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![Two GIPS students smiling in the CPI cafeteria during lunch.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748626945/gipsorg/f3kjfmlqbvvswcgecnsu/2025_05_GIPSFreeSummerMeals-CPILunch.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748626945/gipsorg/f3kjfmlqbvvswcgecnsu/2025_05_GIPSFreeSummerMeals-CPILunch.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748626945/gipsorg/f3kjfmlqbvvswcgecnsu/2025_05_GIPSFreeSummerMeals-CPILunch.png","width":800}])
Free breakfast and lunch will be available to children ages 1 to 18 years old starting on Monday, June 2, 2025 at five GIPS school locations.
![GIPS 2025-26 registration billboard design.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748314593/gipsorg/cqmebkcpk5rifupzfsxq/2025_02_GIPSRegistrationfor2025-26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748314593/gipsorg/cqmebkcpk5rifupzfsxq/2025_02_GIPSRegistrationfor2025-26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748314593/gipsorg/cqmebkcpk5rifupzfsxq/2025_02_GIPSRegistrationfor2025-26.png","width":800}])
We ask all of our new and returning families to register your children by March 31st.
![Smiling Engelman Third Graders at the State Fair learning about tractors and agriculture.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748280438/gipsorg/u5ng5pnmqic1buzfakmw/2024_09-Engleman-Jefferson-StateFair3rdGrade.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748280438/gipsorg/u5ng5pnmqic1buzfakmw/2024_09-Engleman-Jefferson-StateFair3rdGrade.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748280438/gipsorg/u5ng5pnmqic1buzfakmw/2024_09-Engleman-Jefferson-StateFair3rdGrade.png","width":800}])
From the Classroom to the Fair: Learning Comes to Life for GIPS Third Graders at Nebraska State Fair
The classroom grew from desks to barns and sunshine for over 700 GIPS third graders.
![Matt Fisher in a suit and tie smiling in the Wasmer Elementary media center.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748279376/gipsorg/lnwsatewatbftjzftvec/2024_08-GIPS-FisherKick-OffMessage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748279376/gipsorg/lnwsatewatbftjzftvec/2024_08-GIPS-FisherKick-OffMessage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748279376/gipsorg/lnwsatewatbftjzftvec/2024_08-GIPS-FisherKick-OffMessage.png","width":800}])
Read + Watch the back to school message from Superintendent Matt Fisher
![Smiling Engleman student wearing classes and her backpack in the cafeteria enjoying a school meal.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748275667/gipsorg/wrftqurpwr0ocwnqahrj/2024_07-GIPS-CEPMeals-EnglemanStudent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748275667/gipsorg/wrftqurpwr0ocwnqahrj/2024_07-GIPS-CEPMeals-EnglemanStudent.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748275667/gipsorg/wrftqurpwr0ocwnqahrj/2024_07-GIPS-CEPMeals-EnglemanStudent.png","width":800}])
Breakfast and lunch meals will be available to all GIPS students at no cost at all schools for the 2024-25 school year.
![Smiling Westridge student with her backpage passing through the hallway.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748274985/gipsorg/gzy5mldmltmc5f88fvmd/2024_07-GIPS-StartingtheSchoolYearStrong.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748274985/gipsorg/gzy5mldmltmc5f88fvmd/2024_07-GIPS-StartingtheSchoolYearStrong.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748274985/gipsorg/gzy5mldmltmc5f88fvmd/2024_07-GIPS-StartingtheSchoolYearStrong.png","width":800}])
We put together a list of tips to help you prepare for starting school with positive momentum.
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