
There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Friday, April 4 for a New Teacher Inservice. School will resume on Monday, April 7, 2025.


Garden City Public Schools will hold a meet-and-greet reception on Thursday, April 3 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Educational Support Center Board Room. District staff, parents, and community patrons can visit with Josh Guymon who was appointed as 2025-26 Interim Superintendent.


The University of Kansas Wind Ensemble performed for Garden City High School band students as part of their School of Music Across Kansas tour on April 1st. Other locations along the tour include: Junction City, Clay Center, Hays, and Dodge City. This performance is the first time the KU Wind Ensemble has toured Western Kansas in more than 30 years. Under the direction of Dr. Matt Smith, the KU Wind Ensemble performed a program of diverse music lasting approximately one hour. GCHS band students had the opportunity to talk to members of the band after their performance.

The Kenneth Henderson Middle School Yearbook will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 2. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the group. Thank you for your support!


Garden City Public Schools will open online registration on Monday, April 7 for the 2025-2026 school year. Parents will need to complete the online registration process at https://www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/enrollment


Garden City Public Schools Visual Art Department has recently announced the People's Choice Award Winners and the Honorable Mentions from the Annual District Art Show in March. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2120850


The Garden City High School drama department will present “Murder’s in the Heir” on April 4th and 5th at 7:00 p.m. There will be a matinee on April 6th at 2:30 p.m. Advanced ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.onthestage.tickets/garden-city-high-school2/individual-tickets. However, tickets at the door are $7 for students, $10 for seniors, and $12 for adults. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2074247


Garden City High School music students competed in the Regional Solo/Small Ensemble contest on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Students that received a “I” rating advanced to state competition that will take place at Topeka on April 26, 2025. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2117734


The GCHS Lady Buffs Swim team will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, March 31. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the team Thank you for your support!


The Garden City High School Junior Senior prom will be held Saturday, March 29 in the GCHS practice gymnasium. Students and their guests will be introduced from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The dance starts at 9:00 p.m. https://www.gckschools.com/article/2105560


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


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.


Minute with Mike #146, featuring Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center, this week's Superintendent's School of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAgPQepdElI


There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Friday, March 28 for a Teacher Inservice. School will resume on Monday, March 31, 2025.


The USD #457 Board of Education will meet Thursday, March 27 at 5:00pm in the Educational Support Center Board Room. Agenda information can be found at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2712


Horace Good Boys Soccer team will hold a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, March 26. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the team. Thank you for your support!


March is Youth Art Month and student artwork has been on display at the Educational Support Center through the month. A reception will be held on Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30-7:00pm in the Educational Support Center Board Room to highlight the event.


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
