What a day at Dudley! The good vibes were absolutely off the charts, and we have so many positive things to celebrate.
Today was packed with awesome moments, from our "Fist Bump Friday" with the SWEDE softball team to all the students who earned positive office calls.
We also celebrated a student for his summer reading at the Gothenburg Public Library. He earned a special lunch with the principal.
And the positive news doesn't stop there! We also had many students celebrating birthdays this week and they journeyed to the office for a birthday pencil and a book from the awesome TeamMates book vending machine.
It’s truly been a day of celebrating our students and spreading positivity throughout our school. Let's keep the good times rolling! Go Dudley!
Tomorrow isn’t just Friday, it is Fist Bump Friday with our Swede Softball Team! See you all at the Dudley doors in the morning!
✨👯 Find Your People – Week 2! 👯✨
This week’s style match-ups brought us stripes, pinks, florals, greys, and fall vibes galore! Here’s who found their people:
đź‘— Stripes for the win!
Mrs. Mroczek (2nd Grade) & Mrs. Wyatt (Early Childhood) are twinning in all the stripes.
đź’— Pretty in Pink (and full of collaboration!)
Mrs. Stienike (2nd–4th Counselor), Mrs. Waddle (5th–8th Counselor), & Mrs. Bartels (K–1 Counselor & Safety Coordinator) found their crew in pink.
🌸 Florals + Data = Power Duo
Mrs. McKenna (Sped Director & Asst. Elem Principal) & Mrs. Tiller (Dir. of Teaching & Learning) make data look good in florals.
🌫️ Greys & Blacks for the Cloudy-Day Feels
Ms. Kennicutt (2nd) & Mrs. Foster (2nd) bring cozy vibes with their cool tones.
🎨 Mauve Mood
Ms. Klumpe (6th) & Mrs. Anderson (6th) support students while rocking matching mauve.
đź‘ź Kicks & Pink Lady Energy
Mrs. Miller (Kindergarten) & Mrs. Bartels (Counselor & Safety Coordinator) are high-stepping in style.
🍂 Hello, Fall!
Ms. Jacobsen (Career & Community Planner) & Mrs. Floyd (Elem Principal) give us all the autumn feels.
We love seeing our GPS staff connect through fashion every Wednesday—who will find their people next week? Stay tuned! 🎉✨
This week’s style match-ups brought us stripes, pinks, florals, greys, and fall vibes galore! Here’s who found their people:
đź‘— Stripes for the win!
Mrs. Mroczek (2nd Grade) & Mrs. Wyatt (Early Childhood) are twinning in all the stripes.
đź’— Pretty in Pink (and full of collaboration!)
Mrs. Stienike (2nd–4th Counselor), Mrs. Waddle (5th–8th Counselor), & Mrs. Bartels (K–1 Counselor & Safety Coordinator) found their crew in pink.
🌸 Florals + Data = Power Duo
Mrs. McKenna (Sped Director & Asst. Elem Principal) & Mrs. Tiller (Dir. of Teaching & Learning) make data look good in florals.
🌫️ Greys & Blacks for the Cloudy-Day Feels
Ms. Kennicutt (2nd) & Mrs. Foster (2nd) bring cozy vibes with their cool tones.
🎨 Mauve Mood
Ms. Klumpe (6th) & Mrs. Anderson (6th) support students while rocking matching mauve.
đź‘ź Kicks & Pink Lady Energy
Mrs. Miller (Kindergarten) & Mrs. Bartels (Counselor & Safety Coordinator) are high-stepping in style.
🍂 Hello, Fall!
Ms. Jacobsen (Career & Community Planner) & Mrs. Floyd (Elem Principal) give us all the autumn feels.
We love seeing our GPS staff connect through fashion every Wednesday—who will find their people next week? Stay tuned! 🎉✨
Spotlight time!
Say hello to Mrs. Anderjaska, an absolute rockstar in 4th grade, and Ms. Holt, our new MTSS Behavior Paraprofessional championing student success.
Drop your favorite stories or kudos below! #SwedePride #GPSFamily
Say hello to Mrs. Anderjaska, an absolute rockstar in 4th grade, and Ms. Holt, our new MTSS Behavior Paraprofessional championing student success.
