We have been made aware that our landline phone system is not allowing calls. Please email our building secretaries karman.keith@goswedes.org (elementary) and ginny.peterson@goswedes.org (secondary) while we work to get this resolved. Thank you for your patience.
SAVE THE DATE!
Once again GPS will partner with Runza for a "Feeds the Need" day on April 25th. On that day, Runza in Gothenburg will donate 10% of all sales to the GPS Lunch Buddies Program. Great program + dinner out = a perfect combo!
Congratulations to the Gothenburg Speech Team on a great showing at the District Speech Meet on Tuesday! The team finished as the District Runner-up.
Individually, 12 Swedes qualified for the NSAA State Speech Meet in Kearney on March 15th. Gothenburg speakers medaled in all 20 events. Way to go Swedes!
Results:
*State Qualifiers*
*Duet - Logan Feather & Jack Aden - 3rd
*Entertainment - Jack Aden - District Champion!, Ethan Olsen - 3rd
*Extemp - Hayden Ricley - 3rd
*Humorous - Parker Graves - District Champion!
*Inform - Emma Peterson - District Runner-Up
*OID - Ally Goad, Emma Peterson, Hayden Ricley, Emaleigh Rosse - 3rd
*Persuasive - Carson Reiman - District Runner-Up
*Poetry - Kara Waskowiak - District Runner-Up
*POI - Kara Waskowiak - District Runner-Up, Claire Vincent - 3rd
*Serious - Parker Graves - District Runner-Up
*Medalists*
*Duet - Jackson Nelson & Kurt Kuhlman - 5th
*Extemp - Lilli Tracci - 4th
*Humorous - Molly Therrien - 6th
*Informative - Avery Saloman - 6th
*OID - Ethan Olsen, Ian Ackerman, Jackson Nelson - 6th
*Persuasive - Avery Saloman - 6th
*Poetry - Emaleigh Rosse - 5th
*Serious - Alec Winney - 5th
The Swede Speech team will compete in the NSAA District B-6 today. The meet will be held at Gothenburg High School and will begin at 9:00. Let's go Swedes - Go for the GOLD!!
Teams: Alliance, Chadron, Cozad, Gering, Gothenburg, McCook, Sidney
Best of luck to the Speech team as they host their district contest this Tuesday!
Notice is hereby given that Gothenburg Public Schools has approval of a proposed superintendent employment contract/contract amendment on its agenda for the board meeting to be held on March 13, 2023 at 5:00pm in the Discovery Center at Gothenburg Public Schools, Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Please read this important message.
The elementary students recently listened to a book and it reflects our Lady Swedes! "When you dream it, believe it, and work hard for it...ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE"! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments this far! Go Swedes! https://youtube.com/shorts/46QgW82GALQ
The elementary was rockin' yesterday as we showed our Swede Spirit for our Girls State Qualifying Basketball Team. Wishing the Lady Swedes the very best today in Lincoln. https://youtube.com/shorts/VT6XxmOtld0
Congrats to Maria Harpenau, Laurie Preitauer, Jake Fairley, and Audrey Aden for winning $25 in SWEDE BUCKS!!! Thank you for taking the time to fill out our Parent Perceptual Survey at Parent Teacher Conferences and for entering your name into the drawing!
The Gothenburg Swedes are on their way to Lincoln on Tuesday!
Help send the girls off to state as they head out of town. The team will leave the HS parking lot at 1:00, drive past the Elem. School and then through downtown before they leave for Lincoln. Let's Go Swedes!
SWC Champion Alert!!
The Swedes are bringing home the championship trophy today from Southwest Conference Speech in Cozad.
They are also bringing home six individual event Champion medals!
Congratulations Swede Speakers!!
Elementary students kicked off Read Across America Week by celebrating with an assembly! Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Floyd (both dressed like tourists :)) read the students an adorable book about friendship! They also shared some upcoming events guaranteed to get students excited about rEaDiNg!!!
It's Read Across America Week at Dudley Elementary!
Happy Monday Swedes! Spend time with kids, have fun, smile, and make it a great day!
Gothenburg Elementary is thankful for Pony Express Family Dental for teaching our PreK-2nd grade students about the importance of dental health and how to keep their teeth healthy and shiny! Our students were appreciative of their new toothbrush kits as well!
Orders are now being taken for the State Basketball Girls Championship apparel. Orders must be placed by 2:00 pm on Mon. and will be ready Wed. morning. Pick up time & location will be provided later.
https://lady-swedes-basketball-championship-2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Official Girls State Basketball brackets have been released! See you all in Lincoln on Wednesday at Devaney! Go Swedes!!!
Gothenburg Public Schools has an opening for a full-time paraprofessional.  Job requires a High School Diploma or GED and must pass Para Pro Assessment (this requirement can be met in the first month of employment). Applicant must have good work ethic, be a team player, and have good communication skills.  Position follows the school calendar and includes benefits. Veteran's Preference. EOE.  Contact Mrs. Tomye McKenna, Director of Special Education, at 308-537-3651 for more information.
Gothenburg Public Schools is seeking an energetic and passionate individual to join our team! We are currently accepting applications for a lower elementary teacher.
We are the cornerstone of a proud, passionate, and progressive community where students and staff thrive in a positive and innovative environment and ensure the growth of all individuals by inspiring them to own and maximize their potential.
Our community is picturesque with tree-lined streets, homes full of character, manicured lawns, green parks, and an exercise trail that circles a lake. Gothenburg was voted as a 2019 All-America City and a 2022 Community of the Year by the Nebraska Diplomats. Our progressive community offers a quality of life desired by many but achieved by few.
If you are looking for an opportunity to become part of a true school community and a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply for our lower elementary teaching position for the 2023-2024 school year.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 10th.
