
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.


The GCHS Drama Department received word that it has been honored with five Jester Award nominations for their production of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”. Additionally, another 11 regional honors were given to the school for the play. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2159660


A number of schools will hold Enrollment Nights during the week for parents to get their child registered for the 2025-2026 school year. www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/enrollment


There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Monday, April 21 for a Teacher Inservice. School will resume on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2154557


Minute with Mike #149, featuring Jennie Barker Elementary School, this week's Superintendent's School of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScT9SMlXigA


Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: https://www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu


There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Friday, April 18 for Spring Vacation . School will resume on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2154557


Plymell Elementary School partnered with Leave a Legacy Foundation to hold the Plymell Legacy Mile on Thursday at Lee Richardson Zoo. The Student Lighthouse Team worked to raise funds for the Greatest Needs Fund. The team had a goal of $1500 and they announced at the event that they raised $4500.






The GCHS Lady Buffs Swim team will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 16. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the team. Thank you for your support!


Florence Wilson Elementary School will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 15. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!


Garden City High School HALO will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Applebee's today, April 15. Twenty-five percent of all your order will go to support the team. Thank you for your support!


Garden City High School science teacher, Mark Shera Cruz, was recognized on Saturday, April 12th, at the Region 1 Kansas Teacher of the Year award ceremony in Salina, Kansas. In addition to being recognized as a nominee, he was chosen as one of three semi-finalists for the Region 1 Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Garden City Achieve Special Education teacher, Caitlin Sotelo, was also recognized as a nominee during the Region 1 Kansas Teacher of the Year award ceremony.
https://www.gckschools.com/article/2148333



The Garden City High School Drama Department will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 14. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the program. Thank you for your support!


A number of schools will hold Enrollment Nights during the week for parents to get their child registered for the 2025-2026 school year. https://thrillshare.com/media/articles/detail/2146935


Garden City High School held Future Now Finance where freshmen participated in a financial literacy simulation designed to help students understand some of the challenges involved in preparing for an employable future and adulthood.



Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: https://www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu


Garden City Achieve recently announced their Honor Roll for the third quarter.



Garden City High School had around 200 music students participate in KSHSAA State Large Group music competition on Wednesday, April 9. Les Chantes Choir-1. Freshman Treble Choir-2. Chorale-1. 9th & 10th grade Orchestra-1. Symphonic Band -2. 11th & 12 Grade Orchestra-1 Wind Ensemble-1.


Garden City High School and Garden City Achieve were named 2025 All Stars as part of the APPLY Kansas campaign. The Kansas Board of Regents will honor 216 All Star High Schools at a Kansas Board of Regents meeting on May 14. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2130471
