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Welcome to

Greater Johnstown School District

The Greater Johnstown School District offers a wide variety of educational options and offering for our diverse student body.  We aim to provide options that not only match our students' passions and unique needs but also help to prepare them for the real world through diverse experiences.  This includes various pathways for our students to choose from during their educational career in the district.
 
As one of the largest school districts in Cambria County, the Greater Johnstown School District serves approximately 3,000 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.  Each school is unique and committed to serving the needs and interests of our community.
 
We believe that every child, at every level of academic performance, can achieve excellence.  To help our students get there, we are committed to continually improving performance at every level of the District.
 
We have a terrific staff that places the best interest of the students first, every day.  Please take the time to learn more about our district and our wonderful community!
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Points of Interest

Transportation Update

Please remember to contact your child's school during the summer months if you have any of the following: Address Change, Phone Number Change, Daycare or Babysitter Transportation Request (Please see the form on the website). A new Daycare/Babysitter form is required to be completed each year for every student. This information is not transferred from year to year. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.

UPDATE Scholarship Awards for the class of 2019

The Trojan College Access Program, along with it's partners, is proud to say it will be awarding at least $190,700 in scholarship money this year. Congratulations to the seniors for all of your hard work! And Thank You to all that make this possible.

Summer Feeding Program

The Greater Johnstown School District is proud to be a part of the Summer Feeding Program for 2019. Free meals are provided to anyone 18 years of age or under. Please see the flyer attached for locations and times. The Breakfast and Lunch menus are also available by clicking the Summer Feeding Program link. If you need more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Amy Smith at (814) 533-5683.

Safe2Say Something

In June, 2018, Governor Tom Wolf signed school safety legislation as part of a response spurred by the February 2018 horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that killed 17 people. Act 44 mandates the establishment and use of the "Safe2Say Something" (S2SS) Anonymous Reporting System by every Pennsylvania school entity beginning January 14, 2019. Safe2Say Something is now available on our website under the Parents and/or Students tabs. To submit a tip, please click on the link and scroll down to the "Submit a Tip" section of the webpage.
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Trojan Pride

Penn Highlands Graduates

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Penn Highlands Community College celebrated it's 24th graduating class. Members of the Johnstown High School class of 2019, who earned an Associate's Degree while in High School were among those who graduated. Congratulations to our students who earned this amazing achievement!

UPJ Visits Johnstown High School

Pitt-Johnstown Admissions Counselor Matt Gueguen, (right), speaking to GJHS seniors about the opportunities offered at Pitt-Johnstown. Matt visited GJHS 04-02-2019.

Johnstown High Students celebrate National History Day

Johnstown High School students competed in the Regional NHD Competition at IUP. All of our students did a great job and represented well. Marcus Zierer - 1st Caroline Gress - 1st Elonya Veney - 2nd Emily Knapp - 2nd Madalyn Scaletta - 2nd Kate Knapp - 3rd These students will advance to the state competition in Carlisle, PA.
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Trojan Tradition

Cochran Class of 1933

Cochran Junior High School held it's promotion exercises, to promote tenth grade students to the High School, on May 29, 1933, at 8:00 pm, at the Cochran auditorium. The class colors were blue and white, the class flower was a rose, and the class motto was "Crescat Scientia--May Knowledge Increase"

Cochran Class of 1932

Cochran Junior High School held it's promotional exercises on May 31, 1932, at 8:00 pm, at the Cochran Auditorium, to promote tenth grade students to the High School. The class colors were green and white, the class flower was a rose, and the class motto was "Through Tribulation to Triumph". There were 249 students promoted.

Cochran Class of 1931 1/2

Cochran Junior High School held it's promotional exercises on January 21, 1932, at 8:00 pm, at the Cochran Auditorium, to promote tenth grade students to the High School. The class colors were blue and crimson, the class flower was a snapdragon, and the class motto was "Perseverance overcomes everything". There were 81 students promoted.
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