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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 James Kent!
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The GCHS band students traveled to Dodge City for Regional Solo/Small Ensemble contest on Saturday, April 6. The school took 26 students to perform at the festival. There were a total of 26 events, 23 solos and three ensembles. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1540860
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Garden City High School choir students traveled to Dodge City for regional solo and ensemble contest on Saturday, April 6. There were two ensembles and 21 soloists that competed at the competition. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1540865
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Congratulations Brian Nelson, GCHS teacher, who was recognized at the 2025 Region 1 Kansas Teacher of the Year award ceremony. He is a great representative of USD 457. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1539868
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🌟 Mark Your Calendars 🌟
Join us for a pivotal Community Conversation on the direction of Garden City Public Schools! We're diving deep into essential topics:
Date: April 17th and 18th
When: 5:30pm
Where: Garden City High School Commons
Topics:
🗺️ Elementary & Middle School Boundary Changes
🏫 Elementary Grade Changes
📚 Middle School Grade Changes
💼 Building Operations & Potential Retirement of Schools
Read all about the boundary study here: https://www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/boundary-study
Pick a night and attend! Your voice is vital in shaping the educational landscape for our children. Let’s come together, discuss, and pave the way for a brighter future. See you there!
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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 Melissa Hahn!
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Garden City High School art students have competed in a number of spring shows. They received a number of awards for their pieces that they submitted at the competitions. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1536446
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Garden City Public Schools Visual Art Department has recently announced the People's Choice Award Winners and the Honorable Mention, from the Annual District Art Show in March. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1535160
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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 Maria Arras!
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The Garden City High School Drama Department has receive word that it has been honored with twelve Jester Award nominations for their production of “The Addams Family”. Additionally, another six regional honors were given to the school for the play. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1534378
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If you missed this week's USD 457 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=qEj_vmqRk2k
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Garden City Achieve will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 3. Fifteen percent of all sales from 4:00-8:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
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Superintendent, Dr. Mike Dominguez, Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Maria Gomez Rocque, and Assistant Superintendent, Josh Guymon, are substitute teaching in classrooms today.
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The USD #457 Board of Education will meet Monday, April 1 at 6:00pm in the Educational Support Center Board Room. Agenda information can be found at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2712.
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The Horace Good Middle School boys soccer team will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 1. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the team. Thank you for your support!
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There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1 for Spring Vacation. Classes will be back in session on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
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