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![Gettysburg Area School District nurses earn Heart Safe School designation.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787787882/gettysburgk12paus/jvtiyf8qcxzdwy7sgdmd/GASDNurses.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787787882/gettysburgk12paus/jvtiyf8qcxzdwy7sgdmd/GASDNurses.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787787882/gettysburgk12paus/jvtiyf8qcxzdwy7sgdmd/GASDNurses.png","width":800}])
The designation recognizes schools demonstrating a commitment to cardiac emergency preparedness.
![Dr. Matzner stands at a podium while welcoming staff back to a new school year.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786645310/gettysburgk12paus/ozh52zvkpeagnagnfznh/WebStory-Matzner.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786645310/gettysburgk12paus/ozh52zvkpeagnagnfznh/WebStory-Matzner.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786645310/gettysburgk12paus/ozh52zvkpeagnagnfznh/WebStory-Matzner.png","width":800}])
The Opening Day Convocation also included staff recognitions.
![Eight retiring staff members smile with Superintendent Dr. Matzner in a graphic with the arrowhead logo in the center bottom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780418966/gettysburgk12paus/t5nfsfhlewifxtnudnfe/GASDRetirees.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780418966/gettysburgk12paus/t5nfsfhlewifxtnudnfe/GASDRetirees.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780418966/gettysburgk12paus/t5nfsfhlewifxtnudnfe/GASDRetirees.png","width":800}])
GASD staff members were recognized at the GASD Board of Education Study Session/Voting Meeting on Monday.
![Students walk through halls for Read for Gold fundraiser kickoff.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773584575/gettysburgk12paus/xpt9pz48nmtliqkrhifd/FTEReadforGold2025-2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773584575/gettysburgk12paus/xpt9pz48nmtliqkrhifd/FTEReadforGold2025-2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773584575/gettysburgk12paus/xpt9pz48nmtliqkrhifd/FTEReadforGold2025-2026.png","width":800}])
Franklin Township Elementary students went for gold during our third annual Literacy Lights the Way fundraiser.
![Teachers dressed up as the Lorax characters.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773585373/gettysburgk12paus/c8u4scw5lbywgwyu9yze/FTEBookCharacters2025-2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773585373/gettysburgk12paus/c8u4scw5lbywgwyu9yze/FTEBookCharacters2025-2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773585373/gettysburgk12paus/c8u4scw5lbywgwyu9yze/FTEBookCharacters2025-2026.png","width":800}])
Read Across America Week brought plenty of excitement to Franklin Township Elementary.
![Laptop with screen showing the district Student Registration webpage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772463231/gettysburgk12paus/ir1g7g5cqjpsxtifgv8b/Registration2026-2027.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772463231/gettysburgk12paus/ir1g7g5cqjpsxtifgv8b/Registration2026-2027.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772463231/gettysburgk12paus/ir1g7g5cqjpsxtifgv8b/Registration2026-2027.png","width":800}])
Registration for all grades for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened!