Headlines & Features

GIPS middle schoolers find success at state track meet

Records were broken and medals secured as middle schoolers from across the district competed at the state Middle School Track & Field Meet in Gothenburg on May 13, 2023.

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"Why I Teach Today" - Mr. Bombeck

Mr. Bombeck has been teaching middle school students for 8 years at GIPS. Here's his story.

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GIPS Names New Leaders for Barr & Westridge Middle Schools

Eckerman & Wichman Set to Lead Barr & Westridge Middle Schools

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Westridge Principal Retiring - Thank You, Mr. Wolfe!

After a noteworthy career in education, Brad Wolfe will be retiring at the end of the school year.

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Power Camp - Summer 2023 - "The GIPS Cast" Ep. 10

Hear about the exciting Elementary learning opportunities coming this summer!

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GISH Hosting Future Islanders Open House - Feb. 22nd

All future Islanders are invited to explore Grand Island Senior High!

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'23-'24 Registration Now Open for GIPS!

Registration will be open from Feb. 6 - March 31. Catch all the resources here!

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WEATHER UPDATE: Schools Closed January 18 & 19

Grand Island Public Schools are closed 1/18 due to winter weather.

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WEATHER UPDATE - Schools Closed 1/03/23

Grand Island Public Schools are closed today (1/03/23) due to icy weather.

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WEATHER UPDATE - 12/09 Schools Closed

Thread of updates regarding school closures and district activities for 12/08 and 12/09.

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Westridge students visit UNK for first generation college experience

One trip to a college campus changed an entire mindset.

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Bringing College to Middle Schoolers w/ Mr. Morrow - The GIPS Cast Ep. 004

Mr. Jacob Morrow, Counselor at Westridge Middle School, shares his story of taking students on their first college visit.

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Westridge student finishes 9th at National Middle School Cross Country Meet

August 2021: one year and three months. That’s when Ethan Smith started running. Now, the eighth grader at Westridge Middle School finds himself among the nation’s fastest middle schoolers.

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GIPS & CDHD Hosting Influenza & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics - 11/07 & 11/21

The Central District Health Department (CDHD) will be offering two Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines clinic this month at our middle schools.

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"Why I Teach Today" - Mrs. Lindsey

Mrs. Lindsey has been educating students at Grand Island Public Schools for 17 years. Here's her story.

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Panorama Survey - Parent Edition - to be Offered (Oct. 2022)

We wanted to share a helpful reminder that parents and guardians are invited to participate in the GIPS Panorama survey this month. The survey will be available for those of you that would like to participate once throughout the dates of Monday, October 10 - 27th.

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Back to School '22-'23 - Recap

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

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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.

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Dodge 5th Graders Earn Top Spots in Online Math Competition

For these Dodge Dragons math is a fun-filled adventure! Seven 5th Graders from Mrs. Carter’s class at Dodge Elementary recently placed in the Top 10 of the Central Nebraska Math contest hosted on Sumdog.

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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.

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