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
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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.
🏃♂️ HGMS & KHMS Track teams compete at home today
- field events begin at 10:00am
- 3200M begins at 10:30am, followed by 4x800M
- all other running events begin at 11:45am
We are excited to announce that the Trade & Health Academy at Garden City High School has been selected as this week's Superintendent's School of the Week! Look for more posts about the exciting things happening in the Trade & Health Academy.
Each week Dr. Dominguez will select a school to feature and we'll share information about staff, upcoming events at the school, recognition they've received, and more.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to each and every one of our educators ☀
Congratulations to the GC Achieve and Virtual Academy Class of 2023! Diplomas were awarded to 106 students at the graduation ceremony on Saturday.
GCHS will hold a Senior Awards Night at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 10 in the Commons Area. Seniors will be recognized for their academic achievements and other important honors. There will also be announcements and awarding of scholarships during the ceremony.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Victor Ornelas Elementary School staff wrapped up the week with a school spirit day today. Congratulations for being selected as the Superintendent's School of the Week!
GCHS sports today:
⚽ Girls Soccer at home- 6:30pm
⚾ Freshman Baseball at home- 3:00pm
🥎 Softball at Dodge City
🏊♂️ Girls Swimming at Salina
🏌️♂️ JV Boy Golf at Dodge City
Enrollment for the summer session of Driver Education will be Monday, May 8 at 4:00pm in Room F108 at GCHS. Go to www.gckschools.com/article/1099770 for more details.
