The end of this school year is right around the corner and we have amazing staff making a difference every day. Check out this staff spotlight featuring Shauna Drohman!
Kenneth Henderson Middle School held a career fair today for students to get more input on a profession from those that are working in various fields that they would like to go into. Thank you to the speakers that presented.
The end of this school year is right around the corner and we have amazing staff making a difference every day. Check out this staff spotlight featuring Karina Umanzor!
Shout out to Amy Diep, sophomore at GCHS, for designing the t-shirts given to our LETRS trained teachers. Thanks for your hard work, Amy!
The end of this school year is right around the corner and we have amazing staff making a difference every day. Check out this staff spotlight featuring Lisa Cady!
There are a number of retirement receptions planned for USD 457 school district staff. The receptions are being held to recognize the many years of dedicated service that the employees have provide to the school district. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1575332
Jennie Wilson Elementary has received the 2023-2024 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® award. This distinction directly reflects the unwavering dedication and collaborative efforts of Jennie Wilson Elementary’s students, staff, and the entire school community. The recognition of a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® award serves as a testament to the commitment held by the campus community to foster a positive and nurturing learning environment.
Each year, National Showcase Schools undergo a meticulous selection process, evaluating essential performance indicators, collecting campus data, and seeking feedback from both staff and students. The outcomes reflect the successful integration of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process, showcasing the unique culture and climate of each campus. Capturing Kids’ Hearts® applauds Jennie Wilson Elementary, where educators go above and beyond, fostering a secure, connected, and enthusiastic learning environment for students.
Wednesday, May 8 is National School Nurse Day. Vice-Mayor, Roy Cessna read a proclamation at an event this morning proclaiming today as School Nurse Day in Garden City. The proclamation encourages all citizens of Garden City to celebrate and acknowledge the accomplishments of schools nurses and their efforts to meet the needs of students.
Today is National School Nurse Day! We honor all #SchoolNurses making a difference in the lives of children today and every day! School nurses level the playing field, promoting health equity and providing care and support to all students to optimize student health and learning. Learn more at www.schoolnurseday.org. #SND2024
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
🎉 Let's celebrate our incredible educators during Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 From sparking curiosity to igniting passion, our teachers go above and beyond every single day. 💪🏼 Show your gratitude this week by sending a heartfelt thank you or sharing your favorite memories using #ThankATeacher and let's create a ripple of appreciation! 👩🏫👨🏫
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.
