In accordance with Nebraska State law, GIPS requires immunizations and a medical examination for any student beginning in the district.
All students need to have these five vaccines before starting kindergarten:
- DtaP - Diptheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Hepatitis B
- Polio
- MMR - Measles, Mumps & Rubella
- Varicella - Chicken Pox
The required immunizations may be obtained from your family physician, or from the Central District Health Department. Immunizations are given twice a week at the Health Department located at 1137 South Locust Street (385-5175). A $13 administration fee is requested per visit, however, no child is turned away for inability to pay. Please call ahead for an appointment. (The Health Department does not perform the Kindergarten physical examination, they only offer the immunizations.) More information: English | Spanish
Our school nurses have also prepared this document welcoming you to kindergarten: English | Spanish.
