GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1200 RUBY AVENUE, GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803
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 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, Grey, and Royal Blue. Bottoms are Khaki and Navy Blue (with the Lands End plaid skorts and jumpers available for girls).
Click HERE for the Uniform Policy and Ordering Links
Click HERE for the Uniform Policy and Ordering Links
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.
CRUSADER CARE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMGrand Island Central Catholic offers an After-School Program (Crusader Care) for Pre-K through 5th Grade students.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GICC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHAT ARE SCHOOL HOURS?
The Elementary School is in session 8:05am - 3:25pm.
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.
Crusader Care is available for families to purchase until 5:15pm on school days.
Crusader Care is available for families to purchase until 5:15pm on school days.
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 can have 2 classrooms per grade level, and classroom sizes vary. Lower Elementary School classrooms are 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 have PE, Art, Music, Guidance, and Library as part of their school days.
WILL STUDENTS CELEBRATE CATHOLIC MASS?
Absolutely! Mass is celebrated every Thursday morning for all grades K-12!
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 worked 10 years 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.” |