Garden City High School Announces Class of 2026 Graduation Schedule and Details
GCHS is proud to announce the commencement details for the Class of 2026. As our seniors prepare to embark on their next chapters, the administration has outlined several key dates and requirements to ensure a smooth and celebratory transition for students and their families.
Final Milestones for Seniors
The countdown to commencement officially begins in May. The final day of instruction for graduating seniors will be Wednesday, May 13th.
Leading up to the main event, the Senior Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30 PM in the GCHS Commons. Please note that this specific event is by invitation only to recognize students receiving scholarships and academic honors.
Mandatory Practice and Ticket Information
To ensure the ceremony is a success, all graduates are required to attend the Graduation Practice Meeting on Thursday, May 14th at 1:00 PM in the GCHS Commons.
Important Note on Tickets: Physical paper tickets for the ceremony will be distributed only during this practice meeting. Each graduate is slated to receive between 5 and 6 tickets for their guests.
Commencement Ceremony Details
The official Graduation Ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 17th. Doors will open to ticket holders prior to the 1:00 PM start time in the GCHS Gymnasium.
Graduation Apparel
Seniors who have ordered caps, gowns, and other commencement regalia through Jostens can pick up their items during lunch periods on Thursday, March 26th.
We look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2026. For further questions, please contact the GCHS main office
20 days ago, Ryan Meng
GCHS Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, February 26th from 9:40am-6:00pm. See you there!
about 1 month ago, Ryan Meng
Theatre performances have been rescheduled for next weekend and Saturday School is cancelled for tomorrow! Take care!
2 months ago, Ryan Meng
Lifetouch will be at GCHS tomorrow, December 2nd, in the morning for picture retakes!
4 months ago, Ryan Meng
Any 11th grader who signed up for the Pre-ACT: Test day is tomorrow: Wednesday, 11/5. Please report to your assigned room (located on the second floor of the Public Service Academy) no later than 7:45. Students who are late will not be permitted to take the test.
5 months ago, Whitney Linenberger
To maintain academic focus and ensure the safety of all students, costumes will not be allowed at GCHS tomorrow!
5 months ago, Ryan Meng
Pizza, prizes, and volleyball tomorrow! 1:00 at The Garden!
6 months ago, Ryan Meng
Say hello to even more messaging and announcements in the USD 457 app! Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features.
11 months ago, Garden City Public Schools
Say "hello" to Messaging in the USD 457 app! Our same app now keeps you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream after May 5th.
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❄️ SCHOOL CANCELED TOMORROW DUE TO EXTREME COLD ❄️
Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 19th, due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. The safety of our students and staff always comes first, and with extreme cold in the forecast, it is simply too dangerous for travel and outdoor exposure.
🔹 No school for students and certified staff
🔹 District offices will remain open
Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid prolonged time outside. We’ll keep you updated if any additional changes are needed. See you soon! #EveryoneLeads #StayWarm
about 1 year ago, LeeAnn Thon
❄️ SCHOOL CANCELED TOMORROW DUE TO EXTREME COLD ❄️
Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 18th, due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. The safety of our students and staff always comes first, and with extreme cold in the forecast, it is simply too dangerous for travel and outdoor exposure.
🔹 No school for students and certified staff
🔹 District offices will remain open
Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid prolonged time outside. We’ll keep you updated if any additional changes are needed. See you soon! #EveryoneLeads #StayWarm
about 1 year ago, LeeAnn Thon
The calendar committee for Garden City Public Schools is seeking input from parents regarding calendar options for the 2026-2027 school year. The survey consists of 6 questions and will take only a couple minutes. Survey is open through January 15th. Thank you!
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWCJ6BJ over 1 year ago, Garden City Public Schools
Out of an abundance of caution, all Garden City High School students and staff have been evacuated from the building. More information will be shared soon. All students are safe, there is no need to pick them up at this time.
about 2 years ago, Garden City Public Schools
As much as we would like to have students back in school, we do not feel that can be done safely due to forecasted extreme windchill temperatures. There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 16th for Garden City Public Schools.
Stay warm!
about 2 years ago, Garden City Public Schools
Santa isn’t ready to go back to school yet! Due to expected inclement weather conditions, all Garden City Public Schools facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, January 8th.
The Board of Education meeting will proceed as normal at 6pm and will be open to the public.
Staff members are not required to report to work, unless specifically instructed by their supervisor.
Please stay tuned to USD 457 social media for the most current updates.
Stay safe and warm!
over 2 years ago, Garden City Public Schools
Santa isn’t ready to go back to school yet! Due to expected inclement weather conditions, all Garden City Public Schools facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, January 8th.
The Board of Education meeting will proceed as normal at 6pm and will be open to the public.
Staff members are not required to report to work, unless specifically instructed by their supervisor.
Please stay tuned to USD 457 social media for the most current updates.
Stay safe and warm!
over 2 years ago, Garden City Public Schools
Garden City Public Schools will run mud routes tomorrow, Monday, November 27.
over 2 years ago, Garden City Public Schools
Parents of bus riders - please be aware that bus routes may be delayed 15-20 minutes tomorrow, October 27. If you have questions, please call your child's school or the transportation department. We appreciate your patience!
over 2 years ago, Garden City Public Schools
GCHS and Finney County Health Department will hold a vaccine clinic for all juniors who still need the state-required Meningococcal vaccine on Friday, August 25 from 1:00-3:00pm. GCHS nurses will have the required paperwork. Bring proof of Insurance
over 2 years ago, Layne Schiffelbein
