Category Archives: Announcements
Top 10 GCS Stories of 2019
1. GCS Named a U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School District GCS Energy Educator Judy Miller said, “I’m so pleased that our district has been chosen to receive this coveted DOE Green Ribbon Schools distinction. There were so … Continue reading →
GCS Community Mourns the Loss of Former Student
It is a sad, difficult day for the Goshen Schools family and community. We learned last night about the tragic passing of former GHS student, Zach Truex, class of 2012. Zach was involved in both athletics and music at GHS … Continue reading →
12/17/19 GCS/GPD Joint Statement (English/Spanish)
Due to a police call/incident on Silverwood this morning, Model and West Goshen Elementary Schools were placed on Lock Out. As a precaution, both schools were kept on Lock Out status for the school day. The police investigation is ongoing, … Continue reading →
12-17-19 Press Release-English/Spanish
West Goshen and Model Elementary Schools are on a lock down at this time due to a “shots fired” police call in the Silverwood area. GCS officials are, and will continue to be, in communication with the Goshen Police Department … Continue reading →
Community Foundation congratulates 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars and Guy D. Gundlach Memorial Scholars
Nine Elkhart County students are being honored with significant scholarships from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and Lilly Endowment Inc. Three students from Elkhart County will receive Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships (LECS) entitling them to full tuition, fees and … Continue reading →
12-11-19 Press Release (English/Spanish)
Statement from Goshen Community Schools Incident at Goshen Middle School on 12/10/19 Yesterday, it was brought to the attention of a Goshen Middle School (GMS) administrator that a student had sent messages to a classmate indicating a desire to harm … Continue reading →
GCS Statewide Orchestra Achievements
GCS has two statewide orchestra achievements to celebrate and note: GMS (although now a GHS student): Andrew Studebaker has won the middle school string orchestra category of the 2019 Indiana Music Education Association Composition Competition for his Serenade for Strings … Continue reading →
Follow-up to GCS Emergency Notifications (English & Spanish)
Last week we conducted a test of the GCS Emergency Notification System. Our technology department is studying the data collected from the test and are figuring out what GCS needs to reach more parents and guardians in an emergency. GCS … Continue reading →
TEST of the GCS Emergency Notification System
THIS IS A TEST. Goshen Community Schools is conducting a TEST of our Emergency Notification System. If you received a message from GCS or you follow GCS on social media and you saw our posts, you are prepared to receive … Continue reading →
GHS Named an Indiana State Finalist in Samsung’s National STEM Contest
Goshen High School is an Indiana State Finalist in the 10th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a $3 million nationwide competition that encourages 6th-12th grade students to creatively use STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills to solve a … Continue reading →
Prueba del sistema de alerta Notificaciones de emergencia de la Corporación Escolar de Goshen (GCS)
La Corporación Escolar de Goshen llevará a cabo una PRUEBA del sistema de notificaciones de emergencia (Schools’ Emergency Notification System) el 21 de noviembre de 2019. Ésta será una PRUEBA para asegurar que, en caso de una emergencia escolar real, … Continue reading →
A Test of the GCS Emergency Notification System
Goshen Community Schools will conduct a TEST of the Schools’ Emergency Notification System on November 21, 2019. This will be a TEST to ensure that in the event of an actual school emergency, GCS will have the ability to contact … Continue reading →
Publicación de información: Corporación Escolar de Goshen (GCS)
Para apoyar a los profesores y al personal de la Corporación Escolar de Goshen (GCS, por sus siglas en inglés) que desean participar en el día de llamado a la acción Indiana State Teachers Association Call to Action Day, GCS … Continue reading →
GCS to Close School on Nov. 19
In order to support GCS teachers and staff who wish to participate in the Indiana State Teachers Association Call to Action Day at the IN General Assembly Organization Day, GCS will be closed on Tuesday, November 19. The number of … Continue reading →
ETHOS Science Spooktacular Presentation and Book Signing
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 →
10-9-19 GHS Gas Smell UPDATE
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 →
10-9-19 Gas Smell at GHS–Staff and Students Evacuated
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 →
Press Release–NIET Names New 2019-20 Steering Committee and Educator Advisory Board (Including two GCS Representatives)
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 →
PRESS RELEASE–GCS Awarded a Portion of $47 Million Federal Grant Through NIET
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 →