🎉 It's Fist Bump Friday at Dudley Elementary! ⛳️ This week, we're teaming up with the Boys' Golf Team for a morning full of High 5’s, Smiles, and Fist Bumps! 🖐️😁👊
Be ready to bring the energy and start your day the Swede Way!
📍Grade Level Doors | ⏰ 7:50 AM
Let’s make it a great Friday! 💛💙 #BeASwede #FistBumpFriday #SwedePride #DudleyElementary
It's Beef In Schools Month!
Thanks to a generous donation from Dawson County Cattlemen and Tyson, Swede students are enjoying some fantastic menu options!
See the updated menu for April, thanks to our friends at Lunchtime Solutions!
One School, One Book Reminder 📚🌳
Don’t forget to read Chapters 1–3 of Wishtree with your family this weekend! If you follow the reading schedule next week, you’ll find a short and meaningful section to enjoy together each evening—perfect for cozy spring nights. The chapters are super short and sweet!
We’d love to see your family reading time in action—snap a photo and send it to Mrs. Floyd at josie.floyd@goswedes.org.
Happy Reading, Swedes!
Friday was a big day for our Kindergarten students at Dudley! 💍🎶 They celebrated the wedding of Q & U and shined on stage at their Spring Concert under the direction of Ms. Libich. What a fun and memorable way to wrap up the week!
Happy National School Librarian Day!
We have the most AMAZING school librarians at GPS! They teach, mentor, organize, promote, create, coach, and improve our "reading game". Mrs. Amy Harrison and Mrs. Lori Long are the best!
Fist Bump Friday is back @ Dudley Elementary! This morning our students will be greeted by the Girls' Track Team! #GoSwedes
📢 One School, One Book – The Journey Begins! 📢
Today was an exciting day at Dudley Elementary as we kicked off our very first One School, One Book project! During a fun-filled assembly, students discovered that this year’s book is Wishtree by Katherine Applegate. Every student received their own copy to take home, thanks to grant funding!
In addition to the book, every child is bringing home a reading schedule and a letter with more details. We encourage families to begin reading Wishtree together, with the first two chapters scheduled for Friday. However, many students couldn’t wait—they had their noses in their new books first thing this morning!
This special reading journey extends beyond our school—residents at Stone Hearth Estates will be reading Wishtree along with us, creating a wonderful connection between generations in our community.
Check out the "Top Secret" video that revealed our One School, One Book selection! 🎥➡️ Watch it here! https://youtu.be/5jp2aqTc77A
We’re excited for this shared reading adventure and look forward to the conversations and activities it will spark. Thank you for supporting our school-wide love of reading!
📚 Happy reading! 🌳
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. At Gothenburg Public Schools, we are fortunate to have an amazing group of paras who work tirelessly to support our students and teachers every day.
📚✨ Coming Soon to Dudley Elementary… ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK! ✨📚
Get ready, Swedes! On Thursday, April 3rd, every Dudley student will bring home a special book to read with their family. 📖💛
But wait… there’s more! Our friends at Stone Hearth Estates will be joining us on this reading adventure! 🏡💙 Throughout April, students, families, and our special residents will share in the joy of reading—connecting generations through the power of a great book.
At school, at home, and in our community, we’ll celebrate this story together with fun activities, discussions, and trivia! 🎉✨
It’s all part of One School, One Book, a nationwide program that unites families, schools, and communities through literacy. Stay tuned for the big book reveal! 👀📚
#OneSchoolOneBook #DudleyReads #SwedeFamily #ReadingAcrossGenerations
What an incredible week of music! Our 1st-6th grade students put on fantastic performances on Tuesday & Thursday, showcasing their hard work, talent, and love for music. Under the wonderful direction of Mrs. Wieseler, they provided an evening of entertainment that brought joy to parents, grandparents, and our community.
We are so proud of our students for their dedication and the beautiful music they shared! 🎵💙💛 #SwedePride #DudleyElementary
📢 Report Card Roundup! 🎒✨
Dudley Elementary Parents: It's time for a backpack treasure hunt! 🕵️♂️💼 Your child's 3rd Quarter Report Card was sent home on Tuesday, March 25th—be sure to check those folders and backpacks!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher. We’re excited for a fantastic 4th Quarter ahead! Let’s finish the year strong! 💙💛 #BeHereBeYouBeASwede
Start your morning with savings! The Swede Branch Bank opens tomorrow at 7:40 AM in the Dudley Gym. Use the main doors at 7:40 or your regular entrance at 7:45. Our CARDINAL Team tellers are ready to help! Tellers, arrive by 7:30. We have a COMMUNITY PARTNER, Gothenburg Tire & Service, so don't miss out on earning an extra $1.00 toward your deposit!
Attention Parents/Guardians of Incoming Kindergarteners!
Gothenburg Public Schools has scheduled our Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, March 26th at 5:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center.
To ensure you receive important details about the meeting, please contact Mrs. Gundell or Mrs. Floyd at Dudley Elementary (308) 537-3651 before March 26th to have your child's name added to our registration list.
We are excited to welcome our new little Swedes to Kindergarten! Please share this information with families who may be enrolling their first child or are new to Gothenburg.
🚨 No school tomorrow, March 19th due to the blizzard warning from 2 AM – 2 PM. ❄️
I know the timing is tough, but student & staff safety comes first. Appreciate your patience & understanding. Stay safe, and we’ll see you soon!
Our Dudley Swedes have been showing up in a BIG way! During the 3rd quarter, our students earned an incredible 8,142 tickets for being Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Kind, bringing our year-to-date total to 31,383 tickets! 👏
At our assembly today, Mr. Kincheloe shared a Top 10 list to help students stay focused and finish the year strong, helping them become the best version of themselves. 🏆 Students also had a blast competing in Minute to Win It! games, with participants drawn from the massive number of tickets earned. 🎟️🎉
Let’s keep up the great work, Swedes—4th quarter is ours to conquer! 💙💛 #SwedeShield #BeHereBeYouBeASwede
Mrs. Brown's 6th grade class recently had the opportunity to “feel” energy transfer between body heat and a cold paper towel. They have learned that this energy cannot be created or destroyed.
We are excited to announce that Mrs. Sierra Higgins will be joining our faculty as a Science teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Higgins has a Science degree from UNK and a Master's degree in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University. She brings valuable experience with 10 years of teaching both Chemistry and Physical Science, and also coaching Volleyball and Track at Bennington. Mrs. Higgins is pictured here with her husband, Dex, and four children. Please help us in welcoming Mrs. Higgins to Gothenburg Public Schools!
🏀🎉 Big win for the Lady Swedes! 🎉🏀
Our Girls Basketball team defeated Bridgeport in the first round of State—congrats to our athletes, coaches, and parents!
🚨 Reminder: No school on Friday, March 7th as promised! See you all Thursday, March 6th.
#GoSwedes
🎉 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉
Dudley Families, it's time to get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, learning, and nonstop FUN! 🥳
🗓 Thursday, April 24, 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 South Gym at GPS
Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there! ✨
🏀🎉 WE’RE GOING TO STATE! 🎉🏀
Congrats to our Lady Swedes on their big District Championship win! To support our athletes, band, cheerleaders, and fans, there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, March 5th.
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our team! GO SWEDES! #SwedePride
