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Middle School South
349 Shady Spring Drive
Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone: (614) 337-3730
Main Fax: (614) 413-3588
School Hours
9:05 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
Student Absence
(614) 337-3730
School Nurse
Nicole Ring RN, BSN, CPN
Robin Murdock
Principal
Andy Bonath
Assistant Principal
Debbie Hensler
Secretary
We're Glad You Are Here
Welcome to the hub of learning and exploration at Middle School South. Our focus is on dynamic lessons, interactive activities and fostering a tight-knit community. Dive into our website to uncover the amazing opportunities ahead and come along for an inspiring journey through the middle school experience!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH EVENTS
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Gahanna Middle School South, 349 Shady Spring Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
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Gahanna Middle School South, 349 Shady Spring Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
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4600 Avery Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA
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Gahanna Middle School East, 730 Clotts Rd, Columbus, OH 43230, USA
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300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA
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Gahanna Middle School East, 730 Clotts Rd, Columbus, OH 43230, USA
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New Albany Intermediate School, 177 N High St, New Albany, OH 43054, USA
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Gahanna Middle School South, 349 Shady Spring Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
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Gahanna Middle School South, 349 Shady Spring Dr, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
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.