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! 💪📚
🚨 Surplus Vehicle Notice 🚨
Gothenburg Public Schools has surplused a 1997 Jeep Wrangler and is now accepting sealed bids for its sale.
🗓️ Deadline to submit a bid:
Thursday, April 25th by 12:00 PM (Noon)
📬 How to submit your bid:
Drop off a sealed envelope at the District Office that includes:
Your name
Phone number
Email address
Your bid amount
🚗 Vehicle details:
1997 Jeep Wrangler
2-Door
2.5L Engine
Automatic Transmission
Being sold as-is
needs transmission and exhaust
📞 Questions?
Please contact Jesse Kincheloe at 402-301-7998.
We are excited to announce that Mrs. Keri Waddle will be joining our faculty as a School Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Waddle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our district, with over 20 years of dedicated service in education. Mrs. Waddle holds degrees from UNK and Chadron State College and began her career as an art teacher. She has worked with students across all grade levels, and for the past 8 years, she has been making a positive impact as a school counselor at Gibbon Public Schools. We are excited about the expertise, passion, and care she will bring to our students and community. Please help us in welcoming Mrs. Waddle to Gothenburg Public Schools.
Tonight, we celebrated our State Speech Champions at the School Board Meeting! 🏆👏
✨ Jack Aden & Logan Feather – Duet Acting Champions
✨ Carson Reiman – Extemporaneous Speaking Champion
Congratulations to these outstanding students on their well-deserved success!
🐟🎉 Shoutout to Mrs. Tiller and two of our awesome sophomores, Zariah and Darion, who represented Sophomore Biology today at Noon Rotary! They did a fantastic job sharing all about the Trout in the Classroom project — from raising trout to learning about ecosystems, conservation, and hands-on science in action. We’re proud of the work our students and teachers are doing to bring learning to life! 👏💚 #SwedesLead #TroutInTheClassroom
