Garden City Public Schools - Quality Learning-Responsible Citizens

The Board of Education approved a revised 2025-26 school calendar. Spring Break was moved one week later to align with the Kansas State Department of Education and the Kansas Board of Regents recommendations. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3313/GCPS/5314009/2025-26_Calendar_BOE_Approved_2.17.25.pdf

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=B_3p104Qrfc

❄️ SCHOOL CANCELED TOMORROW DUE TO EXTREME COLD ❄️ Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 19th, due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. The safety of our students and staff always comes first, and with extreme cold in the forecast, it is simply too dangerous for travel and outdoor exposure. 🔹 No school for students and certified staff 🔹 District offices will remain open Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid prolonged time outside. We’ll keep you updated if any additional changes are needed. See you soon! #EveryoneLeads #StayWarm

❄️ SCHOOL CANCELED TOMORROW DUE TO EXTREME COLD ❄️ Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 18th, due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. The safety of our students and staff always comes first, and with extreme cold in the forecast, it is simply too dangerous for travel and outdoor exposure. 🔹 No school for students and certified staff 🔹 District offices will remain open Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid prolonged time outside. We’ll keep you updated if any additional changes are needed. See you soon! #EveryoneLeads #StayWarm

The Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Choir is providing their singing valentine service at the high school today. The singing valentine comes with a serenade, a rose, and a personalized card.

The USD #457 Board of Education will meet Monday, February 17 at 6:00pm in the Educational Support Center Board Room. Agenda information can be found at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2712

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

Minute with Mike #140, featuring Florence Wilson Elementary School, this week's Superintendent's School of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQlE5LyrIKU

The Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Choir is provided their singing valentine service around the community today. The singing valentine comes with a serenade, a rose, and a personalized card.

USD 457 buses will be running mud routes for Friday 2/14/25

❄️ SCHOOL CANCELED TOMORROW DUE TO EXTREME COLD ❄️ Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 13th, due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. The safety of our students and staff always comes first, and with extreme cold in the forecast, it is simply too dangerous for travel and outdoor exposure. 🔹 No school for students and certified staff 🔹 District offices will remain open Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid prolonged time outside. We’ll keep you updated if any additional changes are needed. See you soon! #EveryoneLeads #StayWarm

There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Wednesday, February 12th due to bad weather.

USD 457 Bus Riders. Please remember to download the My Ride App to track your student's bus location with live GPS. USD 457 Pasajeros de autobús. Recuerde descargar la aplicación My Ride para rastrear la ubicación del autobús de su estudiante con GPS en vivo.

GCHS had 2 students perform in the KSHSAA regional Piano contest, on Saturday Feb 8, held at DCCC. Bryson Workman received a 1 rating (Outstanding) and will compete at State piano, held at Wichita State, on Saturday Feb 22. Abigail Wise received a 2 rating (Excellent).

Jayce Navarro, St. Dominic Catholic School 5th grader, won the Finney County Spelling Bee that was held on Saturday, February 8th. Gemma Perez, Plymell Elementary School 5th grader, was the runner-up. The State Spelling Bee will be at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas on Saturday, March 22, 2025. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2020104

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

Plymell Elementary School hosted a Heroes’ Breakfast for first responders Friday morning. The event provided an opportunity for the first responders to visit with the school’s students before the start of school.

Minute with Mike #139: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1f_znGCayA

Thank you for being the school counselor for Garden City Achieve. You are committed to helping students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves to help them achieve success in school and become productive members of society.

As we wrap up School Counselor Week. We want to thank our Elementary School Counselors! You create a safe and welcoming space where every student feels heard, supported, and encouraged. From helping with friendship challenges to guiding them through tough emotions.