
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





"A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results." – Wade Boggs
Congratulations to Mrs. Robin Perkins for receiving the District Attitude Award! Robin was nominated by Piper White and Dane Baxa. Piper White wrote, “The print shop is not an easy or stress-free environment especially when you get multiple orders each day from all around the district, but Robin does so with a smile on her face. At the beginning of the year (or her busiest time) she and her staff worked so hard to make sure all staff had the orders before the first day of school. On top of just getting us the orders she also wrote positive messages that always leave us smiling. Robin communicates effectively, and if there is ever a rush order needed, she is not afraid of the challenge. Robin is a rock star!”
Dane Baxa wrote, “Robin Perkins stepped up to help the District in a big way after the sudden loss of Nancy Johnson. Robin is more than just a skilled Print Shop operator; she’s a problem-solver who brings positivity and energy to her work every day. She often anticipates the needs of teachers, administrators, and staff, frequently stepping in to assist with last-minute requests and high-volume projects without hesitation. Her reliability and willingness to do whatever it takes to support others have made her an invaluable resource.
She developed a plan to visit every school during orientation, making a personal connection with as many staff members as possible, building positive relationships, and explaining the services she provides and the process for submitting print jobs.
Beyond her exceptional technical abilities, Robin’s attitude exemplifies the values of our district. Her commitment to excellence and genuine kindness uplift everyone she works with. She is always quick to offer encouragement, inspiring our Community Relations Team and those around her.”


Another great performance by our talented students! Thank you to students and staff from ALL #USD265 intermediates, middle schools, and high schools for another great #GoddardSings event! #265pride




Veterans and First Responders came to GHS today for Soup and Sandwiches. We thank all for your service!


