Mark your Calendars!!
On Monday, December 1st, head to Carlos O’Kelley’s and help support the Apollo Social Committee!
Enjoy your favorite meal, show the fundraiser graphic when you order, and 25% of your sale comes right back to support our staff.
The Apollo Social Committee helps celebrate and support our school family throughout the year, from staff appreciation and morale boosters to special events that keep our team feeling connected and cared for. 💙
It’s an easy way to give back!! Thank you for your support.
On Monday, December 1st, head to Carlos O’Kelley’s and help support the Apollo Social Committee!
Enjoy your favorite meal, show the fundraiser graphic when you order, and 25% of your sale comes right back to support our staff.
The Apollo Social Committee helps celebrate and support our school family throughout the year, from staff appreciation and morale boosters to special events that keep our team feeling connected and cared for. 💙
It’s an easy way to give back!! Thank you for your support.

Fall Break Reminder!
There will be NO SCHOOL November 24th–28th as we enjoy Fall Break. We hope our Apollo families have a safe, relaxing, and fun week!
We’ll see everyone back on Monday, December 1st. Enjoy the time with friends and family! 🍂✨
There will be NO SCHOOL November 24th–28th as we enjoy Fall Break. We hope our Apollo families have a safe, relaxing, and fun week!
We’ll see everyone back on Monday, December 1st. Enjoy the time with friends and family! 🍂✨

🛼✨ Skating Fun in PE! ✨🛼
Our students have been rolling, gliding, and smiling their way through our annual skating unit in PE! This is always a highlight of the year, and such a great way for kids to build balance, confidence, and coordination while having tons of fun.
A huge thank you to our amazing Apollo PTO for covering the skate rental cost from Carousel Skate Center each year. Your support helps create memorable learning experiences for our students, and we’re so grateful! 💙🙌








REMINDER - All schools and district offices will be closed next week: Monday, Nov. 24th - Friday, Nov. 28th, 2025. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy fall break, from our #265Family to yours!

Calling all college junior teaching candidates! Are you looking for a rewarding career teaching in one of the premier districts in the state of Kansas? Consider attending our Prospective Teacher Recruitment Event! This will also include the opportunity to spend half of the day shadowing a current USD 265 educator, and the other half gaining valuable professional development from our world-class staff.
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 8th, 2026
USD 265 District Conference Center
315 S. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052
Click the link below to sign up for an on-site interview!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B49A5A722A6FF2-60104719-prospective
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 8th, 2026
USD 265 District Conference Center
315 S. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052
Click the link below to sign up for an on-site interview!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B49A5A722A6FF2-60104719-prospective

Our Food Drive kicks off THIS Monday, and we’re inviting our amazing Apollo family to help us support our Goddard community.
Every donation, makes a real impact. If you’ve been looking for a simple way to spread kindness, this is it. ❤️
Our school wide goal is to reach 1,000 items to earn an additional recess on Friday, November 21st! The perfect way to start off the Thanksgiving break!
Let’s show what our community can do when we come together! 🙌💙
Every donation, makes a real impact. If you’ve been looking for a simple way to spread kindness, this is it. ❤️
Our school wide goal is to reach 1,000 items to earn an additional recess on Friday, November 21st! The perfect way to start off the Thanksgiving break!
Let’s show what our community can do when we come together! 🙌💙

🌟 Happy World Kindness Day from Mrs. Meyers’ 4th Grade Class! 🌟
We’ve been celebrating all week with the Character Strong Kindness Challenge, and these kids have absolutely risen to the occasion!
Day 1: Students gave three genuine compliments to a classmate.
Day 2: Everyone wrote a heartfelt thank-you note to a teacher or staff member.
Day 3: Our challenge was to help a classmate with an assignment or homework. I tied this into math, and the kids worked in groups as we kicked off our problem-solving unit. They did an amazing job lifting each other up and showing what teamwork is all about.
I’m so proud of the kindness, encouragement, and empathy these students have shown. Here are a few pictures from our week… 💕✨💙
We’ve been celebrating all week with the Character Strong Kindness Challenge, and these kids have absolutely risen to the occasion!
Day 1: Students gave three genuine compliments to a classmate.
Day 2: Everyone wrote a heartfelt thank-you note to a teacher or staff member.
Day 3: Our challenge was to help a classmate with an assignment or homework. I tied this into math, and the kids worked in groups as we kicked off our problem-solving unit. They did an amazing job lifting each other up and showing what teamwork is all about.
I’m so proud of the kindness, encouragement, and empathy these students have shown. Here are a few pictures from our week… 💕✨💙