Drop your favorite stories or kudos below! #SwedePride #GPSFamily
Sending a big thank you to the members of the Gothenburg Methodist Church for their generous donations to our amazing teachers at Dudley Elementary! This year, our teachers created wishlists for their classrooms and, thanks to their incredible support, every single teacher received something on their list. The kindness and generosity means the world to our teachers and will make a real difference for our students this school year.
Tomorrow is Fist Bump Friday with the Swede Football Team!
Our Dudley students will start their day with some Swede pride—football players will be at every Dudley entrance to greet them with a fist bump. Let's show our team spirit and wish them GOOD LUCK as they "kickoff" the season!
Our Dudley students will start their day with some Swede pride—football players will be at every Dudley entrance to greet them with a fist bump. Let's show our team spirit and wish them GOOD LUCK as they "kickoff" the season!
Miss Kennicutt’s 2nd grade class has a special guest who stops by their classroom window almost every day during Math time. Meet “Sum,” the newest (outside) class pet!
This curious little friend seems to enjoy watching our 2nd graders hard at work as they grow into stronger mathematicians. The students love looking up and spotting Sum cheering them on from the other side of the glass!
Learning math is even more fun with a visitor who believes in us. 💙➕✖️
This curious little friend seems to enjoy watching our 2nd graders hard at work as they grow into stronger mathematicians. The students love looking up and spotting Sum cheering them on from the other side of the glass!
Learning math is even more fun with a visitor who believes in us. 💙➕✖️
We had a great time at our 6th Grade Assembly on Wednesday, introducing students to the opportunity of becoming a Bank Teller at Swede Branch Bank! It's a fantastic leadership role, and the students had fun learning and participating.
Students who are interested in applying received an application. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Floyd by September 8th.
Interviews will be held during the school day on September 12th.
We're so proud of our students for exploring this exciting leadership opportunity!
Students who are interested in applying received an application. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Floyd by September 8th.
Interviews will be held during the school day on September 12th.
We're so proud of our students for exploring this exciting leadership opportunity!
✨👗🎉 Find Your People Wednesdays at GPS! 🎉👔✨
At Gothenburg Public Schools, we bring the good vibes and great fashion into our classrooms and hallways every week! Each Wednesday, staff are on the lookout to “Find Your People” — matching up with others rocking similar styles. This week, it was all about greens and pinks! 💚💖
🍀 Miss Zach (1st) & Dr. Jonas (Superintendent) showing off the Luck of the Irish!
🖤💚 Dr. Jonas & Lori Long (HS Librarian & 9th English) pairing green & black to perfection.
đź’— Mr. Neels (5th) & Mrs. Larson (4th) proving pink is always in style.
💗👔 Mr. Neels & Mr. Hamilton (MTSS) channeling “On Wednesdays, we wear pink.”
đź’— Mrs. Rush (SLP) & Mrs. Mroczek (2nd) dazzling in bright pink.
🖤👕 Mr. Eshelman (5th) & Mrs. McKenna (Sped. Dir. & Asst. Principal) rocking the black & grey duo.
🧑‍🏫💖 Mrs. Miller (K) & Mrs. Neels (K) twinning in Kindergarten pride!
We can’t wait to keep sharing the creative styles and fun pairings that bring our GPS family together. Stay tuned every Wednesday for more “Find Your People” looks! 📸✨
At Gothenburg Public Schools, we bring the good vibes and great fashion into our classrooms and hallways every week! Each Wednesday, staff are on the lookout to “Find Your People” — matching up with others rocking similar styles. This week, it was all about greens and pinks! 💚💖
🍀 Miss Zach (1st) & Dr. Jonas (Superintendent) showing off the Luck of the Irish!
🖤💚 Dr. Jonas & Lori Long (HS Librarian & 9th English) pairing green & black to perfection.
đź’— Mr. Neels (5th) & Mrs. Larson (4th) proving pink is always in style.
💗👔 Mr. Neels & Mr. Hamilton (MTSS) channeling “On Wednesdays, we wear pink.”
đź’— Mrs. Rush (SLP) & Mrs. Mroczek (2nd) dazzling in bright pink.
