YOU’RE INVITED: Hero Breakfast at Discovery Intermediate!
Join us as we honor our hometown heroes: veterans, active military personnel, and first responders. Let’s thank them for their courage, dedication, and service to our community!
📅 Monday, November 9, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.
📍 Discovery Intermediate, 301 S. Main
✅ RSVP by Wednesday, November 4! Please sign up using the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer so we can plan for food and seating:
👉 https://forms.gle/6MJiLhcDUfXedkfJ6
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear uniforms! 💙❤️
Join us as we honor our hometown heroes: veterans, active military personnel, and first responders. Let’s thank them for their courage, dedication, and service to our community!
📅 Monday, November 9, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.
📍 Discovery Intermediate, 301 S. Main
✅ RSVP by Wednesday, November 4! Please sign up using the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer so we can plan for food and seating:
👉 https://forms.gle/6MJiLhcDUfXedkfJ6
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear uniforms! 💙❤️
👻 Boo Grams are coming to Discovery! 👻
Boo Grams will be on sale October 19th-23rd! Students can buy a Boo Gram for a friend or staff member before school in either the cafeteria or the gym.
🎃 Each Boo Gram is just $1
🎃 All proceeds support our Heroes Breakfast
🎃 Boo Grams will be delivered on Friday, October 30th
Parents: Want to send a Boo Gram to your child? Send $1 and a piece of paper with the “To” and “From” names to the office.
Thank you for supporting our Heroes Breakfast!
Boo Grams will be on sale October 19th-23rd! Students can buy a Boo Gram for a friend or staff member before school in either the cafeteria or the gym.
🎃 Each Boo Gram is just $1
🎃 All proceeds support our Heroes Breakfast
🎃 Boo Grams will be delivered on Friday, October 30th
Parents: Want to send a Boo Gram to your child? Send $1 and a piece of paper with the “To” and “From” names to the office.
Thank you for supporting our Heroes Breakfast!
Conference days are long, but thanks to our amazing parents/guardians and PTO, we were well fed and well hydrated! Thank you for the snacks, drinks, and delicious meals. Your generosity made a big difference, and we’re so grateful!
Discovery orchestra students shared their music with family and friends, showing how much they've grown in just the first few months of school. Bravo, musicians! 🎻
Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child now so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/discoveryintermediateschool
Please join us in congratulating our September Discovery Difference Makers!
Our staff nominated these Tigers for showing kindness, effort, and leadership in our school community. Hailey Morrill, Eli Boyd, Malik Respress, Knox Faul, Ren Baxa, Melanie Kelley, Ella Fisher, Brantley Bishop, Christian Peete, Hadlee Cocking, McKenna Stahly, and Levi Creamer
Our staff nominated these Tigers for showing kindness, effort, and leadership in our school community. Hailey Morrill, Eli Boyd, Malik Respress, Knox Faul, Ren Baxa, Melanie Kelley, Ella Fisher, Brantley Bishop, Christian Peete, Hadlee Cocking, McKenna Stahly, and Levi Creamer
Due to the potential of inclement weather, plus soft ground conditions, DART has been canceled for Thursday, October 1. We hope the weather is more cooperative next week!
Busy, beautiful end to September at Discovery!
Our art club students created empathy hearts, a wonderful reminder of how much kindness matters in our school community.
On September 23rd, awesome students and staff led See You at the Pole, and more than 60 students, parents, and staff turned out to join in.
We can't believe it's almost October, and we're looking forward to all the exciting things ahead.
Due to inclement weather, DART is canceled for today, September 29, 2026. Please call the office with transportation plans for your student.
📚☕ SAVE THE DATE! ☕📚
Books and Breakfast at the Book Fair
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8th or Friday, Oct. 9th
⏰ 7:15 to 7:45 a.m.
📍 Discovery Library
Bring an adult and join us to shop the book fair while you enjoy donuts, juice, and coffee! 🍩
We'd love to see you in the Discovery Library!
Books and Breakfast at the Book Fair
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8th or Friday, Oct. 9th
⏰ 7:15 to 7:45 a.m.
