Gifford Grade School

2026-2027 School Calenda r

GGS families, below you will find our staff’s Amazon wish lists. The entire staff wants to thank our community for always going above and beyond in supporting our school. We appr...

2026-2027 Supply Lists

To wrap up our study of character traits this school year, April and May will spotlight Responsibility. Students can show responsibility by simply doing what they're supposed to ...

For the months of February and March, GGS will be highlighting leadership. Each class is working through a leadership BINGO board. We are looking for students who make everyone fe...

We are very proud of Our students, staff, and school for earning a Commendable Summative Designation on Our School Report Card for the 2023-2024 school year. This is the second hig...

This month, our character trait is caring. Building on last month, we are looking for students who feel and show concern for others by being kind + helpful! GGS will be reading, ...

This month, GGS is focusing on 2 character traits- Respect & Kindness. Teachers and staff are looking for students who show respect by acknowledging the value of others & self. W...

Hello, GGS students and families! I am so honored to join the Gifford Grade School staff and look forward to serving the students, staff, and community as the new principal. This ...

Gifford Grade School would like to encourage each family to fill out the 5 Essentials Survey. PARENT SURVEY The parent survey is to be completed by parents, guardians, or o...

During this past school year, Student Council has participated in a number of activities. Starting in September of 2022, we held a meet and greet with all of the new students. The...

Congratulations to our solo and ensemble participants! 15 of our 17 ensembles achieved the highest rating. Congratulations to Mazie, Rebecca, and Silver! They were best of day ...

Gifford is excited to announce that we are having a Book Fair starting December 5th-10th. The profits from the book fair will purchase new books for our students and staff to us...

Please save your plastic bottle caps! The GFWC Gifford Woman's Club is collecting plastic bottle caps to recycle into a park bench that will be donated to the school. We will ha...

Congratulations to the Gifford Baseball Team on winning the IESA Class 1A State Championship! They were one of eight teams to make it to the state tournament. They beat Springfie...

I am very excited for the opportunity to be part of such an outstanding school district. I look forward to serving the school, district, and the community as the superintendent o...

GIFFORD C. C. S. D. #188 2022/2023 School Calendar Thursday August 4 Registration 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Thursday August 11 Kindergarten Information Night 6:00 ...