This month, the Student of the Month theme was "Self-Direct." These students showed motivation, self and situational awareness, and action to improve each day. Thank you for being great role models for others and yourself! . #DOntquIT @usd265_goddard
3 days ago, Goddard Academy
Students in Gym with Certificates
Halloween is almost here! Whether you'll be trick or treating, watching spooky movies, or staying home with a good book, we hope everyone has fun and stays safe this Friday! (Smart choices give you aura and help you avoid things that happen in these books!) . #DOntquIT
5 days ago, Goddard Academy
halloween themed Books on shelf
Short Stories
Romance
nonfiction
graphic novels
Savannah Cobble is outta here! After graduating, her next steps are to work and save up money before pursuing either a career in sonography or mechanics. Onward to great futures! 🎉 . #DOntquIT @USD265_GODDARD
6 days ago, Goddard Academy
Savannah Signing Diploma
with Gee and Long
With Nuessen and Moore
with Carr
Holding "Who's Next " shirt in front of "I'm next "banner
Parent Teacher Conferences start Oct 15-16! Alongside this, EHS has extended invitations for events happening in the evening on October 16th. Stop by Eisenhower High School to check out their Career Fair and Financial Aid Q&A on Oct 16th! . #DOntquIT @usd265_goddard
24 days ago, Goddard Academy
2 posters
Financial Aid night at EHS
Oct. 16 
5-8pm
Butler comm college help with questions and application.
College / Military fair at EHS
Oct. 16
5-7pm
15+ colleges
Several military branches 
Bring parents! 
Counseler's office for more info!
Kiera Fouse finished her final class and is soon headed for Cosmetology School to study all things beauty and health! Get ready, world. You're about to be dazzled. ✨️💇‍♀️💅💄✨️ . #DOntquIT @usd265_goddard
28 days ago, Goddard Academy
Walking down hall giving fist bump
signing diploma
with Mrs. Long
With Family
with Mrs. Nuessen
holding "Who's Next "shirt in front of "I'm next "banner
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." . #DOntquIT @usd265_goddard (They were right—We did need to make two posts for all the pictures!)
about 1 month ago, Goddard Academy
Heaven and Hope
With Mr. Gee and Mrs. Long
holding "Who's Next "shirt in front of "I'm next "banner
Heaven and Hope Self have had their last high school hurrah! Hooray and hallelujah! . Hope is headed for a degree in nursing and Heaven may travel to a cosmetology school next! Hair and healing awaits! . We will miss you! Congrats! #DOntquIT @usd265_goddard
about 1 month ago, Goddard Academy
Walking down hall
Heaven Signing Diploma
Hope Signing Diploma
With Ms. Moore
With Mrs. Nuessen
With Family
Friends
Friends
Friends
BOYfriend~
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! . #DOntquIT @usd265_goddard
about 1 month ago, Goddard Academy
All the winners together
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! . #DOntquIT @usd265_goddard
about 1 month ago, Goddard Academy
Walking down hall
signing diploma
with Mr. Gee and Mrs. Long
Family
Holding "Who's Next " shirt in front of "I'm next "banner
Ding! Ding! Ding! Katareena Birkner is our first graduate of 2025-2026 year! . Katareena is excited to head to WSU next and major in PreMed. Sad to see her go, but glad to see her grow! Congrats! 🎉 . #DOntquIT @usd265_goddard
about 1 month ago, Goddard Academy
Walking down the hall
signing diploma
Gee and Long
Family
Family and friends
friends
Marchant
Carr
Holding "Who's Next " shirt in front of "I'm Next" banner
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! . #DOntquIT @usd265_goddard
about 2 months ago, Goddard Academy
students in cafeteria
list of positive traits and expectations.
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 . @usd265_goddard #DOntquIT
3 months ago, Goddard Academy
Bookshelves full of books with "ACA LIBRARY" sitting on top
Display of nonfiction books: Taylor Swift; The Anthropocene Reviewed; Funny, You Don't Look Autistic; Future Tense (How We Made AI and How It Will Change Everything; I Am Malala
Display of tear-jerking books with tissue box above a display of historical fiction books
Display of Realistic Fiction books: Patron Saints of Nothing; The Hate U Give; Pieces of Me
Display of Romance Books: Hopeless; Check & Mate; The Summer I Turned Pretty
Nonfiction/Professional Development books "Cool Careers without College" including "People who love to Drive/Sports/Play Video Games
Long row of bookshelves with books sitting on top. Fantasy, SciFi, Suspense, Mystery, Adventure genres displayed.
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. . @usd264_Goddard
3 months ago, Goddard Academy
Walking in to building, students and staff give each other fist bumps.
Ingredients for School Success: 4 cps hard work. 2 cps fun. 1 cup communication. 3 cps Enthusiasm! 1 cup cooperation. 1 cup Creativity. Combine all Ingredients & Enjoy!
Welcome! You are... More than the struggles you face, able to overcome challenges, Talented more than you know, Worthy of light and life, Going to graduate, Capable of great things, Going to be okay. Let's have a Great Year!
Welcome Board: Frog themed! Welcome to out PAD! Hopping into a New School Year! Frogs frogs frogs~
Staff picture
other half of staff picture
Blank Banner... It is a Diploma, but it is empty. Who will sign it this year? :O
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/
4 months ago, Goddard Education Foundation
265Family Award Tour
265Family Award Tour
265Family Award Tour
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! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard
6 months ago, Goddard Academy
Reiss
Mr. Entz and Mr. Gee
Ms. Moore
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! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard
6 months ago, Goddard Academy
Sam Diaz signing Diploma
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! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard
6 months ago, Goddard Academy
Drawing her hand
Signing diploma in handprint
with Ms. Moore
With Mr. Entz and Mr. Gee
holding "Who's Next "shirt in front of "I'm next "banner
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! ❤️🎉 . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard
6 months ago, Goddard Academy
Alaira Warner signing diploma
Mr. Entz
Family
Family
Family
Mrs. Carr
Mr. Marchant
With Friends~
With friends~
with Friends~
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! 🎇🎓🎆 . #MakeitCount @usd265_goddard
6 months ago, Goddard Academy
Shelby Brown signing diploma
Mr. Gee and Mr. Entz
friends
friends
goofy friends
Ms. Moore
Mrs. Nuessen
Ms. Dinah
Family
Holding "Who's Next " shirt in front of "I'm next "banner
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! 🎊🎓🎊 . #Makeitcount @usd265_goddard
6 months ago, Goddard Academy
Signing diploma
Mr. Entz
Mrs. Nuessen and Ms. Moore
Mom
Making face at sister
with sister
laughing with sister
holding "Who's Next "shirt in front of "I'm next "banner