Gibbon Public Schools is constantly focused on successfully preparing our students for life after high school. Accomplishing this meaningful task requires school districts to continuously examine current practices and determine if those practices reflect what is occurring in the real-world. We are looking at increasing academic and behavioral expectations, redesigning courses required for graduation, and connecting our curriculum to real-world experiences to determine if these experiences truly prepare students for life after high school. These goals will prove to be rewarding work that contributes to the quality of life for our students and for our community. In the spirit of community, Gibbon Public Schools designed a process to informally collect information from local businesses, students, faculty and staff, parents, community members, and our board of education on what they want for our school district. This “visioning” process is the initial step to creating a 5-year