Gardner Edgerton School District 231

Getting ready for the TRMS pep rally with amazing support from staff, band, and cheer teams. School spirit is in full swing!

Three second graders from Grand Star spent last week working together to build the longest word ladder ever, decoding words, identifying sound changes​, and practicing CVC patterns.

Mrs. King’s ​​5th-grade class celebrated their great behavior with a reward that kept growing all day long! 🎉 What started as a Tent Day turned into a fun-filled combo of pajamas, sweet treats, and stuffed animals. 🏕️😄
Everyone had a fantastic day filled with fun, responsibility, and well-earned rewards!

Nike Elementary 2nd-grade students sparked creativity by creating self-portraits to be displayed at the board office!

Sweet rewards! The top sellers from WMS’s chocolate bar fundraiser celebrated their success with a fun-filled day at Main Event! #WeAreUSD231  

Showing up pays off! #WeAreUSD231 students with perfect attendance were rewarded with a sweet treat for their awesome commitment!

Early Release TODAY - Wednesday. Dismissal times are as follows: GEHS = 1:30 p.m., Middle Schools = 1:45 p.m., Elementary Schools = 1:55 p.m. Please call your child's school with any questions! Have a great day!

Wheatridge's Boys' Volleyball Club concluded the 2025 season with scrimmages against some of our staff. The students dominated on the court! 🏐

Congratulations to the #WeAreUSD231 Debate Team! 🎉
The team competed in two tournaments—not part of the original plan, but it turned out to be a great experience. While they did not qualify for nationals, some members competed in a novice tournament, gaining valuable experience.
Special congratulations go to the medalists:
🥉 Abigail Droge & Henry Owen – 3rd place
🏅 Ciera Lynch & Maizie Coleman – 5th place
This year, the team has 10 state qualifiers across Novice State and KSHAA 2-Speaker competitions:
2-Speaker State Qualifiers:
Lorelei Byars
Emma Bridgewater
Jack Steele
Ciera Lynch
Novice State Qualifiers (1st-year debaters):
Colby Short
Ciera Lynch
Abigail Droge
Maizie Coleman
Henry Owen
Jack Steele
Kasey Woart
Gideon Rider
The team’s dedication, hard work, and teamwork continue to make the school proud!

Eighth graders in Mr. Traylor’s Industrial Tech class put their skills and creativity to work by designing and building custom charcuterie boards as Christmas gifts for their families. Using both tried-and-true techniques and new technology, students created thoughtful, one-of-a-kind pieces to share at home.

On December 11, representatives from Gardner and Edgerton churches and community agencies, along with #WeAreUSD231 staff, Board of Education members, and the Mayor of Gardner, came together to discuss the resources available to families within our community. Many churches highlighted current events and groups open to all Gardner and Edgerton residents. Agencies such as JOY Closet, The HOPE Market, and the Multi-Service Center shared the various ways they support local families.
The group also explored community needs that are more challenging to address and collaboratively discussed potential solutions. The meeting opened new connections among attendees, provided valuable insights, and sparked fresh ideas for serving families more effectively.

Sweet smiles and tasty treats at our ##WeAreUSD231 Preschool Cookie Party!

The Mustang Leadership Club at Wheatridge met last week to create cards wishing local residents of senior living centers a very happy holiday! #WeAreUSD231

Congratulations to #WeAreUSD231 Moonlight Stars Daniel V. and Elijah W. for being this year's Spelling Bee Champion and Runner-Up! Daniel will represent MLE in the Johnson County Bee in January. Way to go! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Three #WeAreUSD231 students from PRMS had the honor of performing in the ECKMEA Honor Band this past weekend. We are so proud of these talented musicians!

There was a burst of kindness at TRMS as Sources of Strength students created thoughtful gifts to share throughout the school! 🎁✨ #WeAreUSD231

Good morning, USD 231 Families.

During the December 8, 2025, Board of Education meeting, the SY 26-27 calendar was approved.

We are sharing it with you today so you can add it to your personal calendars.

Thanks!

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GEHS Student Council collected goods for families in need at Price Chopper both Saturday and Sunday from 10-2 this weekend. It was amazing the amount of food donations they received in addition to the over $600 in monetary donations! All proceeds went to The Hope Market!

To celebrate the 67th day of school, #WeAreUSD231 Sunflower kindergarten students made “high fives” for learning and had lots of fun with the 6…7…!

To celebrate everything they discovered, the class hosted a fancy dress-up feast, arriving in fabulous outfits and enjoying healthy foods. 👗🎩🍽️
It was a festive and memorable way to say goodbye to the letter F!