Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

GJCLSD is a suburban school district with 12 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 20 and end May 27. Gahanna-Lincoln High School, the district's flagship secondary school, opened in 1928 and its Golden Lions compete in the Ohio Capital Conference. This calendar includes 5 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as GJCLSD.

Schools in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools

Gahanna South Middle School (Middle)
Blacklick Elementary School (Elementary)
Chapelfield Elementary School (Elementary)
Gahanna East Middle School (Middle)
Gahanna West Middle School (Middle)
Goshen Lane Elementary School (Elementary)
Jefferson Elementary School (Elementary)
Lincoln Elementary School (Elementary)
Lincoln High School (High)
Royal Manor Elementary School (Elementary)
High Point Elementary School (Elementary)
Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall (Elementary)

Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-17 — PD Day (closed)
2026-08-18 — Convocation/Staff Work Day (closed)
2026-08-19 — Staff Work Day (closed)
2026-08-20 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day - No School (closed)
2026-09-21 — PD Day - No School (closed)
2026-10-16 — End of 1st Quarter* (in session)
2026-10-19 — Conference Comp Day - No School (closed)
2026-10-20 — Staff Work Day - No School (closed)
2026-11-09 — PD Day - No School (closed)
2026-11-11 — Veteran's Day (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-22 — End of 1st Semester (2nd Quarter)* (in session)
2026-12-23 to 2026-12-31 — Winter Break - No School (closed)
2027-01-01 — Winter Break/New Years Day - No School (closed)
2027-01-04 — Staff Work Day - No School (closed)
2027-01-18 — MLK Day - No School (closed)
2027-02-15 — President's Day - No School (closed)
2027-03-05 — End of 3rd Quarter* (in session)
2027-03-08 — Staff Work Day - No School (closed)
2027-03-09 — PD Day - No School (closed)
2027-03-26 — Conference Comp Day - No School (closed)
2027-03-29 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Break - No School (closed)
2027-04-30 — PD Day - No School (closed)
2027-05-27 — End 2nd Semester (4th Quarter)* (in session)
2027-05-27 — Last Day of School (in session)
2027-05-28 — Staff Work Day (closed)
2027-05-29 — Graduation (in session)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)