Message from the Superintendent

May 19, 2026

Hello, USD 231 Patrons and Employees.

As we close another successful school year, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our families and staff for your continued encouragement and commitment. Throughout the year, we experienced countless moments of pride and achievement across our schools, and we are grateful for all who contributed to that success.

As we move into the summer months, please continue to visit our district website and follow our social media channels for important updates and information. We will share announcements and resources to help keep students engaged and prepared for the 2026-27 school year.

Thank you for taking the time to read the important information below. Happy Summer!

Sincerely,

Brian

#WeAreUSD231 #Forwardas23ONE #VisionForward

What an unforgettable weekend celebrating the Gardner Edgerton High School Class of 2026 at the district’s 124th Commencement Ceremony! Seeing our graduates cross the stage surrounded by the support of family, friends, and staff was a meaningful reminder of the dedication, resilience, and community that helped shape their journey. This year’s ceremony was especially meaningful to me, as my son was among the graduates!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a part in making this celebration so special, from the organizers behind the scenes to the families and supporters cheering from the stands. Congratulations to the Class of 2026, we are incredibly proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead!

Early Dismissal:

• Grades K-4 (11:25 am)
• Grades 5-7 (11:15 am)
• Grades 9-11 (11:00 am)

Lunch will NOT be served.

No Preschool.

School colors and mascot will be determined at a later date.

The board has completed an initial work session to establish guiding principles and priorities for future attendance boundaries. Key priorities identified included balancing enrollment, maintaining effective feeder patterns, maximizing resources, and accommodating future growth. A boundary committee composed of parents, staff members, students, administrators, board members, and community representatives will begin formal work in fall 2026. A final boundary adoption is expected in early 2027 before implementation for the 2027–28 school year. Transparency and ongoing community engagement throughout the process will be priority.

Learn more about the boundary process HERE.

We want to, again, thank our community for supporting the 2025 bond initiative. Your investment is allowing the district to move forward with critical projects, including the new elementary school, district service center, and renovations across all school buildings to provide safe, modern learning environments for students and staff.

As construction continues, some temporary inconveniences are expected, including changes to building access and limited public access to certain areas, such as playgrounds. The safety and security of our students, staff, families, and community remain our top priority throughout every phase of this work. The district is committed to careful planning, clear communication, and close coordination with contractors to minimize disruptions as we move through summer renovations.

The Summer Bond Project Information document will allow you to follow the summer construction progress and specifics on each building. View the document HERE.

The 2026 Blazer Nation Summer Camp Catalog is now available. Explore the many opportunities to make the most of the upcoming summer break.

View the catalog HERE.

As a reminder, our "Week-at-a-Glance" document attempts to capture all district events on one page. We encourage you to bookmark this PAGE, which will always host the most recent version.

Please let us know if you feel we've missed an event or found inaccuracies.

Board Briefs are provided as a service to our community in order to quickly learn what transpired during the most recent Board of Education Meeting.

These summary documents can be found HERE.

To view events occurring at the district-level, please click HERE. To view school-specific calendars, please visit each building's respective website.

As a district parent, guardian, alumni or community member, you will receive A Message from Gardner Edgerton USD 231, our email newsletter with updates, celebrations and upcoming events, in your inbox.

Please be sure to follow USD 231 Schools on social media to keep up with all the great accomplishments happening across our district!

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