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Welcome to Grand Island Public Schools

Thank you for visiting the Grand Island Public School's website to learn more about our outstanding academic opportunities for students and staff. We are a school district comprised of 19 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 8,200 students. Our great sense of pride rests in our academic accomplishments resulting in ALL of our schools making AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress). This is due, in no small part, to the commitment of our nationally-trained professional staff who truly believe in our mission of "Every Student, Every Day, A Success."

While navigating our website, please feel free to contact us if questions arise. As a high-performing school system we look forward to working with you and your students.

Dr. Steve Joel, Superintendent of Schools

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Gamboa thankful for opportunities in U.S.

Andres Gamboa has told his life story to a lot of people this year - Board of Education members and administrators in GIPS and even Gov. Dave Heineman.

Gamboa, a sophmore at GISH, moved to the United States from Bogota, Columbia, when he was 7.

His father, Rodrigo Gamboa, operated a business in Columbia that provided sand for construction.  After a nearby Army base was destroyed, Army officials asked him if he would provide sand for reconstruction of the base, which he did.  Afterward, guerrillas who were fighting with the Army threatened to kill him, his wife, and children.  The family moved to another part of the city and restarted their lives in different jobs.  However, Rodrigo soon again saw one of the men who threatened to kill him.

To read the entire story about Gamboa in the Spring Edition of "The Success Press," go to Page 3