Dear Patrons of Gettysburg School District,
The PC Coop board met Monday evening to discuss the Coop agreement for the 25-26 school year. At a September planning committee meeting, Gettysburg asked Hoven if they would consider consolidating and included that we were open to ideas that had schools at both sites. The Hoven committee said they have no interest in that at this time, and would like to maintain a K-12 school as long as possible but are open to cost sharing ideas and working together.
With that, and the best interest of students at Gettysburg School District in mind, our committee proposed a new agreement that would continue the Coop, but with several changes, the biggest being that all practices and activities would be in Gettysburg. The other option would be to dissolve the Coop.
We waited to share this information to allow the Hoven committee members time to inform their board counterparts at a special meeting this evening. Their decision will drive the rest of the discussion and decisions at the regular meeting of the Gettysburg School Board on Thursday, December 12th at 5pm.
These are not changes we take lightly, and a decision must be made by January 22nd for SDHSAA purposes. Any changes to the Coop Agreement would not take effect until the 2025-2026 school year, and this year's activities will continue as they are. Please feel free to call a school board member or administrator for any questions, concerns, or clarifications.
-Amber Mikkelsen, Gettysburg Supt.
TEENS AGAINST TOBACCO USE (T.A.T.U.) met with 4th Graders on Monday. Lesson Topic: Taking Care of your Body including the difference between needs, wants and addiction and how nicotine is addictive!
Come join us for some festive fun!!
Our book fair will start tomorrow after school and run until Friday after school. This information is how to set up an eWallet for your child. The forms of payment that will be accepted at the book fair are checks, debit or credit cards.
Get a jump on early Christmas shopping at the Book Fair! Sales start after school on December 3rd in the Elementary Library. The book fair will run December 3rd-6th with sales only after school. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Simon.
Thank you to our Wellness Committee for the fun scavenger hunt, and the Darrin and Sally Simon family for the Mayflower experience! Fun was had by all! Happy Thanksgiving!
It's hard to believe that November is almost done. Here's what middle school has been doing this month! https://secure.smore.com/n/65z0q
Middle School had a Thanksgiving potluck today for lunch. Their cooking skills did not disappoint!
A friendly reminder, there will be no school Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29. Happy Thanksgiving!
The 3rd Graders headed back to the manor for a quick craft and visit this morning before Thanksgiving break!
Students made thankful turkey door hangers with their resident and then finished their time together with a word search!
Creatively Inspiring Young Innovators!
We rounded out American Education Week with an exciting K-5 art activity this morning. Students got to disguise a turkey to save it from being eaten for Thanksgiving dinner!
Watching the creativity flow this morning was so much fun, the kids all did such a great job!
Some very special guests served lunch today! We loved getting to know our new law enforcement officers!
Cleaning closets in preparation for colder temps? The Gettysburg Pto will gladly take your gently used items!
Today American Education Week recognizes all substitutes for their commitment in helping our staff and school operate to the best of our ability. We are so thankful to those that have stepped up and continue to do so to help our school when the need arises!
Teaching would sure SOCK without you!
Happy Thanksgiving School Family!
Nothing BUNDT Greatness at GHS! Today for American Education Week we recognize the dedicated teachers and admin who help shape young minds and create our leaders of tomorrow! Teachers and Admin were treated to a drink from the 212 Mini Mall as well as a Bundt cake sponsored by The Gettysburg Teachers Association. A special thanks to the PTO and High School Student Council for delivering the yummy treats! This afternoon students 6-12 took teaching into their own hands as they were paired with an elementary classroom to teach a lesson. Lots of fun, smiles, and learning was had by all!
The Junior class had fun with the 5th Graders today! The Juniors made three games to play: Charades, a math game, and writing a story when given a prompt, but switching stories every minute! At the end of the day, neither the Juniors nor the 5th Graders wanted to stop playing, we all had a great time!
Elementary Student Council members raised a little over $300 on Tuesday afternoon for their Float Fundraiser! This money was divided up between K-5 classroom accounts to be used towards field trips and incentives.
Thanks for all your hard work kids!
SENIORS AND PARENTS: The 2025-26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available! High school seniors (and other learners) planning to attend college in the 2025-26 academic year can now complete their FAFSA.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Have you been following all of the great things happening here at GSD?! Join our Battler family and get in on the fun!
