Parents of bus riders - please be aware that bus routes may be delayed 15-20 minutes tomorrow, October 27. If you have questions, please call your child's school or the transportation department. We appreciate your patience!
It's National School Lunch Week and we’re 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
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.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit:
www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu
Jennie Barker Elementary students enjoyed a morning of exploring and experiencing trucks and farm equipment up close on Friday. The KSU Extension Office was also at the school talking to students about farming and agribusiness and how it impacts our community.
There will be no school on Monday, September 25 for a teacher inservice day.
The GCHS football players were at Jennie Barker Elementary School this morning greeting students and giving high fives. The team plays at Hays this Friday.
This year's Ages and Stages Screening is Friday, September 8. There will be no school for all Garfield and Kindergarten students. Students 1st - 12th grade will attend classes as usual.
For more information about the Ages and Stages Screening, go to http://gckschools.com/article/1227321.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit:
www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu
There will be no school and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit:
www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit:
www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit:
www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu
The first day of school for many of our students is tomorrow! We're excited to see you!
For more information about the first day of school, including updated start/end times, go to www.gckschools.com.
The first day of the 23-24 school year is Tuesday, August 15. All elementary (Kindergarten-5th), 7th, 9th, and 10th grade students, as well as any student new to the district will begin with a half day orientation on August 15. Sixth graders at Abe Hubert, Jennie Barker, and Plymell are also encouraged to attend school that day, but won't be counted absent if they don't attend.
⏰ GCHS, HGMS, KHMS will dismiss at 11:10 a.m.
⏰ GC Achieve will dismiss at 11:40 a.m.
⏰ BSIC, CSIC, and all elementary schools will dismiss at 11:50 a.m.
The first full day of school for all students will be Wednesday, August 16. Garfield Early Childhood Center starts school on Monday, August 21. Go to www.gckschools.com for more information, including this year's start/end times and school supply lists.
All staff members will be in our Back to School Inservice on Friday, August 11. Schools and district offices will be closed from 8:00-10:30 a.m. and will reopen shortly after the inservice ends.
Each of our schools is hosting an Open House for parents to become familiar with their child's schools, teachers, and classrooms.
Go to https://www.gckschools.com/article/1192091 for more details.
City crews are painting the crosswalks around the community to get ready for the start of the school year.
The first day of the 2023-24 school year is Tuesday, August 15. All elementary (Kindergarten-5th), 7th, 9th, and 10th grade students, as well as any student new to the district will begin with a half day on August 15. Sixth graders at Abe Hubert, Jennie Barker, and Plymell are also encouraged to attend school that day, but won't be counted absent if they don't attend.
The first full day of school for all K-12 students will be Wednesday, August 16. Garfield Early Childhood Center starts school on Monday, August 21.
Check out the new start and end times for the school year at www.gckschools.com/article/1184038.
Grab-and-go meals will be available at the Finney County Health Department Monday-Friday this week.
Here's where you can find our Grab-and-Go meals today. This is the last week of our summer programs. Grab-and-Go lunches will continue to be served at the Finney County Health Department until August 11.