📍 Discovery Library
Bring an adult and join us to shop the book fair while you enjoy donuts, juice, and coffee! 🍩
We'd love to see you in the Discovery Library!
The tables are set. The programs are ready. The stories are waiting to be celebrated.
Today, more than 25 volunteers came together to put the finishing touches on a very special day for Goddard Public Schools.
Students, Hall of Fame Planning Committee members, Goddard Education Foundation Trustees, Community Relations staff and interns, and other volunteers worked side-by-side to create the beautiful spaces and experiences that will welcome our Goddard Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 honorees, their families, friends, and guests tomorrow at Pathway Church.
From setting tables and preparing programs to arranging displays and working through all of the final details, so many hands have helped make this celebration possible. Thank you to every volunteer who gave their time and talents to help us honor the people and stories that have shaped Goddard Public Schools.
But today was also a reminder of why we do this.
During a break for lunch, our volunteers had the opportunity to get a first look at the Hall of Fame honoree videos that will be shared during tomorrow's celebration. Among those watching were current Goddard High School students and our Community Relations interns, young people who are just beginning to imagine where their own lives might take them.
That is an important part of the purpose of the Goddard Hall of Fame. We celebrate the accomplishments of generations who came before us, but we also share their stories to inspire the generations who will come next.
We want today's students to see themselves in these stories. Our honorees once sat in Goddard classrooms, walked these same hallways, learned from Goddard educators, and wondered what their futures might hold. Their journeys remind our students that where they begin does not define how far they can go, and that someday, their stories may inspire the generation that follows them.
And now, we are ready!
Tomorrow, Friday, September 18, we will celebrate the Goddard Public Schools Hall of Fame Class of 2026:
Dan Buchanan
Dr. Mary Cohen (Shinogle)
Jerry Longabaugh
Dr. Michael Vivion
Dr. Christopher Warren
HALL OF FAME BRUNCH & INDUCTION CEREMONY
Pathway Church of Goddard
Brunch & Registration: 10:00 a.m.
Induction Ceremony: 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by Heart of Country Catering and served by Goddard and Eisenhower High School students as we share the stories, accomplishments, and lasting impact of our 2026 honorees.
HALL OF FAME TAILGATE
Goddard High School
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Join us for Chick-fil-A, snacks, beverages, memorabilia, and an opportunity to reconnect with alumni, retired staff, friends, and members of our #265Family before the Goddard and Eisenhower #ROARon54 football game.
EISENHOWER VS. GODDARD FOOTBALL GAME
District Stadium
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Hall of Fame Recognition: Beginning of halftime, approximately 7:45 to 8:00 p.m.
For 142 years, generations of students, educators, families, and community members have helped write the story of Goddard Public Schools. Tomorrow, we have the privilege of celebrating five remarkable people whose lives and service have become part of that story.
The Hall of Fame is more than a recognition of accomplishment. It is an opportunity to honor our past, reconnect generations of our #265Family, and, perhaps most importantly, show the next generation of USD 265-Goddard Public Schools graduates what is possible.
There is still time to join us! Come celebrate these remarkable honorees and the legacy and future of Goddard Public Schools with us tomorrow.
Purchase tickets for the Hall of Fame at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/20haofam/event/2026halloffameevent/
Today, more than 25 volunteers came together to put the finishing touches on a very special day for Goddard Public Schools.
Students, Hall of Fame Planning Committee members, Goddard Education Foundation Trustees, Community Relations staff and interns, and other volunteers worked side-by-side to create the beautiful spaces and experiences that will welcome our Goddard Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 honorees, their families, friends, and guests tomorrow at Pathway Church.
From setting tables and preparing programs to arranging displays and working through all of the final details, so many hands have helped make this celebration possible. Thank you to every volunteer who gave their time and talents to help us honor the people and stories that have shaped Goddard Public Schools.
But today was also a reminder of why we do this.
During a break for lunch, our volunteers had the opportunity to get a first look at the Hall of Fame honoree videos that will be shared during tomorrow's celebration. Among those watching were current Goddard High School students and our Community Relations interns, young people who are just beginning to imagine where their own lives might take them.
