2026 Bond

Why This Bond?

Our Facilities Are Aging
The average age of school buildings across the district is 60+ years, with some serving students for more than a century. Ferry Elementary, the district’s oldest current school building, was originally built in 1928.

This Is the First Step
The bond proposal represents Phase 1 of the district’s long-term vision to ensure facilities and learning environments continue to meet the needs of students today and into the future.

2026 Bond at a Glance

$98.55 Million
Proposed bond investment

11 Projects
Capital facility investments

4,800 Students
Approximate district enrollment

$25–$30/month
Average homeowner impact, based on taxable values of approximately $154,000–$185,000. A tax calculator will be available for a personalized estimate.

What would the bond fund?

3 Elementary Transformations
Ferry, Peach Plains and Rosy Mound — including A/C, modernized learning spaces, electrical and plumbing upgrades, keyless access, enhanced entry security and gym additions.

5 Safe & Accessible Playgrounds
Updates at Ferry, Lake Hills, Peach Plains, Robinson and Rosy Mound to enhance safety and accessibility.

Transportation Upgrades
Phased replacement of aging buses to improve fleet reliability, reduce service interruptions and enhance safe student transportation.

Music Improvements
New instruments, storage upgrades, and classroom equipment to provide reliable, grade-appropriate instruments throughout the district.

Security & Technology Enhancements
Safety and security upgrades, network improvements, and student and staff devices to support modern teaching and learning.

Community Input & Planning

2,000+ participants were engaged through the Master Plan process beginning in 2024, with input gathered over two years from staff, families, students and community members. The process also considered enrollment trends, facility conditions and educational priorities.

185+ Community Engagement Opportunities
Reaching across the district’s 100-square-mile area from 2024–2026.

Upcoming Events

16 September
- Community Information Session: 2026 Bond 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  Community Information Session: 2026 Bond
  
  Date: Sep 16
  
  Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  
  Location: Ferry Elementary School: 1050 Pennoyer Ave.
  
  Calendar: GHAPS Bond Calendar
  Join us in the Ferry Elementary gymnasium for an in-person information session about our 2026 GHAPS bond proposal. Submit your questions using this link: www.GHAPS.org/bondquestions.
  Additional sessions will include:
  Thursday, October 1 at 12:00 PM: Virtual
  Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM: Peach Plains Elementary
  Learn more about the GHAPS bond proposal at www.ghaps.org/bond.
1 October
- Community Information Session: 2026 Bond 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  Community Information Session: 2026 Bond
  
  Date: Oct 1
  
  Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  
  Calendar: GHAPS Bond Calendar
  Join us for a virtual information session about our 2026 GHAPS bond proposal. Submit your questions using this link: www.GHAPS.org/bondquestions.
  Additional sessions will include:
  Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM: Peach Plains Elementary
  Learn more about the GHAPS bond proposal at www.ghaps.org/bond.
14 October
- Community Information Session: 2026 Bond 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Community Information Session: 2026 Bond
  
  Date: Oct 14
  
  Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Calendar: GHAPS Bond Calendar
  
  Join us in the Peach Plains Elementary gymnasium for an in-person information session about our 2026 GHAPS bond proposal. Submit your questions using this link: www.GHAPS.org/bondquestions.
  Learn more about the GHAPS bond proposal at www.ghaps.org/bond.