What an amazing day — donations were UP and the competition is heating up! Here's where things stand:
🏆 6th Grade Standings:
🥇 1st – Lawrence
🥈 2nd – Kinder
🥉 3rd – Henriques
🏆 5th Grade Standings:
🥇 1st – Barger
🥈 2nd – Phelps
🥉 3rd – DeMoss
But hold on — tomorrow is a GAME CHANGER! 🎯 Canned meat, chicken, or tuna = 5 points per can/bag! Any class could move up the leaderboard!
And don't worry — all previously donated items still count for full point value. Every single donation makes a difference!
📚 6th Grade
🥇 1st – Henriques
🤝 Tied for 2nd – Henson, LaMar & Lawrence
📚 5th Grade
🥇 1st – Barger
🥈 2nd – Furukawa
🥉 3rd – Mac
Forgot your items today? No worries — just bring them tomorrow! Wednesday's focus items are 🥣 Cereal & Instant Potatoes. Let's keep the momentum going!
Tuesday's featured items are:
🌽 Canned Corn
🫘 Canned Green Beans
🍑 Canned Fruit
Each can is worth 2 points — and the 5th or 6th grade class with the most points at the end of the drive wins a 🍧 SNO CONE PARTY at Mrs. Cole's Tropical Sno! 🍧
Let's come together to support our local food bank and make a difference in our community. Thank you for your kindness and generosity! 💛
Watching this orchestra grow throughout the year has been nothing short of beautiful — from the first rehearsals to tonight's performance, the dedication, heart, and music these musicians bring is truly something special.
So proud of everything they've accomplished this year. Here's to the journey, the growth, and all the music still to come.
Event Details:
Goddard High School (GHS)
Monday, April 13th
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Goddard High School Parking Lot
Eisenhower High School (EHS)
Thursday, April 16th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Eisenhower High School Parking Lot
During these times, community members in the area may notice a significant presence of emergency vehicles, including police, fire, and other first responders, with active lights and sirens. This activity is part of a planned simulation and training exercise.
We want to reassure our community that these events are fully coordinated, controlled, and focused on student education. There is no active emergency, and students and staff are not in any danger. We’d like to additionally take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all of the agencies involved in bringing this experience to our school communities:
D.U.I Victims Center of Kansas
Garden Plain Police Department
Kansas Highway Patrol
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department
Sedgwick County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Wichita Fire Department
Wichita State University Police
USD 265 School Police
USD 265 Transportation
We appreciate your understanding and support as we work together with our community partners to provide meaningful learning experiences that help keep our students safe. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the well-being of our students and schools!
Our fundraiser was a huge success, and it wouldn't have been possible without each and every one of you. Thank you so much to everyone who participated — your support means the world!
Shoutout to our Rubik's Cube competitors! Yesterday's tournament was a huge success — Discovery 1 placed 2nd in the intermediate group category, and Trindon Pruitt placed 1st in individual 2x2 solves. So proud of the teams for showing up and showing out! They've got one more tournament in May — we're cheering you on!
Clairen Perkins, Sawyer Schopf, Kash Holmes, Hunter Beck, Ava Rodriguez, Charlotte Arens, Addie Tull, Kennedy Shaffer, Cooper Scifres, Alex Schafers, Sawyer Jones, Gabe Banks, Camden Ferris, Isaac Chase, Brooklyn Stone, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Leah Birkey, Hadley Johnston, Jaxon McGowan, John Ward, Easton Morris, Eevie Sparkman, Henry Budd, Jaynnie Rivera, and Caleb Hottman. Not Pictured: Tommy Glenny and Jessie Mitchell
Clairen Perkins, Sawyer Schopf, Kash Holmes, Hunter Beck, Ava Rodriguez, Charlotte Arens, Addie Tull, Kennedy Shaffer, Cooper Scifres, Alex Schafers, Sawyer Jones, Gabe Banks, Camden Ferris, Isaac Chase, Brooklyn Stone, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Leah Birkey, Hadley Johnston, Jaxon McGowan, John Ward, Easton Morris, Eevie Sparkman, Henry Budd, Jaynnie Rivera, and Caleb Hottman. Not Pictured: Tommy Glenny and Jessie Mitchell
Clairen Perkins, Sawyer Schopf, Kash Holmes, Hunter Beck, Ava Rodriguez, Charlotte Arens, Addie Tull, Kennedy Shaffer, Cooper Scifres, Alex Schafers, Sawyer Jones, Gabe Banks, Camden Ferris, Isaac Chase, Brooklyn Stone, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Leah Birkey, Hadley Johnston, Jaxon McGowan, John Ward, Easton Morris, Eevie Sparkman, Henry Budd, Jaynnie Rivera, and Caleb Hottman. Not Pictured: Tommy Glenny and Jessie Mitchell
Dreaming of joining the EMS Cheer Team? Here's your chance!
All 6th graders interested in trying out for the 2026-2027 EMS Cheer Team are invited to an informational meeting on Monday, March 30th during BOB time at Discovery with Ms. Lawrence.
Don't miss out — check out the flyer for all the details! 👇
#265Family, we’re hard at work gearing up for the 2026–2027 school year, and we can’t do it without YOU! Mark your calendars for these upcoming, new student enrollment events: Tag your neighbors and friends who are moving or have just moved into Goddard Public Schools to join us!
KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT EVENTS
- Thursday, April 9th, 2026
- 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- At each individual elementary school
For families with incoming Kindergarteners - meet the staff, explore the building, and get your little learner ready for their big adventure! Not sure which school your address falls under? Check district boundaries at the link in our bio!
PRE-K PRE-ENROLLMENT EVENT
- Thursday, April 16th, 2026
- 4:30–7:30 p.m. (Come & Go)
- Challenger Intermediate School
Is your child turning 3 or 4 years old on or before August 31st, 2026, and living within GPS boundaries? Come learn about our incredible Pre-K programs!
Sign up, register, or learn more: https://www.goddardusd.com/o/gps/page/enrollment-26-27
It takes a village... and our village is the best.
Behind every great student is a dedicated team of teachers, drivers, custodians, and support staff. They are more than just employees; they are the heart of the #265Family.
Is there someone who has made a difference in your life or your child’s life this year? Whether they provide a safe ride to school or a word of encouragement in the hallway, we want to hear about it!
Nominate them for the #265Family Award today. A few minutes of your time could lead to a $100 surprise for a well-deserving staff member!
Let’s celebrate them! Nominate your hero for the #265Family Award. It’s a quick way to say "thank you" and gives them a chance to win a $100 cash prize!
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