Due to the popularity of last year's version, we have launched Back-to-School Central for the 2020-21 school year!Gardner Edgerton USD 231 schools re-open their doors to students on August 12 and 13! We have compiled almost everything you will need - from immunizations to bus route information to food service details and much, much more - all in one location to... READ MORE >
Olathe Health Systems in Gardner is offering $25 sports physicals for the upcoming school year. For more information, go here: http://usd231ks.apptegy.us/o/district/page/e-backpack?mode=edit READ MORE >
Any student wanting to participate in athletics at WMS must: Meet all eligibility requirements of the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).Have a current physical and insurance waiver on file with the WMS Athletic Office. Note: physicals for the upcoming school year should be obtained after May 1 of the current year (i.e., your physical for the... READ MORE >
Any student that is having issues with the Chromebook, email: helpdesk@usd231.com READ MORE >
If you are struggling with thoughts of self harm or other mental health issues, please reach out to the Johnson County Mental Health Crisis line at 913-268-0156 or you can text 741741 for free and confidential support. READ MORE >
Gardner Edgerton Parents, We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on current and future programming and events, including summer programs. We are writing to provide an update on the status of summer programming for 2020. In light of updated guidance from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Johnson County officials, and with thoughtful... READ MORE >
Attention Incoming 5th Gr Students & Parents! CLICK HERE for an introduction to WMS! READ MORE >
USD 231 is changing the time of the May, June, & July Board of Education Meetings. These meetings will now begin at 3:00 p.m. and be hosted virtually. At 3:00 p.m., we will start live streaming these meetings to the district YouTube channel - found HERE. This is being done in order to avoid more than 10 people in one location.May 11, 3:00 p.m. - Virtual BOE... READ MORE >
A Frequently Asked Questions document has been posted HERE and answers some of your most pressing questions. Please check this document often as it will be updated as new information is shared. READ MORE >
The purpose of USD 231's Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) is to ensure students have opportunities to learn through experiences that focus on key concepts, knowledge, and skills. These opportunities emphasize interaction and creativity and involve a balance of on-screen and off-screen tasks that help connect to concepts previously taught, the current curriculum, and... READ MORE >
Our school district continues to actively monitor news and information related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19. Please know that we are prepared and will continue to work closely with the state and county health departments as well as our city partners in an effort to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. As new information becomes... READ MORE >
The WMS Cheer Squad dominated the Baldwin Invitational Cheer Festival last Saturday bringing home a ONE RATING for their performance - the only middle school at the festival to receive this rating! The squad also received the Showmanship Award, Motions Award and the Judges Special Award for High Technique! READ MORE >
The 231 Way Podcast this week features Nike Elementary 4th grade teacher, Emily Baden! Ms. Baden discusses what an honor it is to be a Horizon Award Winner! Listen to it here or download it on your mobile device! http://bit.ly/2D8tCpM READ MORE >
In the event USD 231 closes school due to inclement weather or other school-related closures, the information is communicated as soon as the decision is made in the following ways: Posted on our website - www.usd231.orgPosted to social media ( https://www.facebook.com/gardneredgerton, https://twitter.com/gardneredgerton, and ... READ MORE >
The bookmark contest theme this year was “Enter the Kingdom of Reading.” Winners in each grade level were recently announced and their entries can be seen on display in the WMS media center. Stop by and check out all of the creative entries. Congratulations to all of the winners! 5th grade1st place Tessa H.2nd place Delaney L.3rd place Trinidy C.Honorable... READ MORE >
The Academic Late Bus runs each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This service is free of charge and open to all students to ride. You do not need to be a regular route rider to utilize this service. It does not travel everywhere, so be sure to check stop locations. It leaves WMS at approximately 4:15 p.m. We have been notified the bus company has added an... READ MORE >
The 231 Way Podcast was LIVE on location at Union Station with the GEHS Top 20 Battle of the Brains Finalists! The students and instructor, Mrs. Hunting, provide insight into their project. LIVE stream can be found here:Listen to it here or download it on your mobile device! http://bit.ly/2D8tCpM READ MORE >
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Armed with everything from banners and medals to popcorn and Silly String, crews loaded a fleet of “battle buses” and drove to schools across the Greater Kansas City with a single mission — surprise the top 20 finalists teams in the Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains competition. A record 7,250 students entered Kansas City’s... READ MORE >
The new episode of The 231 Way Podcast is out! Join co-hosts, Evan Orozco, Ben Boothe, and Ryan Colston, visit with Tanise Smith, USD 231 Co-Responder, Jessica Murphy, Johnson County Co-Responder Team Leader, and Melissa McIntire, Coordinator of Student Support Services, about the new co-responder program in the Gardner Edgerton School District and how it is... READ MORE >
This week, we discussed the GEHS Fall Musical, Into the Woods, with a few cast members. We learn more about the challenges of putting on this production in a live setting, what the cast most like about their characters, and how much they really know about fairy tales. Listen to it here or download on your mobile device! http://bit.ly/2D8tCpM READ MORE >
Part 2 of The 231 Way podcast with Gardner Edgerton alumnus, Isabella Mullins, is out! Her story is amazing and it is great to see a GEHS graduate doing something great! Listen to it here or download on your mobile device! http://bit.ly/2D8tCpM READ MORE >
USD 231 is hiring! We are searching for motivated individuals to fill the following positions: Para EducatorSubstitute TeacherCustodianNutrition Service Assistant If interested, please apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/gardneredgerton/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp READ MORE >
The season is underway for the WMS Girls' Basketball Team! You can access the full season on our website calendar at : https://www.usd231.com/o/wheatridge The "EVENTS" are listed in the middle column. Clicking on "See All Events" will allow you to sort events by category - General WMS Events, Athletic Events, Performing Arts Events, etc. Under "Athletic Events"... READ MORE >
Meet Tanise, a mental health co-responder from Johnson County Mental Health Center who is a part of our district. Tanise works with students who may be having a mental health crisis, then often follows-up with them and/or their families in person or by phone to check in on how they’re doing. Having Tanise onboard will help us to provide the right intervention at... READ MORE >