The Garden City Public Schools Foundation and Finney County United Way teamed up to provide support for the entry fee for USD 457 students to compete in the Finney County Spelling Bee. The entry fee for the Spelling Bee helps defray costs for winning students to compete at the state level and provides districts and schools access to Scripps materials on the website. The state Spelling Bee will be held on the Kansas Wesleyan University campus in Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Pictured: Roy Cessna, USD 457 Foundation, Justin Reich, Finney County Spelling Bee Coordinator, Deborah Oyler, Finney County United Way.
21 days ago, Roy Cessna
The Garden City Public Schools Foundation Grant Squad visited schools on Thursday, March 5th, to award $250 mini-grants to help teachers enhance instruction in their classrooms. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2748303
22 days ago, Roy Cessna
Renae Jones, Garden City High School junior, took first place in the Finney County Youth Entrepreneur Challenge on Wednesday. Jones received a $1,000 prize with her idea for an indoor roller skating rink and entertainment center. 2nd Place went to Cookie Swirl Sweets, Selvin Prudencio and Itzel Ortega. $750 3rd Place went to Proffitt Financial Services, Dominik Proffitt. $500 The People’s Choice went to Sabores demi Tierra, Jesus Guerrero-Molina. $500
22 days ago, Roy Cessna
It’s Read Across America Week! Heather Stegman, Director of Elementary Instruction for USD 457, visited a 4th grade classroom yesterday at Jennie Wilson Elementary School to share the joy of reading.
23 days ago, Roy Cessna
There will be a number of music concerts scheduled during the week at Garden City Public Schools. The free concerts are open to the public.
Horace Good Middle School will present a band concert on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. The concert will be held in Clifford Hope Auditorium, 1412 N. Main Street.
Garden City High School will present a Jazz Band concert on Thursday, March 5th, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the auditorium, 2720 Buffalo Way Blvd.
There will be a middle school music festival held during the day on Friday, March 6th, in Clifford Hope Auditorium at Horace Good Middle School.
24 days ago, Roy Cessna
A developmental screening clinic for Garden City children birth – 4 years old will be held Friday, March 6, at Garfield Early Childhood Center. Appts for birth – 2 years old call 620-275-0291. Appts for 3 - 4 years old call 620-805-7500. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2731849
25 days ago, Roy Cessna
The GCHS Drama Department will hold auditions for the high school musical “Little Shop of Horrors” on Monday, March 2nd, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and callbacks on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the GCHS Auditorium. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2726864
25 days ago, Roy Cessna
Garden City Public Schools will celebrate National School Breakfast Week March 2-6, 2026. This year's theme, “The Quest for School Breakfast,” reminds the entire school community that healthy breakfast options are available at school. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2728967
25 days ago, Roy Cessna
Garden City Public Schools will celebrate Read Across America Week March 2–6, 2026. Read Across America is a week-long nationwide movement filled with exciting events intended to spark a love of reading for students. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2728989
The Garden City High School Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame. Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 6th, at the Educational Support Center, 1205 Fleming Street, Garden City, Kansas. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2618808
29 days ago, Roy Cessna
Garden City High School will hold a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop on Thursday, February 26th, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the GCHS Career Center. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2640527
There will be no school for students at Garden City Public Schools on Thursday, February 26th, and Friday, February 27th, for Parent Teacher Conferences. School will be back in session on Monday, March 2, 2026. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2712377
30 days ago, Roy Cessna
Garden City High School bowling team will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, February 25th. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
30 days ago, Roy Cessna
Georgia Matthews Elementary School will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, February 24th. Fifteen percent of all sales from 4:00-8:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
about 1 month ago, Roy Cessna
Parent Teacher Conferences are planned at schools during the week. There will be no school on Thursday, February 26th, and Friday, February 27th. School will be back in session on Monday, March 2, 2026. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2712377
about 1 month ago, Roy Cessna
The Garden City High School Choir will present a Pre-KMEA concert at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the First United Methodist Church, 1106 N. Mina Street. The concert is getting the group ready for the upcoming KMEA conference in Wichita. The free concert is open to the public. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2712445
