The Superintendent's School of the Week is Plymell Elementary School. Check out what students and staff are up to at the school:
Plymell Elementary School is this week's Superintendent's School of the Week. Here are some things to know about Principal Suzette Goldsby-Lewis:
What led you to teaching and what prompted your decision to become a principal?
“I had an amazing 4th grade teacher, Mrs. McGlohon, who inspired me to become a teacher. She was very stern and I cried when I found out she was going to be my teacher because I wanted the other teacher who was "fun". One of the best "disappointments" in my life. What I perceived as stern was actually her having high expectations for all her students, both academically and behaviorally, but we also knew she deeply cared about each one of us in her class. There's not a single thing that prompted me to become a principal. My journey just kind of led me in that direction with the support of my principal and colleagues.”
What is one of your hidden talents?
“I like to do carpentry and build/repair things in my yard and house.”
What are your hobbies or how do you spend your days off?
“I like to read and exercise as well as work in my yard in the summer. My days off are spent with family and friends, but I spend the mornings drinking coffee and snuggling my dogs on the couch.”
What accomplishments fill you with pride so far this year?
“Plymell students have really taken on ownership of their learning and are focused on improving their individual skills. When I walk down the hall, I see younger students not only seeking out staff to read to but seeking out the older students as well. The older students have done some amazing and creative projects during their generous hour. They are learning about things that interest them and many projects are benefitting the school or the community.”
If you could have on song played every time you entered a room what would it be and why?
“Happy by Pharrell Williams. We choose our mood each day, so why not choose to be happy and positive.”
Victor Ornelas Elementary School is holding a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, March 29. Fifteen percent of all sales 5:00-9:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
⚽ GCHS Girls Soccer will compete at Goddard today
GCHS Sports today:
🏊♂️ Girls Swimming at Hutchinson
⚾ Baseball at Liberal
🥎 Softball at home - 3:00pm
⚽ HGMS Boys Soccer will compete at Guymon today
⚽ HGMS Girls Soccer will compete at home - games begin at 3:30pm
March is Youth Art Month and student artwork has been on display at the Educational Support Center through the month. A reception open to the public will be held on Tuesday, March 28 from 5:30-7:00pm in the ESC Board Room to highlight the event.
We are excited to announce that Plymell Elementary School has been selected as this week's Superintendent's School of the Week! Look for more posts about the exciting things happening at Plymell.
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 GCHS drama department will present “Jekyll & Hyde” on March 31st and April 1st at 7:30 p.m. and April 2nd at 2:30 p.m. The performances will be held in the GCHS auditorium. Read more about the musical and ticket info at www.gckschools.com/article/1047348.
GCHS Sports today:
⚽ Varsity Soccer at Goddard
🏌️♂️ JV Golf at Great Bend
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 Middle School Science teachers! Apply today at gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
GCHS sports today:
⚽ Girls Soccer at home - 5:00pm
⚾ Baseball at home - 4:00pm
🥎 Softball at home - 3:00pm
The Garden City High School Prom will be Saturday, March 25. Parents, family members, and friends may view the Grand Promenade as each couple arrives in the main gym, beginning at 7:00pm. Viewers may enter through the north student entrance, go upstairs and enter the gymnasium, as is done for basketball games. Visitors are asked not to move from their place unless they are leaving.
The Promenade will be streamed on the Garden City High School Buffaloes YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@gardencityhighschoolbuffal1296.
GCHS Senior Anna Lobmeyer received the St. Newman Scholarship, which is a full-ride scholarship to Newman University in Wichita. There were 47 applications with a 3.9+ GPA that completed the process, and Lobmeyer was selected as one of only five recipients for the fall of 2023.
The Garden City Public Schools Foundation Grant Squad visited schools yesterday to award $200 mini-grants to help teachers enhance instruction in their classrooms. Read more about each mini-grant at www.gckschools.com/article/1047142.
🎶 There will be a GCHS choir concert on tonight at 7:30pm in the school auditorium
⚽ KHMS Soccer competes at Great Bend today
The Garden City Public Schools Board of Education will meet Thursday, March 23 at 5:00pm 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.
⚽ GCHS Girls Soccer competes at home today
