Congratulations to Owen G., Hudson D., Jasmine S., Lily L., and Brayden R. On their recognition from KSDE on being Kansas ACT Scholars for achieving scores above 32 on the ACT test. #LionPride
GHS Bands and Orchestras welcome us back from Spring Break as they put on a great show for their Pre-Festival Instrumental Concert before our upcoming competitions! Great performances by all and best of luck! #LionPride
Moms and Sons are having a blast at the annual Nerf Battle! Nerf battles, dodge ball. boatd games and snacks are enjoyed by all! GHS KAY sponsors this event with the help of GHS Marketing this year to provide a fun and safe event for families to enjoy!
The Goddard High School Choir is excited to invite you to their Spring Concert, a harmonious celebration of talent and dedication. Mark your calendars for March 11th, 2025, at 7 PM, as the Goddard High School Auditorium transforms into a melodious haven. This year's event is extra special as we welcome the Guest Choir from Goddard Middle School, promising a diverse array of choral performances that showcase the impressive vocal abilities of both groups. Don't miss this opportunity to support and enjoy an evening filled with inspiring music and youthful enthusiasm. Join us as we sing with pride and create unforgettable memories. #wesingwithpride
2025 5A Wrestling State Champions! #LionPride
Theatre classes at Goddard High School offer students more than just theatrical experiences. They also provide opportunities to work in a hands-on environment. The Technical Theatre & Stagecraft class offers students hands-on stage design and costuming, necessary elements for GHS Theatre Productions.
Goddard High School Theatre teacher, Jamie Oettle, saw an opportunity to expand her students' skills and address a need for more hands-on learning. She created a costume-making and alterations project, allowing students to create, customize, and alter costumes for upcoming productions. “Working with costumes reaches students in a non-traditional way because of the hands-on approach to measurement, math, angles, understanding and following directions, working with new machinery, and teamwork,” Mrs. Oettle shared. “This is an opportunity for students to add to their skill set that will aid them in possible career opportunities and teach them skills they can use for the rest of their lives.”
With the help of an Innovative Teacher Grant, Oettle was able to purchase both a sewing machine and a serger sewing machine, mannequins, and additional fabric and sewing supplies that will open doors for GHS Theatre students for years to come. Mrs. Oettle’s theatre students were excited to utilize the new equipment as they prepared for their production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
“Students gain a sense of pride when they see actors in one of our productions wearing their costumes or fitted altered costumes,” explained Oettle. Avreya, a GHS Senior and technical theatre student, shared, “I enjoy sewing costumes and learning new tricks with costume design, it’s fun to help the show come to life.” For each production, it takes the entire theatre department coming together, and with the additional resources provided through the Innovative Teacher Grant, the GHS theatre department is able to expand possibilities for the growing program.
With the district growing and resource needs increasing, Goddard Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grants help bridge the gap, ensuring USD 265 educators have what they need to expand opportunities for the #265Family. 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
Goddard BPA(Business Professionals of America) had a wildly successful weekend at the State Leadership Conference, including TWO INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS! Overall GHS has EIGHT students that are qualified for the National Leadership Conference, and two more are alternates!
Congratulations to our own Luke Griffith and Conner Huddleston for being named as recipients for the 2025 Rudd Foundation Scholarships!
This scholarship seeks students who show grit, determination, and a strong work ethic. Congratulations to these two deserving students, we are PROUD of you!
FAFSA Workshop, Feb. 26, GHS Library, 5-7 p.m. Presented by WSU.
Bring Parents, Tax Info. and Work with professionals to COMPLETE the Application!
STUDENTS CURRENT GRADE 8-11
bring your parents
Meet on Mane Street by appt.
SCHEDULE : Wed. & Thur.
Conferences 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
by appointment only*
*Teachers Unavailable during
Lunch: 11a.m.-Noon
Dinner: 4-5p.m.
CAREER FAIR Thur.
Feb. 27 5-7:30p.m.
Open to all, no appt. needed.
Goddard Public Schools Families,
Due to ongoing dangerously low wind chill temperatures and the challenges this creates with our buses, there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, February 20, 2025, for students.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dane Baxa
Goddard High School's ceramics class allows students to explore their creativity by learning to mold clay into art. Sophomore Matthew Mason says, "Ceramics is harder than I thought. You strive for perfection, but clay isn't perfect. I like that you can work at your own pace and learn new techniques and tools to improve your work."
Ceramics teacher Mrs. Northcutt envisions a fully equipped studio that would make Goddard's program one of the best in the state, offering resources for all skill levels.
A Goddard Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grant helped Mrs. Northcutt purchase banding wheels for every student. These wheels provide a 360-degree view for molding and sculpting, improving design and promoting correct hand-building techniques.
The grant also funded an artwork photo booth so students can photograph their finished pieces. "Students need to photograph their work for portfolios and learn good composition," explains Mrs. Northcutt. "The photo booth gives them the tools to do that."
The Goddard Education Foundation is proud to support Innovative Teacher Grants, providing resources that expand learning opportunities like those in Mrs. Northcutt's ceramics class. To learn about past Innovative Teacher Grants and how you can partner with the Goddard Education Foundation to fund future grants, visit https://goddardpsks.sites.thrillshare.com/o/gef/page/teacher-grants.
Due to ongoing severe winter weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, for students.
USD 265 Educators will have a Virtual Professional Development Day on Feb. 19, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dane Baxa
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
