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!
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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!)
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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! 🎉
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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!
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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. ✨️💇♀️💅💄✨️
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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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