U.S. Senator Roger Marshall visited Garden City Public Schools and met with Tracy Johnson, Director of Nutrition Services, about the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. He also had lunch with the kindergarten class at Florence Wilson Elementary School. Thank you for visiting the district.
2 days ago, Roy Cessna
Garden City Public Schools will observe the Fall Vacation. There will be no school November 24th – 28th. District facilities will also be closed during the week.
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.
3 days ago, Roy Cessna
It was a very special Thursday evening for six outstanding Finney County teachers. Three teachers were recipients of the 2025 Crystal Apple Teacher award of Finney County. The three teachers that won the highly honored distinction of being named a Crystal Apple Teacher for 2025 include: Matt De La Cruz, Alta Brown Elementary School Megan Ford, Jennie Barker Elementary School Debbie Tidwell, Holcomb and Wiley Elementary Schools
The three finalists were: Danica Kitch, Georgia Matthews Elementary School Laura Walsh, Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center Kelly Myatt, Garden City Achieve
These outstanding teachers are exceptionally skilled, dedicated to teaching, and inspire students to learn.
Garden City Public Schools will be running mud routes Friday, November 21, 2025.
3 days ago, Roy Cessna
If you missed this week's Special Board of Education meeting, here are the highlights.
Minutes from the meeting will be available after they've been approved at the next meeting.
3 days ago, Roy Cessna
Healthy Snack Day. The boxes are prepared and ready to be delivered to the schools. School board members and district administration will deliver the boxes across the district. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2546391
5 days ago, Roy Cessna
Horace Good Middle son Middle School Scholars Bowl team will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, November 19. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the group. Thank you for your support!
5 days ago, Roy Cessna
The USD #457 Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 19th at 5:00pm in the Educational Support Center Board Room. Agenda information can be found at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2712
5 days ago, Roy Cessna
Kenneth Henderson Middle School Scholars Bowl team will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, November 18. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the group. Thank you for your support!
6 days ago, Roy Cessna
The Garden City Public Schools Foundation Grant Squad visited schools on Monday, November 17th to award $250 mini-grants to help teachers enhance instruction in their classrooms. The awards were presented to teachers in a surprise celebration. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2552505
6 days ago, Roy Cessna
Garden City Mayor, Roy Cessna, was at Garden City High School this morning to read a proclamation at an assembly to help kick-off American Education Week in the school district and community. Levi Burnfin, Garden City Education Association President, is accepting the proclamation. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2546391
7 days ago, Roy Cessna
Garden City Public Schools Foundation will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, November 17. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the organization. Thank you for your support!
7 days ago, Roy Cessna
Garden City Public Schools will celebrate American Education Week, November 17-21. During the week, the district celebrates great schools and the partnerships between teachers, support staff, students, parents, and the community. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2546391
Garden City High School Green Club’s participated in the 2025 Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) Conference held in Topeka, November 3rd - 4th. The school’s Green Club was honored to serve as presenters, sharing their project titled “Growing Together—How Green Schools Can Support Student Wellness, Learning, and Leadership.” There were 32 GCHS students that attend the conference to learn about sustainability, environmental education, and student leadership.
10 days ago, Roy Cessna
Horace Good Middle School will present “Princes, Privilege, and Pageantry” on Friday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. in Clifford Hope Auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door.
The Garden City High School Chamber Orchestra was at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center today performing and showing students how to play their instruments.
11 days ago, Roy Cessna
If you missed this week's Board of Education meeting, here are the highlights.
Minutes from the meeting will be available after they've been approved at the next meeting.
Jennie Barker Elementary School will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Black Bear tonight, November 11. Twenty percent of all sales from 3:00-7:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
