GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1200 RUBY AVENUE, GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803
ELEMENTARY STUDENT APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED!
ELEMENTARY ACADEMICS
Central Catholic's Administration has selected Wit & Wisdom + Geodes for Reading Comprehension, Eureka Squared for Mathematics, and RCL Benzinger for Religion. Several supplemental pieces for phonics, social studies, and other areas are still being considered. Administration will select the curriculum that will help GICC develop the most rigorous faith-based elementary school possible.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Students in grades K-5th will show their school pride by mirroring the dress code of the 6th-12th graders! Uniform tops, including short-sleeve polos, long-sleeve polos, crewnecks and jackets, are White, Navy Blue, Gray, and Royal Blue. Bottoms are Khaki and Navy Blue (with the Lands End plaid skorts available for girls). K-5th grade girls will also have the option of the Lands End jumper.
Ordering information will be provided at a later date.
Ordering information will be provided at a later date.
ELEMENTARY TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID
Grand Island Central Catholic’s tuition rates will be as follows for the 2024/2025 school year. Our Catholic parishioners receive lower tuition rates because of their tithing and participation within the local parishes.
Click HERE for GICC's Financial Aid information.
Click HERE for GICC's Financial Aid information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GICC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHAT WILL SCHOOL HOURS BE?
The Elementary School will be in session during the same hours as the current Middle School and High School (8am-3:30pm), with the possibility for dismissal to be 5 minutes earlier to allow for traffic flow.
WHAT TIME CAN I DROP OFF & PICKUP MY STUDENT(S)?
Students can arrive at 7:15am daily since we sell breakfast items before school most days.
We plan to offer an after-school program for Elementary student that will cost an additional fee if used.
We plan to offer an after-school program for Elementary student that will cost an additional fee if used.
WILL THERE BE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL?
GICC does not offer transportation. However, many Middle School families have successfully lined up private carpools in the past. We encourage our Elementary families to do the same!
HOW LARGE WILL CLASSES BE?
GICC will have 2 classrooms per grade level, and classroom sizes will vary. Lower Elementary School classrooms will be capped at smaller numbers than upper Elementary classrooms. We intend to keep all classrooms, regardless of age, below 25, and ideally lower than 20 in each of the Kindergarten classrooms.
WILL STUDENTS HAVE PE, MUSIC, ART, ETC?
Yes! Elementary students will have PE, Art, Music, Guidance, and Library as part of their school days.
WILL STUDENTS CELEBRATE CATHOLIC MASS?
Absolutely! Mass will be celebrated at least once per week for all grades K-12!
WILL GICC HAVE A PLAYGROUND?
Yes! In fact, there will be two (one for preschool and one for Elementary). The designs look awesome!
IF WE DON'T ENROLL NOW, CAN WE DECIDE LATER?
Yes, but enrollment will be capped at a certain point. If you wait, you might not get in.
MEET PRINCIPAL NORDHUES
“We are excited to welcome Mrs. Sarah Nordhues as the first leader of GICC Elementary,” Dr. Jordan Engle, GICC Middle School / High School Principal said. “Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her, and I look forward to watching our elementary school thrive under her guidance.”
Nordhues is in her 10th year with Riverside Elementary School in Spalding, NE, where she began her principalship in 2014. Prior to that, Nordhues was on the teaching staffs at Palmer Public Schools, and both Florence Elementary and Belle Ryan Elementary in Omaha, since 2006. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Education K-8 with an endorsement in Intermediate grades 4-8, Nordhues pursued a Masters in Education Administration and Supervision K-8 from the University of Nebraska Omaha, followed by her 7-12 certification from the University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK) in 2014. She is currently working toward her specialist certificate from UNK, as well. “Grand Island Central Catholic Elementary is an exciting new offering for the area,” Nordhues commented. “I am intrigued by the opportunity and challenges of getting to reconstruct the success of the 6-12 grade levels by expanding the faith-based education to the elementary.” |