Happy STEM Day, Goddard!
It’s no accident that Goddard Public Schools is a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished District. That recognition reflects the creativity, dedication, and care our educators bring to their classrooms every day!
From pre-K through graduation, our educators spark curiosity and bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. Through PLTW and hands-on, project-based learning, students explore real-world challenges, test their ideas, collaborate on solutions, and build the confidence to try again when something doesn’t work the first time.
Today, we celebrate our science teachers, PLTW teachers, and all educators who go above and beyond to make STEM engaging and meaningful across our district. Thank you for helping students discover what they are capable of and inspiring them to achieve lifelong success. We are grateful for you!
It’s no accident that Goddard Public Schools is a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished District. That recognition reflects the creativity, dedication, and care our educators bring to their classrooms every day!
From pre-K through graduation, our educators spark curiosity and bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. Through PLTW and hands-on, project-based learning, students explore real-world challenges, test their ideas, collaborate on solutions, and build the confidence to try again when something doesn’t work the first time.
Today, we celebrate our science teachers, PLTW teachers, and all educators who go above and beyond to make STEM engaging and meaningful across our district. Thank you for helping students discover what they are capable of and inspiring them to achieve lifelong success. We are grateful for you!
Want to get more involved at Earhart? Join Site Council!
Site Council helps evaluate district and school goals and recommends ways to achieve them. Members include the principal, school staff, parents, community leaders, and an assigned school board member.
This is a great opportunity to get involved, share your perspective, have a voice in your child's school, and learn more about what happens behind the scenes. We would love to have more parents at the table! Consider joining us and being part of the conversation!
Site Council helps evaluate district and school goals and recommends ways to achieve them. Members include the principal, school staff, parents, community leaders, and an assigned school board member.
This is a great opportunity to get involved, share your perspective, have a voice in your child's school, and learn more about what happens behind the scenes. We would love to have more parents at the table! Consider joining us and being part of the conversation!
Our Earhart Families showed up for our food drive this year!
We collected SO MANY items, and we couldn't be more grateful! Every can, box of pasta or rice, package of wipes, and donation will go directly back into our community to help those in need.
One of our favorite things about being part of Earhart is seeing our Cubs and families come together to make a difference beyond our school walls. We love giving back, and it wouldn't be possible without our incredible Earhart Families!
THANK YOU for your generosity, kindness, and willingness to give back. Our community is better because of YOU!
We collected SO MANY items, and we couldn't be more grateful! Every can, box of pasta or rice, package of wipes, and donation will go directly back into our community to help those in need.
One of our favorite things about being part of Earhart is seeing our Cubs and families come together to make a difference beyond our school walls. We love giving back, and it wouldn't be possible without our incredible Earhart Families!
THANK YOU for your generosity, kindness, and willingness to give back. Our community is better because of YOU!
Last week, we had a very special visit from Captain Maroun Faissal and K9 Latitude! They stopped by Earhart to teach our Cubs about fire safety and share how K9 Latitude helps the fire department by identifying and detecting ignitable liquids.
Did you know K9 Latitude is one of only a handful of arson detection dogs in the entire country?! How cool is that?!
We learned so much, and let's be honest... K9 Latitude stole the show! He is SUCH A GOOD BOY!
A huge thank-you to Captain Faissal and K9 Latitude for taking the time to visit our Cubs and share this amazing work with us!
Did you know K9 Latitude is one of only a handful of arson detection dogs in the entire country?! How cool is that?!
We learned so much, and let's be honest... K9 Latitude stole the show! He is SUCH A GOOD BOY!
A huge thank-you to Captain Faissal and K9 Latitude for taking the time to visit our Cubs and share this amazing work with us!
Trick-or-treat safely this Halloween!
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office offers these tips for a fun and safe night.
Trick-or-treat in groups, and have young children walk with an adult
Carry a flashlight or glow stick, and wear reflective or light-colored costumes
Use sidewalks, cross at corners, and look both ways
Check all candy before eating it
Visit only well-lit homes, and never go inside a stranger’s house
Drivers, slow down and stay alert, because little ones will be out in the dark
Have a safe and spooky Halloween, Goddard!
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office offers these tips for a fun and safe night.
