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![A Special Honor for a Chapelfield Elementary Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763045515/gahannaschoolsorg/zeapu5olxxpndfmyouqv/CFRobWilliamsHonor-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763045515/gahannaschoolsorg/zeapu5olxxpndfmyouqv/CFRobWilliamsHonor-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763045515/gahannaschoolsorg/zeapu5olxxpndfmyouqv/CFRobWilliamsHonor-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763045515/gahannaschoolsorg/zeapu5olxxpndfmyouqv/CFRobWilliamsHonor-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763045515/gahannaschoolsorg/zeapu5olxxpndfmyouqv/CFRobWilliamsHonor-4.jpg","width":1450}])
Chapelfield Elementary honors veteran and longtime teacher Rob Williams.
![GLHS Veterans Day 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762894053/gahannaschoolsorg/wcuiuyjeesbwnogvxmjx/WebsiteNewsThumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762894053/gahannaschoolsorg/wcuiuyjeesbwnogvxmjx/WebsiteNewsThumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762894053/gahannaschoolsorg/wcuiuyjeesbwnogvxmjx/WebsiteNewsThumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762894053/gahannaschoolsorg/wcuiuyjeesbwnogvxmjx/WebsiteNewsThumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762894053/gahannaschoolsorg/wcuiuyjeesbwnogvxmjx/WebsiteNewsThumb.jpg","width":1450}])
GLHS honors our veterans.
![We Are the World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762891645/gahannaschoolsorg/jorxqjlwfix6f8nrflrt/LEthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762891645/gahannaschoolsorg/jorxqjlwfix6f8nrflrt/LEthumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762891645/gahannaschoolsorg/jorxqjlwfix6f8nrflrt/LEthumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762891645/gahannaschoolsorg/jorxqjlwfix6f8nrflrt/LEthumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762891645/gahannaschoolsorg/jorxqjlwfix6f8nrflrt/LEthumb.jpg","width":1450}])
Lincoln Elementary celebrates We Are the World.
![Halloween ESS Style]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762466485/gahannaschoolsorg/oksqvrluggfhucn3b53n/ESShalloweenThumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762466485/gahannaschoolsorg/oksqvrluggfhucn3b53n/ESShalloweenThumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762466485/gahannaschoolsorg/oksqvrluggfhucn3b53n/ESShalloweenThumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762466485/gahannaschoolsorg/oksqvrluggfhucn3b53n/ESShalloweenThumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762466485/gahannaschoolsorg/oksqvrluggfhucn3b53n/ESShalloweenThumb.jpg","width":1450}])
GLHS ESS class hosts regional Halloween Party.
![Barnyard Buddies at Jefferson Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762465882/gahannaschoolsorg/mt8xiydeqf8tc0paycbk/FarmThumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762465882/gahannaschoolsorg/mt8xiydeqf8tc0paycbk/FarmThumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762465882/gahannaschoolsorg/mt8xiydeqf8tc0paycbk/FarmThumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762465882/gahannaschoolsorg/mt8xiydeqf8tc0paycbk/FarmThumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762465882/gahannaschoolsorg/mt8xiydeqf8tc0paycbk/FarmThumb.jpg","width":1450}])
The farm made a visit to Jefferson Elementary.
![Team Tressel Inspires Jefferson Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762464709/gahannaschoolsorg/zguqnsl9tvuo6qu2kk27/TressselThumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762464709/gahannaschoolsorg/zguqnsl9tvuo6qu2kk27/TressselThumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762464709/gahannaschoolsorg/zguqnsl9tvuo6qu2kk27/TressselThumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762464709/gahannaschoolsorg/zguqnsl9tvuo6qu2kk27/TressselThumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762464709/gahannaschoolsorg/zguqnsl9tvuo6qu2kk27/TressselThumb.jpg","width":1280}])
Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visits Jefferson Elementary.
![Visual & Performing Arts Gifted Identification]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761141986/gahannaschoolsorg/nyxs78mog6xsqbjht3e0/PerformArtsGifted.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761141986/gahannaschoolsorg/nyxs78mog6xsqbjht3e0/PerformArtsGifted.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761141986/gahannaschoolsorg/nyxs78mog6xsqbjht3e0/PerformArtsGifted.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761141986/gahannaschoolsorg/nyxs78mog6xsqbjht3e0/PerformArtsGifted.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761141986/gahannaschoolsorg/nyxs78mog6xsqbjht3e0/PerformArtsGifted.png","width":1450}])
Visual & Performing Arts Gifted nominations are now being accepted.
![GJPS In Focus October 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762464351/gahannaschoolsorg/ypiipdzfvtixueel4itr/InFocus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762464351/gahannaschoolsorg/ypiipdzfvtixueel4itr/InFocus.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762464351/gahannaschoolsorg/ypiipdzfvtixueel4itr/InFocus.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762464351/gahannaschoolsorg/ypiipdzfvtixueel4itr/InFocus.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762464351/gahannaschoolsorg/ypiipdzfvtixueel4itr/InFocus.jpg","width":1450}])
Preparing technology for the new GLHS.
