We’re thrilled to celebrate Mr. Neal Zoglmann of Goddard Middle School on his 2025 Innovative Teacher Grant from the Goddard Education Foundation.
In the past, theater was offered as a class at GMS- but thanks to the support of school administration and passionate educators like Mr. Zoglmann, theatre returned this year as an after-school program. What started as a trial quickly proved its value: 80 students showed up to the first interest meeting.
With only 14 roles available in their first show, auditions were tough and interest in crew roles like set design, lighting, and sound was just as strong. Unfortunately, limited resources meant many eager students had to be turned away.
That’s where this Innovative Teacher Grant comes in. With funding for portable lighting, set materials, and more, the program can now expand behind the scenes- giving more students the chance to contribute their creativity. From building sets with the help of the industrial technology teacher to learning leadership and teamwork, students will gain hands-on experience with both technical education and performing arts.
More than a stage, this is a space for belonging for students to find their voice, their confidence, and their community. Mr. Zoglmann shared, “While the success of a show is easy to measure, it’s the journey to curtain call where the real learning happens.”
Join us in applauding Mr. Zoglmann and the GMS team for bringing this spotlight back to the students, giving students a place to ‘shine’.
Learn more about past Innovative Teacher Grants and how you can support future grants at https://goddardpsks.sites.thrillshare.com/o/gef/page/teacher-grants
Something big is coming to GMS this fall! Get ready, students!
Goddard Community Youth Basketball Camp - presented by Maycee and Guests wrapped up today with drills, work on fundamental skills, and some fun games! Thank you parents and campers who attended! Go Lions! 🦁🏀
Day 1 - GMS Home to Maycee James Summer Youth Basketball Camp ⛹️♂️⛹️♀️ Still open for campers.
5/20 and 5/21
🏀K-3rd Session 1: 8am to 9:30am
🏀4th-6th Session 2: 10am to 11:45am GMS Gyms
Enjoy your summer!
GMS Fun Day starts....
Earlier today Track and Field Lions Mason Wright and Jill Eck received a team-voted Leadership Award for outstanding efforts in character, integrity, and team spirit. This award is reserved for 8th Graders. Congratulations!
GMS x WSL DIV. 2 TRACK & FIELD MEET!
Please have students return library books this week! Especially outgoing 8th graders! Thank you!
Introducing the 2025-2026 GMS Cheerleading Sqauds! 📣🦁
Big Lions shout out to Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Burdge and our GMS Choir who put on a wonderful display of whole group and solo voice performances tonight for the 2025 Pops Concert! 🎶🎤x🦁
It's School Nurse appreciation day, and we want to say thank you to our nurse, Mrs. Mitchell! We appreciate all you do to help keep GMS students healthy!
Some history lovers stayed after school with Mrs. Webb to watch the play/movie Hamilton!
Circle of Friends had a blast at the park last week for their final get-together!
Circle of Friends had a blast at the park last week for their final get-together!
Circle of Friends had a blast at the park last week for their final get-together!
Actually...it IS rocket science! More fun in Ms. Lancaster's class!
"To teach is to touch lives forever, for the lessons imparted by a teacher echo through eternity." It's Teacher Appreciation Day, and we want to say thank you to all the educators who impact young lives every day! We appreciate you!
3...2...1...Blast Off Bottle Rockets 🚀 x Ms. B's Class!
3...2...1...Blast Off Bottle Rockets 🚀 x Ms. Lancaster's Class!