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Headlines & Features
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GISH "Islander Experience" Open House - March 5th, 2025
All Middle School students and families are invited to attend and explore Grand Island Senior High.
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GIPS - No School Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Afternoon and evening activities will be postponed or rescheduled.
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No School - Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 - Conferences WILL Continue
Due to winter weather school is cancelled, but P/T Conferences will continue.
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GIPS students shine in Hall County Spelling Bee, Westridge sweeps top 3
The 2025 Hall County Spelling Bee brought the county’s best spellers together in a grueling competition of words.
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GIPS 2025-26 Registration is Open
We ask all of our new and returning families to register your children by March 31st.
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Supporting Students in Uncertain Times
Matt Fisher, Superintendent, shares three supportive updates for students and families.
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Kelli Wemhoff to Serve as Dodge Elementary Assistant Principal for 2025-26
Mrs. Wemhoff will be a welcome familiar face for Seedling Mile families who will be joining Dodge Elementary as well.
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TeamMates expands to Dodge Elementary, promotes literacy with Book Vending Machine
Through a READ Nebraska grant, TeamMates Mentoring of Grand Island gifted Dodge Elementary a book vending machine to promote literacy, and expanded the mentoring program to 5th graders at Dodge.
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GIPS State Report Card Shows Upward Trajectory & Continued Focus Areas
Superintendent Matt Fisher shares an update on the momentum we see in the GIPS State Report Card.
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"Planting Seeds for Success Thru Alternative Programs" - The GIPS Cast, Ep. 044
Hear Dr. Ken DeFrank share how alternative programs are impacting students.
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Building Connections Thru Middle School Advisory Program
See how our district Middle Schools implemented "Advisory Time" across the district.
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School Safety Reminders for GIPS
Superintendent Matt Fisher shares an important message about school safety.
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"2024-25 Budget Updates - The GIPS Cast, Ep. 041
Hear our Superintendent & CFO share updates on the GIPS budget.
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Kicking-Off the 2024-25 School Year
Read + Watch the back to school message from Superintendent Matt Fisher
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School Meals Will Be Available at No Cost for All GIPS Students
Breakfast and lunch meals will be available to all GIPS students at no cost at all schools for the 2024-25 school year.