March 2025

USD 457 showcasing students’ artistic talents
USD 457 is celebrating the artistic talents of its students in the month of March, showcasing artwork from all grade levels at the Educational Support… Login to continue reading Login…

USD 457 celebrates student artwork with display
Students from Garden City Public Schools USD 457 have their artwork on display as part of the celebration of Youth Art Month during March at the USD 457 Educational Support Center, 1205 N. Fleming St.

GCCC’s Hispanic Student Day set for April 9
Garden City Community College’s Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) will host the 36th annual Hispanic Student Day from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, in GCCC’s Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex.

Watson: Kids need more time in Kansas schools
Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson urged districts to cancel breaks or extend the school year to make up for snow days. He is also proposing half-day summer school for young students who are struggling in reading and math.

Heading to world competition
Students and advisors from the Jennie Barker Elementary School “Chipmunks” team are shown March 8 after winning the Kansas VEX IQ State Robotics championship, held… Login to continue reading Login…
KDOT to host highways listening sessions
The Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting six listening sessions as part of the Southwest Kansas Highway Mobility and Expansion Strategy - a study looking at various ways to improve highway mobility, safety and accessibility in 44 counties in and near southwest Kansas.
KU Wind Ensemble to tour central, western Kansas
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Music will take part in an outreach tour featuring the KU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Matt Smith.

GCCC softball drops pair to Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON – Garden City Community College’s softball team traveled to Hutchinson on Tuesday and came up short in a doubleheader to the Blue Dragons.

GCHS girls’ wrestling wins big this season
The top conference athletes and teams for each sport are featured on the WAC website at the conclusion of the sport’s season.