We are celebrating the guiding lights of our schools on National Principals' Day! From fostering a culture of excellence to championing student success, our principals lead with passion and dedication every day. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to education!
USD 457 Preschool Programs registration will open Thursday, May 2nd for the 2024-25 school year. The online registration for new and returning students will take place at Garfield Early Childhood Center from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. There will be no school that day. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1566883
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School recently received its banner for the Civic Advocacy Network Award. The award recognizes schools that are providing exemplary opportunities for civic engagement both in and out of the classroom within their school district.
Georgia Matthews Elementary School will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 30. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
A special Board of Education meeting on Tuesday at 7:30AM in the Educational Support Center Board Room. The meeting will be for approval of enrollment capacities for the 2024-25 school year. https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2712.
Garden City High School music students participated in the Kansas State High School Activities Association State 6A Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, April 27, that was held in Topeka, Kansas. Students from band, choir, and orchestra competed in the event. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1573331
There are a number of music concerts that are scheduled during the week at Garden City Public Schools. The free concerts are open to the public. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1567666
The Garden City Association of Educational Office Professionals (GCAEOP) awarded Drew Thon, Chief Human Resources Officer, as the Administrator of the Year and The Office Professional of the Year award went to Jennifer Ramos, Clerk of the Board of Education. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1570361
The deadline for the survey on the boundary study is April 30th.
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More information: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/boundary-study
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School will host a 20-year celebration of the Sign Choir at the school on Monday, April 29. The event will be held from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the school. There will be a performance by the current sign choir during the event.
The Kenneth Henderson Middle School soccer games on Thursday at Liberal have been cancelled.
Enrollment for the summer session of the Driver Education course at GCHS will be Monday, April 29 at 4:00pm. There are a limited number of students that will be accepted in the class. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1566804
There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Thursday, April 25 for teacher inservices and Friday, April 26 for a new teacher inservice. Classes will resume on Monday, April 29, 2024.
The end of this school year is right around the corner and we have amazing staff making a difference every day. Check out this staff spotlight featuring Katie Unger!
Plymell Elementary School partnered with Leave a Legacy foundation to hold the Plymell Legacy Mile on Wednesday at Lee Richardson Zoo. The Student Lighthouse Team worked to raise funds for the Greatest Needs Fund to help pay for cancer patient medical bills. The team had a goal of $500 and they announced at the event that they raised $900.
Today and every day, we're grateful for the incredible support and dedication of our clerical staff! From keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes to making every student and staff member feel valued, you're the heart of our district. Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!
The Board of Education held a retreat on Monday, April 22 about the Boundary Study and had an open discussion amongst the board members on the study. The meeting can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrEU7jJpzDA
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY
Today, we recognize all school bus drivers for taking care of safely transporting our students. Whether they are transporting them to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do.
