Gothenburg Public Schools - Excellence is an Expectation

It’s been so much fun celebrating our incredible teachers this week for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 We are truly grateful for the impact they make on our students every single day — with their hearts, their passion, and their commitment to helping every child grow. A special shoutout to Alli Scholting for the fun banners that we were able to place in both lounges! 💛 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #GratefulForOurSwedes

🌟 Wish Day at Dudley Elementary was May 1st 🌟 May 1st marked a special celebration at Dudley Elementary—Wish Day and the culmination of our 15-day Reading Adventure with students and families! 📚✨ To celebrate the journey, every student wrote a meaningful wish and linked it with their grade-level peers to form colorful paper chains. On May 1st, classes gathered around a tree on the south playground (maybe RED) to take a photo with their chains of wishes! The paper chains will be proudly displayed near each classroom on pallet trees handcrafted by Mr. Bartels' talented students. 🌳💫 We hope our families enjoyed reading this story together and sharing in the joy of reading and dreaming with their children. 💭❤️ Thank you to all our Dudley readers and families for making this adventure so special! 💛 #BeHereBeYouBeASwede #DudleyWishDay #ReadingAdventure #SwedePride #DudleyElementary

🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week | May 5th–9th 🌟 This week, we celebrate the heart of Gothenburg Public Schools — our incredible teachers and staff! Every day, they go above and beyond to inspire, support, and guide our students. Now is the perfect time to say thank you and share just how much their efforts mean to you! Let’s come together as a school community and shower our staff with some much-deserved SWEDE APPRECIATION! ➡️ Use our Positive Teacher & Staff Referral Form which is always available on our District Webpage or click on the link below, to recognize any member of the SWEDE staff who has made a difference. (bit.ly/3QCFsxP) 💬 Your kind words will be shared directly with them by an administrator — because kindness deserves to be celebrated. Let’s fill this week with gratitude, positivity, and heartfelt praise. Together, we can lift up those who lift up our kids every single day. #SwedePride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #SwedeAppreciation #ThankATeacher

🌟✨ A huge thank you to Flatwater Bank for making it possible for our Swede Branch 6th Grade Tellers to attend Stellar Teller Day on the UNK Campus on May 1st! It was an incredible day of learning, fun, and leadership! Our students were inspired by author and speaker Julia Cook, who shared powerful lessons and stories that will stick with these young leaders for years to come. 📚💡 Congratulations to our 2025 Stellar Teller—Abigail Scott from Swede Branch! We are so proud of you!

Dudley Elementary 2nd Graders had a fun-filled, learning experience at Kennedy Landscape, where they were introduced to many species of trees, learned how to plant flowers, and how to care for them. Keep 🌸 blooming and growing 🌺 these last few weeks of school!

🎉 It’s a Double the Fun Fist Bump Friday at Dudley! 🎾👟 We’re excited to welcome the Girls' Tennis Team and Boys' Track Team as our special greeters! Thanks for helping us start the day with smiles, high fives, and Swede spirit! 💙💛 #FistBumpFriday #BeASwede #SwedePride

Happy School Principal's Day to two of the best! GPS is lucky to have Mr. Ryker and Mrs. Floyd. Thank you for your leadership!

Guess what today is at Dudley Elementary? It is WISH DAY! If you have been following along with our One School One Book "Wishtree", you know what we are talking about. All students and staff will be writing their wish and placing it on a tree at the end of our day! We hope you have enjoyed this reading journey with your family! #2025

“Smiles, learning, and lots of Swede pride—just another great day at Dudley!”

🎶👏 Shout out to our amazing Choir and Band! 👏🎶 This evening’s performance was nothing short of unforgettable—there were tears, goosebumps, and even a few moments of laughter. Huge thanks to Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Phillips, and our incredibly talented students for sharing your gifts and creating such a powerful evening of music. Your hard work, heart, and harmony continue to make us proud! 💛🎼 #SwedePride #GPSMusicMagic #StandingOvation

