Summer School & Activities

Menus may be found at the GIPS Eats website HERE.

LOCATIONS:

Dodge Elementary 

• Dates:  June 2 - July 18 (no meals served on July 3rd & 4th)

• Breakfast:  7:30 - 8:00 a.m.

• Lunch:  11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Howard Elementary

• Dates:  June 2 - July 18 (no meals served on July 3rd & 4th)

• Breakfast:  7:30 - 8:00 a.m.

• Lunch:  11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Shoemaker Elementary

• Dates:  June 2 - June 27 (no meals served on July 3rd & 4th)

• Breakfast:  7:30 - 8:15 a.m.

• Lunch:  11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

 

Starr Elementary

• Dates:  June 2 - July 18 (no meals served on July 3rd & 4th)

• Breakfast:  7:30 - 8:00 a.m.

• 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Grand Island Senior High (Enter through Door 2)

• Dates:  June 2 - June 27 (no meals served on July 3rd & 4th)

• Breakfast:  7:30 - 8:00 .m.

• Lunch:  11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Meals are free for children ages 1-18. No application needed. Adults may purchase a meal for $5.50.

Sites may close early due to low participation. Follow GIPS Eats on Facebook for updates.

Power Camp at Starr Elementary

• Dates:  June 2 - June 26

• Time:  12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

• Details:  Students in grades 2nd-5th that attend Dodge, Jefferson, Knickrehm, Howard, Lincoln, Starr, Wasmer, or West Lawn may register.  POWER Camp is a summer camp opportunity that encourages students to continue to learn, be active, and interact with others throughout the Summer months. It provides students with enriching learning experiences that they might not experience in the regular school setting.

• Register:  Registration is full.

• Contact:  Arick Streck - astreck@gips.org or Hannah Luber - hluber@gips.org 

 

“Summer Strong” @ Starr elementary

• Dates:  June 2 - June 26 

• Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

• Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

• Details:  Students at Title I Elementary Schools who qualify for the “Summer Strong” Academic Program will be hosted at Starr Elementary.  

• Contact:  Chandra Myers - cmyers@gips.org or Dr. Maggie Mintken - mmintken@gips.org 

 

Dodge Summer Learning

• Dates:  June 2 - June 26

• Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

• Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

• Details:  Dodge Elementary is back with their annual Summer learning fun!  Qualified Dodge students will have the opportunity to engage in additional creative and academic learning opportunities throughout the summer.

• Contact:  Melessia Rice - marice@gips.org 

 

Howard Summer Learning K-2

• Dates:  June 2 - June 26

• Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

• Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

• Details:  Howard Elementary will welcome qualified students to engage in additional creative and academic learning opportunities throughout their summer program. 

• Contact:  Sydney Hespe - shespe@gips.org 

 

“ELevate Summer School” - EL Summer Program @ Stolley Park 

• Dates:  June 3 - June 26

• Time:  8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

• Details:  Kindergarten - 12th Grade Newcomers and 9th - 12th Grade EL Students are welcome to join the “ELevate Summer School” fun at Stolley Park Elementary School.  Qualified Newcomer and EL students will have the opportunity to continue building connections with others and exploring the English language through fun learning opportunities. 

• Contact:  Dr. Amanda Levos - alevos@gips.org or Whitney Flower - wflower@gips.org 

 

K-5 ESY @ Shoemaker

• Dates:  June 2 - June 26

• Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

• Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

• Details:  Students who qualify for extended school year (ESY) services through special education programs will have the opportunity to enjoy summer programming hosted at Shoemaker Elementary. 

• Contact:  Morgan Wheeler - mlwheeler@gips.org 

Art Camp @ GISH

• Dates:  June 9 - June 12

• Time:  8:00 - 11:45 a.m.

• Meals:  Breakfast and Lunch available at GISH (Door 2)

• Details:  Current middle school students will have the opportunity to join a week-long arts camp held at Grand Island Senior High School.  Come learn new art techniques, spend time with others who love art and design. 

• Register HERE

• Contact:  Dr. Summer Stephens - sstephens@gips.org 
   

Robotics Camp @ GISH

• Dates:  June 9 - June 12

• Time:  8:00 - 11:45 a.m.

• Meals:  Breakfast and Lunch available at GISH (Door 2)

• Details:  Current middle school students will have the opportunity to join a week-long camp held at Grand Island Senior High School.  Provide engaging, engineering-based activities with Robotics to give students a taste of what GISH has to offer in the future.

• Register HERE

• Contact:  Dr. Summer Stephens - sstephens@gips.org
  
   

Jumpstart6 @ Barr, Walnut, & Westridge

• Dates:  July 30-31 at all three Middle Schools

• Time:  8:15 a.m. - Noon

• Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

• Details:  All incoming 6th Graders are invited to get an early glimpse into the middle school experience!  Visit classes, meet teachers, get locker assignments, learn about extracurricular activities, and more.  

• REGISTER HERE

• Contact:

  • Shannon Ripp - Barr - sripp@gips.org 

  • Jamie Finecy - Walnut - jfinecy@gips.org 

  • Katie Wilkinson - Westridge - kfwilkinson@gips.org  

GISH Credit Recovery 

• Dates:  June 2 - June 26

• Time:  8:00 a.m. - 11:45 

• Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided 

• Details:  GISH students who need additional opportunities for academic support and credit recovery may enroll in the summer school credit recovery program.

• Contact:  Joe Wood - jwood@gips.org 

 

6th - 12th Grade  ESY @ GISH

• Dates:  June 2 - June 26

• Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

• Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

• Details:  Students who qualify for extended school year (ESY) services through special education programs will have the opportunity to enjoy summer programming hosted at Grand Island Senior High School. 

• Contact:  Molly Elge - melge@gips.org 
   

GISH Jumpstart9

• Dates:  July 7 - 10

• Time:  TBD

• Details:  All incoming GISH Freshman are invited to get an early glimpse into the Islander high school experience!  More details will be shared soon.

• Contact:  Calvin Hubbard - chubbard@gips.org