Greater Johnstown School District

Unconditional Support of Our Community

BY DR. GERALD ZAHORCHAK, SUPERINTENDENT

     Education systems in any community often are the heart and lifeblood that drive community improvement.  Many believe that Greater Johnstown and its associates, led by the flagship school, Johnstown High School, has and continues to be among those systems that contribute mightily to support so many terrific organizations and people working hard to positively lift the Johnstown community.

     In 2012, the school district’s Board of Directors affirmed the district’s four “values” statements that are meant to describe and guide the schools’ everyday work.  “Unconditional support” of all people in the Johnstown community is one of the four value statements.  The statement comes to life when one considers the robust and extraordinary community service projects involving staff and students throughout the district. 

     GJSD highlights the high school’s “JHS Pink Game” to support Breast Cancer Research.  The funds raised are a part of the students’ and faculty’s care for people who are touched by the disease; the school also helps share research and encourages study in the health field. 

      The high school’s “Key Club” and “Interact…

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