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Middle School West
350 N. Stygler Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone: (614) 478-5570
Main Fax: (614) 413-3907
School Hours
9:05 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
Student Absence
(614) 478-5570
mswattendance@gjps.org
School Nurse
Angela Gunther RN, BSN, LSN
Kiev LaMarr
Principal
Anntara Guenther
Assistant Principal
Temela White
Secretary
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Welcome to learning at Middle School West. We celebrate diversity while embracing exciting lessons, engaging activities and fostering a strong sense of community. Explore our website to discover the opportunities that await you, and join us for a diverse and enriching journey through the middle school years!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST EVENTS
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LATEST NEWS
![Two students hold certificates in front of colorful artwork displayed on a large screen. The district’s logo and slogan, “Inspiring Learners, Building Futures,” are featured on a blue background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741298204/gahannaschoolsorg/ouamedwrc3q3nghdysbb/YAMArt.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741298204/gahannaschoolsorg/ouamedwrc3q3nghdysbb/YAMArt.jpg","width":350}])
Students showcased art at the Youth Art Month Art Exhibition.
![Lincoln Live Thumbnail]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741211766/gahannaschoolsorg/pbxttmpmzc9hidtgntue/LincolnLive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741211766/gahannaschoolsorg/pbxttmpmzc9hidtgntue/LincolnLive.jpg","width":350}])
GLHS Lincoln Live celebrated World Language Day with a special broadcast.
![Middle School Lions Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728660752/gahannaschoolsorg/fdk9um3miits9bwej2qk/download.png","width":241}])
Learn more about how athletic eligibility will be changed for next year.
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Exploring Music's Role in Black History
![Eastland Fairfield Creer & Technical Schools Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739981278/gahannaschoolsorg/sfro8st9cwogkxvjiljl/EFCTSThumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739981278/gahannaschoolsorg/sfro8st9cwogkxvjiljl/EFCTSThumb.jpg","width":350}])
GLHS Students Qualify for State Competition
![A diverse group of bioscience students poses together in formal attire, smiling in a well-lit hallway.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739380894/gahannaschoolsorg/yqkhsh1plecu3x1h0yld/DSCN85881.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739380894/gahannaschoolsorg/yqkhsh1plecu3x1h0yld/DSCN85881.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739380894/gahannaschoolsorg/yqkhsh1plecu3x1h0yld/DSCN85881.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739380894/gahannaschoolsorg/yqkhsh1plecu3x1h0yld/DSCN85881.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739380894/gahannaschoolsorg/yqkhsh1plecu3x1h0yld/DSCN85881.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739380894/gahannaschoolsorg/yqkhsh1plecu3x1h0yld/DSCN85881.jpg","width":2200}])
Bioscience Capstone Projects Impress Judges
![Three students receive certificates from Veterans of Foreign Wars members in recognition of their writing achievements.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738875317/gahannaschoolsorg/vmpkc807kzasyq2medtc/MSWriters.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738875317/gahannaschoolsorg/vmpkc807kzasyq2medtc/MSWriters.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738875317/gahannaschoolsorg/vmpkc807kzasyq2medtc/MSWriters.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738875317/gahannaschoolsorg/vmpkc807kzasyq2medtc/MSWriters.jpg","width":1200}])
GJPS Students Receive VFW Honors
![State of Schools Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738799548/gahannaschoolsorg/o1ptnsh9ez9vtwsszmsu/PostStateofSchools_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738799548/gahannaschoolsorg/o1ptnsh9ez9vtwsszmsu/PostStateofSchools_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738799548/gahannaschoolsorg/o1ptnsh9ez9vtwsszmsu/PostStateofSchools_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738799548/gahannaschoolsorg/o1ptnsh9ez9vtwsszmsu/PostStateofSchools_1.jpg","width":1200}])
Watch Superintendent Dr. Tracey Deagle and District leaders present the GJPS State of the Schools 2025.
![Middle School Robotics Team poses with their trophy.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737560725/gahannaschoolsorg/xajlyb2mffu0p9f6uocu/5737742017016266541.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737560725/gahannaschoolsorg/xajlyb2mffu0p9f6uocu/5737742017016266541.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737560725/gahannaschoolsorg/xajlyb2mffu0p9f6uocu/5737742017016266541.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737560725/gahannaschoolsorg/xajlyb2mffu0p9f6uocu/5737742017016266541.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737560725/gahannaschoolsorg/xajlyb2mffu0p9f6uocu/5737742017016266541.jpg","width":1254}])
Middle School Robotics Team secures first place at competition.
