Oct. 14 & 15, at GHS.
8 am - 8 pm.
Come and go with teachers in classrooms.
No Conferences during teacher meal times, 11-11:45 am & 4-4:45 pm.
Fall Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m.
GHS Auditorium
Admission is Free
Come enjoy the generations of Goddard musicians in this one special night.
In the main gym, during a fan-fueled and high-energy pep rally, students of all grades led chants, participated in games, and celebrated traditions together. The vibe was exciting, but what made the celebration especially meaningful was the way students included and encouraged one another. Upperclassman leadership helped create a space where younger classmates could join in, have fun, and feel that they belonged.
At Goddard Public Schools, staff work hard each day to further the mission of educating students for lifelong success. Things like homecoming week remind everyone that students consistently demonstrate that success right now. It’s clear in the hallways - examples of student leadership, prioritizing kindness, and showing a keen ability to bring people together. As the community looks to the future, it’s easy to see how many of the GHS Lions will step up to make their communities better than they found them.
The student body showed up in full force as the Lions hosted Andover Central, for a classic Americana scene: the Friday night lights ablaze during the homecoming game. Families filled the stands, students cheered, the band played, and the homecoming king and queen were crowned just before kickoff. Children watched alongside parents and grandparents, while alumni returned to a place that still holds so many memories. Truly coming home.
Between the action on the field and the celebrations throughout the evening, there was a clear sense of community in the air. Former classmates caught up, families mingled, and connections took place naturally all around the stadium. Regardless of if a parent was there to support their student in the marching band, their child on the cheer squad, or a player on the field - something special and sentimental about a fall night watching football brought everyone together.
The band’s performance of the national anthem, with the American flag as a backdrop, offered another moment to pause. It was a reminder of the traditions shared through the years, and the pride that comes from belonging to a small-town community, here in Goddard and across this nation.
The celebration lasted well beyond Friday night’s football game, and even past Saturday night’s homecoming dance. On Sunday, Goddard High School’s homecoming display and decorations helped set the scene for the annual daddy-daughter dance, welcoming families into the festivities and giving them an opportunity to make memories of their own. That creativity extended the joy of homecoming, past the halls of Goddard High School and gave the chance to create core memories.
The recent Goddard Hall of Fame celebration, and the coming celebrations of class reunions taking place over the next few weeks, act as reminders that belonging does not end at graduation. The stories, friendships, and pride that is sparked during school years continues to connect generations for years to come. Today’s students are creating memories they, too, may return to celebrate years from now.
With the Goddard Fall Festival coming up this weekend, the spirit of community connection is sure to continue. Whether you or your child(ren) are participating in the parade, cheering from the sidewalk, reconnecting with old friends, or making new ones, each member of our #265Family helps make this community special. Thank you to our students for reminding us what’s possible every day. Thank you to the staff, families, alumni, and neighbors who help make these celebrations possible.
When the world can feel divided, there is something powerful about coming together to cheer each other on. Homecoming each year gives us a chance to do just that, and a reason to pause with gratitude for being part of Goddard.
Enjoy the Smooth Sounds of Jazz at the
GHS Jazz Band Concert in collaboration with the Percussion Ensenble, Oct. 6, at GHS, 6:30 p.m. ADMISSION IS FREE!
GHS KAY Infites you to the
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
Oct. 4, 2-4:00 pm
GHS Door 1
Questions, Contact Rose Daffron: rdaffron@goddardusd.com
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THIS MURDER WAS STAGED
Sept. 24,25 & 26 @ 7 pm.
Adults: $7. Students & Seniors $5.
Tickets available at GoFan.co or at the door.
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/
COUNT DAY: THE QUIETLY CRUCIAL TALLY DAY
Mon., Sept. 21 is the day we take an official tally of students in Goddard Public Schools. Because funding and programs are based off that final count, we are encouraging everyone to
BE HERE AND BE COUNTED!
Our boys team won the meet and our girls team took 3rd!
It was a great day for our kids and program! Persevering through the hot weather to begin our season has been a challenge. It was awesome to see all our perseverance and hard work pay off today! We are back in action next week at Buhler and will look to continue to improve our race times.
GO LIONS!
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.
GHS HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY
WITH FREE ADMISSION WITH ID
Fri., Sept. 11, GHS vs. Salina Central Football Game at 7:00 PM
In honor of all who bravely served on Sept. 11, 2001, and all who continue to serve, GHS extends our gratitude.
Fall sports season is officially here, #265Family!
The new 2026 Fall Sports Guide is officially out in this week’s edition of The Times-Sentinel Newspaper, and you're going to want to grab a copy before they fly off the stands!
Whether you are cheering for Eisenhower and Goddard, we’ve got your Friday nights, match days, and meet days completely covered. Inside this week's Fall Sports Guide special edition, you'll find:
Full season schedules so you never miss a game
- Official team photos and complete rosters
- In-depth preview stories for football, volleyball, cross country, girls tennis, girls golf, and boys soccer
- Let’s pack the stands, cheer loud, and show up for every single one of our incredible student-athletes across both Eisenhower High and Goddard High Schools as they kick off an amazing season!
Grab your FULL copy TODAY at Kwik Shop, Walmart (Goddard), Dillons (135th & Maple), or subscribe to the Times-Sentinel Newspaper by visiting https://publisher1.etype.services/Times-Sentinel
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
Goddard District Stadium
5:00 GMS Events
5:55 GHS Events
Sponsored by Goddard Booster Club
Get ready for a great night of:
The GHS & GMS Football Scrimmages
Fall Sports Teams Introductions
GO LIONS!
Click here for Tickets
GHS Picture Day is Wednesday, August 19
during Lion Launch. Order forms were given to students and can be turned in with cash or check on picture day. Orders can also be made online at strawbridge.net.
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! 🙌
