Minute with Mike #50: youtu.be/r9Ml-cWpmuk
School district staff came together last night to celebrate the end of another successful school year. Employees who have served milestone years were honored, as well as those who earned advanced degrees, those who were nominated for or won various education awards, and staff who are retiring from the district. This year's retirees celebrated over 412 combined years of service to Garden City Public Schools!
The Horace Good Middle School Boys Soccer team is holding a fundraiser in partnership with Papa John's today, May 17. A portion of all orders placed today will go back to the team. Thank you for your support!
If you missed Monday night'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 on our YouTube channel.
We're looking for Elementary Teachers! Apply today at gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
The last day of school for the 2022-23 school year will be Wednesday, May 17. This will be a full day of school for students with normal starting and ending times. See you in August!
The GCHS drama department will present Failure: A Love Story by Philip Dawkins on May 18th- 20th at 7:00pm and May 21st at 2:30pm in the GCHS Auditorium. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students for advanced tickets or $12 for adults and $7 for students at the door. Tickets may be purchased at www.onthestage.tickets/show/garden-city-high-school2/6334d1d84c0ea50e738a8cf6, from cast members, or at the door at the performances. This play is appropriate for all audiences.
Two inductees were added to the Garden City High School Hall of Fame on Friday, May 12. Congratulations to local inductee Matt Allen and out of town inductee Major Jordan Nichols!
The Garden City Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday, May 15 at 6:00pm in the ESC Board Room. Agenda information can be found at www.gckschools.com/page/agenda-minutes-22-23. The complete board meeting materials can be found on our website under the BOE menu.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Minute with Mike #49, featuring special guests from the Trade & Health Academy at Garden City High School: youtu.be/4I839HoQnpg
The Trade & Health Academy staff at Garden City High School wrapped up the week with a school spirit day today. Congratulations for being selected as the Superintendent's School of the Week!
⚽ GCHS Girls Soccer competes at home today- 5:00pm
Interested in becoming a member of the USD 457 Board of Education? You can find information on becoming a board member at https://5il.co/1u65k. The deadline to file is June 1, 2023.
GCHS sports today:
🥎 Softball at home [canceled due to field conditions]
⚾ Baseball at Hays-TMP [Postponed to 5/12]
🏊♂️ Girls Swimming at Hays
🏃♂️ Track at Great Bend
The Superintendent's School of the Week is the Trade & Health Academy at Garden City High School. Check out what students and staff are up to at the school:
Today is National School Nurse Day! Join us in celebrating these healthcare heroes who lead the way to support health and ensure that students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
The Trade & Health Academy at Garden City High School is this week's Superintendent's School of the Week. Here are some things to know about GCHS Principal Steve Nordby and Associate Principal Ryan Meng:
How long have you been the principal at your current school?
Mr. Nordby: I have been at GCHS since 2012. I spent 3 years as an Associate Principal and am now finishing my 8th year as Head Principal.
Mr. Meng: I have been an Associate Principal for 8 years.
What led you to teaching and what prompted your decision to become a principal?
Mr. N: My teachers and coaches were role models for me growing up and that led to be wanting to go into education. I was drawn to becoming a principal by the opportunity to work with adults and students to make an impact in our community.
Mr. M: I began my work in schools in a school social worker position. I quickly discovered that education is what I wanted to do. I enjoyed working with young people so I earned my teaching degree after seven years of working as the GCHS social worker. After six years of teaching, I was hired as an associate principal. It felt like the next step in a natural progression.
What are your hobbies or how do you spend your days off?
Mr. N: On my days off, I like to travel with my wife. We like to attend concerts whenever we get the chance.
Mr. M: I enjoy yardwork, traveling, and watching my children's activities.
What makes a ‘good day’ at school?
Mr. N: A good day at GCHS is one where I can watch students and teachers create something new and develop skills that they didn't know they had.
Mr. M: If I've been able to visit multiple classrooms, interact positively with students, and have a conversation with a colleague, then it was a good day.
What accomplishments fill you with pride so far this year?
Mr. M: There are too many to mention but one of my favorite trends this year is the dramatic increase in positive referrals. It means so much to a student when a staff member takes the time to enter a special note of recognition in a student’s official record. It has been really difficult for me to notify students in a timely manner which is a good challenge to have!
What inspires you?
Mr. N: I am inspired every day by the work ethic, humility and generosity of our students and staff.
⚽ GCHS Girls Soccer competes at Liberal today
On May 7, GCHS Drama students attended the Music Theater Of Wichita Jester Awards. GCHS was nominated for 11 awards for their production of Jekyll & Hyde, and won four. Read more about the awards at www.gckschools.com/article/1106619.
