Yesterday we visited 1st graders at Waterford Elementary to look at the next step in a student’s journey through GCS. At Waterford, they practice the Waterford Way, which means being “Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Involved“. In Mrs. Carmen Durnell’s classroom, … Continue reading →
Yesterday we got the chance to see some of the youngest learners at GCS in action by visiting two kindergarten classes at Model Elementary. During the morning announcements, Model principal Tami Hicks led the Pledge of Allegiance, previewed the lunch … Continue reading →
Prairie View principal Donna Wiktorowski shared the theme song for Prairie View this year, Prairie View: A Good Place to Grow, and welcomed the chance to have it included in the new GCS series on Growing within Goshen Community Schools. You … Continue reading →
Student Advisory Council – Seeking New Members Dr. McCormick is looking for high school juniors from congressional districts 1, 2, 5, 7, and 8 who would be interested in serving a two-year term on the Student Advisory Council. The student … Continue reading →
REAL MEN READ Who: Men who can donate 30 minutes per week to read to 1st-4th grade GCS students What: This program shows the importance of reading in your career and in your leisure time. When: Training luncheon October 17, … Continue reading →
Please note that as of September 17, 2018 GCS will be switching to a new Job Application system. At that time, all applicants (new and returning) will need to complete a new application and re-apply for any positions in which … Continue reading →
This fall marks the 30th and 40th anniversaries of the Goshen High School football IHSAA State Championships! The Goshen High School athletic department would like to invite all members of the teams, administrators,athletic trainers, and cheerleaders to the homecoming game … Continue reading →
8.27.18 GHS received reports this morning from students regarding a 9th grade Goshen High School student that posted a photo last night on Snapchat that included bullets. GHS administrators immediately investigated and reported the concern to the Goshen Police Department … Continue reading →
Model is a Title One school that receives money under the federal Title One grant fund. What does this mean for your child? To learn more about what Model does with Title One funding, please join us September 13 at … Continue reading →
GCS Volunteer Engagement Specialist Sharon Sarber was at the 9th Annual United Way Great Cardboard Race today. The race is the kickoff event for United Way’s fundraising season. While there, Ms. Sarber was actively recruiting Read United volunteers for Elkhart … Continue reading →
August 13, 2018 Board Recognition Mrs. Ummel introduced several elementary teachers who worked with students last year to teach them coding, including Jenna Rusmisel, Wendy Meade, Daniel Longcor, Clay Norris, Kristy Moberg, Maria Wenger, and Shannon Smith. Ms. Wenger stated that … Continue reading →
From Jan Holsopple, Parkside School Counselor: Thank you to everyone who supported and participated in the CLASS Leadership Summit held in Indianapolis this summer! Our theme was “The Best of Me”. The focus was how does THE BEST OF ME bring … Continue reading →
August 9, 2018 This afternoon at approximately 3:30 pm, an 18 year old Fairfield student arrived at the Goshen High School parking lot to visit with some friends he has at GHS. During his visit, the 18 year old displayed … Continue reading →
At a school board meeting last fall, GMS counselor Jan Desmarais-Morse shared the Houses for Hurricanes project that GMS students took on, in which they made house magnets to raise funds for victims of Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey. Despite … Continue reading →
Invite your family, friends and neighbors and celebrate our cultural diversity at the third annual Maple City Multicultural Festival. The event will be held Saturday August 25, 2018, from noon to 6 p.m. at Rogers Park, 102 Chicago Ave. The … Continue reading →
GCS teachers and staff were welcomed back for the 2018-19 school year with a hearty breakfast prepared by the GHS school nutrition staff. Following breakfast, teachers went to break-out sessions on topics such as life insurance, financial planning, student loan … Continue reading →
Lauren Moore, an elementary teacher at West Goshen, has been named a Fellow with the Teach Plus Teaching Policy Fellowship, a highly-selective leadership program for demonstrably-effective teachers. During the year-long Fellowship, the Fellows take part in a specially-designed course of … Continue reading →
Tonight is a Culver’s Night fundraiser for GHS boys tennis. Please spread the word to anyone you know that might be grateful for a chance to support the boys tennis team and not have to cook their own meal tonight! … Continue reading →
From the City of Goshen Facebook page: To the Community of Goshen, Our community has long thrived on strong partnerships and working together. On Friday, Aug. 3, the Goshen Fire and Police Departments will be conducting training drills at Goshen … Continue reading →
Goshen Community Schools announces Sharon Sarber as the new Volunteer Engagement Specialist. This position is a partnership involving Goshen Community Schools, Elkhart Community Schools and United Way of Elkhart County. Read United connects community volunteers with classrooms in elementary schools … Continue reading →
