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=PgxxZkBGtdU
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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/1584521
The GCHS drama department won 2 Jester Awards awards for their performance of "The Addams Family". The awards were for Costume Design and Technical Achievement for Set Design. Izzy Frey also won a $1000 scholarship. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1584697
The Boundary Study Committee held it last meeting on Thursday evening. The group reviewed and discussed public input and survey results. They looked at providing the board a recommendation. https://www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/boundary-study
The USD #457 Board of Education will meet Monday, May 6 at 6:00pm in the Educational Support Center Board Room. Agenda information can be found at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2712.
The Edith Scheuerman Elementary School after school program held an exhibition basketball game in front of the student body today to show off the skills that the students have learned. The Red team won the competition over the Yellow team with a 19-17 score.
We're looking for an Office Assistant in the Technology Department, located at the Edcuational Support Center. Apply today at https://gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx!
The 2024 GCHS Hall of Fame ceremony will be Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm for this year's inductees Duane Koster and Stephen A. Boppart, M.D., Ph.D. Dinner will be served prior to the ceremony, by reservation only. For more information go to https://www.gckschools.com/article/1578267
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
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!
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.
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
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
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
