Goddard Academy

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

Congratulations to Sierra! Graduating yesterday, she is on the road to becoming a Vet! Lucky for her, Macy, our therapy dog, was even here today to wish her luck from all the dogs in the world! Woo! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard

"A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results." – Wade Boggs Congratulations to Mrs. Robin Perkins for receiving the District Attitude Award! Robin was nominated by Piper White and Dane Baxa. Piper White wrote, “The print shop is not an easy or stress-free environment especially when you get multiple orders each day from all around the district, but Robin does so with a smile on her face. At the beginning of the year (or her busiest time) she and her staff worked so hard to make sure all staff had the orders before the first day of school. On top of just getting us the orders she also wrote positive messages that always leave us smiling. Robin communicates effectively, and if there is ever a rush order needed, she is not afraid of the challenge. Robin is a rock star!” Dane Baxa wrote, “Robin Perkins stepped up to help the District in a big way after the sudden loss of Nancy Johnson. Robin is more than just a skilled Print Shop operator; she’s a problem-solver who brings positivity and energy to her work every day. She often anticipates the needs of teachers, administrators, and staff, frequently stepping in to assist with last-minute requests and high-volume projects without hesitation. Her reliability and willingness to do whatever it takes to support others have made her an invaluable resource. She developed a plan to visit every school during orientation, making a personal connection with as many staff members as possible, building positive relationships, and explaining the services she provides and the process for submitting print jobs. Beyond her exceptional technical abilities, Robin’s attitude exemplifies the values of our district. Her commitment to excellence and genuine kindness uplift everyone she works with. She is always quick to offer encouragement, inspiring our Community Relations Team and those around her.”

Josh Cline has left his mark on this school in the form of a graduation signature on our diploma! What we do now sets our abilities for the future. #makeitcount. We are proud of you!! Congratulations! . @usd265_goddard

Colin Morris has left the building! Off to brighter things, he leaves high school behind to find the paths, known and unknown, for the rest of his life to follow! We are so proud of you! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard

Future cosmetology student, McKenna Fritch, graduated today! Bittersweet to see her leave, but we know she will bring much beauty into future lives. Congratulations! . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard

Congratulations to Ryleigh Moore! She came back to walk down the hall in celebration of graduation and now has plans to work for a little before heading to Hutchinson to study nursing! Our lives follow many roads; may all of yours be beautiful. 🥳 . #MakeItCount @usd265_goddard

Double celebration: Angel Cabral has graduated on his birthday! Next thing he is doing? Voting. Then he is off to graduate from WSU tech in December! Following that, plans to continue working as a CNC Machinist. We are proud and will miss you! . #makeitcount @usd265_goddard