There will be no school Friday, February 17 for all students. Classes resume Monday, February 20.
Congratulations to GCHS senior Isabel Zamarripa, editor-in-chief of the Sugar Beet school newspaper. She has been awarded a full-ride scholarship to the KU School of Journalism.
The GCHS Counselors are hosting Snacks and Apps this Friday at 1:00pm. Counselors will assist seniors in applying for scholarships to support their continuing education after high school. Snacks will be provided during the event.
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Due to inclement weather, there will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Wednesday, February 15.
Charles Stones Intermediate Center is this week's Superintendent's School of the Week. Here are some things to know about Principal Amy Ricks and Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) April Miller:
How long have you been the principal at your current school?
Ms. Ricks: “This is my 4th year as principal plus I was TOSA here the year before I started as principal.”
Ms. Miller: “This is my second year at CSIC.”
What are your hobbies or how do you spend your days off?
Ms. R: “Painting and reading.”
Ms. M: “I like to read and do woodworking crafts.”
Is there a quote or saying that you live your life by?
Ms. R: “Don't let the devil steal your joy.”
Ms. M: “Problems are just puzzles waiting to be solved.”
How do you show your school spirit?
Ms. R: “So many ways – merchandise, spirit days, I sing my staff and students' praises to anyone who will listen.”
Ms. M: “I make it a habit to smile and say hello to as many people as I can in the hallways all day long.”
What accomplishments fill you with pride so far this year?
Ms. R: “The amount of success students are seeing as we focus on our wildly important goals.”
Ms. M: “We have a great staff and group of students that are willing to try new things to make progress in many areas.”
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GCHS Sports today:
🎳 Bowling at Dodge City
🏀 Basketball at Dodge City
The GCHS Modern Show Choir visited high school classrooms today to provide singing valentines to students and staff. The choir will perform their singing valentine services tomorrow around the community. The singing valentines come with a serenade, a rose and a personalized card.
The GCHS counselors are working with sophomores this week on their course selection for the 2023-24 school year. Counselors will be working with juniors next week and current Freshman the last week of February.
We are excited to announce that Charles Stones Intermediate Center has been selected as this week's Superintendent's School of the Week! Look for more posts about the exciting things happening at Charles Stones.
Each week Dr. Dominguez will select a school to feature and we'll share information about staff, upcoming events at the school, recognition they've received, and more.
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Middle School sports today:
🏀 KHMS Boys Basketball at home
🏀 HGMS Boys Basketball at Dodge City
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change.
To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Graduating soon? Put in your application now! Go to gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx for a full list of available teaching positions.
GCHS sports today:
🤼 Wrestling at Dodge City (Regionals)
🏀 Freshman Boys Basketball at Hutchinson
🤼 KHMS and HGMS Girls Wrestling teams compete at Liberal today
The Kenneth Henderson Middle School music department was on a recruiting tour at a number of schools across the district today.
Georgia Matthews Elementary School students and staff wrapped up the week with a Chiefs spirit day today. Congratulations for being selected as the Superintendent's School of the Week!
Minute with Mike #36, featuring special guests from Georgia Matthews Elementary School, this week's Superintendent's School of the Week:
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