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LEARNING WILL CONTINUE IN GIBBON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

I am sad to share Gibbon Public Schools will continue to operate without students in the building, and we are preparing for the fact this might be the case the remainder of the school year. While the building may be closed in the traditional sense, PLEASE COUNT ON INSTRUCTION TAKING PLACE TIlE REMAINDER OF THIS ACADEMIC YEAR. This means learning for all students will continue in an alternate setting, and instruction will occur through Zoom, instructional packets, and other venues identified by the classroom teacher.

Gibbon Public Schools just finished our first week in an alternate learning environment, and we understand the Coronavirus Pandemic has placed additional burdens on our families. After all, parents and guardians must work to provide shelter, clothing and food for their children. However, we can’t ignore the ethical obligation to continue your child’s education. It is extremely important that your children participate in the learning experiences designed by teachers. Failure to do so may impact your child’s growth and development, ability to graduate, participation in extracurricular activities, or promotion to the next grade level.

The family of Gibbon Public Schools is saddened may be how the 2019-20 school year will end for our students. Students enjoy coining to school, interacting with their friends, and visiting with their teachers. Students will miss out on experiencing traditional celebrations, participating in extra-curricular activities, and enjoying relationships nurtured this school year. While life has thrown us this new challenge, I am quite confident our entire community will respond in an admirable and heroic way. Please monitor your child’s completion of assigned tasks and do not hesitate to contact the teacher if you have any questions. We want to prevent students from falling too far behind their peers. Thank You.

I have added additional information that will serve Gibbon Nation well as they consider the best approach to contacting the school district or securing new, current information about the school district Office Hours. The office will continue to perform daily operational tasks; however, this will occur in a non-traditional way.  On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00. Although we will not allow individuals inside the building, we will have secretarial and administrative staff available to take phone calls, answer emails, and respond to requests. On Tuesday and Thursday, our staff will work from home and will be able to respond to emails. Please do not hesitate to use email to contact one of us. Please leave a message if you are unable to connect with any individual.

Here is the contact information
Dr. Vern Fisher, Superintendent - vern.fisher@gibbonpublic.org
Tina Godfrey, Elementary Principal - tina.godfrey@gibbonpublic.org
Troy Lurz, High School Principal - troy.lurz@gibbonpublic.org
Jeff Montgomery, Asst. Principal/AD - jeff.montgomery@gibbonpublic.org
Keri Waddle, Counselor - keri.waddle@gibbonpublie.org
Cindy Nickel Secretary, Elementary - cindy.nickel@gibbonpublic.org
Veronica Trevino Secretary, Secondary - veronica.trevino@gibbonpub1ic.org
Carlia Brundage Business Manager - car1ia.brundage@gibbonpublic.org
Brenda Avina, Translator - brenda.avina@gibbonpub1ic.org
Ed Uden, Technology - ed.uden@gibbonpub1icorg
Deanna Stall, Technology - deanna.stall@gibbonpublic.org

Office Phones
Elementary (308) 468-6546
Secondary (308) 468-5721

Social Media
Social Media offers parents, students. and the opportunity to frequently monitor different sites and learn more information. The District’s website will be updated each Thursday by 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Fisher’s Twitter Account — @fishervern
District’s Twitter Account - @gpsbuffs
Gibbon Boosters Facebook Page
Gibbon Elementary School Facebook Page
Gibbon Public Schools Facebook Page

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