Education Foundation

 

Staff Campaign

Classroom
Mini-Grant

New field turf

Hall of Honor

Scholarships

 

 

 
Traci Skalberg
Exective Director

The Grand Island Education Foundation is the tax-exempt organization that accepts gifts on behalf of the 9,000 students that attend Grand Island Public Schools.

Since our beginning in 1983, we have made it our mission and goal to enhance a tax-funded education by creating additional opportunities for students through philanthropic means. Our generous donors have given us the capacity to invest approximately $375,000 annually into programs benefiting students of the Grand Island Public Schools. More...



Highlighted are a few of the legacy funds that have recently been gifted by donors like you who want to invest in students in an everlasting way.  Every one of these funds touches Grand Island Public School students forever and in a meaningful way. Your legacy IS their opportunity.  More...

Research Reveals What the Kids Will Think of Your Charitable Intentions

Have you thought about including Grand Island Education Foundation in your estate plan-as the beneficiary of your retirement plan assets or as a recipient in your will, for example-but hesitated because you were worried about providing for your family? New research reveals how your loved ones feel about sharing their inheritance. More...   

         
Good Things Happen When You Make a Will

What do you want your will to do? When kept up-to-date, your will can specify your exact wishes. Check to make sure your will covers these seven planning practices. More...


The Mess She Nearly Left: Estate Plan Review Averts Potential Heartache

When Tracy O'Brien* created her first will in 2002, her goal was simple-to protect the future of her only son. Estate planning attorney Johni Hays reviews the 2002 plan and gives her advice to ensure Tracy's goals are met. More...

Education Foundation
Calendar of Events

 

Dec 2011 - Online Scholarship Application open

Feb 15, 2012 - Hall of Honor Nominations due

Feb 15, 2012 - Legendary Educator Nominations due

Mar 1, 2012 - Online Scholarship Application closed 

Give Grand Island Students the
Gift of Opportunity Today!


In the News

December 12, 2011
On Your Mark, Get Set, Apply!
On December 7th, the Grand Island Education Foundation opened the 2012 online scholarship application for the students of Grand Island Senior High.  By completing this one online application, GISH Seniors will be applying for 150 local scholarships totaling about $437,000!  More...
 
December 7, 2011
Grand Island Education Foundation awards classroom mini-grants
Grand Island Education Foundation Board members surprised teachers and students in the Grand Island Public Schools when they arrived at schools Tuesday and Wednesday to award 16 classroom mini-grants.  More...
 
August 25, 2011
Grand Island Education Foundation seeks classroom mini-grant proposals
The Grand Island Education Foundation is seeking classroom mini-grant proposals for consideration in the round two cycle.  The second round grant proposals are due October 13, 2011.  More...
 
August 25, 2011
Grand Island Education Foundation seeks grant proposals for the Clark W. Reese Memorial Endowed Fund
The Grand Island Education Foundation is seeking grant proposals for the Clark W. Reese Memorial Endowed Fund.  The grant proposals are due January 28, 2012.  More...
 
August 18, 2011
G.I. Public Schools employees receive awards from G.I. Education Foundation
Four teachers, one education support staff member, and one administrator received awards from the Grand Island Education Foundation at an all-staff assembly Friday, Aug. 12, at Grand Island Senior High School's auditorium.  More...
 
May 12, 2011
G.I. Education Foundation schedules news conference
The Grand Island Education Foundation will have a news conference at 4:15 p.m. Tues, May 17, at Barr Middle School to announce the results from the eighth annual "Add it Up to Opportunity!" staff and board member fund drive. More...
 
  • 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.