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![Anni Nguyen poses for a photo at the National Honor Society induction ceremony. Anni was named the winner of the Holocaust Essay Contest.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749829392/gipsorg/newp5xhklfhidf4mwjbd/HolocaustEssayWinner2025_webpreview.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749829392/gipsorg/newp5xhklfhidf4mwjbd/HolocaustEssayWinner2025_webpreview.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749829392/gipsorg/newp5xhklfhidf4mwjbd/HolocaustEssayWinner2025_webpreview.png","width":800}])
Grand Island Senior High is making its mark in the prestigious Holocaust Essay Contest hosted by the Institute for Holocaust Education in Omaha, as an Islander has won the contest for the second year in a row. This year's winner is Anni Nguyen.
![Grand Island Senior High News graphic with headshots of new coaches.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749752268/gipsorg/a2wjmgnfa7u6n8mcmccm/2025_06_GISHNewCoaches-Summer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749752268/gipsorg/a2wjmgnfa7u6n8mcmccm/2025_06_GISHNewCoaches-Summer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749752268/gipsorg/a2wjmgnfa7u6n8mcmccm/2025_06_GISHNewCoaches-Summer.png","width":800}])
GISH is pleased to share the following coaching updates for Girls Wrestling, Boys Soccer, and Cheerleading for the 2025-26 school year.
![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.
![GISH 2025 Registered Apprenticeship Juniors smiling in a group photo at their signing ceremony.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748102761/gipsorg/nmhflbmkir1staujzsip/2025_05_GISHApprenticeships.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748102761/gipsorg/nmhflbmkir1staujzsip/2025_05_GISHApprenticeships.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748102761/gipsorg/nmhflbmkir1staujzsip/2025_05_GISHApprenticeships.png","width":800}])
The 2025 crew of 11 GISH Registered Apprenticeship signees will gain on-site, work-based experience as welders, automotive techs, and manufacturing techs. Seeing the program thrive for nine years, Matt Fisher, GIPS Superintendent, affirms the pride it brings for students, Senior High, and Grand Island Public Schools.
![Student speaker at podium during graduation.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747258838/gipsorg/jehxku6bb83qoabjyohf/graduation_finalsite_newspostthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747258838/gipsorg/jehxku6bb83qoabjyohf/graduation_finalsite_newspostthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747258838/gipsorg/jehxku6bb83qoabjyohf/graduation_finalsite_newspostthumbnail.png","width":800}])
On Sunday, May 11th, 2025, Grand Island Senior High honored nearly 600 graduating Seniors at the annual Commencement Ceremony. Part of the program included a message shared by a student speaker, per school tradition. Jocelyn Richling, a member of GISH National Honor Society and a positive, vocal student leader, shared a message with her graduating class and the packed arena of the Heartland Events Center.
![Matt Fisher & Hank McFarland smiling with the GIPS two PathBack recipients, Faith & Chloe.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748324891/gipsorg/xf5asityjxgctwbntydt/2025_05_GIPS-GISH-PathBackRecipients-FaithDiaz-ChloeLopez.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748324891/gipsorg/xf5asityjxgctwbntydt/2025_05_GIPS-GISH-PathBackRecipients-FaithDiaz-ChloeLopez.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748324891/gipsorg/xf5asityjxgctwbntydt/2025_05_GIPS-GISH-PathBackRecipients-FaithDiaz-ChloeLopez.png","width":800}])
Hear from PathBack recipients, Chloe Lopez & Faith Diaz, on their passion for becoming teachers.
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