J.E. Ober Elementary

🍂 Fall Break is here! 🍁

Garrett-Keyser-Butler CSD will be on Fall Break October 15–17.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend!

📚 Classes will resume on Monday, October 20. #CarryTheG

🚒🔥 Fire Prevention Day at J.E. Ober!

Today, J.E. Ober Elementary students learned all about fire safety, explored the gear firefighters use, and got an up-close look at how our local heroes keep us safe. 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

Students in all grades took part in the programs — pictured here are the kindergarten classes of Ms. Ratcliffe, Ms. Hanes, and Ms. York, having fun while learning important lessons that could save lives! ❤️ #FireSafety #CarryTheG

🦷✨ The dentist is coming to our school! ✨🦷

School Smiles will be on campus October 27 & 28 to provide on-site dental care for students — right here at school!

📲 Sign up your child today at www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup or simply scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
Healthy smiles made easy — no extra trips, no missed work! 😁💚

⛔Reminder, there is no school this week on Thursday, September 25 (parent/teacher conferences) or Friday, September 26 (Fair Day) ⛔

We will see students back again on Monday, September 29 for classes

📢 It’s College GO! Week — September 22nd–26th 🎓

Many Indiana colleges and universities are waiving application fees this week

This is a great opportunity for students to apply and save! If you have any questions, please contact your GHS counselor for guidance. ✅

As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 1 in honor or Labor Day.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2 on a normal schedule.

Sugar + Ice will be at the Garrett vs. DeKalb football game this Friday, August 29 s erving Italian ice and ice cream 🍧🍦 A portion of sales goes to the GKB Education Foundation.

Come cheer on the Railroaders and cool off with a sweet treat while giving back! 🚂 #CarryTheG

✨ Discover resources & support at Benefits & Resources Night!

📅 Sept. 16 | 🕕 6–7:30 PM

📍 Garrett High School (enter door #26) Open to the public – learn about services, benefits & opportunities in our community! 💙🧡

If you’re planning to volunteer or attend field trips at Garrett-Keyser-Butler Schools, don’t forget — Background checks must be completed every school year 📝

✅ Quick, easy, and required! Let’s keep our schools safe and active with parent and guardian support 💙

🎒📚 Day One is in the books!

From bright smiles at the bus stop to high-fives in the hallway, the 2025–26 school year is off to an incredible start.

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for bringing the energy, excitement, and Railroader pride today. 🚂

Here’s to a year of learning, growing, and achieving—together. 💪

#FirstDayOfSchool #CarryTheG

With the first day of school being tomorrow, our buses will be on their routes to pick up and drop off students. When you see a bus on the road please remember:

🟡 Flashing yellow lights: The bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and be ready to stop.

🔴Flashing red lights: The bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. Motorists MUST stop their cars and wait for children to load on or off. Once the stop arm is withdrawn, lights are off, and the bus starts moving then cars may proceed.

🚨We’re Hiring at Garrett High School! Including for a Business Teacher🚨

Join the Railroader team and make a difference in the lives of our students and community! 🛠️📚💙

👉 Check out all of the current openings and apply today: https://gkb.schoolspring.com

#CarryTheG

As the 2025-2026 school year begins, we would like to welcome new staff, as well as some returning staff who will be in new positions with Garrett-Keyser-Butler CSD this school year.

The Annual GKB Back to School Bash is on August 7th, 2025! Don't miss your chance to meet teachers, talk to different GKB departments, free haircuts, and more! #CarrytheG

Here are the 2025-2026 supply lists for J.E Ober and Garrett Middle School. Garrett High School does not have a supply list as teachers will let students know in class if they need anything special for their course. #CarrytheG

Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July! #CarrytheG

Along with the regular Summer Meal Program at the middle school cafeteria, our school lunch will be adding a mobile route to deliver sack lunches to different areas in the Garrett community! Both the Summer Meal Program and the mobile route will begin on 06/02/2025. #CarrytheG

"Everyone who remembers their own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system." - Sidney Hook Thank you to the educators at J.E Ober for being such extraordinary teachers. The love, patience, and dedication that you bring to the classroom and district truly makes a difference in the lives of students. #CarrytheG

It's Riley Carnival Time! On Friday May 16th, J.E. Ober students will be enjoying the annual Riley Carnival! During the Carnival, students may play games to win prizes. There will be several games to play, as each K-5 classroom has developed a game. Students will purchase tickets to play games, purchase snacks, and make purchases from the "store". Each ticket will cost $.25, and most games will cost one ticket to play; items from the store may be more than one ticket. Students may begin purchasing tickets on May 5th, and tickets will continue to be sold throughout the day of the Carnival. All proceeds from this even will go to Riley Children's Hospital and Classroom Materials.

It's hard to believe that the end of the year is upon us. Our 5th graders will have an individual classroom graduation to celebrate their achievements. This will take place in the PAC on May 23rd. Please see the schedule per classroom. 9:15am-10:00am--McKown 11:15am-12:00pm--Warstler 12:30am-1:15pm--Snyder 1:30pm-2:15pm--Books