🖤👕 Mr. Eshelman (5th) & Mrs. McKenna (Sped. Dir. & Asst. Principal) rocking the black & grey duo.
🧑‍🏫💖 Mrs. Miller (K) & Mrs. Neels (K) twinning in Kindergarten pride!
We can’t wait to keep sharing the creative styles and fun pairings that bring our GPS family together. Stay tuned every Wednesday for more “Find Your People” looks! 📸✨
We’re kicking off our weekly staff spotlights! Say hello to Miss Kennicutt and Mrs. Anderson. Drop a comment with a favorite memory or shout-out for them below. 💬👏
#MeetTheSwedes #SwedePride #WeAreGPS
#MeetTheSwedes #SwedePride #WeAreGPS
Welcome back, students and families! The first couple of weeks of school 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 ACTIVITIES 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!
As we get ready for Gothenburg's fall sports, please take a moment to review the ACTIVITIES 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!
Get ready to BANK on a great school year!
Gothenburg Public Schools and our friends at Flatwater Bank are excited to welcome back the Swede Branch Bank for its third year. We're open for business every Wednesday morning from 7:40 a.m. to 8:05 a.m., giving students in kindergarten through 6th grade a fun way to save their money right here at school!
This is a fantastic opportunity for our young learners to start building smart money habits that will last a lifetime. Think of it as a small step toward big financial futures.
If you'd like your child to join in on the saving fun, please check your email for the online permission form. If your child has participated in previous years, you're all set and don't need to fill out the form again.
We can't wait to see our young bankers in action!
Link: https://forms.gle/NBtqgTcAgjSrG1cLA
Gothenburg Public Schools and our friends at Flatwater Bank are excited to welcome back the Swede Branch Bank for its third year. We're open for business every Wednesday morning from 7:40 a.m. to 8:05 a.m., giving students in kindergarten through 6th grade a fun way to save their money right here at school!
This is a fantastic opportunity for our young learners to start building smart money habits that will last a lifetime. Think of it as a small step toward big financial futures.
If you'd like your child to join in on the saving fun, please check your email for the online permission form. If your child has participated in previous years, you're all set and don't need to fill out the form again.
We can't wait to see our young bankers in action!
Link: https://forms.gle/NBtqgTcAgjSrG1cLA
Happy first week of school, Swedes! We're kicking off the new school year "In Our Swede Era," and what better way to celebrate than by spreading some positivity?
Do you want to give a shoutout to an amazing teacher, para educator, secretary, custodian, or any other staff member who has made a difference for you or your student? We've created a special form just for that!
This form is a great way to show your appreciation and help us recognize the incredible work happening daily at Gothenburg Public Schools. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a major achievement, we want to hear about it!
Let's flood our staff with some "SWEDE APPRECIATION!" You can find the form here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
Do you want to give a shoutout to an amazing teacher, para educator, secretary, custodian, or any other staff member who has made a difference for you or your student? We've created a special form just for that!
This form is a great way to show your appreciation and help us recognize the incredible work happening daily at Gothenburg Public Schools. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a major achievement, we want to hear about it!
Let's flood our staff with some "SWEDE APPRECIATION!" You can find the form here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
Happy first week of school, Swedes! We're kicking off the new school year "In Our Swede Era," and what better way to celebrate than by spreading some positivity?
Do you want to give a shoutout to an amazing teacher, para educator, secretary, custodian, or any other staff member who has made a difference for you or your student? We've created a special form just for that!
This form is a great way to show your appreciation and help us recognize the incredible work happening daily at Gothenburg Public Schools. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a major achievement, we want to hear about it!
Let's flood our staff with some "SWEDE APPRECIATION!" You can find the form here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
Do you want to give a shoutout to an amazing teacher, para educator, secretary, custodian, or any other staff member who has made a difference for you or your student? We've created a special form just for that!
This form is a great way to show your appreciation and help us recognize the incredible work happening daily at Gothenburg Public Schools. Whether it's a small act of kindness or a major achievement, we want to hear about it!
Let's flood our staff with some "SWEDE APPRECIATION!" You can find the form here: bit.ly/3QCFsxP
It's Back to School Open House night at Gothenburg Public Schools from 5:30-7:00! Get ready to meet teachers, see classrooms, and catch up with friends. Don't forget to take a picture! We have two great options on the west side of Dudley as well as the big bulletin board in the Dudley hallway! See you soon!
