🚨🎉 Whoot Whoot Wagon Sighting! 🎉🚨
Last week, the legendary Whoot Whoot Wagon rolled through the hallways of GPS, bringing smiles, surprises, and serious snack game!
Members of our awesome Culture Club delivered cold-weather treats to every single GPS employee—that’s right, over 120 staff members got a little boost of warmth and appreciation! 🍫🍪
Because nothing beats kindness on wheels during these chilly January days.
Last week, the legendary Whoot Whoot Wagon rolled through the hallways of GPS, bringing smiles, surprises, and serious snack game!
Members of our awesome Culture Club delivered cold-weather treats to every single GPS employee—that’s right, over 120 staff members got a little boost of warmth and appreciation! 🍫🍪
Because nothing beats kindness on wheels during these chilly January days.
Big congratulations to our 2025 Christmas Business Greeting Cards winners! This event was proudly brought to Dudley by The Leader.
Our top four finalists are:
Waylon (1st)
Sophie (2nd)
Blakely (3rd)
Maddy (4th)
Each winner received Swede Bucks (ranging from $5.00 to $25.00) based on their placement. We are so proud of your creativity—Way to go, Swedes!
Our top four finalists are:
Waylon (1st)
Sophie (2nd)
Blakely (3rd)
Maddy (4th)
Each winner received Swede Bucks (ranging from $5.00 to $25.00) based on their placement. We are so proud of your creativity—Way to go, Swedes!
🍎 Calling All Future Swedes! It’s time to grow!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open at Dudley Elementary.
✅ Who: Children 5 years old by July 31, 2026.
📞 Action: Call Gwen or Mrs. Floyd at (308) 537-3651 to get on our mailing list and receive your registration packet.
📅 Mark Your Calendar: Join us for the Parent/Guardian Meeting on Thursday, March 19th @ 5:30 PM in the PAC.
Know someone new to Gothenburg or a first-time school parent? Tag them below or share this post to help us welcome our newest students!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open at Dudley Elementary.
✅ Who: Children 5 years old by July 31, 2026.
📞 Action: Call Gwen or Mrs. Floyd at (308) 537-3651 to get on our mailing list and receive your registration packet.
📅 Mark Your Calendar: Join us for the Parent/Guardian Meeting on Thursday, March 19th @ 5:30 PM in the PAC.
Know someone new to Gothenburg or a first-time school parent? Tag them below or share this post to help us welcome our newest students!
Find Your People - Another week, another look at fashionable educators!
This week’s spotlight is bringing the style and the school spirit! Our science department is showing off their Swede Pride—proving they can master scientific notation and be first in fashion.
Meanwhile, Kindergarteners Remi and Blake are reminding us that glitter and sequins are just as essential as ABCs and 123s. ⭐✨
We also caught Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. McKenna "accidentally" twinning (because great fashion minds really do think alike!).
Mrs. Ostergard and Mrs. Junker are rocking the season’s must-have nail color: green—just what this weather ordered.
Finally, Kane (3rd) and Kayvin (11th) are full of Swede Pride as they tackle academics and social skills together. Once the Swede fever hits… there’s no stopping it! 💚⭐
This week’s spotlight is bringing the style and the school spirit! Our science department is showing off their Swede Pride—proving they can master scientific notation and be first in fashion.
Meanwhile, Kindergarteners Remi and Blake are reminding us that glitter and sequins are just as essential as ABCs and 123s. ⭐✨
We also caught Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. McKenna "accidentally" twinning (because great fashion minds really do think alike!).
Mrs. Ostergard and Mrs. Junker are rocking the season’s must-have nail color: green—just what this weather ordered.
Finally, Kane (3rd) and Kayvin (11th) are full of Swede Pride as they tackle academics and social skills together. Once the Swede fever hits… there’s no stopping it! 💚⭐
✨ Meet Rebecca Jacobsen – our Career & Community Coordinator at GPS! ✨
This is Rebecca’s fourth year at GPS, and if you’ve worked with her, you know she brings heart, dedication, and a whole lot of connection to everything she does. Rebecca supports students and families while building meaningful bridges between our school and community. Simply put, she helps our students dream big and plan what’s next. We’re so thankful for the many ways she supports our Swedes every single day! 💛⭐
This is Rebecca’s fourth year at GPS, and if you’ve worked with her, you know she brings heart, dedication, and a whole lot of connection to everything she does. Rebecca supports students and families while building meaningful bridges between our school and community. Simply put, she helps our students dream big and plan what’s next. We’re so thankful for the many ways she supports our Swedes every single day! 💛⭐
We have a Community Partner today at Swede Branch Bank. Be one of the first 75 customers and you'll receive a 22 oz. lemonade coupon from Raisin' Canes! See you and our SWEDE TEAM bank tellers this morning!
