Gardner Edgerton Trailblazers
Every kid, Every day.
WHAT'S COMING UP
Oct. 14 & 15 - ACT Prep Class @ Lenexa Conf. Center 8:30am-2:30pm
Oct. 15 - No School
Oct. 19 - Project Grad Meeting at GEHS Lecture Hall - 6pm
Oct. 19 - Jostens Class Ring and Letterman Jacket Presentation - Via Link sent to 10-12gr.
Oct. 21 - Academic Letter Recognition - 1:00pm AUD - Via Link
Oct. 23 - ACT Test @ GEHS
Oct. 25 - GEHS Booster Club Apparel Pick up - 4pm-6pm
Oct. 25 - Jostens Grad Orders Due
Oct. 27 - Early Bird Yearbook Order Due
Oct. 27 - Class Rings and Letterman Jacket Orders Due!
Oct. 27 - 30 - Fall Musical
Oct. 30 - Pre-ACT for Freshman - 8am - GEHS
Nov. 2 - Orchestra HS/MS Concert - 7pm - GYM
Nov. 3 - Financial Aid Night - 7:00pm
Nov. 3 - Father's Club Kickoff - GEHS Weight Room - 7:30pm
Nov. 15 - 1st Practice for Winter Sports
Nov. 17 - Sr. Portrait Submission Deadline
Nov. 18 - Picture Retake Day
Nov. 18 - Mr. GEHS Contest - 7pm - AUD
Nov. 20 - Buff Puff - 8AM - MAC
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
The 2021-2022 yearbook is now on sale. Pre-ordering a yearbook is the only way to guarantee receiving one. There will be some extra books available to purchase following yearbook distribution in May; however, please keep in mind extra yearbooks run out fast.
· Early Bird Discount – Order by Oct. 27, 2021, the price for yearbooks is $60.
· Regular Price – Oct. 28 thru Dec. 8 - price is $65.
- Last Chance - Dec. 9 thru Apr. 6 - price is $70
· Any Yearbooks picked up at distribution will be $75.
Order online through MySchoolBucks.
411 on the Counseling Department
Any senior interested in meeting with a college representative sign up in the counseling office or contact Becky Pyle at 913-856-2617 or Pyleb@usd231.com. Visits will be from 1:04 - 1:30
10/19/21 – University of Kansas
10/21/21 – Donnelly College
10/26/21 – University of Central Missouri
11/8/21 - Lindenwood University
11/09/21 – Kansas City Kansas Community College
11/10/21 – Fort Hays State University
Military Visits
Oct. 28 – United States Navy
To request a transcript click on the link: Transcript select menu, counseling, and select transcript request. Please allow 5 school days for requests to be processed. Please limit to ONE request per form.
Jan Bechard - 9th grade/ A-Z - bechardj@usd231.com
Stephanie Church - 10-12/ A-G - churchs@usd231.com
Krista Hart - 10-12/ H-O - hartk@usd231.com
Brett Misse - 10-12/P-Z - misseb@usd231.com
Project Grad
Project Grad would like to invite all parents 9th-12th grade to get involved and attend our meeting on Oct. 19 at 6pm at GEHS Lecture Hall. Any senior who would like to get involved or like to get service hours is welcome to participate.
Don't have a senior this year, no worries. We ask parents of all grade levels to volunteer. It helps relieve the stress of senior parents so they can focus on their senior the day of graduation and helps to pass on a strong knowledgeable committee each year.
Project Graduation is a national movement by students, parents, and school administrators to provide a safe alternative party for graduation.
Don’t forget to like our Facebook page – GEHS Information Page. For questions email gehsprojectgrad@gmail.com
Upcoming Events:
Sept. 22 – Nov. 25 - Price Chopper Grocery Grab
Look for Project Grad at school events to buy a raffle ticket for $5 and receive a $5 coupon for Price Chopper and a chance to win a 5 minute shopping spree.
Oct. 21 - Soccer Concessions - 4pm -8pm
Please Click on the link to volunteer - Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4caca62aabf49-concessions
Nov. 10 - Planet Sub and Exbeeriment 4pm-8pm
10% of proceeds go to project grad.
Nov. 12 - Mission Bowl Fundraiser
Join us to help raise funds for a great cause
$15 per person for 90 minutes of bowling and shoes
$5 per every paid admission will go back to support Gardner Edgerton Project Graduation
Dec. 4 - Holiday Mart at the ARC on Main St. 9am-4pm
Breakfast with santa.
GEHS Booster Club
If you ordered Booster Club Apparel, the date for pick up has been moved to Monday, Oct. 25 from 4-6 at GEHS. Pick up will be on the South side of the school closest to Madison in the car loop, door#17 . Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for support GEHS Boosters!
Jostens
Josten's mailed out Cap and Gown packets, you should be getting them by the end of this week. If you did not receive yours and you would like one, there will be extras in the GEHS Office to pick up. A presentation video was sent via email to all parents and students on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Orders will be due Wednesday, Oct. 27th. Online orders are preferred, however, you may drop your order off to Bobbi Smith in the office by Oct. 27.
Questions? Contact Jostens at 785-843-2967
Blazer Volleyball
Last Wednesday the whole volleyball program hosted a dig pink fundraiser night to raise breast cancer awareness, and to honor Ashley Gorney and her family as they fight her battle. Each team put together creative baskets to raffle off, and all money from ticket sales went straight to Ashley and her family. In total Dig Pink night raised $3,000 for the Gorney family. A huge thank you to all of the parents, coaches, and players who made this night such a success!
The Varsity team played St. Teresa's academy and played an amazing match of volleyball! They dropped the first 2 sets, and then came back and won the next 2, leaving it up to a 5th set. Our girls fought hard and played to the end, but lost the 5th 15-12..
Leading in kills with 24 was Jaylyne Bell, followed by Raven Boone with 11. Our defense played lights out Wednesday! Leading our team in digs were Ava Bojanski with 26, Jaylyne Bell with 25, and Jadyn Padilla with 18. They had 11 ace serves, and also totaled 15 blocks which is a season record.
Father's Club Kickoff
Are you a dad or father figure who have a passion for helping the kids of this community, and the high school? If so, plan on attending the kick off meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd at 7:30 at GEHS for more information.
Click on the link www.fathersclub.org or email Matt Cortner for more information.
Keeping you in the Know!
The first day of Winter sports practice is Monday, November 15. Please have your paperwork in before then. All students who intend on participating in a Winter sport must have the following 3 forms on file with the activities offices before you may begin practice.
1. Current physical - done after May 1, 2021, signed and dated by a medical professional.
2. Insurance form
3. Concussion form
All 3 of these forms require signatures from a parent and the student athlete. Check them over carefully to make sure they are completed correctly.
Questions? See Jennifer Miller in the Activities Office or call 913-856-2775
Baseball Announcement:
If you intend on trying out for Baseball for this upcoming season please attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, October 20th, Seminar 1:04 - 1:30, Main Gym. Please bring your Chromebook.
Academic Late Bus
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ABOUT US
Asst. Principal Gr. 10-12/ Athletic Director - Scott Peavey
Asst. Principal Gr. 10-12/ SPED Director - Melissa Veatch
Asst. Principal Gr. 10-12/ Alt School Director - Tony Taylor
Asst. Principal Gr. 9 / Activities Director- Michael Simpson
Email: smithb@usd231.com
Website: https://www.usd231.com/o/gardner-edgerton-hs
Location: 425 N Waverly Rd Gardner, KS 66030
Phone: 913-856-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gardner-Edgerton-High-School/194206847295631
Twitter: @GEHSBlazers