General Sherman Junior High School

08/18/2026

I hope summer has been relaxing for you and you have been able to enjoy family time. With that being said, Back to School time is almost here. Please look at the information below to answer any questions you might have. If you need anything or still have other questions, you can email me, Nelson Karshner at [email protected].

Families can pick up student schedules from 9-2 on August 27&28. Accurate student schedules can also be accessed on PowerSchool starting on the same date.

Open House will be August 26 from 5-6:30PM. Schedules will also be passed out at that time; students can check out their lockers, and meet their teachers too!

Students return to school on September 1.

School hours will be 8:00-2:57.

The doors will open at 7:30AM for student drop off.

Parent drop off will be in the front of the building at the Main entrance. Parents should enter the lot by the digital sign across from the airport. Please follow the observed traffic pattern. A traffic flow map is below.

Bus riders and student walkers will enter the building at the D3 door behind the gym. The C2 will remain locked.

Upon entering the building, students will need to power off and put away their cell phones. If they are eating breakfast, they will sit in the cafeteria. If they are not eating, they will sit in the gym. Students will be released to go to their locker and then their first period/homeroom at 7:47AM.

All students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch this year. This only covers the cost of a regular breakfast or lunch. Extra portions or a la cart food items will be available for purchase.

Only sling bags are permitted to be used in the building. Bookbags/backpacks will need to be stored in lockers during the day.

Cell phones are not permitted to be used during the school day. Students are expected to turn them off and put them in their lockers in the morning before class.

Water bottles are permitted as long as they do not pose a distraction. Stanley Cups, tumblers, etc. should not be carried in the building. Water fountains are also available to all students.

Looking forward to a wonderful school year!
-Mr. Karshner
Principal of General Sherman Junior High

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Our first day of school for students will be September 1st, and then our Picture Day will be Tuesday, Sept 8th here at General Sherman!!!

07/25/2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I want to personally invite your son to join our 7th grade Golden Gales football team. Junior High is a time of incredible growth, and we believe there is no better environment than the football field to help young men build lasting confidence and lifelong friendships.

Our program is designed to introduce players to the fundamentals of the game in a structured, safe, and positive environment. Whether your son has played youth football for years or has never put on a helmet before, our coaching staff is dedicated to teaching the correct techniques, ensuring safety, and maximizing every player's personal development.

Beyond the game day excitement, joining the team this year means becoming an essential part of our community's great football tradition. By taking the field this fall, your son is helping build the future of Golden Gale football, laying the foundational bricks for the championships and brotherhoods of tomorrow.

No tryouts are required—everyone who shows up with a willing attitude will have a place on this roster.

We would love to welcome your son into our football family. If you have any questions regarding the program, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to head Junior High Coach Chris DiTommaso through email or the SportsYou app.

[email protected]

SportsYou access code: XG28-EMCE

Sincerely,

Jeremy McKinney

Head Football Coach

Lancaster Golden Gale

07/25/2026

Any 7th or 8th girls interested in playing volleyball this school year, please see information below regarding tryouts…

Tryouts will be held on August 3rd & 4th from 8-10 am at General Sherman. Questions on tryouts? Contact Coach Reynolds at [email protected]

07/25/2026

Check out our 26-27 Supplies Lists here!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CEeGT31_xM4-LFC3hU0XkaM1cFToNjEvoKhPrmmXZDY/edit?usp=sharing

*SAVE THE DATE - Our Open House will be on Wednesday, August 26th from 5-6:30! Students can come with their families to pick up a hard copy of their schedule, practice opening their lockers, find their classrooms, and meet their teachers!! We will be working on schedules until then, so they will not be finalized in PowerSchool until August 26th!

While we are still enjoying this lovely summer, we are also excited to see our General Sherman family in about a month!!

General Sherman 6th Grade Supplies For ALL Classes: Wired earbuds for Chromebook!!! Pack of Pencils (24 or more) 1 – pack of different colored highlighters 1 – pack of colored pencils Erasers Loose Leaf Notebook Paper (College Ruled) Pencil Pouch 2 Boxes of Tissues for Homeroom 1 small con...

06/01/2026

Have a fabulous summer, Sherman family!!!

We will work on '26-'27 student schedules in August, and they will be finalized by August 26th for our Open House that evening! More info to come when we come back in August. If you happen to see a schedule in PowerSchool over the summer, please know that we are still working on them and again, they will be finalized on August 26th! Our first day of school next year will be September 1st!

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our first group of students inducted into our National Junior Honor Society!
These students met the five pillars of National Junior Honor Society, which are, scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character. We are so excited to see these students become our 8th grade leaders next year!

05/26/2026

We loved celebrating our students who earned A/B Honor Roll & High Honor Roll with their cumulative GPA for the year! Congrats, Generals!!!