Trick-or-treat in groups, and have young children walk with an adult
Carry a flashlight or glow stick, and wear reflective or light-colored costumes
Use sidewalks, cross at corners, and look both ways
Check all candy before eating it
Visit only well-lit homes, and never go inside a stranger’s house
Drivers, slow down and stay alert, because little ones will be out in the dark
Have a safe and spooky Halloween, Goddard!
Red Ribbon Week starts next week!
We’re sharing a list of our most-needed items, along with our spirit week schedule, so everyone can see how they can participate, show their school spirit, and support our community!
Donations can be sent to school with students, and we’ll collect them in the mornings, or you can drop them off in the office with Sarah and Taylor.
Every donation goes directly back to our community! Thank you for helping our Cubs make a difference!
We are so proud to recognize our August and September Character Trait Winners at Earhart Elementary!
August: Kindness - These Cubs were chosen for the way they consistently show kindness, care, and compassion toward others.
September: Respect - These Cubs stand out for the way they show respect to their classmates, teachers, and everyone around them.
These students were selected because of their true dedication to living out these character traits each day. They are wonderful examples of what it means to be a Cub and help make Earhart such a special place to learn and grow!
Help us congratulate these outstanding students! We are so proud of you!
August: Kindness - These Cubs were chosen for the way they consistently show kindness, care, and compassion toward others.
September: Respect - These Cubs stand out for the way they show respect to their classmates, teachers, and everyone around them.
These students were selected because of their true dedication to living out these character traits each day. They are wonderful examples of what it means to be a Cub and help make Earhart such a special place to learn and grow!
Help us congratulate these outstanding students! We are so proud of you!
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."- Aesop
Congratulations to John Stuever (School Psychologist, Amelia Earhart Elementary School) for receiving the District Attitude Award from the USD 265 Board of Education! He was nominated by Cailyn White, who shared the following, "John Stuever is incredibly deserving of the District Attitude Award because he consistently brings positivity, kindness, and encouragement to every situation. He is someone who does not allow a bad day to define him or affect the way he treats others. No matter what is going on, John shows up with a smile on his face and a willingness to make the best of any situation. His positive attitude is contagious, and he makes the people around him feel supported, valued, and encouraged. John truly represents the kind of attitude and spirit that makes Goddard Public Schools a better place."
Congratulations to John Stuever (School Psychologist, Amelia Earhart Elementary School) for receiving the District Attitude Award from the USD 265 Board of Education! He was nominated by Cailyn White, who shared the following, "John Stuever is incredibly deserving of the District Attitude Award because he consistently brings positivity, kindness, and encouragement to every situation. He is someone who does not allow a bad day to define him or affect the way he treats others. No matter what is going on, John shows up with a smile on his face and a willingness to make the best of any situation. His positive attitude is contagious, and he makes the people around him feel supported, valued, and encouraged. John truly represents the kind of attitude and spirit that makes Goddard Public Schools a better place."
Make sure to come out for Skate Night, Tuesday October 13th from 6pm-9pm!
Earhart PTO Needs You!
Did you know you can still be part of PTO without being on the executive board or coming to our monthly meetings? Our meetings are usually on a Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 once a month. This is a time where you can hear about and participate in event planning. But if you can’t make it, don’t worry, we have MANY options where you can get involved!
You can also…
*Volunteer at our events- some are during school hours while others are after! You can come to all or just one when it fits into your schedule.
*Send us your ideas and suggestions.
*Donate items if you’re able or have community connections.
*Network in the community for donations for events, students, and teachers. Make phone calls to local business or find grant and donation opportunities.
We’d love to have more families become part of our PTO family. Send us a Facebook message or email us if you’re interested in joining us where you’re able!
Did you know you can still be part of PTO without being on the executive board or coming to our monthly meetings? Our meetings are usually on a Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 once a month. This is a time where you can hear about and participate in event planning. But if you can’t make it, don’t worry, we have MANY options where you can get involved!
You can also…
*Volunteer at our events- some are during school hours while others are after! You can come to all or just one when it fits into your schedule.
*Send us your ideas and suggestions.
*Donate items if you’re able or have community connections.
*Network in the community for donations for events, students, and teachers. Make phone calls to local business or find grant and donation opportunities.
We’d love to have more families become part of our PTO family. Send us a Facebook message or email us if you’re interested in joining us where you’re able!
