The Superintendent's School of the Week is the Public Service Academy at Garden City High School. Check out what students and staff are up to at the school:
The Garden City Public Schools Foundation and Finney County United Way teamed up to provide support for the entry fee for USD 457 students to compete in the Finney County Spelling Bee. The entry fee for the Spelling Bee helps defray costs for winning students to compete at the state level and provides districts and schools access to Scripps materials on the website. The state Spelling Bee will be held in Wichita, Kansas at Newman University on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Pictured: Roy Cessna, USD 457 Foundation, Matthew Horney, Finney County Spelling Bee Coordinator, Deborah Oyler, Finney County United Way
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant for Plant Facilities. The Plant Facilities department includes Grounds, Maintenance, Custodial, and Warehouse. Apply today at gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
If you missed last night'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 on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@USD457.
The Public Service Academy at Garden City High School is this week's Superintendent's School of the Week. Here are some things to know about Associate Principal Whitney Linenberger:
How long have you been the principal at your current school?
“This is my first year as the associate principal of the Public Service Academy.”
What led you to teaching and what prompted your decision to become a principal?
“I always knew I wanted to be a teacher -- probably because my mom and aunt are teachers. I loved playing school when I was little. After spending 10 years in the classroom, I was ready for a new challenge. I enjoy working in leadership roles and knew I wanted to continue in education, so becoming a principal seemed like a natural progression.”
Is there a quote or saying that you live your life by?
"Do small things with great love" - Mother Teresa
“I believe the world is made better through small acts of kindness every day. As one person I can only do so much, but I know I can do small things everyday to make sure my impact is a positive one.”
What makes a ‘good day’ at school?
“A good day at school for me means that I was able to visit classrooms and see my teachers engaging students in relevant lessons. I also enjoy the days where I am able to sit down with a staff member or student and just touch base with them to see how things are going. I have learned so much this year from my students and staff.”
Where did you work in the summers/during college?
“I worked at Beeler Co-op during wheat harvest.”
Middle School music students participated in the WAC Music Festival over the weekend. Congratulations to all on the stellar ratings!
GCHS concerts this week:
🎶 Band concert on Monday, March 6 at 7:30pm in the school auditorium
🎶 Orchestra concert on Thursday, March 9 at 7:30pm in the school auditorium
Middle School concerts this week:
🎶 HGMS band concert on Monday, March 6 at 6:00pm in Clifford Hope Auditorium
🎶 HGMS & KHMS orchestra concert on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:00pm in Clifford Hope Auditorium
🎶 HGMS & KHMS choir concert on Thursday, March 9 at 6:00pm in Clifford Hope Auditorium
This week is National School Breakfast Week. Read more about how Garden City Public Schools is DIGGING IN to School Breakfast at www.gckschools.com/article/1027249. #NSBW23
We are excited to announce that the Public Service Academy at Garden City High School has been selected as this week's Superintendent's School of the Week! Look for more posts about the exciting things happening at the Public Service Academy.
Each week Dr. Dominguez will select a school to feature and we'll share information about staff, upcoming events at the school, recognition they've received, and more.
The Garden City Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday, March 6 at 6:00pm in the ESC Board Room. Agenda information can be found at www.gckschools.com/page/agenda-minutes-22-23. The complete board meeting materials can be found on our website under the BOE menu.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change.
To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
We're hiring! Apply today at gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
🏀 The GCHS Boys Basketball team will compete for the Sub-State Championship at home today. The game begins at 6:00pm.
🎳 The GCHS Bowling teams will compete in the State Tournament at Wichita today.
GCHS will host the state robotics competition on Saturday, March 4 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the main gym at Garden City High School. The event is free and open to the public.
Go to www.gckschools.com/article/1018977 for more information.
We are looking for Crossing Guards. This is a great position for someone looking to work just a few hours each day and only on days that school is in session! Apply today at https://gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
Minute with Mike #39, featuring special guests from Horace Good Middle School, this week's Superintendent's School of the Week: youtu.be/2v1bxpcIM8Y
🏀 HGMS and KHMS Boys Basketball will compete at Horace Good today. Games begin at 3:30pm.
This morning, Mayor Oyler read a proclamation designating today as Read Across America Day in Garden City. The proclamation will encourage all citizens of Garden City that every child is in a safe place reading together with a caring adult on March 2, 2023.
