Back to School

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    WELCOME BACK FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!


    This page is filled with resources to get you prepared for the year. We hope you are ready to rise to the occasion and help our students thrive!

    SCHOOL STARTS

    • First day for grades K, 6 and 9 is Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
      • (Early dismissal: 2 p.m. for Kindergarten; 2:15 p.m. for 6th & 9th grade). 

    • First day with all students is Thursday, August 15.
      • (Early dismissals: 2 p.m. for K-5). Grades 6-12 is full day.

    • August 16: No Kindergarten.
      • Grades 1-12: Full day.

    • Preschool: First day is Monday, August 19.
      • Early Dismissal (10:30 a.m. for morning class; 2:30 p.m. for afternoon class)
      • Home visits are August 15 and 16.
      • Aug. 20: Preschool early dismissal.

    • August 19: Full day for grades K-12. Normal dismissal.

    CALENDAR/SCHOOL HOURS INFORMATION

    • ELEMENTARY - Doors open by no later than 7:30 a.m.

    • MIDDLE - Doors open by no later than 7:45 a.m.

    • GISH - Doors open by no later than 7:30 a.m.

    View the district calendars linked HERE.

    REGULAR DISMISSALS:

    • ELEMENTARY - 3:05 p.m. Dismissal
    • MIDDLE - 3:45 p.m. Dismissal
    • SENIOR HIGH - 3:30 p.m. Dismissal

    EARLY DISMISSALS:

    • ELEMENTARY - 2:00 p.m. Early Dismissal
    • MIDDLE - 2:15 p.m. Early Dismissal
    • SENIOR HIGH - 2:15 p.m. Early Dismissal


    "DRESS FOR SUCCESS" - DISTRICT DRESS CODE 

    Our students deserve to be confident AND prepared.  We advocate for our students to "Dress for Success".  Below is a printable flyer that highlights the GIPS dress code:


    SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

    These items are recommended for purchase by parents/guardians. These supplies are not a requirement to attend school. Schools can provide individual classroom "wish lists" if patrons would like to donate supplies. 

    Complete supply list


    SCHOOL MEALS

    Breakfast and lunch meals will be available to all students at no cost at all of our schools for the 2024-25 school year!

    Due to current needs and qualifications, GIPS has qualified for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) across the district. CEP provides an alternative, state-supported funding source in order to provide meals at no cost to every student at Grand Island Public Schools.

    We will share more information about what this looks like soon.

    Once August arrives, you will be able to find school meal menus on the Nutrition Services website HERE.

    The menus are able to be translated in over 100 languages and may be downloaded or easily captured through a screenshot on your mobile device.


    OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES


    ENROLLING YOUR CHILD IN GIPS

    • Contact your school for enrollment questions.
    • Follow the instructions to register your child on the GIPS website for new or returning students.
    • Once registration is complete a secretary will review your information.
    • If you wish to transfer to a different elementary or middle school, please complete the online transfer request form located on the GIPS website.
    • If you wish to option in from another district, forms can be completed at the Kneale Administration Building.
    • Once registration is processed the student will be assigned to a class. If the grade level is beyond capacity, the student will be assigned to another school.
    • Transfer requests will be honored based on availability.
    • Reach out to the district office for questions on transfers before the start of school.


    QUESTIONS

    If you have questions about registration or preparing for the school year, reach out to our Student Services Department at 308.385.5900 or send an email to communications@gips.org.