Thank you to all the families who have generously donated gift cards to the teachers at Victor Ornelas for Teacher Appreciation Week!
There’s still time to contribute if you’d like to. Simply send your gift card to school with your student and have them drop it off at the office. Your support truly means a lot!
Say hello to even more messaging and announcements in the USD 457 app! Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features.
VO May newsletter
https://vonewsletter.my.canva.site/
Say "hello" to Messaging in the USD 457 app! Our same app now keeps you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream after May 5th.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/2b9H26
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/5zrVfC
There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow or Monday.
Staff will be available on these days to help with enrollment. Please come by or call 620-805-7900. We can help with technology, passwords, or any other enrollment questions. If you have a new address, please bring proof of new address. Enroll online or come by soon.
VO families: We have 60 more boxes to go! If you want a box to sell during spring break please contact the office. The last day to turn in money is March 28th. Be sure to ask your family and friends to buy CHOCOLATE!
Today, Victor Ornelas Elementary participated in the statewide tornado drill. Our staff and students followed emergency procedures efficiently and effectively, ensuring that everyone is well-prepared in case of severe weather. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
KRR ENGAGE is cancelled for tonight, Tuesday, March 4th due to weather conditions.
❄️ SCHOOL CANCELED TOMORROW DUE TO EXTREME COLD ❄️
Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 19th, due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. The safety of our students and staff always comes first, and with extreme cold in the forecast, it is simply too dangerous for travel and outdoor exposure.
🔹 No school for students and certified staff
🔹 District offices will remain open
Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid prolonged time outside. We’ll keep you updated if any additional changes are needed. See you soon! #EveryoneLeads #StayWarm
❄️ SCHOOL CANCELED TOMORROW DUE TO EXTREME COLD ❄️
Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 18th, due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. The safety of our students and staff always comes first, and with extreme cold in the forecast, it is simply too dangerous for travel and outdoor exposure.
🔹 No school for students and certified staff
🔹 District offices will remain open
Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid prolonged time outside. We’ll keep you updated if any additional changes are needed. See you soon! #EveryoneLeads #StayWarm
SNOW DAY ALERT – NO SCHOOL TOMORROW❗️❄️ Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 12, due to incoming hazardous weather conditions and high rates of illness. ❄️🌨️. 🔹 No school for students and staff 🔹
Check out our Victor Ornelas February newsletter:
https://vonewsletter.my.canva.site/
School has been cancelled TUESDAY, January 21st.
Victor Ornelas Elementary parents: We will NOT have Engage after school program today, Monday, January 20th.
Parents we would like to remind you that it is MUCH quicker to park across the street and walk over to pick up students after school.
The calendar committee for Garden City Public Schools is seeking input from parents regarding calendar options for the 2026-2027 school year. The survey consists of 6 questions and will take only a couple minutes. Survey is open through January 15th. Thank you!
Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWCJ6BJ
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.