Great Bend USD 428 is excited to announce an upcoming event for parents and guardians designed to strengthen connections between home and school. On Tuesday, October 29, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., the Great Bend High School Auditorium will host “Value Up” Parent Night, featuring renowned speaker and author Mike Donahue.
The program is open to all USD 428 parents/guardians, especially for parents of students in grades 5-12.
Mike Donahue, founder of the motivational organization Value Up, has spent over three decades speaking to more than a million students worldwide, sharing messages about respect, self-worth, bullying, and creating a positive school culture. Donahue is known for his candid and engaging style, and his presentations have resonated with students, educators, and families alike.
During the school day, Great Bend Middle School and Great Bend High School students will hear Mike’s life-changing message, focused on helping students understand their intrinsic value and how self-worth impacts life choices. The parent event in the evening is designed to bring these important lessons home, providing parents with tools and strategies to better connect with their children.
Brock Funke, principal of Great Bend High School, shared his enthusiasm for the event, saying, “I had the opportunity to work with Mike Donahue at my previous school district, and I was amazed at the power of his message and the positive impact it had on students. We’re thrilled to bring him to Great Bend, and we believe his message will truly resonate with our community.”
Additionally, as part of this initiative, all students will receive a digital copy of Mike Donahue’s book, “Talking to Brick Walls,” to help reinforce the valuable lessons from the assembly.
This is a unique opportunity to ensure that the positive messages shared with students can be echoed and reinforced at home. USD 428 invites families to attend this evening of learning, connection, and inspiration.
For more information, contact Andrea Bauer, public information director for USD 428, 620-793-1500 or media@usd428.net.
About Mike Donahue
Mike Donahue is the founder and director of Value Up, a motivational company based in Kearney, Nebraska. He has spoken to students across the U.S., Asia, South America, and Europe, and is a highly sought-after expert on respect, bullying, resiliency, and positive school culture. He has authored several books, including “Reinventing My Normal,” “Hidden Scars,” “Talking to Brick Walls,” and “Value Up.”
