Bulldog Update September 1, 2024
Pictures will be posted after Friday, September 6th
Picture Day information was sent home earlier this month. Here is additional information.
For pictures, you can use the following link to order your child’s photo:
https://dsschools.com/Barr_Middle_School/
The ID code is “GIPS” and then the student ID number (e.g., GIPS12345).
Picture retakes are Monday, September 23, 2024 (during the school day).
Please contact the office if you have questions or need more information. Thanks!
In order to provide end-user protection and peace of mind, GIPS is offering a voluntary electronic device protection plan. If you choose to enroll, the financial burden of accidental damage or theft will be lessened.
The protection plan works on a yearly fee with a per-incident deductible:
1st Incident Deductible = $20
2nd Incident Deductible = $40
3rd Incident Deductible = $60
See the GIPS Student Handbook for additional information: GIPS Student Handbook
HERE is the link to set up your student's plan!
The last day to add the protection plan [for this school year] is September 20, 2025.
High Impact Show Choir Auditions
Attention 7th and 8th graders! Auditions for High Impact show choir are coming soon. All audition materials and information is on the Auditions Google Classroom (get the code from Mrs. Cossey). Door 8 will be open from 6:45am - 6:55am.
Auditions (Choose one day)
Tuesday, September 3rd - Thursday, September 5th @ 7:00am
For questions or more information, please see Mrs. Cossey or a current member of High Impact!
A place to better yourself.
Who:
7th and 8th grade Barr Students
When:
Starts Wed Sept. 4th
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
7:30-8:00 Am
Focus of Training:
Strength--Speed--Flexibility--Agility
Conditioning--Quickness--Leadership
Where:
New (north) gym
Enter door 8
Equipment needed:
T-shirt, shorts, gym shoes
Questions Contact:
Coach Felber--cfelber@gips.org
Parents
We need your help! Read the following carefully.
- East Side of Building- The right lane is for drop off and pick up. The left lane is the drive thru lane where traffic needs to be moving continually!
- West Side of Building- The right lane is for drop off and pick up. The left lane is the drive thru lane where traffic needs to be moving continually!
Thanks in advance for your help in making our parking lots safer!
Breakfast and lunch meals will be available to all students at no cost at all of our schools for the 2024-25 school year!
Due to current needs and qualifications, GIPS has qualified for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) across the district. CEP provides an alternative funding source supported by federal reimbursement in order to provide meals at no cost to every student at Grand Island Public Schools.What does “Meals at No Cost” mean for Middle Schools and GISH?
- Breakfast & Lunch will be available to all students at no cost at all three middle schools and Grand Island Senior High.
- CEP only covers “fully reimbursable meals” as defined by the state.
- A la carte items will still be available for purchase.
- To cover a la carte items, families will still be able to use LINQConnect to track and update balances just like last year.
Explore the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for more information.
A La Carte
Students still have the option to purchase a la carte items (i.e chips, cookies, vitamin water) by adding money to their accounts. Click HERE to learn how!
At Barr, in the cooler (pictured to the left) students can choose items off the bottom two shelves as substitutes for their hot lunch while the top shelf is items for sale.
