2008/2009 Community Events
The school is a focal point for the Guffey community. While the ends policies adopted by the School Board naturally focus on the students, they also encourage the use of the school by the entire community. The following events are sponsored by the school but are intended to involve the everyone.
Community Potluck and Guffey Observatory Viewing, September 4
The students will be staying after school, and the entire community is invited to join us at the Guffey Observatory, learning a little about the night sky, and observing into the evening.
Open House and Pet Parade, September 27
This is a popular annual event. Students and community members are invited to bring their pets to the school, where they will be judged in a variety of creative categories. The school will be open so that parents and others can visit the classrooms and labs. In the event of bad weather, we will reschedule for October 11.
Halloween Parade, October 31
The students and staff wear costumes to school, and parade through the town in the afternoon. Community members are invited to join them.
8th Grade Alumni Spaghetti Dinner, November 1
Alumni return to the school to share their experiences with all, but most especially with our 8th graders, who are faced with the important decision of choosing their high school.
Winter Program, December 18
An annual student production featuring original performances and traditional holiday songs, food, and festivities. The entire town is invited.
8th Grade Breakfast and Team Meeting, March 7
After a hard year of preparing their portfolios and graduation projects, the 8th graders are invited to a breakfast and final chance to meet with their graduation teams. Many community members are on these teams and turn out to help prepare breakfast.
Spring Display, May 20
An annual student production featuring student projects presented to the community.
8th Grade Presentation Celebration Day, May 22
This is the day that all of the 8th grade work has led up to: a public presentation including an autobiography, demonstration of life skills, demonstration of artistic and academic performance, and a major, year-long project. This is a chance for the community to see our students at their finest.
Graduation and Awards, May 28
It's always standing room only as the school sends its 8th graders out into the bigger world. Students from preschool through 8th grade will receive awards for their work during the year. Afterwards, the School Board sponsors a barbeque for the town.