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![Meet our District Leaders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751382890/gettysburgk12paus/fsuqtw7g87esqdqahi2e/JeffMatznerandMattMcFarland1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751382890/gettysburgk12paus/fsuqtw7g87esqdqahi2e/JeffMatznerandMattMcFarland1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751382890/gettysburgk12paus/fsuqtw7g87esqdqahi2e/JeffMatznerandMattMcFarland1.png","width":800}])
Dr. Matzner and Dr. McFarland serve as the new superintendent and assistant superintendent, respectively.
![Gettysburg Area Education Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751314294/gettysburgk12paus/skl6tcqd3hpkahfulhdh/GAEF2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751314294/gettysburgk12paus/skl6tcqd3hpkahfulhdh/GAEF2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751314294/gettysburgk12paus/skl6tcqd3hpkahfulhdh/GAEF2025.png","width":800}])
The seventh annual Gettysburg Area Education Foundation (GAEF) evening at Totem Pole Playhouse is set Aug. 20.
![Noah Puckett won the Cooley Innovation Award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751313708/gettysburgk12paus/pujwadc3o0kjkgcbdaz4/NoahPuckettNational2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751313708/gettysburgk12paus/pujwadc3o0kjkgcbdaz4/NoahPuckettNational2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751313708/gettysburgk12paus/pujwadc3o0kjkgcbdaz4/NoahPuckettNational2025.png","width":800}])
Outgoing GAMS eighth grader Noah Puckett won the prestigious Cooley Innovation Award at the RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals.
![GASD Summer Meal Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751314000/gettysburgk12paus/ei4ky62vxeqdxayerl9g/FreeSummerMeals.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751314000/gettysburgk12paus/ei4ky62vxeqdxayerl9g/FreeSummerMeals.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751314000/gettysburgk12paus/ei4ky62vxeqdxayerl9g/FreeSummerMeals.png","width":800}])
GASD's free Seamless Summer Food Service Program has returned this summer, starting June 16.
![GASD Glows May 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748873141/gettysburgk12paus/mlfzjqpgo3wftifban7h/GASDGlows-May2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748873141/gettysburgk12paus/mlfzjqpgo3wftifban7h/GASDGlows-May2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748873141/gettysburgk12paus/mlfzjqpgo3wftifban7h/GASDGlows-May2025.png","width":800}])
We are thrilled to announce three winners for May 2025 as part of our staff recognition program.
![GASD Art Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747754784/gettysburgk12paus/agchm2pyp1vrqre7ltxq/GASDArtAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747754784/gettysburgk12paus/agchm2pyp1vrqre7ltxq/GASDArtAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747754784/gettysburgk12paus/agchm2pyp1vrqre7ltxq/GASDArtAwards.png","width":800}])
GASD art students, ranging from first through 12th grades, were recognized at the May 19th Board meeting.
GASD By The Numbers
2,839
Students
69%
Employees have a Master's Degree
335
Students participated in AP courses
1:1
Student device ratio
366
Staff members
9,023
Transportation miles driven daily