🦃 Our Thankful Turkey is getting full! 🦃
A big thank-you to our school counselor, Ms. Anderson, for leading this heartwarming project during her counseling lessons!
Students have been sharing what they’re thankful for by writing on colorful feathers, and our Thankful Turkey, now hanging by the main entrance, is bursting with gratitude.
It’s a beautiful reminder of the kindness, friendship, and joy that fill our school community each day. 🍂
What are you thankful for this season?
A big thank-you to our school counselor, Ms. Anderson, for leading this heartwarming project during her counseling lessons!
Students have been sharing what they’re thankful for by writing on colorful feathers, and our Thankful Turkey, now hanging by the main entrance, is bursting with gratitude.
It’s a beautiful reminder of the kindness, friendship, and joy that fill our school community each day. 🍂
What are you thankful for this season?

The next session of MonArt classes start next week, November 3rd!
Get signed up TODAY!
Please see the flyer for more information.
Get signed up TODAY!
Please see the flyer for more information.

🎀❤️ Red Ribbon Week is Coming Up! ❤️🎀
Next week we’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week! A time to promote healthy choices, kindness, and a drug-free lifestyle! 🌟
Check out the schedule below 👇 to see each day’s fun theme and join in by dressing up and showing your school spirit. Let’s make this a week full of positivity, pride, and red ribbons!
Together, we’re stronger, smarter, and drug-free! 💪✨
Next week we’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week! A time to promote healthy choices, kindness, and a drug-free lifestyle! 🌟
Check out the schedule below 👇 to see each day’s fun theme and join in by dressing up and showing your school spirit. Let’s make this a week full of positivity, pride, and red ribbons!
Together, we’re stronger, smarter, and drug-free! 💪✨

Apollo Families,
Our lunch schedule has shifted just a little bit. Please see the graphic below for the new times, starting TODAY! 💙
Our lunch schedule has shifted just a little bit. Please see the graphic below for the new times, starting TODAY! 💙

Urban Air Spirit Night is coming!!
Thursday, October 23rd
Support Apollo PTO
Thursday, October 23rd
Support Apollo PTO

🚨WE ARE HIRING🚨
Lunchroom Paraprofessional.
Looking for an opportunity to positively impact students a few hours a day? This may be for you!
https://www.applitrack.com/goddardusd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=apollo
Lunchroom Paraprofessional.
Looking for an opportunity to positively impact students a few hours a day? This may be for you!
https://www.applitrack.com/goddardusd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=apollo

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Apollo! ✨📚
The excitement is REAL!!! 💙
Students will preview the fair on October 9th & 10th, and shopping begins October 13th–14th during their library time. Families can also shop during Parent-Teacher Conferences, with the fair wrapping up on Thursday, October 16th at 6:30 PM.
It’s the perfect time to stock up on great books and support our school library!
The excitement is REAL!!! 💙
Students will preview the fair on October 9th & 10th, and shopping begins October 13th–14th during their library time. Families can also shop during Parent-Teacher Conferences, with the fair wrapping up on Thursday, October 16th at 6:30 PM.
It’s the perfect time to stock up on great books and support our school library!

🐾 PAW Shop is back this Friday, October 10th! 🎉
Students will have a chance to shop our mobile store for fun items like stickers, smencils, fidget toys, and Apollo trinkets! ✨
💌 PAW Shop envelopes will be coming home on Tuesday, October 7th and should be returned by Friday with cash or check only (made payable to Apollo PTO).
All profits go to support our amazing Apollo PTO, who make so many great things happen for our students and staff! 💙
We can’t wait to see those PAW shoppers in action!
Students will have a chance to shop our mobile store for fun items like stickers, smencils, fidget toys, and Apollo trinkets! ✨
💌 PAW Shop envelopes will be coming home on Tuesday, October 7th and should be returned by Friday with cash or check only (made payable to Apollo PTO).
All profits go to support our amazing Apollo PTO, who make so many great things happen for our students and staff! 💙
We can’t wait to see those PAW shoppers in action!

