Dodge Elementary School reported that in early December 2025 the Grand Island Fire Department distributed 120 new winter coats, along with hats, gloves, and scarves, to students in need at the school and across the GIPS district. Firefighters helped children choose and try on their new winter gear.

Q1. What kinds of reading help does Dodge Elementary School offer?

Ans. Students can get help with reading, practice their fluency, and borrow leveled books to read at home.

Q2. What are the chances for STEM learning at Dodge Elementary School?

Ans. Students learn about science through inquiry-based lessons, basic coding or tech use, and problem-solving tasks.

Q3. How does Dodge Elementary School keep families up to date on what their kids are learning in class?

Ans. The school sends out weekly folders, email updates, district messages, and sometimes classroom apps to keep in touch with parents.

Q4. How does Dodge Elementary School encourage good behavior and a good school culture?

Ans. To help students make good choices, staff use school-wide expectations, recognition programs, and lessons on social and emotional skills.

Q5: What kinds of counseling or social-emotional support does Dodge Elementary School offer?

Ans. A school counselor and teachers in the classroom teach SEL lessons, help students work through problems, and check in with each student when needed.