Gowanda Central School District strives to work with and to support the community. Should anyone have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for greater collaboration, please reach out to the appropriate administrator or email gcsinformation@gcslearn.org.
Community Education
You must be 18 years old or older, and not enrolled in any public or private secondary school, to participate in classes unless otherwise stated.
Contact Jaime Farner: msfarner@gcslearn.org or 1-716-532-3325 ext 6310 with questions.
Community Connections
Disclaimer: Gowanda Central School District is happy to have many community-based entities that support our students. We are list these for convenience, but these organizations are not affiliated with the school directly. We cannot guarantee sites or information is kept up-to-date or have not been changed since its initial posting. Please notify the district of inappropriate content immediately. We reserve the right to remove links without notice.
Explore back issues of The Panther Press, a newsletter mailed periodically to all residents of Gowanda Central School District, here.
2022-2023 Newsletters
Gowanda Youth Panthers Football serves children ages 5 -14 in the sport of football and cheerleading. Registration typically starts in April and practices start around August 1.
Mark Benton at hidibenton@gmail.com or call 716-532-4053.
Healthy Kids Programs at GES
Fun before and after the bell. Registration for the Healthy Kids Programs at Gowanda Elementary School for the 2025-2026 academic year is underway. Before- and after-school options are available for students in Pre-Kindergarten up to age 12. Drop-off is as early as 6:30 a.m. and pick-up is as late as 6 p.m.
Healthy Kids Programs is an award-winning provider offering care at more than 100 locations throughout the country. The Extended Day Programs provide a safe, supportive space where children can thrive beyond school hours. Children receive homework help, get moving, learn new skills, make friends, and most importantly—have fun!
New this year is SAME-DAY DROP-IN. Need last-minute childcare? Introducing the new Same-Day Drop-In Program. Request care quickly and easily through the Playground app.
Call 1-845-330-0200 or visit www.healthykidsprograms.com or e-mail or registration@healthykidsprograms.com to register and learn more.
CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Healthy Kids Programs offers up to FOUR WEEKS of FREE CHILDCARE while parents/guardians apply for the NYS Childcare Assistance Program, which helps eligible families with some or all of the cost of childcare. More families are qualifying due to an increase in income levels.
How to qualify: Families may qualify based on income, reasons for needing daycare, and a child’s age or individual needs
How to apply: Submit an application form to your subsidy specialist or your local county unit; register for Healthy Kids Programs; provide
Volunteers are welcome at Gowanda Central School District. Please submit the following application to Tracy West (mswestgcslearn.org) and signed Confidentiality Agreement.