Our Award Program

Medal Count

Honorable Mention-10 points
Bronze Medal-  15 points
Silver Medal-  20 points
Gold Medal-  25 points


Points are earned for reading nine out of ten grade 4-6 books, and earn at least ten points.  GIPS students at or below that grade range are eligible to work from September, 2007 - April 15, 2008 to complete their books and projects. 

Students that read at least four of the grade appropriate titles are also eligible to vote for the Nebraska State Golden Sower Nominees by April 15, 2008.

Book Projects- 
5 points
 Author Study-
5 points
 Vocabulary-
3 points
 Sound Studio Fluency- 
1 point
GIPS bookworm: Reading Counts Quiz-
1 point
 Illustration and Summary-
1 point
 First Class E-Pal Discussion-
4 Points
Student Project Proposal Form available in PDF
  • Grand Island Public Schools Administration Bldg
  • 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.

©2007 Grand Island Public Schools. All rights reserved.
Developed by Idea Bank Marketing

It is the policy of Grand Island Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, religion, or marital status in its educational programs, activities or employment policies as required by Title VI, Title IX, & Section 504.EOE/AA.