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!
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.
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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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!
https://aptg.co/lNL9M3
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!
It was a festive and memorable way to say goodbye to the letter F!
It was a beautiful night of music at the PRMS Winter Band Concert!
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!
Good evening, USD 231 Families.
We will implement our two-hour late start protocol on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Relevant details can be found here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vre0a52bwNuBs15M5Pc5Ntcjg-6G75bLzeQwJfvbZuI/edit?tab=t.0.
Thank you for your understanding.
We will implement our two-hour late start protocol on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Relevant details can be found here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vre0a52bwNuBs15M5Pc5Ntcjg-6G75bLzeQwJfvbZuI/edit?tab=t.0.
Thank you for your understanding.
Good afternoon, USD 231 Families.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
Due to inclement weather and to allow buses to run routes as close to normal times as possible, the district will adjust dismissal times as follows:
GEHS: 2:30 p.m.
Middle Schools: 3:00 p.m.
Elementary Schools: Regular dismissal at 3:25 p.m.
Buses: Will run on adjusted routes.
All after-school activities (practices, games, events, and all outside facility rentals) are cancelled for this afternoon and evening.
JCPRD childcare WILL BE in session.
Thank you for your understanding.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
Due to inclement weather and to allow buses to run routes as close to normal times as possible, the district will adjust dismissal times as follows:
GEHS: 2:30 p.m.
Middle Schools: 3:00 p.m.
Elementary Schools: Regular dismissal at 3:25 p.m.
Buses: Will run on adjusted routes.
All after-school activities (practices, games, events, and all outside facility rentals) are cancelled for this afternoon and evening.
JCPRD childcare WILL BE in session.
Thank you for your understanding.
Grand Star Elementary students helped spread some extra sunshine for National Kindness Day! After reading an article about the holiday, they created colorful kindness posters that are now brightening #WeAreUSD231 hallways for everyone to enjoy.
This week at Pioneer Ridge, middle school students visited the library for a fun and engaging Book Tasting! 📚✨
Students entered the “Book Café,” took a seat, and explored a book from their table’s menu. After sampling their selection, they jotted down their first thoughts and impressions, just like real book critics! They even enjoyed “fruit snack menu items” to complete the café experience. 🍎📖
Huge shout-out to Mrs. Berg for creating such a fantastic learning opportunity. Go Jaguars! 🐾💙 #WeAreUSD231
Students entered the “Book Café,” took a seat, and explored a book from their table’s menu. After sampling their selection, they jotted down their first thoughts and impressions, just like real book critics! They even enjoyed “fruit snack menu items” to complete the café experience. 🍎📖
Huge shout-out to Mrs. Berg for creating such a fantastic learning opportunity. Go Jaguars! 🐾💙 #WeAreUSD231
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!