What a day to remember! 🌈✨ Our Color Run was an absolute blast!!!! Filled with laughter, energy, and so many bright, colorful smiles!
We want to send the biggest THANK YOU to our families, friends, and community for your generous donations and constant encouragement. Your support helped us not only reach our fundraising goals but also create unforgettable memories for our students. 💙
A special shout-out goes to our AMAZING PTO, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event happen. From organizing the fundraiser to setting up the course, planning all the fun, and putting together the celebration afterward, you truly went above and beyond. 👏👏
Because of your teamwork, dedication, and creativity, our students got to experience something so special, a day full of fun, fitness, and community spirit.
We couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible school family. 💫
We want to send the biggest THANK YOU to our families, friends, and community for your generous donations and constant encouragement. Your support helped us not only reach our fundraising goals but also create unforgettable memories for our students. 💙
A special shout-out goes to our AMAZING PTO, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event happen. From organizing the fundraiser to setting up the course, planning all the fun, and putting together the celebration afterward, you truly went above and beyond. 👏👏
Because of your teamwork, dedication, and creativity, our students got to experience something so special, a day full of fun, fitness, and community spirit.
We couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible school family. 💫








📣🐔 It’s Spirit Night! 🐔📣
Skip the kitchen and join us at Chick-fil-A tonight to support Apollo Elementary! 🍟🥤 A portion of tonight’s sales will come right back to our school.
✅ Just mention Apollo Elementary Spirit Night when you order drive thru or dine in. Mobile app use code: community.
Let’s pack the restaurant with school spirit and show our support! 💙📚✨
📍 Chick-fil-A - Maple and Ridge
🕔 Tuesday, 9/23 3-10pm
Thank you for helping us raise money while enjoying everyone’s favorite chicken sandwich!

🌈👟 Our Color Run is coming up fast, and it’s time to grab your gear! 🎉
Don’t miss out on all the fun, snag your sunglasses, color powder, and t-shirts (limited supply), to make the day extra bright and unforgettable!
✨ The more swag you have, the more colorful the memories.
🕶️ Sunglasses = a must-have for the powder fun!
👕 T-shirts = the perfect keepsake.
🎨 Powder = the best part of the run!
➡️ Get yours now before we sell out and let’s make this year’s run the most colorful yet! 💥
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/apollo-color-run--2025
Don’t miss out on all the fun, snag your sunglasses, color powder, and t-shirts (limited supply), to make the day extra bright and unforgettable!
✨ The more swag you have, the more colorful the memories.
🕶️ Sunglasses = a must-have for the powder fun!
👕 T-shirts = the perfect keepsake.
🎨 Powder = the best part of the run!
➡️ Get yours now before we sell out and let’s make this year’s run the most colorful yet! 💥
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/apollo-color-run--2025

🚨🎉 FUNDRAISER KICK-OFF TIME 🎉🚨
Our big fundraiser starts TODAY and we need YOU to help us get off to a strong start! 💪
👉 Students will be coming home with their lanyards to get registered tonight!
👉 Any student who registers by tomorrow morning earns a super fun reward…
✨ PAJAMA DAY TOMORROW!! ✨
Let’s kick this fundraiser off with a bang!!! Get registered, get comfy, and let’s make this the best year yet! 🥳👕🛏️

📚✨ September PTO Meeting ✨📚
Parents, guardians, and supporters, we’d love to see you at our September PTO meeting!
🗓 Wednesday, September 17th
⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Apollo Library
Come share your ideas, get involved, and help us make this school year the best it can be for our students! 💙 Your voice matters, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Parents, guardians, and supporters, we’d love to see you at our September PTO meeting!
🗓 Wednesday, September 17th
⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Apollo Library
Come share your ideas, get involved, and help us make this school year the best it can be for our students! 💙 Your voice matters, and we can’t wait to see you there!