🎉 Find Your People is BACK! 🎉
After a little break for Christmas, we’re officially back—and so is the fashion fun! Staff and students jumped right back into twinning mode and came ready to start 2026 in style.
💚 Mrs. Ostergard & Mrs. McKenna were the perfect pair in green sweaters and pink nails. Fashion-forward, confident, and totally owning it.
🏈 Amos & Grace (6th grade) showed off their Broncos pride—clearly, we’ve got some serious fans roaming the halls of GPS!
🏐 Hattie, Morgan, & Kinlee (6th grade) brought the volleyball vibes and 6th-grade pride. Team spirit for the win!
🐆 Mrs. Floyd had no trouble finding her people, twinning with students and bringing some wild, animal-print energy to kick off the new year. Charlie, Grayli, and Lynzy are more than ready to take on the GPS jungle.
After a little break for Christmas, we’re officially back—and so is the fashion fun! Staff and students jumped right back into twinning mode and came ready to start 2026 in style.
💚 Mrs. Ostergard & Mrs. McKenna were the perfect pair in green sweaters and pink nails. Fashion-forward, confident, and totally owning it.
🏈 Amos & Grace (6th grade) showed off their Broncos pride—clearly, we’ve got some serious fans roaming the halls of GPS!
🏐 Hattie, Morgan, & Kinlee (6th grade) brought the volleyball vibes and 6th-grade pride. Team spirit for the win!
🐆 Mrs. Floyd had no trouble finding her people, twinning with students and bringing some wild, animal-print energy to kick off the new year. Charlie, Grayli, and Lynzy are more than ready to take on the GPS jungle.
🎶 Meet Mrs. Sharayah Phillips! 🎶
Mrs. Phillips co-teaches high school choir and accompanies our choirs for grades 7–12.
When she’s not making music, she’s pouring her heart into teaching and supporting students every day.
Mrs. Phillips brings talent, passion, and joy to our music program, and we are so lucky to have her.
She loves music, loves teaching, and most of all—loves her students! 🎵✨
Mrs. Phillips co-teaches high school choir and accompanies our choirs for grades 7–12.
When she’s not making music, she’s pouring her heart into teaching and supporting students every day.
Mrs. Phillips brings talent, passion, and joy to our music program, and we are so lucky to have her.
She loves music, loves teaching, and most of all—loves her students! 🎵✨
Swede Branch Bank is OPEN Tomorrow! Start your morning off right with the Cardinal Team! Whether you're saving up for something special or just making a routine deposit, we are ready to help you grow your savings.
When: Tomorrow Morning
Time: 7:40 AM-8:05 AM
Bring your deposits and come say hi to the Cardinal team. See you there!
When: Tomorrow Morning
Time: 7:40 AM-8:05 AM
Bring your deposits and come say hi to the Cardinal team. See you there!
Gothenburg Public Schools has an immediate opening for an evening custodian (2–10 PM).
Help support our students, staff, and activities each evening.
💰 Competitive pay
🏥 Family insurance
🏦 Outstanding retirement benefits
If you want evening hours and long-term benefits, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today at bit.ly/applyGPS
🎄✨ Find Your People – Ugly Sweater Edition! ✨🎄
This week’s Find Your People was all about the Ugly Sweater Contest, and WOW… our staff did not disappoint! From bold and bright to downright hilarious, the holiday spirit was in full force. 🎅🧶
Honestly, our social media followers are the real winners—just wait until you see these photos of our best (and ugliest 😉) holiday-dressed staff members. The creativity, the sparkle, the cheer… we LOVE it all!
This wraps up our final Find Your People post of 2025, and what a fun way to end the year. 💙❤️
Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and wonderful Holiday Break. See you in the new year, Swedes! 🎉🎄💫
This week’s Find Your People was all about the Ugly Sweater Contest, and WOW… our staff did not disappoint! From bold and bright to downright hilarious, the holiday spirit was in full force. 🎅🧶
Honestly, our social media followers are the real winners—just wait until you see these photos of our best (and ugliest 😉) holiday-dressed staff members. The creativity, the sparkle, the cheer… we LOVE it all!
This wraps up our final Find Your People post of 2025, and what a fun way to end the year. 💙❤️
Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and wonderful Holiday Break. See you in the new year, Swedes! 🎉🎄💫
🎄✨ Holiday Harmony at GPS! ✨🎄
The 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Choirs — together with our amazing Elementary Honor Choir — took the stage last night under the wonderful direction of Mrs. Erica Wieseler, and WOW did they shine! 🌟🎶
Families left with full hearts, big smiles, and all the Christmas cheer they could carry. From classic tunes to festive fun, our young musicians brought the magic!
