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Kicking off the year are two of our favorite people: Gwen Gundell and Jacy Ostergard! These two fabulous ladies bring the stripes, the smiles, and the positive energy everywhere they go! 🖤🤍
We couldn’t ask for a better pair to help us start the year off on the right foot—although their matching outfits suggest they may have started on the same foot! 😂
#FindYourPeople #SwedeStyle #SeeingStripes #SwedeNation
Special thanks to our panel of speakers—Will Rahjes, Mrs. Higgens, and Beck Groene—for sharing real-life insights about their first jobs, saving and spending habits, funny impulse purchases they regretted, and what they're saving for today.
The financial fun doesn't stop there: our 6th graders were also introduced to this year's Swede Branch Bank Teller opportunity!
📌 Important Details:
Applications: Distributed today
Due Date: Friday, September 4th
Interviews: EVERY student who submits an application will get an interview!
What an incredible leadership opportunity for our Dudley students!
Every minute at school counts @ Dudley!
Arriving on time helps our students kick off their morning with confidence, build connections with friends, and dive into learning without missing a beat.
Key Morning Schedule:
7:55 AM – Doors Open: Students can come on in, fuel up, and settle in for the day.
8:05 AM – Tardy Bell Rings: Class begins!
Why Being On Time Matters:
When students arrive before the 8:05 AM bell, they are set up for success:
Fuel Body & Brain: Time to enjoy brunch and get ready to focus.
Feel Organized: Unpack and start the day calmly instead of rushing.
Connect: Catch up with classmates and build positive social habits.
Maximize Learning: Stay present for important morning instruction and activities.
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It is Swede Activity Time - Please check out our Dudley Activity Expectations
The first couple of days have been great with students doing an excellent job of practicing our school-wide expectations.
As we get ready for Gothenburg's fall sports, please take a moment to review the ACTIVITY expectations with your child. Let's show our Swede Pride and positive sportsmanship at all events!
A quick reminder for football games: students are welcome to sit with an adult or in the grandstands above the high school student section. Please note that playing on the practice field or in other areas is not permitted. We want all of our students watching and cheering on our Swedes!
1,000 BOOKS.......
Huge shoutout to Baylor Haake for completing the 1,000 Books Before The End of Kindergarten Challenge!
With help from Mom, Dad, and big sister Harper, Baylor read 1,000 books—and especially loved looking at all the pictures along the way! To celebrate, he picked out 10 new books from Mrs. Floyd's Office, including one from the TeamMates Vending Machine!
Way to go, Baylor! We are so proud of you and hope you continue your love of reading!
Our staff had a busy and productive first day back yesterday! We kicked off the year with professional development focused on celebrating excellence—recognizing the incredible work happening across Gothenburg Public Schools and thinking about how we continue to build on that excellence together.
Today, our teachers are focused on transition meetings, working collaboratively to understand and support the individual needs of each student as we prepare to welcome them back.
We are so fortunate to have a team that spends these days focused on one thing: providing the best possible environment for students. ❤️💙
The halls are getting louder, the excitement is building, and we can't wait to have our students back on Wednesday, August 19th! Here's to another great year, Swedes! 🎉📚
On March 16th, our K–6th grade students gathered in the PAC for an epic kickoff assembly featuring some special high school guest stars playing characters from Brambleheart by Henry Cole! 🎭 Every student and staff member walked away with their very own copy of the book and a reading schedule to follow at home with their families.
Inspired by Twig’s journey and the story’s suspenseful twists, our creative students even built their own inventions using recycled materials to earn the sequel, Bayberry Island! 🛠️🌱
There is nothing quite like the magic of an entire school and community reading the exact same story together. This initiative built stronger family literacy habits, sparked creative thinking, and united our Dudley family around the joy of reading. Thank you to the John Russell Applegate Grant for making this marvelous journey possible! 📖
📬 MAIL DROP ALERT! Keep your eyes on those mailboxes, Dudley families! Official letters for the upcoming school year have been delivered to the post office. We are counting down the days until our halls are filled with Dudley smiles again! Let the countdown to an awesome year begin! 🎉📚
Gothenburg Public Schools is proud to partner with local community groups to support our families for the upcoming school year!
Need a backpack & supplies? Fill out our quick form to sign up your child. Submissions are strictly confidential, and selected families will be contacted prior to Open House: https://forms.gle/PBaAse7Sa4nLGMEi6
Want to help out? We welcome your support! You can use the same form link above to let us know if you'd like to sponsor a backpack, purchase supplies, or make a monetary donation.
Thank you for helping us support our students! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Floyd @ (308) 537-3651.
🎒✨ Calling all future Dudley Kindergarten families! ✨🎒
We're so excited to welcome our newest Swedes on Wednesday, August 19! Before the first day, please make sure all required enrollment health documents are turned in to Nurse Haas by Friday, July 31.
✔️ Physical & eye exam (within the last 6 months)
✔️ Updated immunizations
✔️ Copy of original birth certificate
✔️ Completed health form
Bonus! Families who have all required paperwork turned in by Friday, July 31 will receive a special gift at Open House as a thank-you for helping us get ready for an amazing school year!
Thank you for helping us get your child off to a great start! We can't wait to meet our Class of 2039! ❤️ #DudleyElementary #FutureSwedes #KindergartenReady
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The Theme apparel order link has been updated and now includes youth sizes for the t-shirt. They have also added crew neck sweatshirts (adult sizes only). The deadline is still Friday, July 17th @ 2:00 to have your order submitted. All orders will be delivered to the school!
Gothenburg Public Schools is throwing it back and bringing the energy for the 2026-2027 school year! We are thrilled to announce our official school theme: Swedes Just Wanna Have Fun! 🕺✨
To kick things off right, our official theme t-shirt store is OFFICIALLY LIVE! Check out this totally awesome, 80s-inspired design that you'll definitely want to rock all year long. 👇
🚨 CRITICAL DETAILS – DON'T MISS OUT: 🚨
⏳ Deadline: The order link closes strictly on Friday, July 17th @ 2:00 PM.
🛑 One & Done: This is your ONLY opportunity to purchase this year's theme shirt. Once the link closes, it's gone for good!
📦 Delivery: No shipping fees! All orders will be shipped directly to the school.
🏫 Pick-Up: Snag your fresh gear at Open House on Monday, August 17th so you're fully geared up for day one!
Don't let the clock run out on this one. Click the link below to lock in your order today! 👇
🔗 https://402ink.printavo.com/merch/swedes26/
#SwedesJustWannaHaveFun #GPSPride #GothenburgSwedes #BackToSchool2026
