George F. Johnson Elementary School

Kindergarten is where learning begins, and in Marissa Beck’s class at GFJ, students now have an exciting new way to explore. Thanks to a VISIONS Loves Educators grant, Ms. Beck pu...

“In my class, we run on kindness!” That’s the motto of GFJ teacher Amy Paolini and her students, who were honored before the recent Board of Education meeting for their commitment...

Hair Studio Six extends a heartfelt thank you to the U-E community for its ncredible generosity in supporting the Sassie Cline School Supply Drive. Sassie (Cassie) Cline, a belov...

Over three days, the district rolled out the welcome mat for its newest Tigers at the Kindergarten Jump Start program. Designed to ease the transition into school, the program giv...

The 4th annual GFJ Color Run was a blast—rain and all! Students got into the spirit early with fun tiger paw tattoos, then hit the course for a colorful run through the rain. Staf...

In the Union-Endicott School District, reading isn't just encouraged—it’s become a way of life. From kindergarten through twelfth grade, students are building strong reading habit...

The district continues to celebrate our fifth graders completing elementary school. GFJ recently held its annual moving-up ceremony. Congratulations to these fifth graders who wil...

New York State is offering Summer EBT benefits to help families purchase food while school is out. If your child receives SNAP or Medicaid, you should automatically qualify. If no...

At its regular meeting, the board recognized staff for several milestones. A special thank you to those who will retire at the end of this year for their dedication and service t...

The district recently held its annual Fifth-Grade Field Day—a day that celebrates the end of elementary school and the exciting transition to middle school at JFS. The event was t...

On May 28 and May 30, GFJ fifth graders stepped out of the classroom and into an action-packed day at Dick’s House of Sport—and it was an unforgettable experience! Students got t...

When most people think of pen pals, they picture handwritten letters sent across schools or cities. But at CFJ and GFJ Elementary Schools, our students are reimagining the pen pal...

Keiren Pross’ third-grade class at GFJ recently turned a classroom project into something meaningful and memorable—just in time for Mother’s Day. The students created personalize...

Even though school meals are now free for all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), taking just a few minutes to complete the income eligibility form still m...

Students and staff celebrated honesty. They learned about this character trait and then showed what it truly means. After learning how honesty builds trust and strengthens relatio...

GFJ students got a hands-on look at the Broome-Tioga BOCES cosmetology program during a special visit. While enjoying haircuts and styling, the students helped BOCES cosmetology ...

At the April Board of Education meeting, elementary educators were honored in a special recognition ceremony for their outstanding commitment to the RISE (Reading Interventions fo...

Our Union-Endicott UPK teachers recently gathered in March for a special professional learning session focused on the new NYS Science Everywhere Unit on Birds. This initiative, sp...

Last week, the Marge Bryden Art Display case in the UEHS Tree Room transformed into a vibrant gallery, showcasing the creativity of young artists from our four elementary schools:...

Excitement filled the cafeteria at GFJ as students lined up for a special taste test of Street Corn Salad—a new dish introduced by the Food & Health Network in partnership with BOC...