George F. Johnson Elementary School

GFJ held its very first One School, One Book community reading initiative when students, families, and staff came together to share the joy of reading through the heartwarming nov...

At GFJ, a few weeks ago, students explored the topic of Natural Wonders of the World as part of our HMH Into Reading unit. One area of focus was coral reefs. Through a mix of info...

This is a grant-funded series presented by D5 Consulting Group. The goal of this series is to empower caregivers with practical tools to support their children.

The GFJ Talent Show rolled out the red carpet this year with a fun Academy Awards theme, creating an exciting and memorable night for all involved. Co-chaired and hosted by Kriste...

GFJ PTA recently hosted a fun, high-energy Sock Hop Dance that brought students and families together for a night full of smiles. Thanks to the incredible generosity of McDonald's...

It was another great year for the Festival of Learning at GFJ! About 100 students took part, showcasing projects that reflected what they learned throughout the year. As always, ...

Welcoming Our Newest Tigers: Kindergarten Registration a Success! The district recently hosted its annual Kindergarten Registration Kickoff Event, where we welcomed over forty of...

Second graders in Amy Walsh’s class at GFJ Elementary welcomed a special guest when Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo visited the classroom to read the children’s book “Seasons On The F...

The Southern Tier Community Center is gearing up for Summer Camp 2026, "Journey through Imagination." Camp begins June 29. Register at www.stcc.org

Cold weather often means more meals at home and higher grocery expenses. SNAP helps eligible families afford nutritious food all winter long. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

Mrs. Alana Ackley’s fifth grade class and Miss Courtney Hine’s first grade GFJ class recently teamed up for a hands-on Valentine’s Day science collaboration that brought learning ...

GFJ was filled with excitement and the delicious aroma of pizza as some of the Italian Club Officers (Nola Burke, Grace Judge, Maria De Nardis, Gianna Balanda, and Ainsley Edwards...

Before the start of the regular Board of Education meeting, JFS Middle School students and staff, along with the PTA groups from the district’s four elementary schools and JFS Mid...

Fourth and fifth grade students at GFJ enjoyed a memorable hands-on learning experience when Balloons Over Letchworth visited the school. The presentation introduced students to t...

The UEHS Italian Club recently brought the beloved tradition of La Befana to life by visiting our UE elementary schools to share this cherished Italian holiday story. Club advisor...

Before winter break, fourth- and fifth-grade students at GFJ welcomed a group of UEHS Squad members for a special visit focused on mentorship and connection. The visit gave younge...

Students at GFJ were inspired to become authors after learning that their library teacher, Mrs. Jodi Moscato, had her own book published earlier this year. As part of curriculum-b...

GFJ Chorus students Sarai Jasper, Jana Jobe, Gemma Dowdell, Sophia Miles, Naya Kosalek, and Cecelia Brown shared some holiday cheer with the residents at Ideal Senior Nursing Cent...

The annual UE High School Key Club Holiday Party brought the spirit of the season to life for nearly 125 elementary students. Throughout the day, high school volunteers were paire...

Courtney Hine’s first graders at GFJ learned about the story of Thanksgiving, then made a Thanksgiving Story Mix where each ingredient stood for a different part of the Pilgrims’ ...