Bulldog Bulletin

As we close our first semester of 2022-2023 and take time to reflect during this holiday season, Gering Public Schools has so much to be proud of already this school year. Our vision states, “We are a collaborative community that inspires excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.” I owe much gratitude to our staff who demonstrate deep commitment toward their professional growth and learning. During this year, all staff have immersed themselves in district-wide trauma informed training and deepened a commitment to school safety with several trainings and drills.

With intentional focus to drive academic success for our students, Gering teachers are prioritizing the groundwork to maximize student growth. Teachers have collaboratively engaged in professional learning communities on a weekly basis to study data, drive informed decisions, and apply fundamental practices to maximize student learning. Our teachers emulate a culture of collaboration that empirically signifies high levels of student achievement. Our Bulldog culture is nothing short of impressive.

I am so proud of our students exuding high performing indicators in the classroom, as well as through our 42 activities offered in Gering Public Schools. We are cultivating efforts of academic excellence with broad efforts of commitment. The celebrations of success include: expanded preschool classrooms, increase in our student gifted program, increase in our attendance, graduation and college going rates as well as stabilized enrollment for the second year across the district. Our student growth is evident.

As we take a pause during this holiday season to recharge, I would like to send my deepest appreciation and gratitude to our parents and families. Our celebrations and success cannot be celebrated without your continued support for our school community. It is an honor to serve in a school district where individuals care deeply for our students, and their education in Gering Public Schools. Our students have a bright future of opportunities ahead.

As we expand our after school learning opportunities, we are excited to announce a new evening bus transportation option for students! Beginning, Wednesday, November 9th an evening bus pick up will be available for Gering Junior High and Gering High School students.

The bus will drop off to a variety of Gering neighborhoods which include:

• 2 Terrytown stops
• Bellevue
• Meadows
• L Street Apartments
• Oregon Trail Park
• Northfield Elementary

Schedule: Mon, Tue, Th, Fri @ 4:30pm; Wed @ 3:30pm

Why are we doing this? As we continue to encourage students to take advantage of additional academic supports like ELO tutoring and after school programs, we wanted to be able to address some of the access barriers.

What about elementary? We do currently have a few after school clubs at the elementary level and Anita has been helping to provide transportation to these students through December. When the additional clubs become active in January, we will share updates as we launch the elementary evening bus route.

If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Rodriguez.

As we transition into the winter activity schedule, be sure to stay up-to-date with event schedules on the Gering Public Schools App available through the Apple or Google Play Store. Tailor the information you want and download the schedule directly into your mobile calendar!

The following positions have been posted:

• Paraprofessionals (Prek, Secondary Special Education)
• Custodian
• Assistant High School Boys Golf Coach
• Assistant Musical Director/Technical Director
• Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach
• Assistant Track Coaches
• Substitute Teachers

If you have additional questions, please contact Lindsey at lmashek@geringschools.net.

Gering Public Schools

Email: communication@geringschools.net