Good morning, Grand Island.

The Grand Island Public Schools Board approved a $6,997,700 renovation and addition at Gates Elementary School (2700 W.

Louise St) on Aug. 13, with updated classrooms, a new cafeteria, and a relocated office for improved security. Construction will begin this fall and is estimated to finish by July 2027.

Teachers Megan Danner and Katie Bishop at Engleman Elementary School helped students transition into the new school year today using creative coloring and lessons on making good choices.

On Aug. 13, Grand Island Public Schools educators Cara Kuhl and Loria Lei Thunker briefed the board on updating the High Ability Learner program to use a new multi-criteria system that maintains student status across districts, with full Rule 3 alignment set for the 2026-2027 school year.

Dan Petsch updated the board on 44 Grand Island Public Schools facilities projects for 2025-26 at the Aug.

13 meeting, noting a $1.3 million concrete parking lot at Kneale Administration and a soon-to-open planetarium upgrade at Senior High School as part of a $10.157 million plan.

The Cornhuskers will debut their black jerseys and helmets (with red accents) for the Oct.

31 home game against Washington, marking the second time in a row for the team to sport the striking look.