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October is National Principals Month! Let's celebrate the incredible school leaders who work tirelessly to shape the future of our students and schools.
Take a moment to thank and recognize your school principal for their dedication and commitment. #NationalPrincipalsMonth
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October is National Principals Month! Let's celebrate the incredible school leaders who work tirelessly to shape the future of our students and schools.
Take a moment to thank and recognize your school principal for their dedication and commitment. #NationalPrincipalsMonth
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USD 457 is looking for dedicated substitute teachers! Join our close-knit community of educators, nurture young minds, and grow with us. Flexible scheduling and a warm, welcoming environment await you. Apply now at https://gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to be part of our Garden City family!
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It's National School Lunch Week and weβre celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. #NSLW23
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π GCHS football competes at Ulysses tonight
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The GCHS football players were at Gertrude Walker Elementary School this morning greeting students and giving high fives. The Buffs play at Ulysses this Friday.
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β½ Soccer at Liberal
π Volleyball at Hays
ποΈββοΈ Golf at Great Bend
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πββοΈ KHMS & HGMS cross country teams compete at Dodge City today
π HGMS volleyball - 7th grade at Scott City, 8th grade at Hays
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Georgia Matthews Elementary School is holding a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, October 2. Fifteen percent of all sales 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
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π KHMS & HGMS volleyball teams compete against each other today - 7th grade at KHMS & 8th at HGMS
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π Freshman volleyball at home - 4:00pm
β½ Soccer at home - 5:00pm
πΎ Tennis at home - 10:00am
π 9th/JV football at Liberal
ποΈββοΈ Golf at Manhattan
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The Garden City Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday, October 2 at 6:00pm in the ESC Board Room. Agenda information can be found at www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/agenda-minutes-23-24. The complete board meeting materials can be found on our website under the BOE menu.
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Check out whatβs on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit:
www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu
Wednesday, October 4 is Walk to School Day. Students, parents, and staff are encouraged to celebrate by walking or biking to school.
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π JV volleyball at Valley Center
β½ JV Soccer at Wichita-Northwest
πΎ JV tennis and Colby
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Many first responders and older students came out to help with the Jennie Wilson and Jennie Barker NFL Play 60 events this afternoon.
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by the NFL and National Dairy Council, in collaboration with the USDA. The program is designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools.
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The GCHS Vocal Jazz group was in Stevens Park as part of Downtown Visionβs GCK Proud Pep Rally today during Food Truck Friday. The football game is tonight at 7:00pm at Buffalo Stadium.
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π Catch tonight's football game at home against Liberal starting at 7:00pm at Buffalo Stadium. The homecoming ceremony will be held at halftime.
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π HGMS football at home - 7th at 4:00pm, 8th at 5:30pm
π KHMS football at Dodge City
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