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
🎉 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