✨ DADS & DAUGHTERS — GET READY TO DANCE! ✨
It’s time for our annual Daddy-Daughter Dance for girls in Pre-K through 6th grade! 💕💃
Join us at Goddard High School on Sunday, October 4th from 2:00–4:00 PM for an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and special memories!
🌟 GHS KAY members will be there to make the afternoon extra magical with:
🎨 Fun craft stations
🍪 Cool snacks
🎶 Lots of music and dancing!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Tickets are $12 for a Daddy-Daughter couple and $5 for each additional daughter in the family.
Purchase tickets here:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202609250251036852af9750b7cff45/checkout
Grab your dancing shoes and come enjoy a fun-filled afternoon together! 💖
It’s time for our annual Daddy-Daughter Dance for girls in Pre-K through 6th grade! 💕💃
Join us at Goddard High School on Sunday, October 4th from 2:00–4:00 PM for an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and special memories!
🌟 GHS KAY members will be there to make the afternoon extra magical with:
🎨 Fun craft stations
🍪 Cool snacks
🎶 Lots of music and dancing!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!
Tickets are $12 for a Daddy-Daughter couple and $5 for each additional daughter in the family.
Purchase tickets here:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202609250251036852af9750b7cff45/checkout
Grab your dancing shoes and come enjoy a fun-filled afternoon together! 💖
Our annual Family Fun Night, hosted by our amazing PTO, is happening Thursday, September 24th from 6:00–7:30 PM!
And trust us… you’re going to want to come check out what’s up for grabs!
Silent Auction + Raffle Prizes!
We have SO many awesome baskets and prizes available, plus some pretty incredible experiences you can win, including:
Win a ride to school with an SRO officer!
Front-row seating at our music concerts!
And MORE fun surprises you’ll have to come see for yourself!
But the fun doesn't stop there! Come enjoy:
🍧Snocones
🎲 Yard games
🫧 Bubble Dance Party
🎨 Face painting
🐾 Plenty of family fun
📅 September 24th
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Amelia Earhart Elementary
Huge THANK YOU to our PTO and all of the families and businesses who helped make this night possible! We are so lucky to have such an incredible Cub community!
And trust us… you’re going to want to come check out what’s up for grabs!
Silent Auction + Raffle Prizes!
We have SO many awesome baskets and prizes available, plus some pretty incredible experiences you can win, including:
Win a ride to school with an SRO officer!
Front-row seating at our music concerts!
And MORE fun surprises you’ll have to come see for yourself!
But the fun doesn't stop there! Come enjoy:
🍧Snocones
🎲 Yard games
🫧 Bubble Dance Party
🎨 Face painting
🐾 Plenty of family fun
📅 September 24th
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Amelia Earhart Elementary
Huge THANK YOU to our PTO and all of the families and businesses who helped make this night possible! We are so lucky to have such an incredible Cub community!
Important reminder for Earhart Families!
The tables are set. The programs are ready. The stories are waiting to be celebrated.
Today, more than 25 volunteers came together to put the finishing touches on a very special day for Goddard Public Schools.
Students, Hall of Fame Planning Committee members, Goddard Education Foundation Trustees, Community Relations staff and interns, and other volunteers worked side-by-side to create the beautiful spaces and experiences that will welcome our Goddard Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 honorees, their families, friends, and guests tomorrow at Pathway Church.
From setting tables and preparing programs to arranging displays and working through all of the final details, so many hands have helped make this celebration possible. Thank you to every volunteer who gave their time and talents to help us honor the people and stories that have shaped Goddard Public Schools.
But today was also a reminder of why we do this.
During a break for lunch, our volunteers had the opportunity to get a first look at the Hall of Fame honoree videos that will be shared during tomorrow's celebration. Among those watching were current Goddard High School students and our Community Relations interns, young people who are just beginning to imagine where their own lives might take them.
That is an important part of the purpose of the Goddard Hall of Fame. We celebrate the accomplishments of generations who came before us, but we also share their stories to inspire the generations who will come next.
We want today's students to see themselves in these stories. Our honorees once sat in Goddard classrooms, walked these same hallways, learned from Goddard educators, and wondered what their futures might hold. Their journeys remind our students that where they begin does not define how far they can go, and that someday, their stories may inspire the generation that follows them.