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Cindy Moore on her well-deserved retirement from Gothenburg Public Schools! 🎉 Mrs. Moore graduated from Gothenburg High School, earned her degree from UNK, and has taught at Malcolm, Maxwell, Yutan, and Southern High School in Wymore. She has been a pillar of commitment and dedication to Gothenburg Public Schools for the past 17 years, teaching both math and science! She has also coached volleyball, basketball, and track, facilitated the school's social media accounts, and can be seen running the score clock or keeping book at a junior high or high school game. When reflecting on her career, Mrs. Moore shared that she always woke up excited to go to school. She cherishes the relationships she has built with her students and treasures those special moments when former students return to share their journeys and successes. She also noted how just a simple smile or friendly hello from a student could brighten her busy day! Thank you, Mrs. Moore, for the profound impact you have made on the lives of so many, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter of life. Congratulations! 🌟👏

🏦 Swede Branch Bank Update! 🏦 Wednesday, April 30th will be the final day to make a deposit at the Swede Branch Bank for this school year! Our student bank tellers have been amazing — growing their skills and providing great service all year long. We love giving our Dudley students the opportunity to learn about financial responsibility. It's been awesome to see so many young "Swede investors" building their savings one deposit at a time! 💰 Their future looks bright (and well-funded)! It’s been a fantastic year, and we’re excited to continue with Year #3 next school year. Thank you for supporting the Swede Branch Bank!

🎉 Camp Dudley Invitations Are on In The Mail! 🎉 Invitations for Camp Dudley (our summer school program) have been sent home in the mail! Students were recommended by staff to attend this fun and beneficial opportunity. This year, Camp Dudley will run July 7–25, Monday through Friday, from 8:00–11:00 AM. We’re excited to have a great team ready to facilitate a fantastic three-week program for our students! 📬 Please return the bottom portion of the invitation to help us with planning and preparation. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or Mrs. Floyd. We can't wait for a wonderful July together at Camp Dudley! 🌟

Thank you to Mrs. Wyatt for capturing some great photos at our 3rd Annual Dudley Family Night! We hope you enjoyed the evening with your family! Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/miavrSHpT972upyQ7

Swede Family Night 2025 💙 Be Here. Be You. Be a SWEDE Family! WOW — what a night! 🎉 Our 3rd Annual Family Night @ Dudley Elementary on Thursday, April 24th was an incredible celebration of community, connection, and Swede spirit. From the moment families walked through the doors, there was a joyful energy that filled the gym and the cafeteria! Thank you to our amazing staff for the time, creativity, and heart you poured into this event. From set-up to clean-up, and every activity in between — your efforts made the night meaningful and memorable for every Swede who attended. 💫 A very special shout-out to our community partners who helped make the evening extra special: The Burg, Gothenburg Fire Department, Gothenburg Health, Flatwater Bank (Swede Branch Bank), The Impact Center, Gothenburg Chamber (Love Where You Live!), Gothenburg Public Library, and the Artsonia Art Booth hosted by Mrs. Stortenbecker. 🎨 Your partnership helps us extend our mission beyond the school walls and into our community — thank you! And a SWEDE-sized round of applause to our World Champion Speed Stacker, Mrs. Luree Copeland, who had full tables and nonstop excitement all night long! We hope you and your family had an enjoyable evening. Photos from the photo booth will be shared in the upcoming week!

A big thank you to Flatwater Bank for bringing children’s author Julia Cook to speak with our 1st–3rd grade students in honor of Teach A Child To Save Day! 📚💰 On Thursday in the PAC, Julia shared her book I Am Money, fun snippets from several of her many books, and even introduced students to her special little travelers! Our students loved learning about smart money habits in such a fun, engaging, and memorable way. 💡👏

Thank you, Dayspring Bank, for spending time with our 4th–6th grade students on Wednesday in recognition of Teach A Child To Save Day! We appreciate your commitment to financial education and the fun, engaging way you helped our students learn the value of saving. 💰📚

We are excited to announce that Coach Ally Hazen will be the new Head Softball Coach for the Swedes! 🥎 Coach Hazen has been an integral part of the program, serving as an assistant coach last season. Please join us in giving Coach Hazen a warm congratulations and wishing her all the best as she steps into her new role!

📣 Don’t forget — Dudley Family Night is tomorrow from 5:30-7:00 PM in the cafeteria and north gym! 🎉 Join us for a fun-filled evening with food, games, face painting, community partners, and a few prizes! Our Swede Branch Bank will be open, and thanks to our awesome Community Partner, Flatwater Bank, every child who makes a deposit will receive a $1.00 donation into their account! 💰👏 We can’t wait to see you there!

🎉 It's OFFICIAL - The last day of school is Wednesday, May 21st with a 12:30 PM dismissal! Let's finish the year strong! 💪📚