Congratulations, Team RILEY!
What do they win??!!
- Sonic Run delivered by USD 428 Superintendents
- Traveling Trophy
- Bragging Rights!
In all seriousness, thank you to EVERYONE who donated to the 2022 United Way Workplace Giving Campaign. Your generosity towards your neighbors and community is what makes Great Bend a wonderful place to live. Congrats, Riley!
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Senior Center Coffee, Nov. 10 Great Bend Vocal Music Program invites the community to attend a program at the Great Bend Senior Center located at 2005 Kansas Ave, on Wednesday, November 10 at 9:00 am and lasts until approximately 10:30 am. Students will be showcasing songs from their fall concerts. Refreshments will be served, compliments of USD 428. Featured Elementary Schools: Lincoln, Park, Jefferson GBMS Music in Motion GBHS Madrigal Pop Singers | Veteran's Day, Nov. 11 Although GBHS will not host a Veteran's Day Ceremony in 2021, students will be honoring the day in several ways.
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Senior Center Coffee, Nov. 10
Students will be showcasing songs from their fall concerts. Refreshments will be served, compliments of USD 428.
Featured Elementary Schools: Lincoln, Park, Jefferson
GBMS Music in Motion
GBHS Madrigal Pop Singers
Veteran's Day, Nov. 11
- Video Interview with veteran Daniel Holinde, produced by Ms. Pfannenstiel and Mr. Heath's classes
- Signed "Thank You" posters to be displayed around Great Bend
- GBHS Marching Band will participate in the annual Veteran's Ceremony held at Veteran's Memorial Park on the morning of Nov. 11
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Manufacturing Day Celebrated throughout October in Great Bend
"This is a powerful experience for students," said Kip Wilson, assistant principal at GBHS. "Students get an opportunity to see components or skills they are learning in the classroom in a real-life scenario, or maybe something they've never seen before that sparks their interest."
Throughout the month, GBHS had over 200 participants on a total of 24 tours in the community. Tours explored emerging technologies, skilled trades like welding, product assembly, engineering, and production. Conversations between tour hosts and students often included topics of career opportunities, current challenges such as supply chain, and soft skills needed to be successful.
"We appreciate the work of the Great Bend Chamber to connect our students with the business community," said Wilson. "I also want to thank our teachers, substitutes, sponsors, and bus drivers who make opportunities like this possible for our students."
Manufacturing Day is celebrated each October in conjunction with a national effort to shine a light on local manufacturers. More information can be found on the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce's website - www.GreatBend.org.
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Eldridge Fencing | South Bend Industrial Hemp | Dry Lake Brewing |
Eldridge Fencing
South Bend Industrial Hemp
Dry Lake Brewing
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Barton Welding Program | KMW Loaders | Primus |
Barton Welding Program
KMW Loaders
Primus
Riley hosts Board of Education for a building report mixed with a little entertainment
- Celebrating Student Achievement - Rein shared that 26 Riley students passed the Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA), which means that students who are learning English as a second language have gained proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This is about twice the pass rate of previous years and it means those students won’t have to take the KELPA assessment when they move on to middle school.
- Students Share a Song - Music Teacher, Katie Knowles, led 2nd & 5th Grade students in their vocal music performance for the BOE. Students are looking forward to sharing what they've learned in music this year at concerts for families and the community.
- Library Renovation - Tech Specialist, Leah Yancey, spoke to the BOE about the noticeable renovation and reorganization of the school library. Collaborating with the Central Kansas Library System, Yancey and staff members have inspected all 14,000 books in their library and removed over 6,000 that were either in bad repair or hadn't been in circulation. 200 new books have been added and Yancey shared that removing the old titles and damaged books will actually boost check-out rates ensuring books are appealing and interesting to students.
Read more highlights from the meeting in the Great Bend Tribune's recent article - Click Here.
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Baby Boepple! Kristine Boepple and her husband welcomed baby girl Laura Kate to the world on Friday, October 1. Mrs. Boepple is the tech specialist at Eisenhower Elementary School. | Baby Delgado! Jessica and Colton Delgado welcomed Julia Ann to the world on September 9. Mrs. Delgado is a 4th-grade teacher at Riley Elementary School. | Baby Winter! Lori Tennis and Preston Winer welcomed Presley Wild Winter to the world on October 22. Ms. Tennis is a math teacher at GBHS. |
Baby Boepple!
Baby Delgado!
Baby Winter!
Barton County Young Professionals - Party with a Purpose
Grab a friend and join us for the 10th Annual Young Professionals Christmas Party with a Purpose on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 6 p.m.
The holiday party is one of the many ways YP members give back to the community, and this year's event is no exception! The "party with a purpose" combines holiday merriment with an opportunity to GIVE BACK to children in need in Barton County. RSVP is required.
This year's event is sponsored and hosted by The Fieldhouse and Catalyst Therapy and Sports Rehab (2817 9th Street)!
BCYP members will be asked to donate items to build packages for children served by Central Kansas CASA, Inc. Attendees are asked to bring items to fill these bags. After you RSVP, we'll contact you about what item(s) to bring. Donations will be accepted at the Chamber Office now through December 1 for those who can't attend but still want to participate!
After dropping off your contribution to these special packages, Our event sponsors invite you to enjoy excellent food & beverage, games, and giveaways!
Anyone 21 to 40(ish) years of age who lives in the Barton County Area is welcome and encouraged to attend this free event! So invite a friend! If you'd like more information about the YP group, like us on Facebook.
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GBMS... BOOST | YOUR | PRIDE! |
GBMS... BOOST
YOUR
PRIDE!
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Park Pumpkins! | | |
Park Pumpkins!
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Lions Roar! | | |
Lions Roar!
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Eagles Soar! | | |
Eagles Soar!
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JETS Fly High! | | |
JETS Fly High!
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Roadrunner SPEED! | | |
Roadrunner SPEED!
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Getting Your Clarity Groove On Teacher In-Service | | |
Getting Your Clarity Groove On
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Science Rocks! | | |
Science Rocks!
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