Back to School '22-'23 - Recap

Enjoy a fun highlight video recapping the fabulous first week of school!

GIPS to Host Influenza & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - 9/26

The Central District Health Department (CDHD) will be offering an Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Barr, Westridge and Walnut Middle Schools on Monday 9/26.

GIPS Launches New Website

The new Grand Island Public Schools website (gips.org) will be going live tomorrow (Sept. 15)! We’re here to serve the community through education and we are grateful for the opportunity to provide high-quality, trusted resources to aid in those efforts. 

GIPS Affirms Gates & Seedling Mile Elementary Schools

September 9, 2022 We wanted to reach out and share with you personally that we are grateful for our Gates & Seedling Mile students, staff, and families at Grand Island Public Schools. For decades Gates…

GIPS Board Brief - Sept. 2022

Welcome to GIPS Board Brief!The Grand Island Public Schools "Board Brief" is a new, online monthly publication dedicated to sharing the Board of Education meeting highlights, updates, campus recognitions,…

The Life of a Board of Education Member

September 9, 2022 I’ve had the special privilege of serving the children of Grand Island Public Schools for 16 years as a Board of Education (BoE) member and former President.…

Coming Soon: New GIPS Website

The Grand Island Public Schools website (www.gips.org) will be getting a makeover this month! The launch date goal is Thursday, September 15. After extensive research, reviews and Board of Education approval…

GIPS Board of Education Meeting: September 8, 2022

Below is the online streaming link for the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education meeting for Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Please note: There is a Budget Workshop scheduled at 5:30…

"Why I Teach Today" - New Video Series

Mrs. Madison has been educating students at Walnut Middle School for over 20 years.  The influence and inspiration she's brought to her classroom has been immeasurable.

Panorama Survey to be Offered 9/03-9/23

The Panorama student survey will be offered for 3rd - 12th grade students beginning next week (September 6 - 23, 2022).

GIPS on Library Resources & Student Support

Watch GISH Marching Band Perform at the Neb. State Fair!

Enjoy a lively performance by the Grand Island Senior High '22-'23 Marching Band at the Nebraska State Fair!

"On Track to Thrive" - Kicking-Off the '22-'23 School Year

We're ready for landmark year at Grand Island Public Schools! Dr. Grover, Superintendent, shares a welcome message to help kick-off the '22-'23 school year and affirm the course that we are On Track to Thrive.

Meal Plans / Free & Reduced for '22-'23

Over the past two years, GIPS Nutrition Services has happily served meals at no cost to all students, regardless of income. However, the federal funding required to continue feeding all students at no cost for the upcoming school year has expired.

Islander Back to School Premiere - 8/02-8/03

Islander Students & Families, Your school is ready for your return! We are excited to invite you all to our Islander Back to School Premiere.