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
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
👀 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!
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
Kindergarten only, 5:45-6:15 PM
All Students Kindergarten - 6th grade, 6:15-7:15 PM
Students are encouraged to bring supplies.
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.
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/
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
The Garden City High School JROTC Raiders conditioning training camp continues this week. Cadets are working at a number of stations for physical conditioning. The training camp helps the Raider team get prepared for the 2025 season.
📍Garden City High School
🚌 8am-12pm | Test Drive the Bus & Driver Interviews
🕛 10am-2pm | Complete Applications & Schedule Interviews
We’re hiring across multiple departments – come find your perfect fit! Plus, FREE FOOD starts at 10:30am 🌭
👩🏫 Paraprofessionals – Support teachers and students in the classroom. Pay rate based on type of assigned classroom or role.
🍽️ Nutrition Services – Fuel young minds by serving nutritious breakfasts and lunches.
🧹 Custodians – Keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for all.
👩🏫 Substitute Teachers – Step into the classroom when it works for you - choose when and where you work!
🚌 Bus Drivers – Drive our students to success with split shifts and competitive pay. No CDL required - paid training provided!
🛠 Maintenance – Use your skills to keep our schools and facilities running smoothly.
🚸 Crossing Guards – Protect our students with just a short shift each morning and afternoon.
Stop by, grab a bite, and learn more!
