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Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu, visit: https://www.gckschools.com/page/child-nutrition-and-wellness

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.

The complete agenda can be found under the BOE link on the district’s website at www.gckschools.com

You can watch the recorded meeting at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45qVc_KwRrQ

Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center hosted a First Responders Breakfast on Thursday. Student Council students provided water, a special gift, and donuts to those who attended the event.

Alta Brown Elementary School had representatives from Security State Bank stop by to read to the first grade class. They talked about saving and handed out piggy banks.

Jennie Wilson Elementary School hosted a Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday. The event provided an opportunity for the first responders to visit with the school’s students before the start of school.

On Saturday, April 25, 21 GCHS orchestra students participated in State Solo & Ensemble competition at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka.
Students participated in 15 separate events - 13 solos and 2 ensembles.

Events receiving a 1 rating "outstanding"
Ensemble: Chamber Orchestra
Solos:
Yaneli Armenta
Alayna Workman
Janet Garcia-Macias
Hayden Schaffer
Ailyn Arroyo-Granados
Devin Pelton
Robert Smith

Events receiving a 2 rating "Excellent"
Duet: Janet Garcia-Macias & Kiahna Reyes
Solos:
Isacc Varela
Samuel Gonzalez
Law Ku Htoo
Lexi Peters
Bryson Workman
Georgiana Lozano

Florence Wilson Elementary School will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 28. Fifteen percent of all sales from 4:00-8:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!

A number of music concerts are scheduled during the week at Garden City Public Schools. The free concerts are open to the public. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2846735

GCHS choir students who advanced and competed in the state solo and ensemble contest in Topeka on Saturday. The results:
OUTSTANDING- I
Vocal Jazz (GC Madrigals)- I
Miguel Aleman- I
Paige Sanders- I
Alysson Acosta- I
Chandler Hass-Powers- I
Lila Schartz-Scrivner- I

EXCELLENT- II
Buffalo Men- II
Skylee Stark- II
Chase Russell- II
Georgiana Lozano - II
Daniela Loya- II
Katelyn Lucas- II
Gabriel Lumacang- II
Christian Hiracheta- II

A number of schools will hold Enrollment events during the week for parents to get their child registered for the 2026-2027 school year. www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/enrollment

The Garden City High School National Honor Society will hold a fundraiser at Dirty Dough from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thank you for your support.

The GCHS Lady Buffs Swim Team will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 27th. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the team. Thank you for your support!

Today was the GCHS Annual JROTC Organizational Day. The group started with the physical training test at the GCHS track. Then they competed in assigned groups through the Raider Course at the high school for team building.

Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu, visit: https://www.gckschools.com/page/child-nutrition-and-wellness

Scott Glass, Garden City High School teacher of chemistry and engineering, was recognized as a finalist for the Region 1 Secondary Teacher of the Year. Garden City Public Schools provides teachers who reach recognition at the state and national level a $1,000 bonus.

Horace Good Middle School hosted the Adapted PE Track Meet this morning.

The Horace Good Middle School theater department will present the musical “The Addams Family”, at 6:00pm on April 23 and April 24, in Clifford Hope Auditorium. Tickets are $8 and will be at the door the night of the performances. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2830763

Garden City High School students earned ServSafe Certifications of Achievement, and several students received Certifications of Attendance through Kansas State University Extension. The certificate is a credential verifying foundational food safety knowledge for entry-level employees. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2838424

April 21, 2026

Dear Parents,

Garden City High School received a phone call at the end of the school day from an unknown individual indicating there was a bomb inside the school. All students and staff were immediately evacuated, and law enforcement and first responders responded accordingly and searched the school. After a thorough investigation by law enforcement, no threats to the students, staff, or school were discovered, and no explosives were located.

The school and the district take every threat seriously. We continue to work with the Garden City Police Department to ensure the safety of our students and staff at school. We feel that school is safe to attend and we will continue on our regular school schedule.

I encourage you to have your child report any information about any school safety related incidents to administrators/staff at school and/or the Garden City Police Department. As always, the primary goal of Garden City Public Schools is to provide a safe and positive learning environment for both students and staff.

If you see something or hear something, say something.

Sincerely,

Josh Guymon
Superintendent of Schools