Goddard Academy

Hello Parents/Guardians! We are going to Butler CC For a Field Trip Wednesday, February 12 from 8:30-1:30. This is for juniors and seniors. They have already signed up for the field trip but if they forgot they still can. Students can either fill out this form and return it to me or you can email me stating that you give permission for your child to go on the Field Trip. Please have this form or an email returned to me by February 11 so I can have a count on how many students we have going. Please let me know if you have any questions! Mr Entz Counselor lentz1@goddardusd.com

All hail King Entz, the best counselor this school has known! Mr. Entz is an advocate, friend, and supporter of every student who enters our building, as well as an amazing teammate throughout the entire staff. Thank you, and Happy Counselor's Week! @Goddardusd_265 #MakeItCount

Today was Tyler Harris' last day of high school! Next he is off to WSU Tech and then he plans to join the Army Reserve with a pursuit for active duty. Tomorrow is a new beginning! #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard

January's Student of the Month is here! Congrats to all the students, and thank you for being shining examples of what respect looks like! #makeitcount @goddardusd_265

With Reality U, we love to host a Mentor Lunch. Adults who volunteered got a chance to talk more in depth with students about life after high school. This is another great opportunity for our students to make connections with potential employers! #MakeItCount @goddardusd_265

Today we got a special opportunity to experience Reality U's program that emulates a "month in the life of a 26 year old" for our students! Financial literacy is a skill that is seldom learned before adulthood. We are honored with this opportunity! #MakeItCount @goddardusd_265

Goddard Public Schools Family, Every day, incredible #265Family Heroes within the Goddard School District go above and beyond to inspire, support, and positively impact our USD 265 students. The Goddard Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the #265Family Award, which gives you an opportunity to recognize the outstanding educators and USD 265 employees who are making a profound difference within our #265Family and give them a chance to win $100 cash. Our community recognizes the vital role each and every USD 265 staff plays in creating a thriving and supportive learning environment for students. Whether they are a teacher, bus driver, para-educator, administrator, support staff, custodian, or any other valued member of our dedicated team, they are ALL eligible for this award. We invite you to nominate an individual who has demonstrated a significant, positive impact on the students, staff, or the USD 265 school community as a whole. For example, nominations could recognize USD 265 staff members who: Inspire a love of learning in their student(s) Provide exceptional support to student(s) Create a positive, caring school environment Go above and beyond their duties to serve others and/or, exemplifies professionalism and dedication to our #265 Family. All nominations received will be packaged and sent to the respective individual(s). Please nominate your #265Family Hero Today! Complete the Nomination Form (Click the Link Below) by providing the nominee's name, school, position, and a story of why you believe they are deserving of this award. #265Family Award Nomination Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPtmyI7N56mExQrZnHMavjhh-d3ADYfav3udLPpQSLkMDI0w/viewform?usp=sf_link All #265Family Award recipients will be recognized with a special certificate with your nomination letter, and one nominee from each USD 265 school and department (Transportation, Maintenance, and General Support) will have a chance to receive a $100 prize (15 Total, $100 cash prize awards) provided by the Goddard Education Foundation. Let’s celebrate and show appreciation for the amazing work and dedication of our USD 265 employees. We are better together!

Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families, There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to dangerously cold wind chill temperatures and hazardous conditions. Please be safe, and thank you for your continued support. Dane Baxa Director of Community Relations

Late is better than never! After a prolonged break, we finally got to celebrate our Students of the Month and Positive Office Referals for December, 2024! This month's theme was Responsiblity! 😎 Yay! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard

The snow is melting and student are graduating here at Goddard Academy! Jayden Mcquilliams is our first graduate of 2025, off to find a trade and hone the skills that make his life shine. Congratulations! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard

Join us TONIGHT for a Board of Education Meet & Greet event, in honor of School Board Appreciation Month! This come-and-go event is open to the public and will take place from 6:15 - 6:50 p.m. tonight (Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025) in the BOE Room at the Central Administration Center (201 S. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052). Connect with your local school community and meet the volunteers at the core of our #265Family. Whether you have questions, want to connect names to faces, or simply want to learn more about what Goddard Public Schools is all about - come join us tonight!

Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families, There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions. Please be safe, and thank you for your continued support.

Goddard Public Schools Families, Goddard Public Schools will not be in school on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to ongoing hazardous driving conditions. City, County, and District crews are working tirelessly to clear roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks, and we offer our deepest appreciation to them for their dedicated efforts. Given the extent of snow/ice in neighborhoods across the District, additional time is needed to ensure a safe return to school. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

Help us celebrate School Board Appreciation Month this January by joining us for a USD 265 Board of Education Meet & Greet event! This come-and-go event is open to the public and will take place from 6:15 - 6:50 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025 in the BOE Room at the Central Administration Center (201 S. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052). Let’s celebrate the pride, growth, and excellence of our #265Family together!

Kylie Thurman has graduated today! She looks forward to Newman University to work toward becoming an ultrasound technician in the future! Congratulations and Good Luck! The world awaits! . #MakeItCount @usd265_Goddard

Lola Beatty graduated today! Coming soon to a community college near you, she plans to find her niche in this world, and we know she will find something wonderfully Beatty. Congratulations and good luck! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard

We are always honored to partner with Amelia Earhart to support their kids and pick up new skills ourselves! Here, Mrs. Nuessen and Ms. Moore's in-person classes work with Mrs. Baldwin's 3rd grade class to make ornaments! Happy Holidays to come! . #MakeItCount @usd265_Goddard

Congratulations to all our Students of the Month! This Month's theme was teamwork, but we couldn't hold back from celebrating a few other great traits we saw! Have a wonderful week off everyone! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard

Gracyn Becker is off to chase a future in counseling! Congratulations on graduating high school! May all your dreams come true! . #MakeItCount @Usd265_goddard

Linda Hartpence-Stephens is our newest graduate and we are so proud to see this day for her! Moving forward, she is looking toward learning massage therapy! May the roads before you be smooth! Congrats! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard