Victor Ornelas Elementary

As much as we would like to have students back in school, we do not feel that can be done safely due to forecasted extreme windchill temperatures. There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 16th for Garden City Public Schools. Stay warm!

Santa isn’t ready to go back to school yet! Due to expected inclement weather conditions, all Garden City Public Schools facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, January 8th.  The Board of Education meeting will proceed as normal at 6pm and will be open to the public. Staff members are not required to report to work, unless specifically instructed by their supervisor.  Please stay tuned to USD 457 social media for the most current updates.  Stay safe and warm!

Santa isn’t ready to go back to school yet! Due to expected inclement weather conditions, all Garden City Public Schools facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, January 8th.  The Board of Education meeting will proceed as normal at 6pm and will be open to the public. Staff members are not required to report to work, unless specifically instructed by their supervisor.  Please stay tuned to USD 457 social media for the most current updates.  Stay safe and warm!

Garden City Public Schools will run mud routes tomorrow, Monday, November 27.

Parents of bus riders - please be aware that bus routes may be delayed 15-20 minutes tomorrow, October 27. If you have questions, please call your child's school or the transportation department. We appreciate your patience!

October is National Principals Month! Let's celebrate the incredible school leaders who work tirelessly to shape the future of our students and schools. Take a moment to thank and recognize your school principal for their dedication and commitment. #NationalPrincipalsMonth

The phones and internet are down at Victor Ornelas Elementary School. Crews are working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. If you need to reach the school, please contact the district office at 620-805-7000. We will notify parents when services are up and running.

It's National School Lunch Week and we’re celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. #NSLW23

Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu

There will be no school on Monday, September 25 for a teacher inservice day.

This year's Ages and Stages Screening is Friday, September 8. There will be no school for all Garfield and Kindergarten students. Students 1st - 12th grade will attend classes as usual. For more information about the Ages and Stages Screening, go to http://gckschools.com/article/1227321.

Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu

There will be no school and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day.

Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu

Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu

Check out what’s on the menu this week! *Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: www.gckschools.com/o/gcps/page/school-menu

The first day of school for many of our students is tomorrow! We're excited to see you! For more information about the first day of school, including updated start/end times, go to www.gckschools.com.

The first day of the 23-24 school year is Tuesday, August 15. All elementary (Kindergarten-5th), 7th, 9th, and 10th grade students, as well as any student new to the district will begin with a half day orientation on August 15. Sixth graders at Abe Hubert, Jennie Barker, and Plymell are also encouraged to attend school that day, but won't be counted absent if they don't attend. ⏰ GCHS, HGMS, KHMS will dismiss at 11:10 a.m. ⏰ GC Achieve will dismiss at 11:40 a.m. ⏰ BSIC, CSIC, and all elementary schools will dismiss at 11:50 a.m. The first full day of school for all students will be Wednesday, August 16. Garfield Early Childhood Center starts school on Monday, August 21. Go to www.gckschools.com for more information, including this year's start/end times and school supply lists.

All staff members will be in our Back to School Inservice on Friday, August 11. Schools and district offices will be closed from 8:00-10:30 a.m. and will reopen shortly after the inservice ends.

Each of our schools is hosting an Open House for parents to become familiar with their child's schools, teachers, and classrooms. Go to https://www.gckschools.com/article/1192091 for more details.