Surplus Alert:
🎶 Vibraphone for Sale – $750 OBO 🎶
Looking for a project piece or a great deal on a vibraphone? Here’s your chance!
This instrument has good bones and plenty of music left in it, but it’s in need of some TLC from its next owner. The resonators are in decent shape (a few are slightly bent), and the bars still sound good but have some tape residue from note labeling. It’s missing the motor and all related parts, and the upper register isn’t naturally dampened by the bar underneath. The pedal is missing a screw, and the frame has seen its share of wear over the years—but it’s still solid.
Retail vibraphones start at $4,000+, so this is a great opportunity for someone willing to put in a little work and bring it back to life.
📍 Asking $750 — or best offer.
đź’¬ Message ryan.johnson@goswedes.org if interested!
🎶 Vibraphone for Sale – $750 OBO 🎶
Looking for a project piece or a great deal on a vibraphone? Here’s your chance!
This instrument has good bones and plenty of music left in it, but it’s in need of some TLC from its next owner. The resonators are in decent shape (a few are slightly bent), and the bars still sound good but have some tape residue from note labeling. It’s missing the motor and all related parts, and the upper register isn’t naturally dampened by the bar underneath. The pedal is missing a screw, and the frame has seen its share of wear over the years—but it’s still solid.
Retail vibraphones start at $4,000+, so this is a great opportunity for someone willing to put in a little work and bring it back to life.
📍 Asking $750 — or best offer.
đź’¬ Message ryan.johnson@goswedes.org if interested!
Celebrating a Fantastic Camp Dudley in July!
What an incredible summer it's been at Camp Dudley! From July 7th to 25th, our hallways and classrooms were buzzing with the energy of 80 amazing students participating in a three-hour session filled with learning and fun.
This program wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated team. A huge shout-out to our seven incredible teachers and nine paras who poured their hearts into making Camp Dudley a success. We also extend a massive thank you to the 10 staff members who volunteered to sub, stepping up to ensure everything ran smoothly despite overlapping responsibilities. Your commitment to our students is truly commendable!
Our students dove into engaging reading, math, and STEM activities, making the most of every moment. We're especially proud to announce an outstanding 91% overall attendance rate! This incredible turnout is a testament to the enthusiasm of our students and the strong commitment of our families.
Thank you, parents, for prioritizing your children's summer learning and for sharing them with us. It was an absolute joy to have their smiles and energy liven up our school throughout July!
Exciting news, Swede families! 🎉 Keep an eye on your mailboxes because our "Beginning of the Year Letter" from Dudley Elementary is coming soon! Get ready to kick off an amazing 2025-2026 school year "In Our Swede Era!" We can't wait to learn, grow, and make fantastic memories with all of you! #SwedeEra #DudleyElementary
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Marc Mroczek 🎉
Please join us in celebrating Mr. Mroczek as the Region IV Assistant Principal of the Year!
This honor recognizes leaders who exemplify vision, integrity, and dedication—qualities Mr. Mroczek brings to our school every single day. His commitment to student success and continuous school improvement is evident in all he does.
We’re proud to have such an exceptional leader on our team. Way to go, Mr. Mroczek! 👏🙌
Please join us in celebrating Mr. Mroczek as the Region IV Assistant Principal of the Year!
This honor recognizes leaders who exemplify vision, integrity, and dedication—qualities Mr. Mroczek brings to our school every single day. His commitment to student success and continuous school improvement is evident in all he does.
We’re proud to have such an exceptional leader on our team. Way to go, Mr. Mroczek! 👏🙌
🌟 Big shoutout to our amazing Gothenburg staff for their dedication and focus during today’s curriculum work at ESU #10! 🙌 Their hard work is paving the way for a strong launch of our new math program, enVision, in the 2025-2026 school year. 📚➕
We are so thankful for their commitment to continuous growth and student success! 💛🖤 #InOurSwedeEra #SwedesLead
We are so thankful for their commitment to continuous growth and student success! 💛🖤 #InOurSwedeEra #SwedesLead
