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  • WELCOME BACK FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!


    This page is filled with resources to get you prepared for the year. We hope you are ready to rise to the occasion and help our students thrive!

    SCHOOL STARTS

    • First day for grades K, 6 and 9 is Tuesday, August 15.
      • (Early dismissal: 2 p.m. for Kindergarten; 2:15 p.m. for 6th & 9th grade). 

    • First day with all students is Wednesday, August 16.
      • (Early dismissals: 2 p.m. for K-5). Grades 6-12 is full day.

    • August 17: No Kindergarten.
      • Grades 1-12: Full day.
      • Preschool early dismissal Aug. 17.
    • Preschool: First day is Wednesday, August 16.
      • Early Dismissal (10:30 a.m. for morning class; 2:30 p.m. for afternoon class; 2 p.m. for full day)
      • Home visits are August 11, 14 and 15.
      • Aug. 17: Preschool early dismissal.

    • August 18: Full day for grades K-12. Normal dismissal. (No preschool on Fridays.)

    New Dismissal Times (2023-24)

    We will have new dismissal times for the 2023-24 school year across the district. All dismissal times are also updated on the district calendars linked HERE.

    REGULAR DISMISSALS:

    • ELEMENTARY - 3:05 p.m. Dismissal
    • MIDDLE - 3:45 p.m. Dismissal
    • SENIOR HIGH - 3:30 p.m. Dismissal

    EARLY DISMISSALS:

    • ELEMENTARY - 2:00 p.m. Early Dismissal
    • MIDDLE - 2:15 p.m. Early Dismissal
    • SENIOR HIGH - 2:15 p.m. Early Dismissal


    "DRESS FOR SUCCESS" - DISTRICT DRESS CODE 

    Our students deserve to be confident AND prepared.  We advocate for our students to "Dress for Success".  Below is a printable flyer that highlights the new, updated GIPS dress code:


    SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

    These items are recommended for purchase by parents/guardians. These supplies are not a requirement to attend school. Schools can provide individual classroom "wish lists" if patrons would like to donate supplies. 

    Complete supply list


    CALENDAR/SCHOOL HOURS INFORMATION

    All schools open their doors by no later than 7:30 a.m.


    FREE & REDUCED MEALS

    Free and reduced meals will still be available to those who qualify. A new application must be filled out each year.


    OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES


    ENROLLING YOUR CHILD IN GIPS

    • Contact your school for enrollment questions.
    • Follow the instructions to register your child on the GIPS website for new or returning students.
    • Once registration is complete a secretary will review your information.
    • If you wish to transfer to a different elementary or middle school, please complete the online transfer request form located on the GIPS website.
    • If you wish to option in from another district, forms can be completed at the Kneale Administration Building.
    • Once registration is processed the student will be assigned to a class. If the grade level is beyond capacity, the student will be assigned to another school.
    • Transfer requests will be honored based on availability.
    • Reach out to the district office for questions on transfers.