It is my privilege to welcome you to a new school year at Gatlinburg-Pittman Junior High. As we begin this exciting journey together, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our students, families, faculty, and community. At GPJH, we are committed to creating a school environment where every student is supported, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We believe that academic success, character development, and meaningful relationships are all essential parts of the junior high experience.

The strength of our school lies in the partnership between students, families, and staff. When we work together with a shared commitment to excellence, we create opportunities for every student to learn, grow, and succeed. We encourage families to stay engaged throughout the year, as your support plays an important role in your child’s success. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment where students can build confidence, pursue their goals, and prepare for future success. We look forward to celebrating achievements, overcoming challenges, and making lasting memories together.

Thank you for being a part of the GPJH family. We are excited for the year ahead and look forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and accomplishment.

Go Highlanders!
Dr. Taylor L. Franklin
Principal

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