Goddard USD 265 is a public unified school district headquartered in Goddard, Kansas, United States.[1] The district includes the communities of Goddard, Schulte, and nearby rural areas.[4]

Goddard USD 265
Address
201 S. Main St.[1]
, Kansas, 67052
United States
Coordinates37°39′20″N 97°34′34″W / 37.65556°N 97.57611°W / 37.65556; -97.57611
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-K to 12
SuperintendentJustin Henry[2]
School board7 members
Schools12
NCES District ID2006540[3]
District IDKS-D0265
Other information
Websitegoddardusd.com

Schools

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The school district operates the following schools:[1]

High Schools
Middle Schools
  • Eisenhower Middle School, 7-8
  • Goddard Middle School, 7-8
Intermediate Schools
  • Challenger Intermediate School, 5-6
  • Discovery Intermediate School, 5-6
Elementary Schools
  • Amelia Earhart Elementary School, K-4
  • Clark Davidson Elementary School, PreK-4
  • Apollo Elementary School, K-4
  • Explorer Elementary School, PreK-4
  • Oak Street Elementary School, K-4

Censorship

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In November 2021, the school district removed 29 books from circulation from the district's school libraries, including The Handmaid’s Tale and The Hate U Give, after one parent objected to language he found offensive.[5] Soon the books were available again, because of the district policy "Challenged materials shall not be removed from use during the review period".[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "USD 265 Website". Archived from the original on March 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "USD 265 Administration Directory".
  3. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Goddard USD 265". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "USD 265 District Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 6, 2020.
  5. ^ Kansas News Service (November 9, 2021). "Goddard School District Orders 29 Books Removed from Circulation". Kansas Public Radio. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "Goddard schools return books to libraries after parent challenge of 29 led to review". The Wichita Eagle. November 10, 2021. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021.
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