Suzanne Slade- ETHOS Science Spooktacular Presentation and book signing. Suzanne Slade, a native of Goshen, Indiana, is the award-winning author of more than 100 children’s books. As a mechanical engineer who used to work on rockets, Suzanne shares her passion for … Continue reading →
The cause of the gas smell has been traced to a kitchen appliance in the Family and Consumer Science classroom. NIPSCO and maintenance have rectified the issue, and NIPSCO has given the all-clear. Students and staff will be returning to … Continue reading →
There is a smell of gas at GHS this morning. For safety, the gas has been shut off at GHS. Maintenance, NIPSCO and the fire department are working to discover where the gas smell originated. All students and staff are … Continue reading →
NIET Names New 2019-20 Steering Committee and Educator Advisory Board Cohorts of teachers, principals, and system leaders will share what is working to advance teaching and learning in every educational setting Today, Dr. Candice McQueen, CEO of the National Institute … Continue reading →
The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) announced today that it has been awarded a five-year, $47 million grant from the federal Teacher and School Leader (TSL) Incentive Program to expand and sustain work to support teachers and improve … Continue reading →
Goshen Community Schools will host a Hiring Events for Substitute Teachers on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Hiring Event will be held at the Administration Center located at 613 E. Purl St. Goshen, IN. PLEASE START … Continue reading →
REMINDER FROM THE ELKHART COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER: The County Commissioners have declared a county-wide emergency this morning in regard to the increasing risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) to human life. The virus is spread by a type of mosquito … Continue reading →
The Elkhart County Health Department and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) have been working together to monitor eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) activity in Elkhart County. So far in 2019, a total of eight horses have tested positive for … Continue reading →
Everyone getting what they need, not just getting the exact same thing.
Being welcomed and embraced as a member who belongs.
The Goshen Community Schools Equity & Inclusion Council began in 2020 and is comprised of GCS staff, teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
The Equity and Inclusion Council works to eliminate the systems in our school culture that sustain bias and discrimination so each student can reach their full potential and supports all stakeholders as they engage fully in this vital work.
We believe in the people of Goshen Community Schools; students, families, teachers, staff, administration, and school board. These people represent a wealth of diversity in nationality, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and abilities; yet, many are excluded based on these qualities and feel that they do not belong. Individually and collectively, the people of GCS must eliminate the systems in our dominant culture that sustain this bias and oppression so that each student can reach their full potential.
Eliminating bias and oppression is the focus of the Equity and Inclusion Council. However, it is not solely the responsibility of this council. We expect everyone to be involved in this vital work of restorative justice to heal historic traumas and to strengthen relationships in our community. This work is long-term in nature and will need to be pursued at systemic, professional, cultural, and personal levels. We challenge all to do this with courage, humility, empathy, and a curiosity to learn through sharing stories and listening to one another.
