Garden City Public Schools

The USD #457 Board of Education will meet Monday, August 11 at 6:00pm in the Educational Support Center Board Room. Agenda information can be found at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2712

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

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

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

Garden City Public Schools wants to share an update with our community regarding the recent lifting of the freeze on federal education funding for our district. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2346327

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

The My Ride App is a USD 457 Transportation Mobile App that is designed to help parents and students stay informed about their school transportation schedules. It is a must-have app for any parent or student who hopes to never miss the bus again.

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 13th with a half-day orientation for students in K-5th grade, 7th grade, 9th & 10th grades and all students new to Garden City Public Schools. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2327420

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

Open Houses are scheduled at schools across the school district. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2331870

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

Plymell Elementary School open house will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Kindergarten only, 5:45-6:15 PM
All Students Kindergarten - 6th grade, 6:15-7:15 PM
Students are encouraged to bring supplies.

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

The new teachers have started their in-services today at Garden City Public Schools. There was a session at the zoo where the Mayor, Vice Mayor and City Manager welcomed them to the community and had a short tour of the zoo.

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

The Garden City High School Music Department received word that the Garden City High School Chorale was selected to perform during the 2026 Kansas Music Educators Association in-service weekend. The choir will spend the year preparing a program of music to perform in February 2026 at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas. https://ksmea.org/perf/selected-groups/

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

Garden City High School and the middle schools will be checking out iPads and students can get their ID picture taken August 4 – 7 from 8:30AM – 4:00PM. Students are encouraged to have all fees paid at the time of iPad checkout. Fee payments can be made at the school or online at https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/55837

2 months ago, Roy Cessna

Garden City Public Schools has a number of new administrators and principals in leadership positions in the district for the 2025-26 school year. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2330742

3 months ago, Roy Cessna

Welcome new administrators and principals

Garden City Public Schools continues to enroll students for the 2025-26 school year. The Central Student Enrollment Office at the Educational Support Center is now taking appointments to get children enrolled into the district. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2330747

3 months ago, Roy Cessna

Josh Guymon, USD 457 Interim-Superintendent, stopped by the Test Drive a Bus event held on Saturday. He tried his skills at driving a school bus through a course at the Garden City High School student parking lot.

3 months ago, Roy Cessna

The Garden City High School JROTC Raiders conditioning training camp continues this week. Cadets are working at a number of stations for physical conditioning. The training camp helps the Raider team get prepared for the 2025 season.

3 months ago, Roy Cessna

🚨 Happening TODAY: Join us at our Job Fair! 🚨

📍Garden City High School
🚌 8am-12pm | Test Drive the Bus & Driver Interviews
🕛 10am-2pm | Complete Applications & Schedule Interviews

We’re hiring across multiple departments – come find your perfect fit! Plus, FREE FOOD starts at 10:30am 🌭

👩‍🏫 Paraprofessionals – Support teachers and students in the classroom. Pay rate based on type of assigned classroom or role.
🍽️ Nutrition Services – Fuel young minds by serving nutritious breakfasts and lunches.
🧹 Custodians – Keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for all.
👩‍🏫 Substitute Teachers – Step into the classroom when it works for you - choose when and where you work!
🚌 Bus Drivers – Drive our students to success with split shifts and competitive pay. No CDL required - paid training provided!
🛠 Maintenance – Use your skills to keep our schools and facilities running smoothly.
🚸 Crossing Guards – Protect our students with just a short shift each morning and afternoon.

Stop by, grab a bite, and learn more!

3 months ago, LeeAnn Thon

There were a number of USD 457 school nurses that attended the Kansas School Nurse Organization annual conference in Wichita this week.

3 months ago, Roy Cessna

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.

3 months ago, Roy Cessna

This is the last day that the USD 457 Books-on-the-Bus will visit the community. The bookmobile will be at the Finney County Library. Thank you for visiting the Bookmobile this year. Never Stop Reading!

3 months ago, Roy Cessna

Come out and Test Drive a Bus. Free food and you can apply for a bus driving job on site.

3 months ago, Shane Burns

Families around the community are picking up backpacks filled with school supplies at Garfield Early Childhood Center today. Many USD 457 staff and other volunteers are busy helping students get the items they need to start the school year. If you are in need of a backpack for your child, you can stop by until 4:00 p.m.

3 months ago, Roy Cessna