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Central Catholic Elementary School

DONATE TODAY

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

August 12, 2024

"​Don't you know Mr. Engle? ​We're building a new Catholic elementary school!"​

Groundbreaking Ceremony
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March 9, 2023

OUR CAMPAIGN GOALS

MAKE A PLEDGE

Elementary School Building
​$9 MILLION

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The new Central Catholic Elementary School addition will provide a nurturing learning environment for up to 280 students at the Pre-K through 5th Grade level, including:
  • 27,000 square feet of space added to GICC’s current building.
  • 14 general education classrooms and 2 additional resource classrooms.
  • A new atrium and office space for the elementary school which includes a new conference room for Central Catholic.
  • Playground space on the northeast side of the school campus.
  • Remodeled cafeteria/kitchen space to accommodate additional students at lunchtime.
  • Improved logistics and parking in the northwest parking lot to accommodate for elementary school drop off and pickup.

Bishop James Golka Legacy Fund
​$2 MILLION

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The Bishop James Golka Legacy Fund will:
  • Create scholarship funds enabling students from all walks of life and demographics to attend.
  • Reserve funds for start-up and ongoing operating expenses and maintenance.
  • Allow GICC to hire qualified and joy-filled elementary teachers.

Testimonials


Donor Honor Role


A complete list of the GICC families, individuals, friends, businesses and foundations who made a gift to the Grounded in Faith – Building our Future capital campaign for Central Catholic Elementary School so far.
 
A COMMUNITY OF CRUSADERS
Every gift makes a difference and will have an impact on our whole student body, from the newest pre-kindergartener right up to our graduating seniors. The new elementary school will bring with it both new scholars and a new sense of continuity in our Catholic education.
Donor Honor Roll
Jean Golka Memorial Fund
If you would like your name to appear differently or you would like to remain anonymous, please email [email protected].
DONATE NOW

With the Bishops' Support...

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An Evening for Education


Principal Jordan Engle:
Executive Director ​Jolene Wojcik:
Bishop William Dendinger:
Spirit Mornings

In the News

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Chief Construction video
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Grand Island Central Catholic Elementary School officially opens its doors
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Grand Island Central Catholic opens doors to new elementary school
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50 years after grade school closed, new GICC Elementary school ready to welcome students
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Grand Island Central Catholic dedicates new elementary school
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Faith and community bring return of Catholic education to Grand Island with new school
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Ground broken on Grand Island Catholic elementary school
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Plans move forward for new GICC elementary
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Grand Island Central Catholic to add elementary classes in 2024
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$6.8M pledged for new Grand Island Catholic elementary school
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Wait list available for GICC’s new elementary school
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Central Catholic elementary school campaign in ‘silent phase,’ but active
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Grand Island Central Catholic adding elementary school
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GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
1200 NORTH RUBY AVENUE
GRAND ISLAND, NE  68803
PH: 308-384-2440  (MS/HS)
​PH: 308-384-2441 (ES/PS)
FX: 308-389-3274
EM: [email protected]
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    • Support GICC
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