Another successful day for our robotics program. Team 5585D brought home three more trophies: Teamwork Champions, 2nd Place Skills and the Create Award.
Congratulations to the 2025 JB Spelling Bee Winners!
They will represent Jennie Barker in the 2025 Finney County Spelling Bee at Clifford Hope Auditorium at Horace Good Middle School on February 8th, 2025 at 9:00am.
1st - Adriel Z.
2nd - Levi
3rd - Aislin
Alternate - Jasper
The calendar committee for Garden City Public Schools is seeking input from parents regarding calendar options for the 2026-2027 school year. The survey consists of 6 questions and will take only a couple minutes. Survey is open through January 15th. Thank you!
Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWCJ6BJ
Jennie Barker's Annual Family Engagement Night was a blast!
Here are some of our school events happening this MONTH!
JB Family Engagement Night -- Tuesday, Nov. 19 | JB Fall Book Fair -- Nov. 18 to Nov. 22 | Thanksgiving Grand Luncheon (RSVP IS OVER) -- Thursday, Nov. 21
Shout out to our first responders that joined our Bobcats at the Heroes Breakfast! Breakfast provided by IHOP in Garden City and Scooter's Coffee in Garden City and Jennie Barker PTO.
October PTC Times:
Tuesday, October 22 - 4:10 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
Thursday, October 24 - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
GCHS Volleyball players walked yesterday with Bobcats for National Walk to School Day. Good Luck Lady Buffs at their upcoming game against DCHS!
The end of this school year is right around the corner and we have amazing staff making a difference every day. Check out this staff spotlight featuring Abigail Chairez!
As much as we would like to have students back in school, we do not feel that can be done safely due to forecasted extreme windchill temperatures. There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 16th for Garden City Public Schools.
Stay warm!
Santa isn’t ready to go back to school yet! Due to expected inclement weather conditions, all Garden City Public Schools facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, January 8th.
The Board of Education meeting will proceed as normal at 6pm and will be open to the public.
Staff members are not required to report to work, unless specifically instructed by their supervisor.
Please stay tuned to USD 457 social media for the most current updates.
Stay safe and warm!
Santa isn’t ready to go back to school yet! Due to expected inclement weather conditions, all Garden City Public Schools facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, January 8th.
The Board of Education meeting will proceed as normal at 6pm and will be open to the public.
Staff members are not required to report to work, unless specifically instructed by their supervisor.
Please stay tuned to USD 457 social media for the most current updates.
Stay safe and warm!
Garden City Public Schools will run mud routes tomorrow, Monday, November 27.
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.
