Want to encourage your child to embrace science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education both inside and outside of the classroom? Studies show that kids who are exposed to STEM concepts from a young age are more likely to show interest in pursuing STEM careers. With over 50% of the fastestgrowing jobs related to STEM, it’s no wonder that competency in these areas is a strong indicator of future career success.
Spring break is just around the corner and if you are in first through sixth grade there is no better way to spend a few days of the week than on a Lee Richardson Zoo Edventure! Garden City and Holcomb spring breaks are March 14-18. This year campers will have a chance to explore pollination and how the insects and animals around us help to keep plants alive while learning what we can do to be pollinators friends.
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SENIOR CENTER DOUBLE PINOCHLE John Bunnel won high in two tables of the Senior Center Double Pinochle on Feb. 7 at the Senior Center of Finney County.
The American Heart Association designates February as American Heart Month! As it is also the month of Valentine’s Day, it is especially fitting that we consider how to help those we love keep their hearts healthy and strong.
Pops and classical selections will be performed by Ireland’s “greatest showman”, David Shannon, on Friday in Garden City. The show will be the latest presentation for the 2021-22 season of the Southwest Kansas Community Concerts.
The Garden City High School counselors will hold a parent seminar on healthy and safe relationships at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in the commons area at the high school. The counselors are holding a series of parent outreach seminars during the school year.
Lee Richardson Zoo Docent Cathy Cheatum shows "Buck" the box turtle to those attending a volunteer open house Saturday at the Finnup Center for Education. The open house was for community members wanting to learn more about the zoo's docent program.
Garden City Community College has announced its 2021-22 fall honor roll. The honor roll includes a total of 628 students on three lists: President’s Honor Roll, GPA of 4.0; Vice President-Deans’ Honor Roll, GPA of 3.2-3.999; and Honorable Mention, GPA of 3.0-3.1999.