The Superintendent's School of the Week is Jennie Wilson Elementary School. Check out what students and staff are up to at the school:
Jennie Wilson Elementary School is this week's Superintendent's School of the Week. Here are some things to know about Principal Melinda Stewart:
How long have you been the principal at your current school?
13 years
What led you to teaching and what prompted your decision to become a principal?
There was something about my 4th grade teacher, Miss Kamp, that made me always want to be a teacher. She taught me a life lesson that I still remember to this day. She made a difference to me and that is what I wanted to do. I wanted to make a difference in someone's life also. I went from teaching 25 kids at a time to being on a team where it could be around 75 kids at a time. That feeling of wanting to be around more kids made me think if I was a principal I could be around all of them, every year! So here I am!
Where did you go to college?
Kansas State University - Home of Willie the Wildcat! and Fort Hays State University
What is one of your hidden talents?
I can throw a pretty decent curve ball in Pokemon Go. My son got me started playing years ago. I still play it today because the kids at school like to see what I catch and they like to trade Pokemon with me. Gotta catch ‘em all!
How do you show your school spirit?
We definitely have a lot of school spirit at Jennie Wilson! Our mission statement, Expect Success, Go Cougars, is chanted every morning! We have Friday spirit days and sometimes we call for a spirit day during a special week! Our school pride is on our walls, in our conversations, in our hearts and you can feel it when you walk in the building! We have even poked some spirit in our fence! Drive by!
Where did you work in the summers/during college?
I worked at Dillons in the deli. I was the best chicken fryer around! I also worked at a Child Care center in the baby unit. It was amazing!
Jennie Wilson Elementary School is holding a fundraiser in partnership with Freddy's tonight, April 18. Fifteen percent of all sales 5:00-8:00 p.m. will go back to the school. Thank you for your support!
We are excited to announce that Jennie Wilson Elementary School has been selected as this week's Superintendent's School of the Week! Look for more posts about the exciting things happening at Jennie Wilson.
Each week Dr. Dominguez will select a school to feature and we'll share information about staff, upcoming events at the school, recognition they've received, and more.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change. To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
There will be no school next week for Spring Break. Classes resume for all students on Monday, March 20.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change.
To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change.
To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
There will be no school Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24 for Parent Teacher Conferences. Classes resume Monday, February 27.
There will be no school Friday, February 17 for all students. Classes resume Monday, February 20.
There will be no school Friday, February 17 for all students. Classes resume Monday, February 20.
There will be no school Friday, January 27 for all students. Classes resume Monday, January 30.
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change.
To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
Check out what’s on the menu this week!
*Menu subject to change.
To view the full menu visit: gckschools.nutrislice.com
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