Grand Island Public Schools
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Headlines & Features
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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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GISH Speech Coach Named CNFL Director of the Year
Loria Lei Thunker, Grand Island Senior High's speech coach, was named the Central Nebraska Forensics League (CNFL) 2025 Director of the Year.
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West Lawn Principal Honored with NSLA Distinguished Administrator Award
Dr. Maggie Mintken, principal of West Lawn Elementary, was honored with the 2024 Distinguished Administrators Award from the Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA) during a professional development session on Friday, January 31.
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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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Third Graders at Shoemaker Elementary Become Published Authors
Katie Rathe, a third grade teacher at Shoemaker, leads her students through a unique classroom project: writing, illustrating and publishing their very own book.
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Supporting Students in Uncertain Times
Matt Fisher, Superintendent, shares three supportive updates for students and families.
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Jr. Islander Show Choir Kids Camp Inspires Future Performers
The annual Jr. Islander Show Choir Kids Camp offers local students a taste of the exciting world of show choir.
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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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"The Future of the GISH Girls Basketball Program" - The GIPS Cast, Ep. 50
More than a cancelled season, hear Coach Langrehr & Mr. Ladwig share the vision of Islander Girls Basketball going forward.
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Classroom & School Expectations Lead to Celebrations
For Stolley Park Elementary, the backbone of student success starts by helping students feel excited about coming to school.
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"Welding & Building a Brand" - The GIPS Cast, Ep. 49
Hear how Bryn Otto, GISH Alum, is taking welding to the next level at a CTE advocate.
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Coding Comes to Life: Bringing Grand Island to the Classroom
Young students across the district have recently embarked on a journey of creative problem-solving using these skills and robots in their curriculum unit – all while building a miniature version of Grand Island.
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GIPS Board Brief - January 2025
Read the latest Board Brief covering the January 2025 Regular Meeting.
Announcements
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Read the latest district news in the GIPS Monthly Update for February 2025!
- Registration Open for 2025-26
- GISH Girls Basketball Update
- Student Spellers & Published Authors
- Preschool Tours for Families
- "We Are GIPS" Student & Staff Voices
- And more!
#WeAreGIPS
Check out the previous editions from the 2024-25 school year too: