Gothenburg Public Schools - Excellence is an Expectation

Congratulations to the Swede Jr. High Science Olympiad Team on their performance Saturday in Lincoln at the State Science Olympiads. The competition brings the brightest in the state together for events that include building, knowledge tests and performance. Loads of individual medals and the team secured a 5th place trophy! Way to go Swedes!!

The Swede Golf Team will play host to the Gothenburg Golf Invite on Thurs. Tee times begin at 9:00. Twelve teams from both ends of I-80 and North & South will converge in central Ne. for a great day of golf! Come out and see the Swedes! Teams: Bellevue East, Broken Bow, Cozad, Gothenburg, Holdrege, Lexington, McCook, Minden, North Platte, Northwest, Ogallala, Sidney. Special note for spectators: Wildhorse Golf Club is NOT ALLOWING carts on the golf course for the invite. (Due to course issues from the winter weather)

It's hard to believe it is time to start thinking about graduation but it is just around the corner. Please see the formal invitation to attend baccalaureate- a religious celebration for current graduates-that will be held at the First Baptist Church on May 10th.

It's another busy week at GHS starting with hosting District Music today. Best of luck to all our student-athletes/performers competing this week!

Looking for some summer opportunities for your child. Loper Launch Enrichment Camp 2023, formerly PAWS University, will be on UNK campus from June 5th-30th, 2023. There are a large variety of classes (some classics and several new ones) for students who will be entering grades 1-8 next fall. Registration will be open from March 23 - May 3! The online registration form can be found at https://www.unk.edu/loperlaunch/index.php or through their Facebook page. Catalog: https://www.unk.edu/loperlaunch/files/loper-launch-catalog.pdf

Attention Swede Community: A reminder that students in gr. 7-12 do not have school on Mon. due to the District Music Competition. Students in gr. K-6 have a regular school schedule.

Good luck to the JR. High Swedes competing in the Broken Bow Invite on Tues. Pole vault starts at 2:15, other field event at 2:30. Let's go Swedes!! Info. and live results: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/497887/info Teams: Anselmo-Merna, Broken Bow, Cozad, Gothenburg, Kearney Catholic, Minden, Ord, Ravenna, Hyannis

The Gothenburg-Brady Track Invite will take place on Tues. beginning at 3:00 with the field events. The running events will begin at 4:30. Best of luck to the Swedes! Teams: Brady, Gothenburg, Lexington, Maxwell, Minden, North Platte-9th, Sandhills Valley Info. and Results: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/502073/info

Teacher & Staff Appreciation week is right around the corner and we want to get a jump start by letting our staff know how much they are appreciated. Check out the link and share your LOVE for our SWEDE STAFF! https://forms.gle/uvgWCYm4et6PNNUv5

Our 1st child reached the status of 1,000 Books Before the End of Kindergarten this week. Congratulations to Owen Sukraw and his family for reading 1,000 books! This program is for any child, birth to Kindergarten. Info can be found at the Public Library or call Mrs. Floyd!

Today was a beautiful day for the wedding of Q & U along with the Kindergarten Spring Program. The kids did such a nice job performing their songs. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this special event. We hope you enjoyed the performances!

Watch the wedding of the year : Q and U Wedding/Spring Kindergarten Program is today at 2:30. The stream will open at approx. 2:00. https://www.youtube.com/live/wyqe_WCtLbY?feature=share

On Friday, April 14th, the Dudley Kindergarten Class will attend the Q & U Wedding and present their Spring Music Program. The Wedding ceremony will begin at 2:30 in the PAC. The public is invited to attend and enjoy some music from our Dudley Kindergarten students.

Each year, Dudley Elementary has a coin drive in conjunction with the Book Fair. The coin drive allows us to purchase books for our school and the total amount is matched by Scholastic in order for Scholastic to purchase books for children in need. This year, the goal was set at $1,000 in coins. If the students met their goal, Mrs. Floyd agreed to spend 1/2 day on the roof! In classic Dudley Elementary style, the students MET (and exceeded) their goal and yesterday they enjoyed every minute of seeing Mrs. Floyd on the roof!

Gothenburg will host the 2023 Dutch Zorn Track Invite on Thurs. Ten teams will bring their varsity squads to take on the Swedes. Pole vault will start at 2:00, all other field events start at 2:30. Come out and watch the Swedes! Let's Go! Teams: Aurora, Broken Bow, Cozad, Holdrege, Kearney Catholic, Gothenburg, Lexington, McCook, Ogallala, Scottsbluff, Sidney Results: https://results.blacksquirreltiming.com/meets/21343

Congratulations to the GHS Art group who competed at the Mullen Art Show on Tues.! Images of 1st and 2nd place projects are shown below. High School Ally Goad - 1st Place: Watercolor Island Painting Competition - 2nd Place: Sketchbook - 3rd Place: Sketchbook - 5th Place: Gouache Painting "Sally" Katelyn DeBoer - 3rd Place: Oil Painting "Moth" - Honorable Mention: Oil Painting "Wasp" - Honorable Mention: Watercolor Painting "Wings" Sierra Herfel - 1st Place: Handbuilt Pottery "Later Gator" - 3rd Place: Mixed Media "Day at the Zoo" Taysia Holbein - 3rd Place: Linoleum Print "Tiny Tim" - Honorable Mention: Handbuilt Pottery "Listen to the Sea" - Honorable Mention: Watercolor Painting "Grape Jelly" Emma Howerton - 2nd Place: Acrylic Painting "Beautifully Broken" - Honorable Mention: Pencil Drawing "Darci" - Honorable Mention: Colored Drawing "Grinch" Claire Vincent - 2nd Place: Photography "Colors in the Cold" - 5th Place: Photography "Splinters of the Earth" Madison Bryant - 1st Place: Linoleum Print "Wave Goodbye" Junior High Greer Tiller - 2nd Place: Handbuilt Pottery "Strawberry Cheesecake" - 3rd Place: Linoleum Print "Buck" - 4th Place: Black & White Drawing "Giraffes" Amelia Haas - 1st Place: Collage "Face Collage" - 2nd Place: Colored Drawing "Psychedelic Drips" Lauren Mroczek - 2nd Place: Acrylic Painting "Mandala" Scout Bell - 3rd Place: Colored Drawing "Op Art Tunnels"

The FFA Greehouse opens on April 21! Come check them out!

We are excited to announce that Miss Kelsey Zach (pronounced Zoch) will be joining our faculty as a 1st Grade teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Miss Zach graduated in December with endorsements in Elementary Education and Special Education and is already a familiar face in the District as a substitute teacher. She brings a lot of positive energy and passion to the classroom! Please join us in giving Miss Zach a warm Swede welcome!

Tonight's board meeting recording is available at https://bit.ly/412Bodh

It's a very busy week for the Swedes this week! A home dual for boys golf and the girls and boys track teams hosting the Dutch Zorn Invite finish the week. Come out and support the Swedes!!