Monday, May 20, 2013

In the News

Jack Sheard
Grand Island Public Schools
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Twitter: @jacksheard
Email: jsheard@gips.org
Phone: 308-385-5900 Ext. 127

Photos by Miranda Wieczorek 

 

Middle school schedule and course changes

Information on the middle school schedule and course changes, including the change from a semester schedule to a trimester schedule is available here. This information includes the background and process that led to this change. 

A few tidbits:

  • There is no decrease to teaching time for the core content areas.
  • Five-person teaching teams allow for smaller class sizes.
  • The district is hiring an art teacher, two music teachers and two content teachers.
  • Changes to state standards are met with the course changes involved.

ENGLISH | SPANISH

 

NDE: State of Schools Report

Click here to see the Nebraska Department of Education State of Schools Report from Grand Island Public Schools.

Grand Island Public Schools student iPad program

Grand Island Public Schools is pleased to announce the addition of new digital resources to our already outstanding curriculum. The use of iPads and constantly updated online curriculum materials will continue GIPS’ dedication to our students becoming 21st century learners and responsible digital citizens.

CLICK HERE to see more information on the GIPS Student iPad Program

GIPS deploying Google Apps for Education

Google Apps for Education Parent / Guardian Information

Grand Island Public Schools is excited to announce the deployment of Google Apps for Education. Using Google Apps for Education, students collaboratively create, edit, and share files and websites for school related assignments and projects. With Google Apps for Education, students will also receive an official GIPS email address allowing them to communicate via email with other students and teachers. Google Apps for Education is entirely online and available 24/7 from any Internet-connected device.

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Follow GIPS on Facebook and Twitter

You can now follow GIPS and a growing number of our schools on Facebook and Twitter.

GIPS District: Facebook | Twitter
Dodge Elementary:  Facebook | Twitter
Barr Middle School:  Facebook | Twitter
Walnut Middle School:  Facebook | Twitter
Grand Island Senior High:  Facebook | Twitter

 

Download Menus

Tomorrow's Menu

Elementary

Breakfast

Chefs Choice Breakfast
Choice of Milk
Choice of Juice

Lunch

Breaded Chicken Patty on Bun
Twister Fries
Veggie Cup or Side Salad
Peaches
Choice of Milk

Middle School

Lunch

Stuffed Crust Pizza
Chefs Choice
Deli Sandwich
Chef Salad

 

The district provides four buses to transport GIPS students. Students and parents must complete a Transportation Contract to ride a GIPS bus.

Bus schedules can be downloaded below.

Traditional Calendar
Continuous Calendar

Transportation Contract
Transportation Contract - SP


 

Grand Island Public Schools is working to make our schools a healthier place for students to learn and staff to work!

Our School District is a member of one of the country’s most extensive childhood wellness and obesity prevention programs, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program. More than 9,000 schools across the country are utilizing the Healthy Schools Program’s free tools and resources to make significant changes in the areas of healthy eating, physical activity and staff wellness to help create a healthier generation. Learn more about how you can participate in the program: http://www.healthiergeneration.org/video

 

Check out our links to see what is happening in our buildings!
Become a Better Health Model
Constructive Rewards
Healthy Alternatives
Nutrition Nuggets Newsletters
Policies and Guidelines
School Parties and Celebrations
Student Produced Jammin' Minutes
Wellness Policy Brochure 
Wellness Policy Brochure (Reglas de Nutricion) - Espanol
Wellness Committee Fund-Raising Brochure
Using Non-Food Rewards in School Brochure 

 

Traditional School Calendar

May 23 Last Day of School
11:30 Dismissal
August 13 First Day of School

 

Continuous School Calendar
Howard, Jefferson, Starr and West Lawn Elementary

May 23 Last Day of School
11:30 Dismissal
July 10 First Day of School
  • Kneale Administration Building
  • 123 South Webb Road, Box 4904
  • Grand Island, NE 68802-4904
  • Phone: 308 385-5900
  • Fax: 308 385-5949
  • For further information email Web Master.
The Grand Island Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Associate Superintendent for Student Services, Kneale Administration Building, 123 South Webb Road, PO Box 4904, Grand Island, NE 68802-4904; 308-385-5900; rdexter@gips.org Employees and Others: Director of Human Resources, Kneale Administration Building, 123 South Webb Road, PO Box 4904, Grand Island, NE 68802-4904; 308-385-5900; wstelk@gips.org Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, Missouri 64114, (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.