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There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Friday, January 26, 2024. There is a scheduled inservice during the day for new teachers in the district.
Classes will be back in session on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Garden City residents can show their affection for friends and loved ones with a singing valentine from the Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Choir. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1425276
The USD 457 Virtual Academy has recently announced its A-B honor roll for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 school year. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1424739
Kenneth Henderson Middle School has recently announced its A-B honor roll for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 school year. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1423850
Horace Good Middle School has announced its honor roll for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 school year. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1423875
Garden City Achieve has recently announced its A-B honor roll for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 school year. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1424234
Jennie Wilson Elementary School is holding a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, January 23. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-8:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
The GCHS Boys Swim Team is holding a fundraiser in partnership with Applebee’s today, January 23. By choosing from the Together We Care menu, 50% of the proceeds will help support the Buffalo Boys Swim Team.
Garden City Mayor, Manny Ortiz, read a proclamation at Victor Ornelas Elementary School Monday morning. The proclamation declares the week of January 22 - 25 as Health Awareness Week in Garden City. The Student Lighthouse Team received the proclamation. Also in attendance were Michelle Shull, Health Services Coordinator, Brenda Harder, School Nurse for Victor Ornelas, and Erica Cruz, Student Lighthouse Coordinator.
Check out what’s on the menu for the week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu
Garden City Public Schools will celebrate Health Awareness Week January 22-25. The health areas focused on include: nutritional, physical, mental, safety, tobacco and drug prevention, and health through screening and prevention. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1417786
There will be a Reverse Job Fair held on Thursday, March 7 from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Clarion Inn. Employers can come meet students who are seeking employment with resumes and portfolios ready for review. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1416162
Garden City Public Schools will be running mud routes until further notice.
Horace Good Middle School held a career fair on Wednesday. The presenters spoke with students about what their day looks like, the education to reach their career, the benefits and drawbacks of the career, and any advice for students interested in that career field.
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=6q5_zBcRk7Y
The calendar committee for Garden City Public Schools is seeking input from parents regarding calendar options for the 2024-2025 school year. The survey consists of 5 questions and will take only a couple minutes.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVMQTW9
The Kenneth Henderson Middle School boys basketball game on Tuesday, January 16 has been postponed. No make up date has been set.
January is School Board Recognition Month and USD 457 recognizes the important contributions local school board members make to their communities. The Board of Education members include: Robin Bergkamp, Andy Fahrmeier, Jackie Gigot, Nathan Haeck, Mark Hinde, Randy Ralston, and John Wiese.
