Gothenburg Public Schools is seeking to hire a part-time Activities Custodian. Working hours include nights and weekends after hosted activities. $20/hour
The Swedes were Runner-Up at the SWC tournament today. These ladies battled hard against Minden… the only team that has defeated the Swedes. The post-season starts Monday and the Swedes have a 29-2 record.
Back-2-back CHAMPIONS!! Help us celebrate the Swedes - Boys Class C State Cross Country Champions! The team will be escorted into town on Sat. and arrive at the HS parking at 10:00 am. Come join in the State Champion Celebration!!!
We have a great opportunity for your birth to kindergarten age child that builds in quality family time and will improve their performance in school. Talk to Mrs. Floyd, the public library, or any early learning teacher for more info about the #1000booksbeforetheendofkindergarten challenge! Currently 19,100 books have been read to children in their homes. Reading aloud to your child, makes a huge difference!
Today was the GRAND OPENING of the Swede Branch of Flatwater Bank. Our 16 sixth grade tellers did an outstanding job of being professionals as they greeted 56 students who made their initial deposit into a savings account at OUR BANK. #SwedesLead
We look forward to seeing you at P/T Conferences tomorrow. Teachers have been working hard in preparation for this important time with parents/guardians. Please check out the Lost & Found (L & F Boutique) to claim anything that may be missing from your child's closet!
Cheer on the SWEDES!! Tickets for the upcoming State Cross Country meet must be purchased online through GoFan.
Also, a ticket kiosk will be located at the main entrance of the Kearney Country Club. This kiosk is debit/credit ONLY – NO CASH!
https://gofan.co/app/school/NSAA
Check out the attached "Frequently Asked Questions" for our K-6th grade Swede Branch Flatwater Bank which will be opening on Wednesday, October 18th @ 7:40 a.m.
We are so proud of our students and staff for a great 1st Quarter at Gothenburg Elementary. Over 100 Positive Office Referrals were submitted for Prek-6th students. Keep doing things "The Swede Way" by being RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, SAFE, & KIND! (https://youtu.be/EFQ7Oj1cXqY)
IT WAS A GREAT WEEK TO BE A SWEDE!!!
1. The Marching Band participated in the Harvest of Harmony Parade in Grand Island this past Saturday and had a total score of 71. This is the highest score they have received at this competition!
2. The Softball team beat Fort Calhoun on our home field last Saturday and won the NSAA C-8 District Championship! They qualified for the NSAA Class C State Championships in Hastings for the first time since 2014. They lost to Hastings St. Cecilia 7-3, beat Aquinas Catholic 7-6, and lost to Central City 7-2. They finished the year 25-12!
3. The Boys Cross Country team won the NSAA C-5 District Championship! This is their 4th straight year that they qualified for State. They will compete in the NSAA Class C State Championships in Kearney on Friday, October 20th. Team members include Tyler Hetz, Parker Graves, Ethan Olsen, Yahriel Gaeta, Nathan Sager, and Evan Pelzer.
4. The Girls Cross Country team had 2 girls qualify for the NSAA Class C State Championships in Kearney on Friday, October 20th. Adeline Pinkston and Kiarra Jonas will compete for the Swedes. The last time the girls team had a state qualifier was in 2019.
5. The Volleyball team beat Lexington and Holdrege. They are currently 26-1 and ranked #3 in C-1! Congratulations to Head Coach Bryson Mahlberg! He celebrated his 200th career win this past week!
6. The Football team won its second game in a row by defeating Minden 24-0 on Homecoming! They are currently 5-3.
We had a great group of educators from @GBurgSwedes at the @NeMTSS Summit today! Informative sessions that inspired, validated, and prompted great collaboration! #NeMTSS23 “What is a small thing you do every day that matters?”
A visible sign on a staff member's door at Gothenburg Public Schools! What a great mindset and focus for our day! I'm confident our staff and students will tackle the day with the idea of making it better for someone else! #SwedesLead
Something that always brightens my day at Gothenburg Public Schools is visiting Mrs. Bell's preschool class! Recently they "showed off" their best writing of the letters they know how to properly form! Great routines, motor plan, & practice! #SwedesLead
Due to the weather forecast on Friday, Oct. 13, the Homecoming Parade will NOT take place. Gothenburg High School will follow a 2:30 bell schedule that day Pep Rally taking place in the North Gym at that time.
Please note: Dudley Elementary will follow a regular bell schedule.
Our Swede Branch Bank will open for business on Wednesday, October 18th. Please read over the FAQ document that was sent home with all K-6 students for all details.
Due to an expected overflow crowd, Gothenburg Public Schools' regularly scheduled Board Meeting will take place in the PAC at 7PM this evening. Those choosing to watch from home can watch on the Swede Activities Youtube channel which can be accessed from our homepage.
Please Note: Public participation is limited to the attached guidelines. Community members who wish to address the board will be asked to state their name and sign on up on the provided clipboard upon arrival so the board can determine the appropriate amount of time for public comment.
Important Points of Emphasis: Public comment is an opportunity for community members to speak but does not mean the board can engage in dialogue. No action will be taken on any item not listed on our published agenda which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/45pymB6
Due to the projected weather forecast later this week, the C-5 District Cross Country Meet scheduled for Thursday, October 12th, has been moved to Wednesday, October 11th. Start time will remain the same, 4:30 P.M. CST.
(Coffee) Shop Talk
Stakeholders: We are excited to have (Coffee) Shop Talk at Stories Gathering Place on Tuesday, October 10th at 9AM.
Please Note: We will NOT be able to discuss personnel matters at this meeting. We CAN talk about ACT score or the feedback we have requested from our 9-12 parents regarding English novels if that is a topic the group would like to discuss.
As a reminder, (Coffee) Shop Talk is an opportunity to engage in two-way conversation in an informal setting. We hope to see you there!
Best of luck to the Softball team as they compete at the NSAA State Softball Championships this week! Good luck to everyone else competing this week as well!
Let's go Swedes!
Way to go Swedes! State softball on Wednesday! Parents - we are planning a regular Wednesday dismissal time of 2:30 pm.
