Gardiner Public Schools

09/21/2026

It's Hunger Action Week, and Gardiner FFA is doing several activities this week for students 7-12 to earn goodies and prizes. 🎉

Food Drive:
We're excited to hold another FRESH food drive this year! The drive will be going on all week (see orange flyer included for more information)...
***BUT we ask that if students are bringing in fresh foods (i.e., things that go in the refrigerator), please bring them in tomorrow/Tuesday morning Sept. 22, and place them in the appropriate cooler by the front office.***

The Gardiner Food Pantry, where everything will be donated to, is only open on Tuesdays, so they'd like the fresh foods then. Students may still bring frozen foods, toiletries, and paper towels and toilet paper on Wednesday or Thursday this week, and we'll take those items to them on Tues. 9/28.

Don't forget the groups of classes (7+8, 9+10, 11+12) with the highest poundage will receive ice cream sandwiches on Thursday!

Wear Orange Wednesday:
Students should wear orange on Wednesday to highlight Hunger Action Week! Small prizes will be given for those that wear orange.

Food/Hunger Facts:
Students may have noticed facts written on white boards throughout the school (six different facts per day). There will be a Google quiz sent out on Thursday (students can look for it in their email) based on those facts, and those that complete it by Monday morning will get a small prize!

This Thursday:
This Thursday will be Pack Your Trash Day. There will be rules posted around the school, and we ask that everyone participate as intended. We will have homemade baked treats for those who participate according to the rules, to hand out at the end of the day on Thursday.

By highlighting Hunger Action Week, Gardiner FFA hopes to help students become more aware of issues like food safety, healthy food habits, trash waste, food insecurity, and more through actionable activities!

09/19/2026

Our Bruins played hard and stayed tough throughout the game against the Class C #2 team Absarokee, but ultimately lost 25-71. We are proud of the effort and grit of these boys!

09/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Gardiner FFA is hosting its biennial Elementary Horse Camp on Friday October 2nd. More information will be released and sent home next week as details finalize.

09/17/2026

The JH Volleyball Tournament at Manhattan Christian this Saturday the 19th has been CANCELLED. Sorry folks!

09/17/2026

Gardiner Fresh Food Drive for all students in grades 7-12 will be taking place next week!

Please support Hunger Action Week by contributing to the Gardiner School Fresh Food drive September 21-24. Items may be dropped off at school first thing in the morning- DO NOT TAKE DONATIONS TO LOCKERS! Gardiner FFA members will be waiting with coolers near the office for donations to be placed in. All items will be taken to the Gardiner Food Pantry on Thursday, September 24th.

Any student can provide fresh foods like fruits, veggies, dairy, &/or meats (not doing categories by grades this year) as well as paper products & toiletries.

We’re aiming to collect 150 pounds total between all grades 7-12. There’s a contest for the different divisions of 7th+8th, 9th+10th, and 11th+12th, with the winning set of classes getting ice cream sandwiches! Food and toiletries will be weighed by the pound, with rolls of toilet paper/paper towels counted as ½ lb ea. (i.e. higher “value”).

Ideas for fruits:
•Berries
•Citrus
•Apples
•Bananas
•Exotic fruits
•Frozen bags of fruit
•Dried fruits
•Canned fruits, with no added sugar
•Store-bought apple sauces

Ideas for vegetables:
•Root vegetables: carrots, parsnips, beets, etc.
•Leaf vegetables: lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, etc.
•Onions, chives, and garlic
•Potatoes, including sweet potatoes/yams
•Tomatoes, mushrooms, peas, bell peppers, avocados, celery
•Fall vegetables: squashes, pumpkins, zucchini, etc.
•Frozen bags of vegetables

In addition to the grocery store, fruits and vegetables may come from a garden or farmers market, but regardless of the source, please make sure fruits and veggies are fresh (no mold, wilting, or nearing spoilage) and clean!

Ideas for dairy products:
•String cheese, blocks of cheese, shredded cheese, cream cheese
•Yogurt, sour cream, butter
•Coffee creamer, ice cream, ice cream bars
•Alternative dairy products- oat/almond milk, plant-based butter

Ideas for meats*:
•Fresh or frozen packages of any cut of meat
•Game meat, if processed through state-inspected locations
•Packages of jerky
•Sausages (links or patties) and bacon
•Lunch meats
•Eggs
•Fish and seafood products

*Meats, including game, must be from a state-inspected processor like Pioneer Meats (cannot be home processed)!

Don’t forget you can also bring new toiletries as well- toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, razors, soap/body wash, feminine products, etc. as well as toilet paper and paper towels. Pet food is another very appreciated item.

Neighbors helping neighbors! "Nearly 23% of Park County's kids live below the poverty line, and many more live amid financial strain that limits access to healthy meals." https://www.pccf-montana.org/

09/17/2026

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)

Parents and Students- mark your calendars and join us for learning more about the FAFSA and Scholarships available for students!!

This is for any parent that wishes to start learning about the FAFSA process. The MSU rep. will be available to assist seniors and senior parents with completing the FAFSA on this night as well. I will provide a list of what you need to bring with you closer to the date!!

09/17/2026

Reminder--Today is an Early Release day for students which means they will be dismissed at 1:00. We will have an after school program available if you need childcare for the afternoon!

09/16/2026

If you are interested in reading with our elementary students, please become a Bruin Buddy! You must sign up in advance. [email protected]

09/15/2026

Gardiner 7-12th grade students enjoyed a great day at the West Creek Challenge Course hosted by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

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09/15/2026

Montana College Fair- Monday, Sept. 21

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