The graduation ceremony for GC Achieve and the Virtual Academy will be Saturday, May 6 at 10:30am in the HGMS Competition Gym. The ceremony will be livestreamed at twitch.tv/gardencityachieve. Go to www.gckschools.com/article/1091921 for more info.
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.
Minute with Mike #48, featuring special guests from Victor Ornelas Elementary School, this week's Superintendent's School of the Week: youtu.be/jySjdac9Qoc
The Superintendent's School of the Week is Victor Ornelas Elementary School. Check out what students and staff are up to at the school:
Victor Ornelas Elementary School is this week's Superintendent's School of the Week. Here are some things to know about Principal Tracy Leiker and TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment at Victor Ornelas and Florence Wilson Elementary Schools) Kelly Gerber:
How long have you been the principal at your current school?
Mrs. Leiker: This is my 9th year at Victor Ornelas.
Mrs. Gerber: This is my first year as TOSA.
What led you to teaching and what prompted your decision to become a principal?
Mrs. L: I had a 4th grade teacher that was amazing. She made every lesson fun each day. I enjoyed the impact I had on students in the classroom and felt I could impact more students daily. I love seeing students succeed.
Mrs. G: I knew I wanted to teach from a young age. Everyone in my immediate family works in the education field in some capacity, so I’ve been surrounded by it my whole life. I have worked with some truly amazing principals and their encouragement and guidance helped in my decision to pursue my admin degree. You get to connect with kids and support staff; it’s a win-win.
What accomplishments fill you with pride so far this year?
Mrs. L: I am so proud of the growth all my students have shown all year. We are working hard and its paying off.
Mrs. G: I have learned SO much this year, I look at where I started and feel pride in my new-found knowledge about school leadership.
Where did you work in the summers/during college?
Mrs. L: I would work as a lifeguard during the summer months.
Mrs. G: I decorated Dairy Queen cakes and worked for Emporia State University.
The 2023 Garden City High School graduation ceremony will be Sunday, May 14 at 1:00pm. The ceremony will by streamed online at the Garden City High School Buffaloes YouTube channel. More details can be found at www.gckschools.com/article/1093085.
GCHS sports today:
🏃♂️ Track at home- field events at 2:00pm, track events at 3:00pm, finals at 4:30pm
🥎 Softball at home- 3:00pm
⚾ Baseball at Dodge City
🏌️♂️ Boys Golf at Buhler
⚽ Girls Soccer at Dodge City
We are excited to announce that Victor Ornelas Elementary School has been selected as this week's Superintendent's School of the Week! Look for more posts about the exciting things happening at Victor Ornelas.
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.
GCHS Sports today:
🏌️♂️ Varsity Boys Golf at Great Bend
🏌️♂️ JV Boys Golf at Ulysses
🎾 Boys Tennis at Great Bend
Middle School sports today:
⚽ HGMS Soccer vs KHMS- 3:30pm at GCHS
🏃♂️ HGMS and KHMS Track at Ulysses
The Garden City Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday, May 1 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
Buffalo Jones 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!
Fifth-grader Hailey Unruh was recognized yesterday for designing the best poster in the school, city, and southwest district in the annual Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest. She received a specially framed poster and a tree was planted at Jennie Barker Elementary School during the City of Garden City’s Arbor Day event. Read more about the event at www.gckschools.com/article/1092697.
🏃♂️ GCHS Track will compete at Hutchinson today
A number of receptions are planned for staff retiring across the district. A list of celebrations can be found at www.gckschools.com/article/1088355 and will be updated periodically. Retirees will also receive a Golden Apple and be recognized at the end of year staff dinner.
The graduation ceremony for GC Achieve and the Virtual Academy will be Saturday, May 6 at 10:30am in the HGMS Competition Gym. Go to www.gckschools.com/article/1091921 for more info. A link to the graduation livestream will be available prior to the ceremony.
Congratulations to GCHS junior Pierre Madlangbayan for taking 1st Place in the People’s Choice Award at the 2023 National Shakespeare Competition Finals held at Lincoln Center in New York City on April 25. Read more at www.gckschools.com/article/1092283.
Minute with Mike #47, featuring special guests from Buffalo Jones Elementary School, this week's Superintendent's School of the Week: youtu.be/O38z25Ikvtc
GCHS sports today:
🏌️♂️ Boys Golf at home- 1:00pm
🥎 Softball at home- 3:00pm
⚾ Baseball at Wichita Southeast
🏊♂️ Girls Swimming at Emporia
