SAFD
Why I GIVE
2025 SAFD
  • Morrow
  • Markvicka
  • Kosch
  • Schott
  • Thorne
  • Proctor
  • Harpham


Together, We Can Make a Difference

The GIPS team - educators, custodians, paras, secretaries, counselors, administrators, social workers, nutrition services personnel, maintenance personnel, nurses, and specialists - forms a powerful force. 
Together they dedicated themselves to shaping the lives of nearly 10,000 students.

 

Give for a REASON!

We're kicking off the 2025 Staff Giving Campaign. Your passion lies in empowering students to achieve their dreams. The GIPS Foundation fuels that passion, providing scholarships, funding innovative classroom projects, and creating lasting legacies for generations of learners.
 

Your Impact Matters

You are the heart of this campaign. Your generosity empowers the Foundation to:

  • Fuel dreams and aspirations
  • Ignite a passion for making a difference
  • Provide a future where every student thrives

Since 2004, GIPS staff have invested over $1.6 million in student futures. For every dollar you contribute, the Foundation multiplies its impact, generating an additional $16 in benefits for our students.
 

Show Your GIPS Pride

and GIPS Foundation Support

Donate $84 or more (just $7 per month) and receive an exclusive GIPS Foundation long-sleeved t-shirt.

SAFD t-shirt

Team Competition

Rules: The contest will run April 1 – 25. Although contributions will be accepted at any time, April 25 will be the last day contributions will be eligible for the contest.

Team Competiton
Wiegands
$5,000 Matching Gift

With sincere desire to encourage the staff of Grand Island Public Schools to continue giving to the Foundation, Joel and Terry Wiegand have pledged $5,000 in support of the past and as a commitment to the present and future by matching all new and increased gifts from staff to the 2025 Staff Campaign. Your new or increased gift will add up twice as fast for students!

 

Payroll deductions are available to Grand Island Public Schools employees only.

Note: If you would like to begin a GIPS payroll deduction click the button above to access the form.

 

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Staff Campaign Letter
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Team Leader Presentation

 

2025 Co-Chairs

Beth Schott, Knickrehm Elementary
Michelle Thorne, Wasmer Elementary
Gina Harpham, Barr Middle School
Jacqueline Proctor, Walnut Middle School
Jacob Morrow, Westridge Middle School
Matthew Kosch, Grand Island Senior High
Julie Markvicka, Grand Island Senior High

2025 co-chairs