Huge shout-out to Mrs. Erica Wieseler for another joyful and beautifully executed concert. Your talent and dedication make the season bright! ❤️💚
The 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Choirs — together with our amazing Elementary Honor Choir — took the stage last night under the wonderful direction of Mrs. Erica Wieseler, and WOW did they shine! 🌟🎶
Families left with full hearts, big smiles, and all the Christmas cheer they could carry. From classic tunes to festive fun, our young musicians brought the magic!
Huge shout-out to Mrs. Erica Wieseler for another joyful and beautifully executed concert. Your talent and dedication make the season bright! ❤️💚
🌟 Meet the Superintendent: Dr. Jonas! 🌟
Dr. Jonas is the fearless leader of Gothenburg Public Schools — and the heart of our Swede family! Whether she’s greeting students in the morning, meeting with parents, visiting classrooms, or cheering on Swede activities, she shows up with positivity and purpose every single day. She leads with heart, high expectations, and a deep commitment to doing what’s best for kids. Her energy lifts our entire district, and her passion for education inspires everyone around her. We’re grateful to have her guiding GPS forward!
Dr. Jonas is the fearless leader of Gothenburg Public Schools — and the heart of our Swede family! Whether she’s greeting students in the morning, meeting with parents, visiting classrooms, or cheering on Swede activities, she shows up with positivity and purpose every single day. She leads with heart, high expectations, and a deep commitment to doing what’s best for kids. Her energy lifts our entire district, and her passion for education inspires everyone around her. We’re grateful to have her guiding GPS forward!
🎉 Find Your People – Week 14! 🎉
And guess what… we’re BACK on the twinning train! 🚂💚 All Aboard!!
💚 Mrs. Dea & Crew:
Her class took green to a whole new level — fashion AND festive learning! Holiday vibes + matching outfits = a total win!
👟 Shoe Twins:
We may not know the peeps, but we definitely know those SHOES! These two were strutting the halls in full twinning comfort. Style points = earned. ✔️
💚 Green Takeover:
Teachers AND junior high students showed off every shade of green on the color wheel today. Emerald, forest, olive — we had it all! #GreenDreamTeam
🍒 Ms. Gill & Miss Kennicutt:
Burgundy + cream = instant besties. If friendship had a dress code, it would look exactly like this.
🏈 2nd Grade Bronco Boys:
They brought ALL the tough Bronco vibes. Do NOT mess with them or their favorite NFL team. Orange & blue energy everywhere!
📚 English Twins — Mrs. Graff & Miss Elwood:
Stripes + smiles = the perfect combo for a chilly morning. Cozy AND coordinated!
🖤 Mrs. Long & Mrs. Eggleston:
Black, gray, and all the moody-day coziness. These two know how to twinning on a winter Wednesday.
➗ Mrs. Harrison & Mrs. Rahjes:
Math sweaters. Data dives. Big brain energy. These two are twinning AND winning!
✨ Keep the twinning coming, Swedes! Who will show up next week? Let’s find our people!
And guess what… we’re BACK on the twinning train! 🚂💚 All Aboard!!
💚 Mrs. Dea & Crew:
Her class took green to a whole new level — fashion AND festive learning! Holiday vibes + matching outfits = a total win!
👟 Shoe Twins:
We may not know the peeps, but we definitely know those SHOES! These two were strutting the halls in full twinning comfort. Style points = earned. ✔️
💚 Green Takeover:
Teachers AND junior high students showed off every shade of green on the color wheel today. Emerald, forest, olive — we had it all! #GreenDreamTeam
🍒 Ms. Gill & Miss Kennicutt:
Burgundy + cream = instant besties. If friendship had a dress code, it would look exactly like this.
🏈 2nd Grade Bronco Boys:
They brought ALL the tough Bronco vibes. Do NOT mess with them or their favorite NFL team. Orange & blue energy everywhere!
📚 English Twins — Mrs. Graff & Miss Elwood:
Stripes + smiles = the perfect combo for a chilly morning. Cozy AND coordinated!
🖤 Mrs. Long & Mrs. Eggleston:
Black, gray, and all the moody-day coziness. These two know how to twinning on a winter Wednesday.
➗ Mrs. Harrison & Mrs. Rahjes:
Math sweaters. Data dives. Big brain energy. These two are twinning AND winning!
✨ Keep the twinning coming, Swedes! Who will show up next week? Let’s find our people!
Find Your People - One More!
Mrs. Butterfield and Mrs. Cullan - both MTSS, always bring the smiles, humor, and love to their small groups! Our students are better readers because of them!!
Mrs. Butterfield and Mrs. Cullan - both MTSS, always bring the smiles, humor, and love to their small groups! Our students are better readers because of them!!
