Welcome back, Garden City High School Community!
On behalf of the Garden City Parent Teacher Association, I would like to welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year and introduce myself, Donna Kraus, as your PTA Director for the High School.
Stay connected, we have many events coming up. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @GardenCityPTA.
Join Us! Membership Matters
Your annual membership covers all the schools your children attend. I hope you will join me in supporting the PTA. Just like you, PTA has supported your child from the time they entered Garden City Public Schools and continues to support them through their senior year.
Garden City PTA
Your Membership Matters!
Membership provides you the access to information, builds community, and strengthens the role of parents within our schools and community. Your annual membership covers all the schools your children attend.
Your annual membership and participation in our four fundraisers sponsor cultural and enrichment programs for students, speaker engagements for students and parents, student recognition programs, the work of our committees, and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become long-standing traditions in our district, and our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in all of our schools.
The simple and convenient way to become a member is to join PTA ONLINE.
Visit www.gardencitypta.org and join TODAY!
Garden City SEPTA
Support EVERYONE!
Garden City SEPTA’s mission is to ensure a quality education for ALL students. Garden City SEPTA collaborates with parents, administration, and teachers to advocate for each and every student. SEPTA supports a variety of services that address unique learning abilities (including: special education classes, resource rooms, consultants, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, gifted and talented programs, etc.).
We encourage all families to join GC SEPTA, not just those who have children who receive services. Our GC SEPTA Grant program provides programs and equipment that benefit each and every student. Everyone benefits when we work together!
We hope you will take advantage of our online membership enrollment.
Visit www.gcsepta.org and join TODAY!
Spirit Week: Monday, September 15-Friday September 19th
● Monday: Pajama Day
● Tuesday: Tropical Tuesday
● Wednesday: America Day
● Thursday: Color Wars / Color Wars
■ Senior - Black
■ Junior - Blue
■ Sophomore - Red
■ Freshman - White
● Friday: Spirit Day
You are Invited! - High School & All Schools PTA Meetings
We are saving a seat for you at our PTA meetings. PTA meetings provide parents with school updates from our principal and teachers, as well as from our guest speakers. The meetings are a great way to learn what is going on in and around school. I look forward to having you join us!
Please see below a list of this year’s meetings.
- Tuesday, September 16 - High School PTA Meeting
- Wednesday, October 15 - All Schools PTA Meeting,
- Monday, November 17 - High School PTA Meeting, Zoom
- Tuesday, February 10 - All Schools PTA Meeting at the Middle School Cafeteria
- Tuesday, March 10 - Joint MS/HS PTA Meeting
School Photos:
Underclassmen Photo Days:
Wednesday September 10th
Thursday, September 11th
Photo Make-up Day for Underclassmen:
Thursday, October 3nd
Sportswear Sale
Our Sportswear fundraiser is back. Dress the entire family in maroon and gray and show your Garden City pride.
Senior Lawn Signs, Seniors, Class of 2026 don't forget to order your lawn signs!
Stay Connected and Informed
We keep our school community connected and informed through our monthly e-newsletter and event specific e-notifications. Look for our info@gardencitypta.org emails sent directly to your Inbox. Keep up with us online and on social media– visit our website at www.gardencitypta.org regularly for news and updates on meetings and events, like us on Facebook @GardenCityPTA and follow us on Instagram @GardenCityPTA.
Ways to Get Involved
We are very lucky to be in a school district that values parent collaboration and works closely with PTA committees to make a difference for our children.
There are also many ways to get involved at the High School, and volunteers are needed throughout the year usually for short-term and limited time commitments. Involvement is easy, and there is something for everyone and every schedule! Join one of the many PTA committees that help shape our children’s academic experiences – for more information feel free to contact me. Click here to sign up!
Please feel free to contact me at highschool@gardencitypta.org if you have any questions or concerns. I sincerely thank you for your continued support of the PTA and I look forward to working with you towards a wonderful and successful year.
Sincerely,
Donna Kraus
PTA Director High School
