Garden City Public Schools

Welcome back to school! Students were getting oriented at the schools across the district this morning. Students were touring their schools, figuring out their combination to their lockers, and getting some class instruction.

22 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.

You can watch the recorded meeting at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcoLR38U4hI

22 days ago, Roy Cessna

USD 457 staff were back for the start of the school year at Garden City High School this morning. It was a fantastic event with performances from students, a great comedian speaker, community organizations, and Food Trucks for lunch.

23 days ago, Roy Cessna

School buses will run on Wednesday, August 13th for the morning session of the start of the school year for Garden City Public Schools. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2327420

23 days ago, Roy Cessna

The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 13th. K- 5th grade, 7th grade, 9th & 10 grades and new students will attend a morning session. The first full day of school will be Thursday, August 14th. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2327420

23 days ago, Roy Cessna

The USD 457 Educational Support Center will be CLOSED Tuesday morning for an all staff in-service. The Educational Support Center will be OPEN at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2348462

24 days ago, Roy Cessna

Educational Support Center Closed Tuesday Morning

A developmental screening clinic for Garden City children birth – 4 years old will be held Friday, August 15, 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.

24 days ago, Roy Cessna

School resumes Wednesday, August 13th and School Zones will be active throughout town.
👀 Stay alert and slow down
🚗 Expect traffic delays
👫 Watch for children
🚸 Obey all posted traffic signs. School zone speed limits are 20 MPH - no exception!
🛑 Stop for school buses and crossing guards
📱 Ditch the distractions
Let's all work together to ensure a safe start to the school year!

24 days ago, Roy Cessna

The USD #457 Board of Education will meet Monday, August 11 at 6:00pm in the Educational Support Center Board Room. Agenda information can be found at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2712

27 days ago, Roy Cessna

Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: https://www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu

27 days ago, Roy Cessna

Garden City Public Schools wants to share an update with our community regarding the recent lifting of the freeze on federal education funding for our district. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2346327

27 days ago, Roy Cessna

The My Ride App is a USD 457 Transportation Mobile App that is designed to help parents and students stay informed about their school transportation schedules. It is a must-have app for any parent or student who hopes to never miss the bus again.

27 days ago, Roy Cessna

The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 13th with a half-day orientation for students in K-5th grade, 7th grade, 9th & 10th grades and all students new to Garden City Public Schools. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2327420

27 days ago, Roy Cessna

Open Houses are scheduled at schools across the school district. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2331870

28 days ago, Roy Cessna

Plymell Elementary School open house will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Kindergarten only, 5:45-6:15 PM
All Students Kindergarten - 6th grade, 6:15-7:15 PM
Students are encouraged to bring supplies.

29 days ago, Roy Cessna

The new teachers have started their in-services today at Garden City Public Schools. There was a session at the zoo where the Mayor, Vice Mayor and City Manager welcomed them to the community and had a short tour of the zoo.

29 days ago, Roy Cessna

The Garden City High School Music Department received word that the Garden City High School Chorale was selected to perform during the 2026 Kansas Music Educators Association in-service weekend. The choir will spend the year preparing a program of music to perform in February 2026 at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas. https://ksmea.org/perf/selected-groups/

30 days ago, Roy Cessna

Garden City High School and the middle schools will be checking out iPads and students can get their ID picture taken August 4 – 7 from 8:30AM – 4:00PM. Students are encouraged to have all fees paid at the time of iPad checkout. Fee payments can be made at the school or online at https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/55837

about 1 month ago, Roy Cessna

Garden City Public Schools has a number of new administrators and principals in leadership positions in the district for the 2025-26 school year. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2330742

about 1 month ago, Roy Cessna

Welcome new administrators and principals

Garden City Public Schools continues to enroll students for the 2025-26 school year. The Central Student Enrollment Office at the Educational Support Center is now taking appointments to get children enrolled into the district. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2330747

about 1 month ago, Roy Cessna