Explorer Elementary School

Please exercise increased caution during afternoon pick-up at Eisenhower Campus today. Southbound traffic on 167th Street West, in front of Explorer Street, is currently reduced to a single lane.

Explorer Parents, The Literati Book Fair is still available for shopping online! Use the following link to shop the fair and support Explorer! https://literati.com/store/?school=explorer-elementary-school-goddard-us_ks We are extending the in person Book Fair until NOON on MONDAY, MARCH 3! You are more than welcome to send money with your child. Every purchase directly benefits the purchase of new books for our library! Thank you for your continued support! Please reach out with any questions! Tammy Spencer Explorer Librarian tspencer1@goddardusd.com

Please join us by participating in a Read Across America Spirit Week. Thank you for your continued support.

Explorer PTO Elections are Monday March 3rd. If you are interested in holding a position please plan on attending. The meeting is 6:30-7:30 in the Explorer multipurpose room. If you have any questions please reach out to explorervolunteer@gmail.com.

Explorer Parents, The Literati Book Fair is open for shopping not only at the Explorer Library, but also online! Please take a look at the attached documents regarding the fair. Use the following link to shop the fair from the comfort of your home! Please stop by and visit the book fair while you are here for conferences! https://literati.com/store/?school=explorer-elementary-school-goddard-us_ks Stay warm!  Please reach out with any questions! Tammy Spencer Explorer Librarian tspencer1@goddardusd.com 

Conferences are next week. We would love some help with snacks, drinks and desserts for teachers and staff that are working. Please drop off all items by Tuesday February 25th. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EAAAA2DA5F5C34-54754541-spring Thank You

TGA Golf is coming to Explorer. Registration is open!

Mark your Calendars! Goddard High School KAY Club is hosting their annual Mother/Son Nerf Battle on Sunday, March 9th, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. There will be pizza, snacks, obstacle courses for nerf battles, dodgeball, and additional games. All pre-K through 6th grade boys and their moms are invited to come have a blast! KAY will provide the nerf darts and safety glasses. Please bring your own nerf dart launchers. Purchase your tickets for fun at: https://gofan.co/event/3223343?schoolId=KS25135

Goddard Public Schools Families, Due to ongoing dangerously low wind chill temperatures and the challenges this creates with our buses, there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, February 20, 2025, for students. Thank you for your continued support. Dane Baxa

Due to ongoing severe winter weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, for students.  USD 265 Educators will have a Virtual Professional Development Day on Feb. 19, 2025. Thank you for your continued support. Dane Baxa

Stuck inside on this Snow Day?! ❄️ Shop the Literati Book Fair from the comfort of your home! 🛒 the 🔗! ⬇️ https://literati.com/store/?school=explorer-elementary-school-goddard-us_ks

Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families, Due to the forecasted severe winter weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Trying to decide what to have for dinner? Already have dinner plans tonight, but need something for tomorrow? How about Papa Murphy's! Explorer PTO Spirit Night is tonight at Papa Murphy's! February 17th, 2025 Papa Murphy's 135th and Maple location Use code RAISE

PTO Spirit Night at Papa Murphy's is Monday February 17th, at 135th and Maple location. Orders must be placed on 2/17 and picked up that day. Hours are 10:30-8:00. Please use code RAISE.

Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families, There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions. Please be safe, and thank you for your continued support. Dane Baxa

The Literati Book Fair is coming to the Explorer Library February 17-27. We cannot wait to see you in the library! You can also visit the Book Fair online (https://literati.com/store/?school=explorer-elementary-school-goddard-us_ks). Every purchase benefits our library in the purchasing of new books!

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to the fabulous Mrs. Schrader, Explorer school Counselor. She goes above and beyond for our students, staff and families! We are so lucky to have her at Explorer! Happy School Counselor Week!

The Explorer students and staff had a very special visitor this week! Goddard Board of Education Representative Ginger Rose toured the building and enjoyed hearing messages of thankfulness for her dedication to USD 265. Thank you for visiting the EXP Tiger Cub family!

Congratulations, Ms. Graber and Ms. Jessica! They were both nominated for Attitude of Gratitude awards by parents. We appreciate their dedication to the Explorer students!

Tomorrow, Thursday February 6th is the last day to turn in Cupid forms!