![The FSS class from Middle School West gather for a picture at Littleton Bakery in the North Market.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732292695/gahannaschoolsorg/wpoj2w9hdw8hz4gsxsga/Littleton_s5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732292695/gahannaschoolsorg/wpoj2w9hdw8hz4gsxsga/Littleton_s5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732292695/gahannaschoolsorg/wpoj2w9hdw8hz4gsxsga/Littleton_s5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732292695/gahannaschoolsorg/wpoj2w9hdw8hz4gsxsga/Littleton_s5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732292695/gahannaschoolsorg/wpoj2w9hdw8hz4gsxsga/Littleton_s5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1732292695/gahannaschoolsorg/wpoj2w9hdw8hz4gsxsga/Littleton_s5.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School West students enjoyed a hands-on learning experience at North Market.
![Shelbi Toone (Class of 2004), Scott Schmidt (Class of 1993), and Rod Johnson (Class of 1965)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733338488/gahannaschoolsorg/jsnc1bybozmg02v14ddy/HoF.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733338488/gahannaschoolsorg/jsnc1bybozmg02v14ddy/HoF.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733338488/gahannaschoolsorg/jsnc1bybozmg02v14ddy/HoF.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733338488/gahannaschoolsorg/jsnc1bybozmg02v14ddy/HoF.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733338488/gahannaschoolsorg/jsnc1bybozmg02v14ddy/HoF.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733338488/gahannaschoolsorg/jsnc1bybozmg02v14ddy/HoF.jpg","width":1920}])
GLHS inducts three to Hall of Fame.
![Patty Brohard (retired Goshen Lane Elementary teacher), Linda Green (retired GJPS Child Nutrition Supervisor), and Aimee Amer (GJPS and GJEF Volunteer ).]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733338962/gahannaschoolsorg/ue5mx9gdjyjz4okc9h2l/Cornerstone.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733338962/gahannaschoolsorg/ue5mx9gdjyjz4okc9h2l/Cornerstone.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733338962/gahannaschoolsorg/ue5mx9gdjyjz4okc9h2l/Cornerstone.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733338962/gahannaschoolsorg/ue5mx9gdjyjz4okc9h2l/Cornerstone.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733338962/gahannaschoolsorg/ue5mx9gdjyjz4okc9h2l/Cornerstone.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733338962/gahannaschoolsorg/ue5mx9gdjyjz4okc9h2l/Cornerstone.jpg","width":1920}])
GJEF honors three with Dale Foor Cornerstone Award.
![Teacher reads to a group of students on a carpet in a classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733340875/gahannaschoolsorg/qbkvtr8zayifcxukxiie/222271FE-05A3-4C48-B46E-13BDAC5BAB52.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733340875/gahannaschoolsorg/qbkvtr8zayifcxukxiie/222271FE-05A3-4C48-B46E-13BDAC5BAB52.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733340875/gahannaschoolsorg/qbkvtr8zayifcxukxiie/222271FE-05A3-4C48-B46E-13BDAC5BAB52.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733340875/gahannaschoolsorg/qbkvtr8zayifcxukxiie/222271FE-05A3-4C48-B46E-13BDAC5BAB52.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733340875/gahannaschoolsorg/qbkvtr8zayifcxukxiie/222271FE-05A3-4C48-B46E-13BDAC5BAB52.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733340875/gahannaschoolsorg/qbkvtr8zayifcxukxiie/222271FE-05A3-4C48-B46E-13BDAC5BAB52.jpg","width":2200}])
Highlights from a visit to Blacklick Elementary, Fall 2024.
![Lots of mini American flags displayed outside Gahanna Lincoln High School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731622727/gahannaschoolsorg/qfdgf9xvdyn2qno8b6xx/IMG_1389.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731622727/gahannaschoolsorg/qfdgf9xvdyn2qno8b6xx/IMG_1389.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731622727/gahannaschoolsorg/qfdgf9xvdyn2qno8b6xx/IMG_1389.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731622727/gahannaschoolsorg/qfdgf9xvdyn2qno8b6xx/IMG_1389.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731622727/gahannaschoolsorg/qfdgf9xvdyn2qno8b6xx/IMG_1389.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731622727/gahannaschoolsorg/qfdgf9xvdyn2qno8b6xx/IMG_1389.jpg","width":2200}])
With respect and gratitude, we honor our veterans!
![Mark Lowrie pointing to his session on a convention schedule.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731612306/gahannaschoolsorg/adn4k5bxokrxj4uzdsw5/IMG_5620.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731612306/gahannaschoolsorg/adn4k5bxokrxj4uzdsw5/IMG_5620.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731612306/gahannaschoolsorg/adn4k5bxokrxj4uzdsw5/IMG_5620.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731612306/gahannaschoolsorg/adn4k5bxokrxj4uzdsw5/IMG_5620.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731612306/gahannaschoolsorg/adn4k5bxokrxj4uzdsw5/IMG_5620.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731612306/gahannaschoolsorg/adn4k5bxokrxj4uzdsw5/IMG_5620.jpg","width":2200}])
GLHS teacher shares expertise an a national stage.