Garden City High School will release by academies at 11:50am today.
Florence Wilson Elementary School is holding a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, March 1. Fifteen percent of all sales 5:00-8:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
🏀 The GCHS Girls Basketball team will compete at Topeka tonight for the first round of Sub-State.
Horace Good Middle School is this week's Superintendent's School of the Week. Here are some things to know about Principal Brad Springston, Associate Principal Adriana Caro, and Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Andrew Lee:
How long have you been a principal at your current school?
Mr. Springston: “14 years (3 as Abe Hubert Hawks and 11 years at HGMS)”
Mrs. Caro: “This is my second year as associate principal at HGMS.”
Mr. Lee: “I have been a TOSA/Athletic Director for the past two years at HGMS.”
What led you to teaching and what prompted your decision to become a principal?
Mr. S: “I volunteered as a youth coach for Recreation teams in High School and then got the opportunity to continue this during my senior year in college which led me to teaching and coaching.”
Mrs. C: “As an ESL student, school was difficult for me. I struggled with learning English, the school curriculum, and trying to fit in with my peers. However, I always had the support and help from my teachers and I wanted to be that person for others. That path eventually took me to become a principal and continue at a larger scale.”
Mr. L: “Like most, I had amazing teachers on my education journey and help foster a love of learning. Even though the transition from teacher to TOSA was an adjustment, I wanted to create an opportunity to help and support teachers in the classroom. This position allows me to have a farther reach than students in my classroom.”
What are your hobbies or how do you spend your days off?
Mr. S: “I enjoy time spent with my family doing something outside, whether it's fishing, on the boat, golfing, hunting or being in the mountains.”
Mrs. C: “On my days off, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have three little girls who keep me busy, but I always try to make time for some reading, which I love to do.”
Mr. L: “I enjoy spending time outside doing outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and running. I also enjoy skiing and hiking when in the mountains. But most of my time is spent with my two young girls and their activities.”
What makes a ‘good day’ at school?
Mr. S: “A good day at school for me is when I get the chance to interact with our students and staff both inside and outside of the classrooms.”
Mrs. C: “A good day at HGMS is when I’m not in my office and I’m in classrooms spending time with students and staff.”
Mr. L: “Anytime I can get into a classroom and support our amazing teachers, or help students navigate a lesson. I also enjoy watching our activities after school and seeing students, parents, and community members coming out to support our teams.”
What accomplishments fill you with pride so far this year?
Mr. S: “This school year has been challenging where we have a number of long term substitutes teaching for us and I have witnessed our staff step up and become leaders helping them be successful in their classroom."
Mr. L: “I am proud that our staff has opened their classrooms and have allowed me to help problem solve with them. We have had great brainstorming and dialogue in regards to teaching philosophy and close read activities. Our teachers should be very proud of their ability to take on a challenge and do what is best for our students. I commend our coaches for all of our activities. The time and dedication they provide to our students is unmatched. Our coaches work tirelessly to ensure our students are productive and held accountable in the classroom and on the field. They have fun while doing it and with a smile on their face.”
Garden City Public Schools will celebrate Read Across America this week to promote reading and adult involvement in the education of our community's students. Students in the district will join millions of their peers across the country to celebrate the National Education Association's (NEA) Read Across America Day on Thursday, March 2.
Mayor Deborah Oyler will be at Jennie Wilson Elementary School on Thursday morning at 8:15 a.m. to read a proclamation designating the day as Read Across America Day in Garden City.
🏀 The GCHS Boys Basketball team will compete at home tonight against Topeka for the first round of Sub-State. The game begins at 6:00pm.
Music concerts this week:
🎶 KHMS Band Concert on Tuesday, February 28 at 6:00pm in the school gym
🎶 GCHS Jazz Band Concert on Thursday, March 2 at 7:30pm in the auditorium
🎶 Middle School WAC Music Competition on Friday, March 3 at HGMS
We are excited to announce that Horace Good Middle School has been selected as this week's Superintendent's School of the Week! Look for more posts about the exciting things happening at Horace Good.
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.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change.
To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
If you've ever thought about working towards a teaching degree, but didn't know where to begin, we can help guide you in the right direction! Contact our Personnel Department to get started today. Call 620-805-7020 or send us a message.
The GCHS Boys and Girls Bowling teams competed at Regionals yesterday, placing 1st and 3rd respectively, which qualifies them for the State competition next week. Read more at gcbuffs.com/2023/02/24/burns-whitehurst-pace-buffs-boys-girls-bowlers-at-regional/.
Congratulations to State Champion, sophomore Maya Tarbet and the rest of the Lady Buffs Wrestling team on a great season. Go to gcbuffs.com/2023/02/24/tarbet-dominates-in-7-0-dec-to-win-6-5a-state-wrestling-title/ for more details.
Garden City High School Student Council members recently presented a donation to the Emmaus House. The Student Council raised funds during Homecoming Week by a basketball game contest between teachers vs students.
Pictured are L-R: Jr. Calista Davis, So. Stephanie Juarez, So. Kyleigh Whitehurst, and Brittaney Knolls, representative of the Emmaus House.
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Middle School sports today:
🏀 HGMS Boys Basketball at Great Bend
🏀 KHMS Boys Basketball at Liberal
Qualifying Kansas parents may begin applying for $1,000 one-time grants to pay for educational goods and services that promote learning recovery and academic enrichment on February 22. Businesses and organizations can apply to provide goods and services through an online marketplace. Information about the program for parents and providers is available at https://www.keep.ks.gov/.
The grants are provided through the Kansas Educational Enrichment Program (KEEP) and funded by $50 million in federal COVID relief aid approved by the State Finance Council. Parents and guardians can receive $1,000 for education-related camps, tutoring, language and music lessons, curriculum materials, supplies and technology.
There will be no school Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24 for Parent Teacher Conferences. Classes resume Monday, February 27.
Today is School Bus Driver Driver Appreciation Day! We are grateful to each of our drivers for their dedication to students.
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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.
