Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center

📸 Lifetouch Spring Picture Day! 🌸 📅 Date: March 2, 2026 🖥️ Order Online: www.mylifetouch.com

As a reminder, due to conferences this evening, we will not have after-school programming tonight. Thank you!

School-Wide Spelling Bee Come cheer on our classroom representatives!

📅 January 29th 🕐 1:15 PM 📍 School Cafeteria

5th Grade Representatives Kianna Mesino, Hannah Nelson, Jose Martinez, Dmitry Gonzalez, Anahi Chavez Espinoza, Sophia Negron, Axel Aguirre, Madilyn Claussen, and McKiaylie Velasquez

6th Grade Representatives Asher Coash, Joshua Mendoza, Jayden Flores, Marta Ortiz, Jessica Hernandez, Zandrew Timtiman, Jorge Fraire-Montoya, Leonardo Perez-Guillen, Aaliyah Toledo, and Tyrel Little Swallow

Due to inclement weather, Charles O. Stones will not be competing at the high school on Saturday. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe. More information has been sent to the team.

Due to the weather, we will be canceling our after-school programs for today. Thank you!

Our Parent-Teacher Conference schedule for next week will be Tuesday, October 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Hope all are able to attend. Thank you!

Say hello to even more messaging and announcements in the USD 457 app! Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features.

Say "hello" to Messaging in the USD 457 app! Our same app now keeps you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream after May 5th. Download for Android https://aptg.co/2b9H26 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/5zrVfC

❄️ SCHOOL CANCELED TOMORROW DUE TO EXTREME COLD ❄️ Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 19th, due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. The safety of our students and staff always comes first, and with extreme cold in the forecast, it is simply too dangerous for travel and outdoor exposure. 🔹 No school for students and certified staff 🔹 District offices will remain open Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid prolonged time outside. We’ll keep you updated if any additional changes are needed. See you soon! #EveryoneLeads #StayWarm

Parents and Guardians, With Parent-Teacher Conferences coming up, we want to make sure we have the most accurate contact information for your family. This helps us stay connected and ensures you receive important updates through Skyward, Remind, and Thrillshare. During conferences, please take a moment to review and update your contact information, including your child’s emergency contacts. Your child’s school will have someone available to assist with this process. If you would like to update your contact prior to Parent Teacher Conferences please contact your students' school’s secretary. Thank you for helping us keep the lines of communication open! Padres y Tutores, Con las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros acercándose, queremos asegurarnos de tener la información de contacto más actualizada de su familia. Esto nos ayuda a mantenernos conectados y garantiza que reciban actualizaciones importantes a través de Skyward, Remind y Thrillshare. Durante las conferencias, por favor tómense un momento para revisar y actualizar su información de contacto, incluyendo los contactos de emergencia de su hijo(a). La escuela de su hijo(a) contará con alguien disponible para ayudar con este proceso. Si desea actualizar su información de contacto antes de las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros, por favor comuníquese con la secretaria de la escuela de su estudiante. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener abiertas las líneas de comunicación!

❄️ SCHOOL CANCELED TOMORROW DUE TO EXTREME COLD ❄️ Garden City Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 18th, due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills. The safety of our students and staff always comes first, and with extreme cold in the forecast, it is simply too dangerous for travel and outdoor exposure. 🔹 No school for students and certified staff 🔹 District offices will remain open Please stay safe, stay warm, and avoid prolonged time outside. We’ll keep you updated if any additional changes are needed. See you soon! #EveryoneLeads #StayWarm

The calendar committee for Garden City Public Schools is seeking input from parents regarding calendar options for the 2026-2027 school year. The survey consists of 6 questions and will take only a couple minutes. Survey is open through January 15th. Thank you! Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWCJ6BJ

As much as we would like to have students back in school, we do not feel that can be done safely due to forecasted extreme windchill temperatures. There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 16th for Garden City Public Schools. Stay warm!

Santa isn’t ready to go back to school yet! Due to expected inclement weather conditions, all Garden City Public Schools facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, January 8th.  The Board of Education meeting will proceed as normal at 6pm and will be open to the public. Staff members are not required to report to work, unless specifically instructed by their supervisor.  Please stay tuned to USD 457 social media for the most current updates.  Stay safe and warm!

Santa isn’t ready to go back to school yet! Due to expected inclement weather conditions, all Garden City Public Schools facilities will be closed to the public on Monday, January 8th.  The Board of Education meeting will proceed as normal at 6pm and will be open to the public. Staff members are not required to report to work, unless specifically instructed by their supervisor.  Please stay tuned to USD 457 social media for the most current updates.  Stay safe and warm!

Garden City Public Schools will run mud routes tomorrow, Monday, November 27.

Parents of bus riders - please be aware that bus routes may be delayed 15-20 minutes tomorrow, October 27. If you have questions, please call your child's school or the transportation department. We appreciate your patience!

October is National Principals Month! Let's celebrate the incredible school leaders who work tirelessly to shape the future of our students and schools. Take a moment to thank and recognize your school principal for their dedication and commitment. #NationalPrincipalsMonth

It's National School Lunch Week and we’re celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. #NSLW23