✅ 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
📅 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! 🎵
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! 🙌
The “magic” of USD 265 doesn’t just happen in one place, it happens in our classrooms, hallways, kitchens, and on our buses. The Goddard Education Foundation, alongside our Legacy Partners at Lange Real Estate, was thrilled to present the #265Family Award to 15 outstanding staff members who embody the spirit of our District and lead with heart every single day.
Today, we are proud to recognize our winner from Discovery Intermediate: Jordan Brown and Ben Jervis
"They are always nice to others and encourage other kids to do better not only in band but in life."
- Mason Norris, Student
This celebration is made possible by Lange Real Estate. Their commitment to recognizing the vital role our staff plays in creating a thriving learning environment ensures our #265Family Heroes feel seen and valued.
In USD 265 we don’t just work together, we lift each other up. Congratulations Mr. Brown and Mr. Jervis for proving that we truly are #BetterTogether!
To nominate a staff member for the #265Family Award visit - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqBYiNp1_fBQ0Mhx_qC5-usWNmkBSCI5eF9Lgui-2ipsJxdw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
To learn more about how Lange Real Estate serves our #265Family visit - https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DCFEnmZU4/
The Goddard Education Foundation is excited to introduce the Goddard Public Schools Hall of Fame Class of 2026!
Established in 2018, the Hall of Fame celebrates, honors, and recognizes the extraordinary service, success, and achievements of our alumni, retired staff, and dedicated friends of education.
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026:
* Dan Buchanan, Former Educator & Coach
* Dr. Mary Cohen (Shinogle), Goddard High School Class of 1986
* Jerry Longabaugh, Former Educator, Administrator, and Current USD 265 Board of Education Representative
* Dr. Christopher Warren, Goddard High School Class of 1992
* Dr. Michael Vivion, Goddard High School Class of 1962
Save the Date!
Please join us on September 18, 2026, to celebrate the Class of 2026.
Keep an eye out for event details, registration opens in July.
Stay tuned as we highlight each of our individual inductees in the coming weeks. Let's join together to celebrate the past and inspire the future of Goddard Public Schools.
Learn more about the Goddard Hall of Fame and read about past Honorees HERE or https://www.goddardef.org/o/gef/page/hall-of-fame .
The last few days have been packed with energy, laughter, and memories that will last all summer long. Wishing our entire Discovery family a happy, safe, and sunny summer!
We have a few extra yearbooks available — don't miss your chance to grab one! 📖
💵 Cost: $20 (cash or check)
📍 Where: Bring payment to the office
🎓 Pick-up: Yearbooks will be handed out on the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Snag yours before they're gone! 🙌
A HUGE shoutout and thank you to all of our amazing parent volunteers — today wouldn't have been possible without you!
We collected just over 1,700 items and $171 in cash donations — what an incredible community effort! 🙌
🏆 CLASS COMPETITION RESULTS 🏆
5th Grade:
🥇 1st Place — Barger's Class: 1,523 points
🥈 2nd Place — Cocking's Class: 676 points
🥉 3rd Place — DeMoss's Class 347 points (what a comeback! 🔥)
6th Grade:
🥇 1st Place — Lawrence's Class: 539 points
🥈 2nd Place — Thompson's Class 266 points
🥉 3rd Place — Henson's Class 233 points
🍧 Barger's and Lawrence's classes — you've earned a SNO CONE PARTY!
🍦 2nd and 3rd place classes will be receiving popsicles — enjoy, you earned it!
Thank you to every student, family, and teacher who contributed. Your support means the world! ❤️
Our food drive wraps up tomorrow and it is going to be a CLOSE finish! Here's where things stand heading into the final day:
🏆 6th Grade:
🥇 Lawrence
🥈 Thompson
🥉 Henson
🏆 5th Grade:
🥇 Barger
🥈 Cocking
🥉 DeMoss
There is still time to make a move! 👇
✅ Condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc. — just in time for BBQ season! 🌭🍔)
✅ Applesauce
✅ Other non-perishable items (2 pts each — please check expiration dates!)
✅ Cash donations — $1 = 2 points 💵
Every item counts. Every dollar counts. Let's finish strong! 💪
📦 Current standings:
6th Grade:
🥇 1st – Lawrence
🥈 2nd – Thompson
🥉 3rd – Henson & Kinder (tie!)
5th Grade:
🥇 1st – Barger
🥈 2nd – Cocking
🥉 3rd – Phelps
📅 Tuesday's focus: Toiletry items! Think toilet paper, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.
💵 Monetary donations are also accepted — and every $1 = 2 points! Drop those dollars and climb the leaderboard!