🎉 Find Your People – And WOW, did we ever! 🎉
This one is a doozy! Our elementary teachers (and a few fantastic students) decided today was the perfect day for an Underground Dress-Up Day… and let’s just say they NAILED it.
Can you guess the color scheme? 👀
Let’s just say Dudley turned into the most coordinated black-and-white runway we’ve ever seen! This staff-wide prank was pulled off beautifully — and the Admin and students never saw it coming. 🤣🖤🤍
But wait… there’s more!
We also had plenty of teachers and students rocking “On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink!” 💗✨
The styles keep coming, and GPS continues to lead the way in fashion, fun, and learning. We love this crew!
This one is a doozy! Our elementary teachers (and a few fantastic students) decided today was the perfect day for an Underground Dress-Up Day… and let’s just say they NAILED it.
Can you guess the color scheme? 👀
Let’s just say Dudley turned into the most coordinated black-and-white runway we’ve ever seen! This staff-wide prank was pulled off beautifully — and the Admin and students never saw it coming. 🤣🖤🤍
But wait… there’s more!
We also had plenty of teachers and students rocking “On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink!” 💗✨
The styles keep coming, and GPS continues to lead the way in fashion, fun, and learning. We love this crew!
🎶 Meet the Teacher: Mr. Johnson! 🎶
Music doesn’t just fill his classroom—it runs through his veins! Mr. Johnson, our amazing 5th–12th Band Teacher and High School Choir Director, brings energy, passion, and heart to everything he does.
Whether he’s mastering a brand-new instrument, prepping students for concerts and pep band, or cheering them on at their activities, Mr. Johnson is always in his students’ corner.
His love for music is powerful—but his love for students is even stronger.
Music doesn’t just fill his classroom—it runs through his veins! Mr. Johnson, our amazing 5th–12th Band Teacher and High School Choir Director, brings energy, passion, and heart to everything he does.
Whether he’s mastering a brand-new instrument, prepping students for concerts and pep band, or cheering them on at their activities, Mr. Johnson is always in his students’ corner.
His love for music is powerful—but his love for students is even stronger.
We are excited to announce that the Swede Branch Bank will be open on Wednesday, December 3rd!
We also have a special Community Partner joining us: Midwest Clay Crushers! They are generously giving $1.00 to every student who makes a deposit. What a great way to watch your savings grow!
Our Swede Team bank tellers will be ready and waiting to accept your deposits. We can't wait to see you!
Are YOU ready to save?
We also have a special Community Partner joining us: Midwest Clay Crushers! They are generously giving $1.00 to every student who makes a deposit. What a great way to watch your savings grow!
Our Swede Team bank tellers will be ready and waiting to accept your deposits. We can't wait to see you!
Are YOU ready to save?
🏈👟 Jersey & Joggers Day at GPS! 👟🏈
Our amazing Gothenburg Public School staff showed up in style — sporting their favorite jerseys and comfiest joggers — all for an incredible cause!
Together, we’re raising funds so our youngest community members can receive YMCA memberships, giving them more opportunities to learn, move, grow, and live healthy lifestyles. Thank you to our staff for leading with heart (and looking fabulous while doing it)!
Our amazing Gothenburg Public School staff showed up in style — sporting their favorite jerseys and comfiest joggers — all for an incredible cause!
Together, we’re raising funds so our youngest community members can receive YMCA memberships, giving them more opportunities to learn, move, grow, and live healthy lifestyles. Thank you to our staff for leading with heart (and looking fabulous while doing it)!
📣 Meet the Teacher! 📣
This week we’re shining the spotlight on someone who brings creativity, passion, and BIG energy to Gothenburg High School…
🎉 MISS ELWOOD! 🎉
High School English Teacher • Photography Guru • All-Around Creative Rockstar 📸✨
Miss Elwood teaches High School English and Photography, and she pours her heart into everything she does. Her classroom is a place where stories come alive, creativity is encouraged, and every student is reminded that their voice matters.
💛 Miss Elwood has a true passion for life and learning. She leads with heart, celebrates student success, and shows up every day ready to make a difference.
Help us give a big Swede shout-out to Miss Elwood—a teacher who encourages, empowers, and elevates our students every single day!
This week we’re shining the spotlight on someone who brings creativity, passion, and BIG energy to Gothenburg High School…
🎉 MISS ELWOOD! 🎉
High School English Teacher • Photography Guru • All-Around Creative Rockstar 📸✨
Miss Elwood teaches High School English and Photography, and she pours her heart into everything she does. Her classroom is a place where stories come alive, creativity is encouraged, and every student is reminded that their voice matters.
💛 Miss Elwood has a true passion for life and learning. She leads with heart, celebrates student success, and shows up every day ready to make a difference.
Help us give a big Swede shout-out to Miss Elwood—a teacher who encourages, empowers, and elevates our students every single day!
