrition education, community service opportunities, early learning programs, Parent University, and more.

A huge thank-you to our local businesses, organizations, and community partners who helped make this celebration—and the new Family Resource Center—possible!

➡ Read the full story on the the GJSD website: https://bit.ly/4gsmNka

Mark Walczyk
City of Johnstown, New York
Johnstown Police Department N.Y.
Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce
HFM Prevention Council
Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery Counties
Fulton County Public Health Department
FCFFCU
Adirondack Health
Fulton County Y
The Family Counseling Center
Johnstown Area Community Center- JACC

08/21/2026

🎉 Hundreds of GJSD families and students gathered yesterday to celebrate the start of the new school year and the grand opening of the District’s Family Resource Center, located at Warren Street Elementary School.

A special thank-you to the following dignitaries for joining GJSD Superintendent Alicia Koster and Resource Center Director Cory Cotter to celebrate this exciting milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony!

⭐ City of Johnstown, New York Mayor Amy Praught
⭐ Mark Walczyk - NY State Senator, 49th District
⭐ Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce - Jennifer Hammons (Special Projects Associate), Alexis Beman (Business & Education Partnership Coordinator), and Alixandria Shrome (Programs & Communications Coordinator)

Learn more about Johnstown's Family Resource Center on the District website:
https://www.johnstownschools.org/family-resource-center/

📸 Stay tuned for more pictures from yesterday’s Back-To-School event!

08/18/2026

We hope our school community can join us on Thursday, August 20 for the Back-to-School Event from 1:00-3:00 p.m., which will also serve as the Grand Opening of the District’s Family Resource Center at Warren Street! Here’s what you can look forward to:

💜 Pick up homeroom teacher letters before they're mailed home!
💛 Backpack and school supply giveaways
💜 Food samples from GJSD Food Services Dept.
💛 Bounce house, ponies, farm animals and crafts
💜 GJSD Transportation Dept. will be there to answer questions
💛 Community organizations will have tables set up

The Family Resource Center will connect GJSD students and families with resources, support services, family engagement opportunities, and community partnerships - all in one welcoming place. Read more on the District website: https://bit.ly/4fGu2pt

Questions about the Family Resource Center? Send an email to:
[email protected]

We can't wait to welcome our students and their families, as we kick off another great school year together!

08/17/2026

We’re Hiring! Join Our Team!

The Greater Johnstown School is seeking talented, dedicated professionals for three exciting open positions. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and contributing to a culture of excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Now hiring:

• Physical Education Teacher (Knox Middle School)
• Teaching Assistant (Warren Street Elementary)
• Teaching Assistant (Johnstown High School)

As the regional model school district of educational excellence for all students, the GJSD team is committed to creating an environment where every student can learn, grow, and thrive - and where exceptional staff can do the same.

Ready to make an impact? Explore the opportunities and apply on OLAS today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/GJSD_OLAS

08/15/2026

🌱 AgriQuest is growing at the Greater Johnstown School District! Now in its third year, the Farm-to-School initiative connects students in pre-K through 12th grade with agriculture in a cross-curricular way, helping them explore its connections to nutrition, science, math, business, cooking, food sustainability and more. Through hands-on learning and community partnerships, students are discovering where their food comes from, gaining a deeper understanding of local agriculture and exploring potential career paths.

This year, GJSD teacher and AgriQuest Department Leader Ellen Roehl will take the program to new heights by infusing curriculum resources from Pilot Light and incorporating Performance-Based Learning (PBL) and STEAM to inspire even more curiosity, creativity and career exploration among Johnstown students.

➡ Read more on the GJSD website:

https://www.johnstownschools.org/cultivating-curiosity-agriquest-farm-to-school-initiative-continues-to-grow-at-gjsd/

07/31/2026

DID YOU KNOW... The Greater Johnstown School District is home to a museum that preserves Johnstown history and memorabilia dating all the way back to the 1700s!

Located in the historic "White House" behind Knox Middle School, the museum is operated by dedicated volunteers who welcome visitors and offer guided tours. Admission is free, and tours can be scheduled by calling or texting Jane Sitterly at (518) 774-6671.

The museum officially opened in May 2003 after the Johnstown Board of Education adopted a resolution earlier that year appointing William Pollak as its first curator. Since then, it has grown into a remarkable collection celebrating the district's rich history and traditions.

In recent years, volunteers have thoughtfully organized the museum's rooms to showcase different eras of Johnstown history, creating a chronological journey that makes it easy for visitors to explore the district's past.

At the end of this last school year, members of the Greater Johnstown Board of Education, along with Superintendent Alicia Koster and Assistant Superintendent Scott Hale, were invited to tour the museum. Their guides for the visit were three Knox Middle School students and longtime volunteer Jane Sitterly, whose knowledge and enthusiasm brought the exhibits to life.

Former Board of Education President Dave D'Amore, a proud Johnstown graduate, added a personal touch to the experience by sharing memories from his days as a Sir Bill. One of the tour's most memorable moments came when Mrs. Sitterly displayed a vintage silk-screened "Knox Knights" logo. Mr. D'Amore smiled and proudly told the group, "I created that!"

Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits featuring Mrs. Rose Knox, browse a collection of yearbooks dating back to 1925, view alumni class lists beginning in 1881, see vintage athletic uniforms, and discover countless other artifacts that tell the story of the Greater Johnstown School District and its community.

Whether you're a lifelong resident, a proud alumnus, or simply interested in local history, the Johnstown School District Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the people and events that have shaped our community.

Come visit the Johnstown School District Museum - all are welcome!

➡ Follow the Museum on Facebook: Johnstown School Museum

➡ Read more about the museum on the District website (on the About Us page - click Alumni): https://www.johnstownschools.org/about-us/alumni-alma-mater-our-hall-of-fame/johnstown-school-museum/

07/29/2026

GJSD IS HIRING!

➡ Secondary Special Education Teacher
➡ Library Media Specialist at JHS

At Johnstown, you'll find a positive, supportive culture where collaboration, teamwork, and strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a welcoming and cohesive work environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Come make a difference with us at GJSD. Apply today on OLAS - https://bit.ly/GJSD_OLAS - or share this post with someone who would be a great fit!

Address

1 Sir Bills Circle
Johnstown, NY
12095

Website

http://www.johnstownschools.org/

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