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
After school golf is now open for registration! Details on the flyer attached.
Miss Gabby is here to remind you of a few things as we enter this long weekend!
NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday 2/7 & NO SCHOOL Monday, 2/10!!
Parent Teacher Conference Signups are now LIVE! Please log into Skyward Family Access to sign up, we would love to see EVERYONE attend!
Carousel Skate Night TONIGHT from 6-9! Come support Earhart and have a blast with friends!
Sign-up if you are planning on attending Valentines Day Parties on 2/14 from 2:45-3:30. This form will close on 2/13 at 12:00pm! You MUST be signed up to attend the parties.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pWa1fXlCAIxwoQqNx1kFmMZzAEtYml6N65lLSfXEBhg/edit
Lat but not least.... GO CHIEFS!
Reminder for Spirit Day tomorrow!!
School Counselors- They’re not just problem-solvers; they’re lifelines. They support students with academic challenges to helping navigate social and emotional struggles, they make a huge difference in the lives of students and staff alike. We are so happy to have Mrs. Benteman at our school providing support and comfort to our students, staff, and families everyday. Happy School Counselors Week!
Wear your best Chiefs Red & Yellow *or* Eagles Green and White on Thursday, February 6th!
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!
January 29th, marks the anniversary of Kansas becoming the 34th state in the United States in 1861. This month we celebrate Kansas turning 164 years old! Instead of singing "Happy Birthday" many people celebrate by singing "Home on the Range" written by Dr. Brewster Higley. Ad Astra Per Aspera, fellow Kansans!
Spring Pictures and group classroom photos will be held on 2/13/2025. You will be receiving packets this week. Orders should be placed through the online ordering system or any order envelopes that may have been provided to your school.
Mrs. Johnson's class has been finding fun and creative ways to enjoy their indoor recesses this past week with the cold temperature's. Staying active, warm, and having fun!
Our 4th grade and Kindergarten classes teamed together to read to one another. Connecting with one another on different levels is so important and we try and incorporate that as often as we can!
This group of students were rewarded for a special lunch with Mrs. Pfaff for being the hardest working group in the class this week! Way to go, guys!
Come be part of an amazing team! Now hiring for a Mixed Abilities Para for the 24-25 school year! Please contact mhay@goddardusd.com if interested!
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
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!
Congrats to these students (minus a few) for receiving positive office referrals this semester! These students have been recognized by their teachers and other staff members around the building for demonstrating being a good friend, helper, and going above and beyond for their peers. We cannot wait to see this group grow over the next semester!
Reminder for Holiday Spirit Week and Classroom Parties next week!!
Please fill out the form below if you and / or another family member plan to attend the parties. This will need to be completed by 12/18. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pWa1fXlCAIxwoQqNx1kFmMZzAEtYml6N65lLSfXEBhg/edit?usp=drive_web
Once you arrive to the building, please enter through the front doors. You will check in with a volunteer or staff member at your designated tables to check in and receive a visitors badge.
