Gaga ball and handball are hugely popular games in Goddard District PE classes. At Challenger Intermediate, however, Stephanie Ryan's PE classes lacked the equipment to make these games truly accessible. Thanks to an Innovative Teacher Grant from the Goddard Education Foundation, Mrs. Ryan was able to purchase a Gaga ball pit and multi-purpose goals for handball, soccer, and other activities.
"It's always better to have the right equipment," Mrs. Ryan explained. "Teachers are creative with what they have, but having the correct tools is crucial for effectively and safely teaching skills." Challenger Intermediate students are thrilled with the new additions, giving them the chance to learn new techniques, build confidence, and participate more fully.
With the district growing and resource needs increasing, Goddard Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grants help bridge the gap, ensuring USD 265 educators have what they need to expand opportunities for the #265Family.
Learn more about past Innovative Teacher Grants and how you can support future grants at: https://goddardpsks.sites.thrillshare.com/o/gef/page/teacher-grants
This year's Book Fair is going to be epic! More Books. More Choices. More Fun. Start exploring together on our school's Book Fair homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/challengerintermediateschool
Due to ongoing severe winter weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, for students.
USD 265 Educators will have a Virtual Professional Development Day on Feb. 19, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dane Baxa
Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families,
Due to the forecasted severe winter weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for Wednesday, February 19th and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/challengerintermediateschool
#ScholasticBookFairs
Happy School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families,
There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions. Please be safe, and thank you for your continued support.
Dane Baxa
The lunch menu for Challenger has changed for this week. Wednesday and Friday will switch. Please see the attached flyer for the new lunch menu.
This slipper was found this morning outside during drop off. Please contact the office if this is yours.
Don't forget spring pictures are Tuesday, February 11th. Individual and class panoramic pictures.
Order forms are attached to order online.
Monday, February 10th - No School, Offices Closed
Challenger Families,
A few juniors at Goddard High were nominated to be Student Visionary of the Year Candidates for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)! The funds we are raising for LLS will go into the research for finding a cure for blood cancers, and we could use all the help we can get!
Student may bring change in starting Tuesday February 11, 2025!
Our campaign runs until March 8, 2025.
We are so excited to be doing a penny wars with Challenger!
Thank you for your support!
Join us on Friday, February 7th from 6pm-9pm for PTO Skate night at Carousel! See the attached flyer for detail.
Happy School Counselors Week!! Thank you Mrs. Alexander for all you do!!
Challenger Super Bowl Spirit Week
Goddard Public Schools Family,
Every day, incredible #265Family Heroes within the Goddard School District go above and beyond to inspire, support, and positively impact our USD 265 students. The Goddard Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the #265Family Award, which gives you an opportunity to recognize the outstanding educators and USD 265 employees who are making a profound difference within our #265Family and give them a chance to win $100 cash.
Our community recognizes the vital role each and every USD 265 staff plays in creating a thriving and supportive learning environment for students. Whether they are a teacher, bus driver, para-educator, administrator, support staff, custodian, or any other valued member of our dedicated team, they are ALL eligible for this award.
We invite you to nominate an individual who has demonstrated a significant, positive impact on the students, staff, or the USD 265 school community as a whole. For example, nominations could recognize USD 265 staff members who:
Inspire a love of learning in their student(s)
Provide exceptional support to student(s)
Create a positive, caring school environment
Go above and beyond their duties to serve others
and/or, exemplifies professionalism and dedication to our #265 Family.
All nominations received will be packaged and sent to the respective individual(s). Please nominate your #265Family Hero Today!
Complete the Nomination Form (Click the Link Below) by providing the nominee's name, school, position, and a story of why you believe they are deserving of this award.
#265Family Award Nomination Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPtmyI7N56mExQrZnHMavjhh-d3ADYfav3udLPpQSLkMDI0w/viewform?usp=sf_link
All #265Family Award recipients will be recognized with a special certificate with your nomination letter, and one nominee from each USD 265 school and department (Transportation, Maintenance, and General Support) will have a chance to receive a $100 prize (15 Total, $100 cash prize awards) provided by the Goddard Education Foundation.
Let’s celebrate and show appreciation for the amazing work and dedication of our USD 265 employees. We are better together!
Happy Kansas Day!! This is the day we honor Kansas becoming an official state on January 29, 1861!!
Attached is the information for GHS Cheer and Dance Camp
Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families,
There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to dangerously cold wind chill temperatures and hazardous conditions.
Please be safe, and thank you for your continued support.
Dane Baxa
Director of Community Relations
Join us TONIGHT for a Board of Education Meet & Greet event, in honor of School Board Appreciation Month! This come-and-go event is open to the public and will take place from 6:15 - 6:50 p.m. tonight (Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025) in the BOE Room at the Central Administration Center (201 S. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052).
Connect with your local school community and meet the volunteers at the core of our #265Family. Whether you have questions, want to connect names to faces, or simply want to learn more about what Goddard Public Schools is all about - come join us tonight!
