Who's Next? The future comes whether you're ready or not. Work toward your goals. "Shoot for the moon; if you miss, you'll still land among the stars."
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(They were right—We did need to make two posts for all the pictures!)
Heaven and Hope Self have had their last high school hurrah! Hooray and hallelujah!
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Hope is headed for a degree in nursing and Heaven may travel to a cosmetology school next! Hair and healing awaits!
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We will miss you! Congrats!
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Congratulations to our Student of the Month winners for September and August! The theme this time was empathy. These students showed us all how to feel what others feel and make the world a happier and stronger place. Keep it up!
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Congratulations to Kylie Jacobs for graduating! Next stop: Studying Veterinary Science. May she receive many puppy licks and kitty purrs in the days to come. Way to go!
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Ding! Ding! Ding! Katareena Birkner is our first graduate of 2025-2026 year!
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Katareena is excited to head to WSU next and major in PreMed. Sad to see her go, but glad to see her grow! Congrats! 🎉
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Today, our school worked on a social contract. Already following one expectation, we collaborated on equal, respectful guidelines we all intend to follow. With our signatures, we will get through this year together!
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The last day of the first week of school is here! Start strong & you'll cross the finish line before you know it. Until then, stop by the Academy Library to open a book to new worlds, knowledge, and perspectives! Doomscrolling? #notbased #cancelled
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Welcome back to school! The time has come for new progress to be made! Our theme at the Academy this year is #DOn'tquIT, and we believe that every student will make it across their finish line. Keep your head up! This is the first day of the rest of your life.
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This year, the Goddard Education Foundation, alongside our Legacy Partners, Lange Real Estate, were thrilled to present the #265Family Award to 15 outstanding educators and staff members from across the district, from nominations submitted by grateful families, dedicated students, and fellow staff members, all eager to shine a light on the incredible work being done every day in Goddard Public Schools. The #265Family Award, honors these finalists who not only embody the spirit of our #265Family but also consistently demonstrate a significant, positive impact on our students, staff, or the entire USD 265 school community.
The Goddard Academy winner was Julie Nuessen, Goddard Academy Teacher, who was nominated by Hope Self, a colleague. Her nominator wrote, " Mrs. Nuessen always encourages to keep going! She always keeps the classroom so positive and everybody always feels welcome."
Congratulations again Mrs. Nuessen for all you do make Goddard Public Schools a family!
To nominate a staff member for the #265Family Award visit - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsMNl3z277aZNiN859FaFgJAPZq79zwU47Oi1uH8pqqESvPg/viewform?usp=header
To learn more about how Lange Real Estate serves our #265Family visit https://langere.com/2025/03/14/lange-real-estate-a-proud-legacy-sponsor-of-goddard-public-schools/
Reiss Brandt finished his classes and is off to face the rest of his life. He is great at breaking the mundane and making something interesting and memorable out of life. We know he's going to do amazing things! Congrats!
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Sam Diaz is off to graduation! Next stop, summer break and then potentially back to school for electrical work! May the lights shine upon you!
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In the nick of time, Lani Batchman gave a high five to graduation! Next, she is planning to work a little and possibly going to a trade school in the future. The handprint she makes in the world will be just like her: amazing!
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Graduation looks good on you! Alaira Warner walked the halls today to say goodbye to high school. Her future holds a final graduation ceremony and soon a job in pipeline welding. May the future be as bright, if not brighter than the present! ❤️🎉
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Shelby Brown has been working hard since graduating in December and stops by every so often to see both teenage & adult friends. The entire building brightens a little whenever she drops by, and soon, so will the end of year graduation stage! 🎇🎓🎆
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Abrin Whitworth has made his final journey down the Academy hallway. He is going to explore life for a little bit while considering going to college for psychology in the future. We are so proud of how far you've come and how far you'll go! 🎊🎓🎊
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We are so proud of Zach Scarrow today! He is finally free from high school. The future holds a multitude of options, but for now, he plans to learn plumbing here and then head down to Oklahoma or Texas for various new job opportunities! He is free!
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Next up for graduation is Gabe Berry! An excellent role model, Gabe is going on to tech school to explore potential futures working in HVAC or painting cars. We are so proud of where he will take his future. Congrats!
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Seth Garrison took his last steps in this building today! The journey was arduous, but he proved to himself and everyone else that great things come when you stick to it. Next, he is headed to Spirit to find out what opportunities await. Congrats!🎊
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Carlos Post is outta here! A great leader and role model, he finished high school and is off to share his talents with Textron next. We'll miss hearing his voice every morning, reciting the pledge, but we're excited for what he will do next! 🎉
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Shout out to our amazing secretary and registrar! Teamwork makes the dream work, and Tami and Dinah are a dream team! We are lucky to have such wonderful people to help make the wheels on this bus go 'round. Thank you both!
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