And now, we are ready!
Tomorrow, Friday, September 18, we will celebrate the Goddard Public Schools Hall of Fame Class of 2026:
Dan Buchanan
Dr. Mary Cohen (Shinogle)
Jerry Longabaugh
Dr. Michael Vivion
Dr. Christopher Warren
HALL OF FAME BRUNCH & INDUCTION CEREMONY
Pathway Church of Goddard
Brunch & Registration: 10:00 a.m.
Induction Ceremony: 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by Heart of Country Catering and served by Goddard and Eisenhower High School students as we share the stories, accomplishments, and lasting impact of our 2026 honorees.
HALL OF FAME TAILGATE
Goddard High School
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Join us for Chick-fil-A, snacks, beverages, memorabilia, and an opportunity to reconnect with alumni, retired staff, friends, and members of our #265Family before the Goddard and Eisenhower #ROARon54 football game.
EISENHOWER VS. GODDARD FOOTBALL GAME
District Stadium
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Hall of Fame Recognition: Beginning of halftime, approximately 7:45 to 8:00 p.m.
For 142 years, generations of students, educators, families, and community members have helped write the story of Goddard Public Schools. Tomorrow, we have the privilege of celebrating five remarkable people whose lives and service have become part of that story.
The Hall of Fame is more than a recognition of accomplishment. It is an opportunity to honor our past, reconnect generations of our #265Family, and, perhaps most importantly, show the next generation of USD 265-Goddard Public Schools graduates what is possible.
There is still time to join us! Come celebrate these remarkable honorees and the legacy and future of Goddard Public Schools with us tomorrow.
Purchase tickets for the Hall of Fame at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/20haofam/event/2026halloffameevent/
Today, more than 25 volunteers came together to put the finishing touches on a very special day for Goddard Public Schools.
Students, Hall of Fame Planning Committee members, Goddard Education Foundation Trustees, Community Relations staff and interns, and other volunteers worked side-by-side to create the beautiful spaces and experiences that will welcome our Goddard Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 honorees, their families, friends, and guests tomorrow at Pathway Church.
From setting tables and preparing programs to arranging displays and working through all of the final details, so many hands have helped make this celebration possible. Thank you to every volunteer who gave their time and talents to help us honor the people and stories that have shaped Goddard Public Schools.
But today was also a reminder of why we do this.
During a break for lunch, our volunteers had the opportunity to get a first look at the Hall of Fame honoree videos that will be shared during tomorrow's celebration. Among those watching were current Goddard High School students and our Community Relations interns, young people who are just beginning to imagine where their own lives might take them.
That is an important part of the purpose of the Goddard Hall of Fame. We celebrate the accomplishments of generations who came before us, but we also share their stories to inspire the generations who will come next.
We want today's students to see themselves in these stories. Our honorees once sat in Goddard classrooms, walked these same hallways, learned from Goddard educators, and wondered what their futures might hold. Their journeys remind our students that where they begin does not define how far they can go, and that someday, their stories may inspire the generation that follows them.
And now, we are ready!
Tomorrow, Friday, September 18, we will celebrate the Goddard Public Schools Hall of Fame Class of 2026:
Dan Buchanan
Dr. Mary Cohen (Shinogle)
Jerry Longabaugh
Dr. Michael Vivion
Dr. Christopher Warren
HALL OF FAME BRUNCH & INDUCTION CEREMONY
Pathway Church of Goddard
Brunch & Registration: 10:00 a.m.
Induction Ceremony: 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by Heart of Country Catering and served by Goddard and Eisenhower High School students as we share the stories, accomplishments, and lasting impact of our 2026 honorees.
HALL OF FAME TAILGATE
Goddard High School
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Join us for Chick-fil-A, snacks, beverages, memorabilia, and an opportunity to reconnect with alumni, retired staff, friends, and members of our #265Family before the Goddard and Eisenhower #ROARon54 football game.
EISENHOWER VS. GODDARD FOOTBALL GAME
District Stadium
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Hall of Fame Recognition: Beginning of halftime, approximately 7:45 to 8:00 p.m.
For 142 years, generations of students, educators, families, and community members have helped write the story of Goddard Public Schools. Tomorrow, we have the privilege of celebrating five remarkable people whose lives and service have become part of that story.
