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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/o/gcps/page/school-menu


There will be a Subcommittee Boundary Study meeting on Thursday, August 22nd at 5:00 p.m. in the Educational Support Center Board Room.


The GCHS Drama Department has announced its 2024-2025 Season. The season begins with "Eclipsed", October 4th-6th. The second production is "The Skin of Our Teeth", November 15th-17th. The third production is "The Unsinkable Molly Brown", February 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th & 9th. The final production is "Murder’s in the Heir", April 4th-6th. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1716052


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The annual Buffalo Buddies night was well attended by 2nd - 6th grade boys and girls. The students interacted with the players and coaches as they put the kids through some drills.

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=bwYkHGgHqk8


USD 457 Transportation bus driver, Sue Myers, (center orange shirt) retired today after 37 years of dedicated service in working to get students transported safely to and from school.

The USD #457 Board of Education will meet Monday, August 19 at 6:00pm in the Educational Support Center Board Room. Agenda information can be found at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2712



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


The GCHS Drama Department will be holding auditions for the first production of the season on Monday, August 19th from 6:00– 9:00PM and Tuesday, August 20th from 3:00– 6:00PM in the GCHS Auditorium. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1716030


There will be a Subcommittee Boundary Study meeting on Thursday, August 15th at 5:00 p.m. in the Educational Support Center Board Room.


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, learning the names of students in their class, and getting some class instruction .



The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 14th. K- 5th grade, 7th grade, 9th & 10 grades and new students will attend a morning session. Abe Hubert Elementary, Jennie Barker Elementary and Plymell Elementary are encouraging 6th graders to attend school on August 14th. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1690375


“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to Garden City, KS as part of the band's Coast to Coast tour, performing a free 7:30 p.m. concert on Tuesday, October 15 at Garden City High School. For full details, please visit www.marineband.marines.mil/Tour.


A free developmental screening clinic for 3-5 year old Garden City residents will be held on Friday, August 16. It will be at Garfield Early Childhood Center. Appointments can be made by calling 620-805-7500. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1704076



School resumes Wednesday, August 14th 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!
https://www.gckschools.com/article/1700521


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