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18 Schools; 1,600 Staff; 10,000 Students; One Mission:
Every Student, Every Day, A Success!
You are invited to explore Grand Island Public Schools; a comprehensive school system offering College and Career-Ready education to students in Preschool through 12th Grade.
News & Announcements
![Two male students build a block tower.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752784130/gipsorg/xw4esee4wmc5km563oj8/PowerCamparticle_webpreview.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752784130/gipsorg/xw4esee4wmc5km563oj8/PowerCamparticle_webpreview.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752784130/gipsorg/xw4esee4wmc5km563oj8/PowerCamparticle_webpreview.png","width":800}])
From building houses with mega blocks, or a classic game of tug-o-war outside, lots of fun was had over the summer! In June, Starr Elementary hosted the annual "Power Camp," a weekly program geared towards 2nd - 5th Grade students who attend a Title I building at Grand Island Public Schools. This year, more than 150 students consistently attended the camp.
![GIPS News purple graphic with small photo spotlights of the three middle school buildings.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752518151/gipsorg/xk8utpwmofnll5o7l3oe/2025_07_MiddleSchoolsStartTimes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752518151/gipsorg/xk8utpwmofnll5o7l3oe/2025_07_MiddleSchoolsStartTimes.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752518151/gipsorg/xk8utpwmofnll5o7l3oe/2025_07_MiddleSchoolsStartTimes.png","width":800}])
Barr, Walnut, & Westridge will start at 7:50 a.m. and dismiss at 3:20 p.m. in the 2025-26 school year. Read the full update from Mr. Fisher here.
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After becoming one of the largest Nebraska school districts to be designated for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 24-25 school year, GIPS saw more students eating school breakfasts and lunches across the district.
![GIPS logo in the Grand Island Public Schools Board Room.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748102054/gipsorg/wnetwpr2m70hotnrrxbe/BoardRoom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748102054/gipsorg/wnetwpr2m70hotnrrxbe/BoardRoom.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748102054/gipsorg/wnetwpr2m70hotnrrxbe/BoardRoom.png","width":800}])
Stream the GIPS Board of Education Meeting for 7.10.2025.
![Grand Island Public Schools outdoor sign at the Kneale Administration Building.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751287484/gipsorg/xvmhb2zt0oolnyc9afaw/2025_06_GIPSKABOutdoorSign.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751287484/gipsorg/xvmhb2zt0oolnyc9afaw/2025_06_GIPSKABOutdoorSign.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751287484/gipsorg/xvmhb2zt0oolnyc9afaw/2025_06_GIPSKABOutdoorSign.png","width":800}])
Superintendent Matt Fisher shares an updated on the impact in GIPS of the recent flash flooding in the community.
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Another familiar face will be leading the Grand Island Public Schools Nutrition Services team, as GIPS named a new Director of Nutrition Services.
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