Welcome to Howard Elementary

On behalf of our school community, I would like to welcome you and your family to Howard Elementary School.  We are proud to provide quality education and other resources to a vibrant community.  Currently, our school is comprised of approximately 400 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.  We have wonderfully diverse backgrounds which are celebrated in many ways at our school.  Our school has a cooperative and collaborative spirit and we always encourage the involvement of parents in all aspects of school life.   We have a learning environment which embraces students, families, staff and the community of Grand Island. 

Howard Elementary School's mission is to develop contributing, lifelong, independent learners of the community, through interactive relationships between home and school.  Howard staff believes that all students are capable of learning, that students and staff are entitled to a safe environment, all children are entitled to a quality education, staff needs to continue learning and improving instruction, every child is worthwhile and their feelings have value, students should be accountable for their actions and the educational program is interactive, exciting and goal oriented.

I wish you and your child much happiness as you begin your journey in education with us at Howard Elementary.

Julie Schnitzler, Principal, jschnitz@gips.org

                                                                                                                                                                                                
Grand Island Public Schools is looking for your help with the continuous improvements we make to our organization. We crave your input on a large variety of topics. Show support of ideas by seconding them, suggest ideas and leave feedback. Posts will be reviewed by GIPS administrators and will be instrumental in shaping the future of our school district.

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

May 23:  Last Day of School - 11:30AM Dismissal


 

 


 

 

 


 


 

 

5th graders learning with iPads

iPads are great for studying math

Kindergarten Celebrates Learning

Featuring Ms. Ambroz's Kindergarten Class

Howard Staff is Wild About Learning!

Tootles Visited Howard

Mrs. Keyes gives tutorial on the latest iPad

Ms. Garcia excites learners with Brain Pop

Ms. Ness guides students towards success

Mrs. Westover enriches learning with iPevo

Mrs. Fracis captures attention with iPevo

Featuring Mrs. Fickes's class

Collaborative math discussion with Mr. Micek

       

Not accessible outside of school

Only available during school hours


  • 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.