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Jefferson Elementary
136 Carpenter Road
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Phone: (614) 478-5560
Fax: (614) 413-3093
School Hours
8:05 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
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(614) 478-5560
School Nurse
Angela Gunther RN, BSN, LSN
Scott Schmidt
Principal
Jen Couch
Assistant Principal
Megan Schilling
Secretary
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Smiles, sunshine and snowcones during Sixth Grade Adventure Day at Middle School West!
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What an amazing night at the GJPS EL Family Fun Night held at Middle School West.
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More information about our Strategic Plan from Superintendent Dr. Tracey Deagle.
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A special member of the GLHS football team scores the first touchdown of the year.
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Our fall sports season has begun! Read important football game information.
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Paul Michael Embry serves as the site coordinator for the GRIN free summer lunch program at Royal Manor.
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Use this sign for your First Day of School photo.
![Olympic diver Maycey Vieta]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721310121/gahannaschoolsorg/yksrnmpgljamssatxika/Maycey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721310121/gahannaschoolsorg/yksrnmpgljamssatxika/Maycey.jpg","width":350}])
Subscribers to The Columbus Dispatch can read about 2019 GLHS graduate Mayce Vieta competing in the Paris Olympics for platform diving.
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about Bioscience Students Have Strong Showing at HOSA Conference
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Congratulations to Lexi Lieb!
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Welcome Matthew Welsh.
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Congratulations to the GLHS Class of 2024!
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DECA earns awards at competition.
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Summer Safety Tips from Dr. Deagle and Police Chief Spence.
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Enjoy Highlights from the Arty Party hosted by the GLHS Community Art Class,