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=bwYkHGgHqk8
The annual Buffalo Buddies night was well attended by 2nd - 6th grade boys and girls. The students interacted with the players and coaches as they put the kids through some drills.
The USD #457 Board of Education will meet Monday, August 19 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
The GCHS Drama Department will be holding auditions for the first production of the season on Monday, August 19th from 6:00– 9:00PM and Tuesday, August 20th from 3:00– 6:00PM in the GCHS Auditorium. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1716030
There will be a Subcommittee Boundary Study meeting on Thursday, August 15th at 5:00 p.m. in the Educational Support Center Board Room.
Welcome back to school! Students were getting oriented at the schools across the district this morning. Students were touring their schools, figuring out their combination to their lockers, learning the names of students in their class, and getting some class instruction .
The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 14th. K- 5th grade, 7th grade, 9th & 10 grades and new students will attend a morning session. Abe Hubert Elementary, Jennie Barker Elementary and Plymell Elementary are encouraging 6th graders to attend school on August 14th. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1690375
School resumes Wednesday, August 14th and School Zones will be active throughout town. 👀 Stay alert and slow down
🚗 Expect traffic delays
👫 Watch for children
🚸 Obey all posted traffic signs. School zone speed limits are 20 MPH - no exception!
🛑 Stop for school buses and crossing guards
📱 Ditch the distractions
Let's all work together to ensure a safe start to the school year!
https://www.gckschools.com/article/1700521
A free developmental screening clinic for 3-5 year old Garden City residents will be held on Friday, August 16. It will be at Garfield Early Childhood Center. Appointments can be made by calling 620-805-7500. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1704076
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to Garden City, KS as part of the band's Coast to Coast tour, performing a free 7:30 p.m. concert on Tuesday, October 15 at Garden City High School. For full details, please visit www.marineband.marines.mil/Tour.
USD 457 staff were back for the start of the school year at Garden City High School. It was a great event with performances from GCHS students , a great speaker, community organizations, and Food Trucks for lunch.
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
The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 14th with a half-day orientation for students in grades K-5th grade, 7th grade, 9th & 10th grades and all students new to Garden City Public Schools. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1690375
Open Houses are scheduled at schools across the school district. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1696706
The Educational Support Center at Garden City Public Schools will be closed Friday, August 9th for an all staff inservice during the day. The Educational Support Center will be open with regular business hours on Monday, August 12, 2024.
There will be a Subcommittee Boundary Study meeting on Thursday, August 8th at 5:00 p.m. in the Educational Support Center Board Room.
Plymell Elementary School Family Night will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Kindergarten only, 5:30-6:00 PM
All Students Kindergarten - 6th grade, 6:00-7:00 PM
Students are encouraged to bring supplies, then join us for a time of outdoor activities.