That is an important part of the purpose of the Goddard Hall of Fame. We celebrate the accomplishments of generations who came before us, but we also share their stories to inspire the generations who will come next.
We want today's students to see themselves in these stories. Our honorees once sat in Goddard classrooms, walked these same hallways, learned from Goddard educators, and wondered what their futures might hold. Their journeys remind our students that where they begin does not define how far they can go, and that someday, their stories may inspire the generation that follows them.
And now, we are ready!
Tomorrow, Friday, September 18, we will celebrate the Goddard Public Schools Hall of Fame Class of 2026:
Dan Buchanan
Dr. Mary Cohen (Shinogle)
Jerry Longabaugh
Dr. Michael Vivion
Dr. Christopher Warren
HALL OF FAME BRUNCH & INDUCTION CEREMONY
Pathway Church of Goddard
Brunch & Registration: 10:00 a.m.
Induction Ceremony: 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by Heart of Country Catering and served by Goddard and Eisenhower High School students as we share the stories, accomplishments, and lasting impact of our 2026 honorees.
HALL OF FAME TAILGATE
Goddard High School
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Join us for Chick-fil-A, snacks, beverages, memorabilia, and an opportunity to reconnect with alumni, retired staff, friends, and members of our #265Family before the Goddard and Eisenhower #ROARon54 football game.
EISENHOWER VS. GODDARD FOOTBALL GAME
District Stadium
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Hall of Fame Recognition: Beginning of halftime, approximately 7:45 to 8:00 p.m.
For 142 years, generations of students, educators, families, and community members have helped write the story of Goddard Public Schools. Tomorrow, we have the privilege of celebrating five remarkable people whose lives and service have become part of that story.
The Hall of Fame is more than a recognition of accomplishment. It is an opportunity to honor our past, reconnect generations of our #265Family, and, perhaps most importantly, show the next generation of USD 265-Goddard Public Schools graduates what is possible.
There is still time to join us! Come celebrate these remarkable honorees and the legacy and future of Goddard Public Schools with us tomorrow.
Purchase tickets for the Hall of Fame at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/20haofam/event/2026halloffameevent/
Join us Wed., Sept. 16 at 5:30 PM at Discovery for a combined Site Council & PTO meeting! We'll share updates, align on shared goals, and kick off the year together. See you there!
Twenty-five years ago, our nation watched history change in an instant. Today, on this solemn anniversary, our #265Family pauses to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11th, 2001. We remember the countless first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who ran toward danger to protect others. Their courage and sacrifice remind us what it means to serve something greater than ourselves.
In that same spirit of gratitude, tonight we are proud to honor the first responders and members of our military who continue to serve and protect our communities and our country. All first responders and military personnel, with their ID, will receive FREE admission to tonight’s Goddard High School football game at 7:00 p.m. at the District Stadium, as a small gesture of our appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
Public education has always been one of America's foundational pillars, built on the belief that an informed, engaged citizenry is essential to a free society. Just as those we honor today gave of themselves for the country, USD 265 teachers and staff show up every day to shape the next generation of citizens, leaders, and neighbors who will carry that legacy forward.
Today, we teach our students not just history, but hope for the future; that unity, resilience, and love of country can rise above even our darkest days. It’s with perseverance and a strong sense of gratitude that we look back to reflect, and look forward with resilient hope for a brighter tomorrow and unity ahead.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DISCOVERY DIFFERENCE MAKERS!
Today we’re celebrating some truly AMAZING students! Our Discovery Difference Makers are students who have been nominated by teachers or staff for going above and beyond—showing kindness, leadership, perseverance, responsibility, compassion, and a commitment to making Discovery Intermediate a better place. These students are making a difference through their actions, their attitudes, and the way they treat others.
Congratulations Taryn Oberle, Kate Newton, Kable Zogleman, Emersyn Hayden, Chris Sutton, Jade Ebhodaghe, Hannah Herrington, Deklin Haney, Rae'Lyn Lyons, Reid McAtee, and Elliot Stover.
Today we’re celebrating some truly AMAZING students! Our Discovery Difference Makers are students who have been nominated by teachers or staff for going above and beyond—showing kindness, leadership, perseverance, responsibility, compassion, and a commitment to making Discovery Intermediate a better place. These students are making a difference through their actions, their attitudes, and the way they treat others.
