Just a heads up that the school supply lists for GPS are up on our locally-owned NDschoolsupplies.com website. Lists are 20 percent off through July 8 and 10 percent off through July 15! https://www.ndschoolsupplies.com/packages
They have lists through 8th grade online.
For those who are riding the bus to the elementary boys football camp in Velva, we will leave at 7:30 am on June 27 & 28 and return immediately following.
For those who are riding the bus to the elementary boys football camp in Velva, we will leave at 7:30 am on June 27 & 28 and return immediately following.
Tonight’s Tuesday Night on Main event has been canceled… high wind accompanied with rain doesn’t make for much fun in the park. We will attempt to partner with another group as these events will continue to take place throughout the summer. Hopefully Mother Nature will straighten out soon.
The citizen’s advisory meeting will convene this Thursday following the school board meeting (approximately 6:35 pm) regarding the activity center in the high school commons. If you’re part of this committee, please plan on attending.
Tuesday Night’s on Main kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, at Walleye Park! School staff are hosting and this will be a fun activity for all starting at 6:00-8:00 pm. We will have yard games, fat tire bikes (courtesy of Fire Stevenson) to try out, Dairy Queen’s inflatable, and a Junk in the Trunk rummage sale. Yes, bring your Junk and sell it from your Trunk. Last, but not least, we will have hot dogs, chips, and drink (until gone) for free will offering to help raise money for a zip line at the elementary playground.
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Tuesday Night on Main hosted by Garrison School staff volunteers is POSTPONED until next Tuesday due to wet conditions. See you next week!
REMINDER:
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION is Tuesday, June 7th from 7am to 7pm at the Garrison High School.
School Board Candidates: Chris Seidler, Dick Messerly, and John Crawford (write-in candidate).
Tuesday Night’s on Main kicks off this coming Tuesday at Walleye Park! School staff are hosting and this will be a fun activity for all starting at 6:00-8:00 pm. We will have yard games, fat tire bikes (courtesy of Fire Stevenson) to try out, Dairy Queen’s inflatable, and a Junk in the Trunk rummage sale. Yes, bring your Junk and sell it from your Trunk. Last, but not least, we will have hot dogs, chips, and drink (until gone) for free will offering to help raise money for a zip line at the elementary playground.
PLEASE SHARE!!!
We have a couple of key updates to share….
Last week, our board approved moving graduation credits from 22 to 24 for all students entering high school through Juniors. This should NOT greatly impact students as they are already required to 7 credits as a freshman and 6 sophomore through senior. The intent behind this is to expand our elective coursework to give students more exposure with electives and coop/work experiences. Additionally, students will continue to be able to take more dual credit opportunities. More importantly, it allows greater eligibility for scholarships for 2- and 4-year programs along with great opportunities to remain competitive in the admissions process, especially for 2-year programs.
School breakfast and lunch prices were also set last week by the board. For the last two years these meals have been “free”, but now the federal government has decided to not continue this program. Therefore, prices for students will $2.75 for breakfast and $3.50 for lunch and adults will pay $3.50 for breakfast and $4.25 for lunch. Prices have not increased in at least 7 years and now with current rates of inflation they needed to be adjusted. In hindsight, a soda at restaurant averages between $2-$4 pending where you go…meaning we are still able to offer an appropriate meal for well under what can get at a restaurant. We are strongly recommending all who may or may think they may qualify for free/reduced lunches and breakfast. The income thresholds have been changed by the feds and more should be eligible. For more information on this, please contact the school.
Three more things… the southern portion of the elementary school along with some portions of the high school will be getting new windows along with some significant caulking taking place at the high school. Also, the bus barn will be getting new sheet metal and doors starting soon. Lastly, a citizens’ advisory committee is working through the process of a potential bond referendum to build an activity center, which would require a vote of the people should the board decide to move forward. This has not been decided yet and more information will be made available soon. Please note we have exhausted most grants and other dollars in the past 3 years to greatly improve our facilities. Through these nearly $5.5 million in funds, we have remodeled both buildings with new lighting, flooring, paint, and electrical along with new boilers and a roof at the elementary. Additionally, we have added new bleachers to the high school and provided secure entrances at both buildings. The high school has a multipurpose room, which is utilized as both a classroom/meeting space along with being our cafeteria. If you have not been in the buildings in a while, I strongly recommend you come for a tour, and I’d be happy to facilitate. Please contact me at the school and set up an appointment.
Dr. K.
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Reminder… the citizen’s advisory meeting meets tonight on the activity center with EngTech at 6:00 pm in the high school multipurpose room.
Summer weights will begin Tuesday. Please come at 7:00, 8:00, or 9:00 am. This is free for any student entering grades 7-12.
Wishing Karli,TJ, and Avery the best of luck as the venture to Bismarck for State Track! Go Troopers!
Today we celebrated our school staff at a luncheon in honor of our 4 retirees Pam Matte, Glen Huettl, Kim Gehring, and Patty Sayler. GEA recognized our Paraprofessional of the Year Becky Betz, Support Staff of the Year Mindy Iglehart, and Teacher of the Year Jacque Schaible! Congratulations!
Starting on June 6, the a high school office will be open Monday-Thursday 7:00-3:00. Thanks and have a good summer!!
Congratulations to Mrs. Pam Matte, Mrs. Kim Gehring, Mr. Glen Huettl, and Mrs. Patty Sayler on their last day of school before their retirements! We are better for having them in our lives!
Deputy Dave Kamp was busy rewarding many kids for safety this morning! He’s been visiting classrooms to remind students of bike safety and he has observed many wearing their helmets riding bike on their way to and from school each day! Issuing DQ certificates is a fun “ticket” to give out! Here are just a few great examples!
Elementary field day is tomorrow afternoon! This is not a competitive day appropriate for spectators, but we will be active and have fun! Please pay attention to weather and dress appropriately (tennis shoes and layers are great in ND)!
Congratulations to our Kindergarten Classes as they celebrated their awesome year today with their families and friends! Thank you to Garrison DQ for donating the delicious cakes!
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Dairy Queen and all its employees for their extremely generous donation! The donation will be applied towards our activities to assist in payments for new uniforms and equipment. Your generosity is appreciated!