Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year at GPJH! We are excited to embark on this journey with you and are committed to ensuring a successful and fulfilling year for every student.  At GPJH, our mission is to support the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of each student. Together, we strive for excellence in all that we do.  This journey towards excellence in all that we do.  This journey towards excellence involves every teacher, staff member, student, and parent, each playing a crucial role in the success of our students.  We encourage parents to actively engage in their child’s learning journey.  Your involvement is invaluable and greatly contributes to the overall educational experience. 

Warm regards,

Dr. Haley Landry

At Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High, our mission is to provide a supportive and dynamic learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By fostering collaboration among students, parents, staff, and the community, we aim to empower each student to reach their full potential. We are committed to offering a rigorous and relevant curriculum that incorporates the latest technologies, practical life skills, and ethical values, while encouraging personal growth and healthy lifestyle choices. Our goal is to cultivate confident, well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community and beyond, continuing the proud tradition of excellence at Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High.

We envision Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High as a place where all stakeholders will work collaboratively to provide academic, vocational, and healthy lifestyle opportunities relevant to each student.  Further, we will aggressively develop ethical standards, practical life skills, and personal goals to guide each student toward reaching his or her full potential as a productive member of society.

We believe that Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High should be a place where students:

• Enjoy a safe school environment
• Have access to training in the latest technologies
• Are motivated by highly qualified teachers to reach their full potential
• Receive quality instruction that facilitates the use of resources beyond the classroom
• Develop confidence and positive self-concepts through the collaboration of parents, staff, peers, and community members
• Are introduced to a variety of learning experiences that support, fulfill, and perpetuate Gatlinburg-Pittman's tradition of excellence