The Hall of Fame is more than a recognition of accomplishment. It is an opportunity to honor our past, reconnect generations of our #265Family, and, perhaps most importantly, show the next generation of USD 265-Goddard Public Schools graduates what is possible.
There is still time to join us! Come celebrate these remarkable honorees and the legacy and future of Goddard Public Schools with us tomorrow.
Purchase tickets for the Hall of Fame at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/20haofam/event/2026halloffameevent/
Mrs. Hay loves Earhart Day MONDAY 9/21!!
Twenty-five years ago, our nation watched history change in an instant. Today, on this solemn anniversary, our #265Family pauses to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11th, 2001. We remember the countless first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who ran toward danger to protect others. Their courage and sacrifice remind us what it means to serve something greater than ourselves.
In that same spirit of gratitude, tonight we are proud to honor the first responders and members of our military who continue to serve and protect our communities and our country. All first responders and military personnel, with their ID, will receive FREE admission to tonight’s Goddard High School football game at 7:00 p.m. at the District Stadium, as a small gesture of our appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
Public education has always been one of America's foundational pillars, built on the belief that an informed, engaged citizenry is essential to a free society. Just as those we honor today gave of themselves for the country, USD 265 teachers and staff show up every day to shape the next generation of citizens, leaders, and neighbors who will carry that legacy forward.
Today, we teach our students not just history, but hope for the future; that unity, resilience, and love of country can rise above even our darkest days. It’s with perseverance and a strong sense of gratitude that we look back to reflect, and look forward with resilient hope for a brighter tomorrow and unity ahead.
Picture Day is tomorrow!
Please arrive with your best smile, your hair somewhat under control, and absolutely no evidence of the breakfast you ate five minutes ago.
Also, a few photos may happen after recess and/or gym.... so if your child comes home looking a little… glowy in their picture, just know we call that nature’s highlighter.
These photos will, of course, be treasured forever. No pressure.
Please arrive with your best smile, your hair somewhat under control, and absolutely no evidence of the breakfast you ate five minutes ago.
Also, a few photos may happen after recess and/or gym.... so if your child comes home looking a little… glowy in their picture, just know we call that nature’s highlighter.
These photos will, of course, be treasured forever. No pressure.
We still have a few spots open for these Afterschool Opportunities at Amelia Earhart!
See you tonight!
🚌📚 LAST CHANCE! Fill the Bus is happening TODAY! 🐄
This is your FINAL opportunity to donate school supplies before the bus rolls out! Our GHS & EHS cheer squads are teaming up with Chick-fil-A 21st & Maize to fill the bus for local students — and YOU can help!
📍 Chick-fil-A 21st & Maize (10515 W. 21st St. W)
🕙 TODAY, August 4 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Bring a school supply donation → walk away with a FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich. It's that simple!
Every item collected will be distributed to classrooms across the District to help fill in needs throughout the first semester — your donation goes straight back to local teachers and students. 💙
Most needed:
✏️ Backpacks
✏️ #2 pencils, pens, crayons, markers, colored pencils
✏️ Glue sticks & block erasers
✏️ Folders, notebooks, rulers
✏️ Scissors, highlighters, dry-erase markers
Come see our cheerleaders in action and help send local classrooms into the semester fully stocked. Don't miss this last chance to make a difference! 🙌
This is your FINAL opportunity to donate school supplies before the bus rolls out! Our GHS & EHS cheer squads are teaming up with Chick-fil-A 21st & Maize to fill the bus for local students — and YOU can help!
📍 Chick-fil-A 21st & Maize (10515 W. 21st St. W)
🕙 TODAY, August 4 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Bring a school supply donation → walk away with a FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich. It's that simple!
Every item collected will be distributed to classrooms across the District to help fill in needs throughout the first semester — your donation goes straight back to local teachers and students. 💙
Most needed:
✏️ Backpacks
✏️ #2 pencils, pens, crayons, markers, colored pencils
✏️ Glue sticks & block erasers
✏️ Folders, notebooks, rulers
✏️ Scissors, highlighters, dry-erase markers
Come see our cheerleaders in action and help send local classrooms into the semester fully stocked. Don't miss this last chance to make a difference! 🙌
