Jennie Wilson Elementary School

The USD 457 Books-on-the-Bus program, better known as B.O.B., will visit various sites in Garden City, Monday through Friday, starting Monday, June 3, 2024. Find out more at: https://www.gckschools.com/article/1619209

The USD 457 Summer Food Service program will begin June 3. Families with children under 18 years old will need to register to pick up a meal at a specific location in the community this year. Parents can register at the USD 457 Nutrition Services Office, 1205 Fleming Street, during regular business hours, through May 31. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1606388

El programa de servicio de alimentos de verano de USD 457 comenzará el 3 de junio. Las familias con niños menores de 18 años deberán registrarse para recoger una comida en un lugar específico de la comunidad este año. Los padres pueden registrarse en la Oficina de Servicios de Nutrición de USD 457, 1205 Fleming Street, durante el horario comercial habitual, hasta el 31 de mayo. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1606388

💙Capturing Kids Hearts💙

Last week Jennie Wilson was able to speak in front of the school board! Many GOOD THINGS were shared about our school and one of them being our recognition and award as Showcase School!

All of us at Jennie Wilson want to say THANK YOU to Golden Plains Credit Union. They so graciously donated CKH shirts to all the staff members! 💙 We can’t thank them enough for their generous contributions all school year!

Thank you so much to Burlington for your donation to Jennie Wilson! We were honored to be part of welcoming you to Garden City and congratulations on your grand opening! 💙

Thank you to our new neighbors Burlington and the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org for your generous $5,000 donation to Jennie Wilson Elementary School. These funds will enable teachers to purchase classroom supplies to support their students’ achievement and success. We are overwhelmed by your generous donation to help further our students’ education! Welcome to Garden City and congratulations on your store’s grand opening today at 2310 E. Kansas Ave.

The last day of school for Garden City Public Schools will be Thursday, May 23, 2024. This will be a full day of school for students with normal starting and ending times. School will be out for the summer break at the end of the school day.

Special day celebrating former Jennie Wilson students. We are so proud of them all! Once a Cougar, always a Cougar! 💙🦬🤎

Jennie Wilson Elementary Achieves Distinction as a 2023-2024
Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School

Jennie Wilson Elementary has received the 2023-2024 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® award. This distinction directly reflects the unwavering dedication and collaborative efforts of Jennie Wilson Elementary’s students, staff, and the entire school community. The recognition of a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® award serves as a testament to the commitment held by the campus community to foster a positive and nurturing learning environment.

Each year, National Showcase Schools undergo a meticulous selection process, evaluating essential performance indicators, collecting campus data, and seeking feedback from both staff and students. The outcomes reflect the successful integration of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process, showcasing the unique culture and climate of each campus. Capturing Kids’ Hearts® applauds Jennie Wilson Elementary, where educators go above and beyond, fostering a secure, connected, and enthusiastic learning environment for students.

🎉 Let's celebrate our incredible educators during Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 From sparking curiosity to igniting passion, our teachers go above and beyond every single day. 💪🏼 Show your gratitude this week by sending a heartfelt thank you or sharing your favorite memories using and let's create a ripple of appreciation! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

The deadline for the survey on the boundary study is April 30th.
English: https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=vy8w8k #!/
Spanish: https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=ok0t0s #!/?p=mobile&prelaunch_sessionid=1495143&pm=dynamic&s=1&popup=WTD
Somali: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8IeImsSIB3bhejfRxRVmkNJXSB8Hi5gD47_P1F0vi_lRSkQ/viewform
Burmese: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpXuTQgchIu0kSszWI-8-8VdRkvoTihX_r1qLLT1rifZXK3A/viewform
More information: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/boundary-study

There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Thursday, April 25 for teacher inservices and Friday, April 26 for a new teacher inservice. Classes will resume on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Join us in celebrating Melinda Stewart's years of service at USD 457 and Jennie Wilson Elementary on Friday, May 10th from 4:30-6:30pm. Please RSVP to [email protected] to attend. 💜💙. Melinda Sterling-Stewart

You can watch the Boundary Study Community Forum that took place on Wednesday, April 17.
The Boundary Study presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPA7PVEXSNo
The public feedback part of the meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVZUEB1pBxA

Reminder! Tonight USD 457 will hold its final public forum on the Boundary Study. There will be time for public comment and translators will be available.

Where: GCHS Commons
When: 5:30pm
Link to ALL Boundary Study Info: https://www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/boundary-study

Enrollment is now open for students new to Garden City Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year. Parents will need to complete the online registration process on Skyward. Contact your child's school for more information. https://familyaccess.gckschools.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/seplog01.w

Please share your input!

Garden City Public Schools is seeking input on draft boundary scenarios, grade configurations for elementary and middle schools, building operations, and potential retirement of schools.
English https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=vy8w8k #!/
Spanish https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=ok0t0s #!/?p=mobile&prelaunch_sessionid=1495143&pm=dynamic&s=1&popup=WTD
More information can be found at https://www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/boundary-study

Garden City Public Schools will hold public forums on the Boundary Study. The forums will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 18th at the Garden City High School Commons Area. The public will also have an opportunity to provide input during the forums. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1548143

Garden City Public Schools will open online registration on Wednesday, April 10, for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents will need to complete the online registration process on Skyward. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1537209

Garden City Public Schools Quality Learning-Responsible Citizens

There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1 for Spring Vacation. Classes will be back in session on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Friday, March 22 for a Teacher Inservice. School will resume on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Congratulations Mrs. Fick! 💙

The Garden City Public Schools Foundation Grant Squad visited schools on Thursday to award $200 mini-grants to help teachers enhance instruction in their classrooms. The awards were presented to teachers in a surprise celebration in their classrooms. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1497750

Thank you to all our local Heroes from the Garden City Police Department, Garden City Fire Department, Finney County EMS, Finney County Sheriff's Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, LifeSave & EagleMed for everything you do for our community! We were so glad you all could join us for breakfast this morning! Garden City Police Department - KS Garden City Fire Department - KS Finney County EMS Finney County Sheriff's Office - KS Kansas Highway Patrol Troop E - Garden City, KS EagleMed LLC LifeSave 24 - Garden City

The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 school calendar. A morning session of school will be held for elementary, fifth, seventh, ninth and tenth grades and students new to the district on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1492776

Thank you Mayor Ortiz for coming to Jennie Wilson today! 💙

There will be no school for students at Garden City Public Schools on Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23 for Parent Teacher Conferences. School will be back in session on Monday, February 26, 2024. https://www.gckschools.com/article/1457228

There will be no school for Garden City Public Schools on Friday, February 16, 2024. There is a scheduled inservice in the morning and workday in the afternoon for teachers in the district.
Classes will be back in session on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Jennie Wilson Elementary School is holding a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, February 13. Fifteen percent of all sales from 5:00-8:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!