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
Goddard High School's ceramics class allows students to explore their creativity by learning to mold clay into art. Sophomore Matthew Mason says, "Ceramics is harder than I thought. You strive for perfection, but clay isn't perfect. I like that you can work at your own pace and learn new techniques and tools to improve your work."
Ceramics teacher Mrs. Northcutt envisions a fully equipped studio that would make Goddard's program one of the best in the state, offering resources for all skill levels.
A Goddard Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grant helped Mrs. Northcutt purchase banding wheels for every student. These wheels provide a 360-degree view for molding and sculpting, improving design and promoting correct hand-building techniques.
The grant also funded an artwork photo booth so students can photograph their finished pieces. "Students need to photograph their work for portfolios and learn good composition," explains Mrs. Northcutt. "The photo booth gives them the tools to do that."
The Goddard Education Foundation is proud to support Innovative Teacher Grants, providing resources that expand learning opportunities like those in Mrs. Northcutt's ceramics class. To learn about past Innovative Teacher Grants and how you can partner with the Goddard Education Foundation to fund future grants, visit https://goddardpsks.sites.thrillshare.com/o/gef/page/teacher-grants.
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
Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families,
Due to the forecasted severe winter weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Mother Son Nerf Battle sponsored by GHS KAY for Pre-K to 6th graders! Sunday, March 9th 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm! Buy your tickets now!
Congrats to the GHS Men's Powerlifting team for bringing home 1st place at State in Pittsburg!
Mr. Cline's Physics classes are working their way through a Velocity Motion Detecting Lab! Students love activities like this and white board discussions with Mr. Cline! #LionPride
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
Spring Musical
Feb. 13 & 15, 7:00 pm
Feb. 16, 3:00 pm
Adults $7, Students, Senior Citizens, Military $5
Tickets at the door or gofan.co
GHS
BLOOD
DRIVE
Wed. Feb 19
8:00-1:30
in the auxiliary gym
Appt:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Goddard%20High%20School
Goddard Public Schools Family,
Every day, incredible #265Family Heroes within the Goddard School District go above and beyond to inspire, support, and positively impact our USD 265 students. The Goddard Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the #265Family Award, which gives you an opportunity to recognize the outstanding educators and USD 265 employees who are making a profound difference within our #265Family and give them a chance to win $100 cash.
Our community recognizes the vital role each and every USD 265 staff plays in creating a thriving and supportive learning environment for students. Whether they are a teacher, bus driver, para-educator, administrator, support staff, custodian, or any other valued member of our dedicated team, they are ALL eligible for this award.
We invite you to nominate an individual who has demonstrated a significant, positive impact on the students, staff, or the USD 265 school community as a whole. For example, nominations could recognize USD 265 staff members who:
Inspire a love of learning in their student(s)
Provide exceptional support to student(s)
Create a positive, caring school environment
Go above and beyond their duties to serve others
and/or, exemplifies professionalism and dedication to our #265 Family.
All nominations received will be packaged and sent to the respective individual(s). Please nominate your #265Family Hero Today!
Complete the Nomination Form (Click the Link Below) by providing the nominee's name, school, position, and a story of why you believe they are deserving of this award.
#265Family Award Nomination Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPtmyI7N56mExQrZnHMavjhh-d3ADYfav3udLPpQSLkMDI0w/viewform?usp=sf_link
All #265Family Award recipients will be recognized with a special certificate with your nomination letter, and one nominee from each USD 265 school and department (Transportation, Maintenance, and General Support) will have a chance to receive a $100 prize (15 Total, $100 cash prize awards) provided by the Goddard Education Foundation.
Let’s celebrate and show appreciation for the amazing work and dedication of our USD 265 employees. We are better together!
Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families,
There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to dangerously cold wind chill temperatures and hazardous conditions.
Please be safe, and thank you for your continued support.
Dane Baxa
Director of Community Relations
Congratulations to the 2025 Winter Homecoming Queen Kate Grilliot and King Luke Griffith and their court!
Join us TONIGHT for a Board of Education Meet & Greet event, in honor of School Board Appreciation Month! This come-and-go event is open to the public and will take place from 6:15 - 6:50 p.m. tonight (Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025) in the BOE Room at the Central Administration Center (201 S. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052).
Connect with your local school community and meet the volunteers at the core of our #265Family. Whether you have questions, want to connect names to faces, or simply want to learn more about what Goddard Public Schools is all about - come join us tonight!
Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families,
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions.
Please be safe, and thank you for your continued support.
Goddard Public Schools Families,
Goddard Public Schools will not be in school on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to ongoing hazardous driving conditions.
City, County, and District crews are working tirelessly to clear roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks, and we offer our deepest appreciation to them for their dedicated efforts. Given the extent of snow/ice in neighborhoods across the District, additional time is needed to ensure a safe return to school.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Help us celebrate School Board Appreciation Month this January by joining us for a USD 265 Board of Education Meet & Greet event!
This come-and-go event is open to the public and will take place from 6:15 - 6:50 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025 in the BOE Room at the Central Administration Center (201 S. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052). Let’s celebrate the pride, growth, and excellence of our #265Family together!
Mr. Zimmer's Marketing classes are bringing the holiday spirit and sales for the annual Christmas Sales project to apply marketing concepts to real world sales experiences! #LionPride
Kimarie Funschelle, the community outreach coordinator at the Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation, presented the Eva Kor Holocaust Experience: a Virtual Reality Tour that offers a unique and unforgettable journey, putting students in the shoes of Eva Mozes Kor, a survivor of the Holocaust. Students were able to see what Auschwitz looks like today and hear in her own words what life was like in the camp over {80} years ago.
This experience allowed Mrs. Bennington's 11th grade history students to virtually move around the camp and engage deeply with this important historical topic.
Powder Puff and Powder Buff taken by the class of 2025! Thank you KAY, Volleyball staff, and Football staff for all of your help putting on a great student event! #LionPride
