• Grand Island Public Schools, located in Hall County, is a comprehensive school system offering a college- and career-ready education to students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. 

    The district includes preschool at four locations, 14 elementary schools, three middle schools, an alternative middle school setting, one Class A high school, an alternative high school and an off-site career academy campus (Career Pathways Institute). Combined, these buildings house about 10,000 students.

    The Academies of Grand Island Senior High offer students the chance to join interest-based pathways to personalize their high school experience.

    Quality education begins with a quality staff. GIPS is proud of the energy, creativity, commitment, caring and high standards of professionalism displayed by its staff. The district employs approximately 1,500 staff members. Hiring procedures and annual evaluations maintain quality standards for personnel selection and continuing employment.

     

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    MISSION

    Every Student, Every Day, A Success! In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds.

    VISION

    Students prepared to make positive contributions to society and thrive in an ever-changing world.

     

    STUDENT COMMITMENTS

    Within the school district of Grand Island

    • Every student will be taught to read, write, and communicate effectively; solve problems; acquire and apply knowledge; and demonstrate mastery through performance to the best of the student’s abilities;
    • Every student will be treated with fairness and dignity;
    • Every student will be honored for their unique qualities and backgrounds;
    • Every student will experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success; and
    • Every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.

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