Attention Parents & Guardians
If you enrolled your child in Garden City Public Schools and did not select that bus transportation was needed, we ask that you please review the information below.
If your student qualifies for transportation because they:
• 🚌 Live 2.5 miles or more from their assigned school,
• 🚌 Receive curb-to-curb transportation, or
• 🚌 Are attending a different school because their neighborhood school and/or grade level was full.
If you did not request bus service during enrollment, please contact the USD 457 Transportation Department as soon as possible at 620-805-8750.
Providing this information now helps us finalize bus routes and ensure transportation is available for your student on the first day of school.
If you believe your child qualifies for transportation or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help!
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to providing a safe and successful start to the school year for all of our students.
City crews are painting the crosswalks around the community to get ready for the start of the school year.
The first day of the 2026-27 school year for Garden City Public Schools is Wednesday, August 12th. All elementary (Kindergarten-5th), 7th, 9th, and 10th grade students, as well as any student new to the district, will begin with a half-day. The first full day of school for Garden City Public Schools is Thursday, August 13, 2026, when all classes will be in session for the start of the 2026-27 school year.
The USD 457 Board of Education has approved updated student cell phone expectations for the 2026–2027 school year. Please take a moment to review these expectations with your student. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page at https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3313/Gcps/79ee8df4-d919-455a-8785-33a24db3f6e5/2026---USD-457-Cellphone-Ban-FAQs%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline
Garden City Public Schools continues to enroll kindergarten and other children for the 2026-2027 school year. Go to https://www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/enrollment2627 to start enrollment or to set an appointment.
Garden City High School is hosting a Chamber Orchestra camp today and tomorrow. The camp is focusing on team building, setting goals for the 2026-27 school year, and working on music to be performed throughout the year.
The 2026-27 Garden City Public Schools Family Calendar is here!
From the first day of school and holiday breaks to parent-teacher conferences, state testing windows, and major athletic events, this guide is designed to help your family plan ahead and make the most of every learning opportunity.
We hope this calendar helps you schedule vacations, appointments, and activities while keeping students at school, engaged, and ready to learn.
📌 Save this post, share it with family members, and keep it handy all year long!
Minutes from the meeting will be available after they've been approved at the next meeting.
You can watch the recorded meeting at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueULYVOGWwM
