By Andrea Bauer, Great Bend USD 428

Great Bend USD 428 joins schools across the state and nation to celebrate Public Schools Week, Feb. 21-25, a week designated to highlight and speak out on the vital role that local public schools play in students and our nation’s future. 

“We’ll take any opportunity to celebrate the staff, students, and families of USD 428,” said Khris Thexton, superintendent. “Especially in the past two years, we’ve seen our 428 team work with commitment, creativity, and calm to provide engaging learning opportunities for nearly 2,900 students.”

“From foundational learning in preschool through career and technical exploration in high school, we strive for academic growth for all students,” said Tricia Reiser, assistant superintendent for USD 428. “But beyond core academic instruction, we also support our students’ social-emotional development and wellbeing.” 

Across the nation, public schools are providing educational opportunities for more than 50 million students inside their school buildings. According to the Learning First Alliance, nine out of every ten students in the U.S. attend public schools.

“Public Schools Week 2022 provides a much-needed opportunity to showcase success stories and public-school champions—those who have gone above and beyond to meet students’ social, emotional, and academic needs—particularly in these extraordinary times and circumstances,” said Richard Long, executive director of the Learning First Alliance.

USD 428 encourages the community to reach out to teachers and school staff, your friends and neighbors, and thank them for their efforts to make Great Bend Public Schools a great place to learn and grow. 

For more information about Great Bend USD 428, visit www.GreatBendSchools.net or follow USD 428 on social media.