![High Point Walk A Thon 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762465161/gahannaschoolsorg/j6l2osuw3qqyp54jztdv/HPWalkAThonThumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762465161/gahannaschoolsorg/j6l2osuw3qqyp54jztdv/HPWalkAThonThumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762465161/gahannaschoolsorg/j6l2osuw3qqyp54jztdv/HPWalkAThonThumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762465161/gahannaschoolsorg/j6l2osuw3qqyp54jztdv/HPWalkAThonThumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762465161/gahannaschoolsorg/j6l2osuw3qqyp54jztdv/HPWalkAThonThumb.jpg","width":1450}])
Fun and fitness at High Point Walk A Thon!
![Seniors Earn National Merit Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760627952/gahannaschoolsorg/pfyoqmbb6sajnmfwijra/Commended_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760627952/gahannaschoolsorg/pfyoqmbb6sajnmfwijra/Commended_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760627952/gahannaschoolsorg/pfyoqmbb6sajnmfwijra/Commended_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760627952/gahannaschoolsorg/pfyoqmbb6sajnmfwijra/Commended_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760627952/gahannaschoolsorg/pfyoqmbb6sajnmfwijra/Commended_1.jpg","width":1450}])
Four students honored as Commended Scholars.
![GJPS Board of Education Earns Statewide Honor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760114205/gahannaschoolsorg/oi5zcogy0wwjkydwmgsr/NewBoard1-Bottom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760114205/gahannaschoolsorg/oi5zcogy0wwjkydwmgsr/NewBoard1-Bottom.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760114205/gahannaschoolsorg/oi5zcogy0wwjkydwmgsr/NewBoard1-Bottom.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760114205/gahannaschoolsorg/oi5zcogy0wwjkydwmgsr/NewBoard1-Bottom.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760114205/gahannaschoolsorg/oi5zcogy0wwjkydwmgsr/NewBoard1-Bottom.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760114205/gahannaschoolsorg/oi5zcogy0wwjkydwmgsr/NewBoard1-Bottom.png","width":2200}])
![Class Ring Reunited with Owner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760035842/gahannaschoolsorg/t12bc1aig6calnb8pxfw/Ring.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760035842/gahannaschoolsorg/t12bc1aig6calnb8pxfw/Ring.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760035842/gahannaschoolsorg/t12bc1aig6calnb8pxfw/Ring.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760035842/gahannaschoolsorg/t12bc1aig6calnb8pxfw/Ring.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760035842/gahannaschoolsorg/t12bc1aig6calnb8pxfw/Ring.jpg","width":1450}])
GLHS class rign returned 35 years later.
![GLHS Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759852129/gahannaschoolsorg/gahannaschoolsorg/ddrtuwibewglqivbapmt/NationalMerit_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759852129/gahannaschoolsorg/gahannaschoolsorg/ddrtuwibewglqivbapmt/NationalMerit_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759852129/gahannaschoolsorg/gahannaschoolsorg/ddrtuwibewglqivbapmt/NationalMerit_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759852129/gahannaschoolsorg/gahannaschoolsorg/ddrtuwibewglqivbapmt/NationalMerit_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759852129/gahannaschoolsorg/gahannaschoolsorg/ddrtuwibewglqivbapmt/NationalMerit_1.jpg","width":1450}])
Two Named National Merit Semifinalists.
![Crew Cat for the Win]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762463075/gahannaschoolsorg/iy9gs8z7exbsmwmm09y4/CrewCatTumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762463075/gahannaschoolsorg/iy9gs8z7exbsmwmm09y4/CrewCatTumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762463075/gahannaschoolsorg/iy9gs8z7exbsmwmm09y4/CrewCatTumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762463075/gahannaschoolsorg/iy9gs8z7exbsmwmm09y4/CrewCatTumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762463075/gahannaschoolsorg/iy9gs8z7exbsmwmm09y4/CrewCatTumb.jpg","width":1450}])
Crew Cat visits GJPS and reminds us to Stay in the Game!
![Stay in the Game With Us]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762462702/gahannaschoolsorg/facruxkppgjcdujgautg/LincolnStayInGamethumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762462702/gahannaschoolsorg/facruxkppgjcdujgautg/LincolnStayInGamethumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762462702/gahannaschoolsorg/facruxkppgjcdujgautg/LincolnStayInGamethumb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762462702/gahannaschoolsorg/facruxkppgjcdujgautg/LincolnStayInGamethumb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762462702/gahannaschoolsorg/facruxkppgjcdujgautg/LincolnStayInGamethumb.jpg","width":1450}])
Lincoln Elementary is staying in the Game!