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.
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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
Enrollment Event is today!
Staff will be at Horace Good Middle School from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to assist you with finalizing your child's enrollment for the 2026-27 school year. Sign up for transportation and other services, fill out a Free and Reduced Lunch application, and complete immunizations, all in one place. On-site lunches available for children from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
All new and returning students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade need to complete enrollment. Regardless of the school your child will attend, you will need to complete enrollment at Horace Good Middle School during this event. Immunizations will be available during the event for students who need to have their shots updated.
You will have the opportunity to complete an application for Free & Reduced Meals at our Enrollment Event. Families can apply online starting on Monday at https://secure.ezmealapp.com. Parents do not need to be at the event to apply, but are welcome to come if they need assistance with the application. Please remember that families need to reapply each school year.
You can contact our Transportation Department at 620-805-8750 for more information.
