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Garden City Public Schools will be running mud routes until further notice.
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Horace Good Middle School held a career fair on Wednesday. The presenters spoke with students about what their day looks like, the education to reach their career, the benefits and drawbacks of the career, and any advice for students interested in that career field.
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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=6q5_zBcRk7Y
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The calendar committee for Garden City Public Schools is seeking input from parents regarding calendar options for the 2024-2025 school year. The survey consists of 5 questions and will take only a couple minutes.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVMQTW9
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The Kenneth Henderson Middle School boys basketball game on Tuesday, January 16 has been postponed. No make up date has been set.
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January is School Board Recognition Month and USD 457 recognizes the important contributions local school board members make to their communities. The Board of Education members include: Robin Bergkamp, Andy Fahrmeier, Jackie Gigot, Nathan Haeck, Mark Hinde, Randy Ralston, and John Wiese.
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As much as we would like to have students back in school, we do not feel that can be done safely due to forecasted extreme windchill temperatures. There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 16th for Garden City Public Schools.
Stay warm!
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A free developmental screening clinic for 3-5 year old Garden City residents will be held on Friday, January 19. It will be at Garfield Early Childhood Center. Appointments can be made by calling 620-805-7500. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1408911
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Due to forecasted extreme windchill temperatures, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15th for Garden City Public Schools.
Stay warm!
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We're on the lookout for passionate administrators to lead with heart and inspire greatness. Apply today at https://gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx or contact the Personnel Office for more information at 620-805-7020. #GrowtheGarden
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Check out what’s on the menu for the week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu
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Garden City Public Schools will be running mud routes tomorrow, Friday, January 12, 2024.
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Members of the Garden City High School International Thespian Society Troupe #2846 attended the Kansas State Thespian Conference at Century II in Wichita, Kansas. A number of students won awards at the conference. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1404991
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The Garden City High School Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees. Nominees must be graduates of Garden City High School. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1404527
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Garden City Public Schools will be running mud routes tomorrow, Thursday, January 11, 2024.
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The Horace Good Middle School girls wrestling competition on Thursday, January 11 has been postponed. No make up date has been set.
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Updated menu for the rest of the week. To view the full menu visit: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu
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Due to hazardous road conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, January 10th for Garden City Public Schools.
Stay safe and warm!
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Santa still isn't ready to go back to school! There will be NO SCHOOL and all USD 457 facilities will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 9th.
USD 457 staff does NOT report to work.
Stay safe and warm!
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