Congratulations Taryn Oberle, Kate Newton, Kable Zogleman, Emersyn Hayden, Chris Sutton, Jade Ebhodaghe, Hannah Herrington, Deklin Haney, Rae'Lyn Lyons, Reid McAtee, and Elliot Stover.
September at a glance!
Goddard USD 265 is looking for a paraprofessional to join our team at Discovery Intermediate! If you love working with 5th and 6th graders and want to be part of a supportive, student-centered school community, we'd love to have you apply.
✅ Make a real difference in students' daily learning
✅ Join a collaborative, dedicated staff
✅ Be part of the Discovery Intermediate family
👉 Apply now: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/GoddardUSD265
✅ Make a real difference in students' daily learning
✅ Join a collaborative, dedicated staff
✅ Be part of the Discovery Intermediate family
👉 Apply now: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/GoddardUSD265
A huge shoutout to our local Goddard Sonic for their generosity in providing drinks for the Discovery Intermediate staff! Your kindness didn't go unnoticed — it's a wonderful reminder of how our Goddard community supports our teachers and staff. Thank you for helping fuel our team as we work hard for our students!
Are you ready to make some music this year? Join us for Instrument Display Night!
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 25
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who is this for?
5th Grade Students interested in joining Band or Orchestra
6th Grade Students who are joining Band or Orchestra for the first time this year
What to expect:
This event is completely optional, but it’s a great opportunity for students and families to check out the instruments up close, ask questions, and get everything secured for the upcoming school year!
📩 Check your email inbox for full event details and additional information. We can't wait to see our future musicians there! 🎵
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 25
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Who is this for?
5th Grade Students interested in joining Band or Orchestra
6th Grade Students who are joining Band or Orchestra for the first time this year
What to expect:
This event is completely optional, but it’s a great opportunity for students and families to check out the instruments up close, ask questions, and get everything secured for the upcoming school year!
📩 Check your email inbox for full event details and additional information. We can't wait to see our future musicians there! 🎵
We're so excited to have completed our first week at Discovery! It was a great week of getting to know each other and building connections. Here's to an amazing school year ahead!
🚌📚 LAST CHANCE! Fill the Bus is happening TODAY! 🐄
This is your FINAL opportunity to donate school supplies before the bus rolls out! Our GHS & EHS cheer squads are teaming up with Chick-fil-A 21st & Maize to fill the bus for local students — and YOU can help!
📍 Chick-fil-A 21st & Maize (10515 W. 21st St. W)
🕙 TODAY, August 4 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Bring a school supply donation → walk away with a FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich. It's that simple!
Every item collected will be distributed to classrooms across the District to help fill in needs throughout the first semester — your donation goes straight back to local teachers and students. 💙
Most needed:
✏️ Backpacks
✏️ #2 pencils, pens, crayons, markers, colored pencils
✏️ Glue sticks & block erasers
✏️ Folders, notebooks, rulers
✏️ Scissors, highlighters, dry-erase markers
Come see our cheerleaders in action and help send local classrooms into the semester fully stocked. Don't miss this last chance to make a difference! 🙌
This is your FINAL opportunity to donate school supplies before the bus rolls out! Our GHS & EHS cheer squads are teaming up with Chick-fil-A 21st & Maize to fill the bus for local students — and YOU can help!
📍 Chick-fil-A 21st & Maize (10515 W. 21st St. W)
🕙 TODAY, August 4 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Bring a school supply donation → walk away with a FREE Chick-fil-A sandwich. It's that simple!
Every item collected will be distributed to classrooms across the District to help fill in needs throughout the first semester — your donation goes straight back to local teachers and students. 💙
Most needed:
✏️ Backpacks
✏️ #2 pencils, pens, crayons, markers, colored pencils
✏️ Glue sticks & block erasers
✏️ Folders, notebooks, rulers
✏️ Scissors, highlighters, dry-erase markers
Come see our cheerleaders in action and help send local classrooms into the semester fully stocked. Don't miss this last chance to make a difference! 🙌
