The Gift to Sing Sometimes the mist overhangs my path, And blackening clouds about me cling; But, oh, I have a magic way To turn the gloom to cheerful day— I softly sing. And if the way grows darker still, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Goshen Community Schools is implementing an electronic application (App) for use on parents’ smartphones. The App, SafeStop, will let parents and students monitor where their assigned bus is as it performs its’ route. We have links to the user guide … Continue reading
The German Club has been very busy lately! Take a look at just a couple of their recent activities. Staatskongress: This is a conference for students studying German from all over Indiana. The event is held at Ball State University … Continue reading
The Model Elementary Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) is planning an exciting fundraiser for Saturday, March 9th at Model, an ESCAPE CLASSROOM! The event will start in the Model gym, and will be held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. However, the last group allowed … Continue reading
On Friday afternoon, Mayor Jeremy Stutsman presented GCS Superintendent Diane Woodworth a check for $100,000, courtesy of the Goshen Redevelopment Commission. The following statement was taken from a letter by Mayor Stutsman and Community & Redevelopment Director Mark Brinson: “This … Continue reading
We have a “guest star” in this week’s episode of the Superintendent Step-In, Dr. Alan Metcalfe, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education. The episode was filmed at Waterford Elementary in Mr. Kyle Green’s 5th grade PE class. The students were nearing … Continue reading
Spring Into Reading (SIR), one of our READ UNITED programs funded by United Way of Elkhart County, is just around the corner! SIR consists of four weekly sessions within the classrooms of our youngest students. Volunteers spend approximately 30 minutes … Continue reading
Tickets for the 2019 GHS musical, Annie, are now on sale! You may reserve tickets for this wonderful show by phone at (574) 533-8651 ext. 2518, or by email at musictickets@goshenschools.org. If you email your order, please remember to specify … Continue reading
Attention 5th Graders and Parents! It is time to begin the process of transitioning to Goshen Middle School. Here are some important dates to add to your calendar: February 19th and 21st – Pathway Showcase Nights, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Come to … Continue reading
On this incredible episode of the Superintendent Step-In, Dr. Woodworth visits West Goshen Elementary and hangs out with the kindergartners in Mrs. Brenda Estrada’s class. To say that this classroom has personality would be an understatement; this classroom has spunk … Continue reading
This morning, we had a chance to visit Mrs. Carol Kinchen’s 4th grade classroom at Chamberlain. We soon found out that Mrs. Kinchen’s students are very involved in their school! The two students pictured below were outside before the start … Continue reading
Last year on May 23rd my daughter, Amarah Haines, was hit by a car on County Road 40 after school. Luckily, she only received bumps and bruises and is a normal, happy 7 year old today. The Prairie View staff … Continue reading
Last week we shared a few stories about GCS students and staff that were reported to us. The stories highlighted some pretty great things about the people who come to GCS every day to work and learn. The Goshen community … Continue reading
Prairie View school counselor Marge Gingerich nominated Kris Polega, a community member, who was recognized by the board. Mrs. Gingerich stated that Ms. Polega is an instructor at the Peacemaker Academy, and that she has taught Taekwondo classes at Prairie View for … Continue reading
This note was recently sent to the superintendent by a GMS parent: Hello! My son is in 8th grade at GMS. He is a very challenging child. I just wanted to take a moment to let you know what an … Continue reading
The note below was sent to GHS administrators and several special education teachers, and is shared with permission from Model principal/GHS parent, Tami Hicks: Putting on my parent hat. I just want to take a few moments to thank each … Continue reading
Submitted from a community member: My wife had a great encounter at Model School today when she dropped off our grandson for school. Knowing that you may hear more negative than positive stories, I asked my wife to write it … Continue reading
The Unified Dance Marathon, put on by IB students, National Honor Society, and the Student Council will be held tomorrow night (Saturday) from 6:00-11:00 p.m.! The event is open to the public, and the GHS students encourage families and community … Continue reading
You are invited! What: Goshen High School/Goshen Middle School Music Faculty Benefit Recital featuring songs and instrumental music from opera to jazz, baroque music to musical theatre Where: GHS Auditorium When: Sunday, February 10 at 2:00 PM How much: Donation … Continue reading
Recently, GHS choirs participated in the District Solo & Ensemble Contest. Goshen High School was represented by 23 soloists and 21 ensembles from all of the GHS choirs and 3 pianists. 21 solos received Gold ratings, and 15 qualified for … Continue reading