Tiger Times

For event details, check the newsletter or our Event Calendar on the GISD website.

• May 1 - School Principal's Day
• May 3 - School Lunch Hero Day
• May 3 - One Act Play Public Performance of Bad Seed 7:30 PM - Purchase Tickets
  
• May 6 - Cinco de Mayo Dance Presentation @ GHS 9:10 AM
  
• May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 7 - Grayson College representative on campus to help students with enrollment
• May 8 - School Nurse Day
• May 10 - Powder Puff Football at GHS Tiger Stadium | 9 AM
  
• May 10-11 - Matilda the Musical | Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/GunterTheatreMatilda
• May 12 - Mother's Day
• May 13 - GES Fun Day @ Tiger Stadium
  
• May 13 - GHS Academic Banquet (Invite Only)
  
• May 14 - District Art Show
  
• May 15 - Senior MANDATORY Meeting @ Tiger Time (Video & CPR Training)
  
• May 15 - GHS Senior Night
  
• May 17 - GMS Fun Day
  
• May 17 - Baccalaureate Practice / Lunch
  
• May 17-18 - Matilda the Musical | Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/GunterTheatreMatilda
• May - 18 GMS Spring Band Contest @ NrH20
• May 19 - Baccalaureate @ Grace Bible Church - 5:00 PM
  
• May 20 - GISD Board Meeting
  
• May 20 - Elementary Awards Ceremony @ GHS Event Center (Grades 1-4) - 9AM
• May 20 - GHS Awards Assembly - CHANGED TO MAY 17 @ 1 PM
  
• May 21 - Parade of Graduates @ GES - 8:30 AM
• May 21 - 4th Grade Graduation - 6 PM @ GES
  
• May 22 - Middle School Awards Ceremony @ GHS Event Center - 10AM
  
• May 22 - Last Day of School / Early Release Day
• May 23 - Graduation 8:00 PM @ Tiger Field
  
• May 27 - Memorial Day
• May 29 - Armed Forces Day
  

Registration for the 2024-25 school year is in progress. Please log into your Parent Portal account to register for the upcoming school year. EVERYONE who will be attending school at Gunter ISD next year must register. Follow the instructions on our Registration Page of the website.

Register your child for transportation services!

2024-25 Bus Registration is now open. Click here to begin registration: https://forms.gle/4EvnJimQgcpMHzVp9

IMPORTANT DATES for BUS REGISTRATION…

• Deadline to register to ride the 1st three days of school (August 14th thru 16th) will be Friday, August 2nd. If you need your child to ride the bus the first 3 days of school please make sure they are registered between 4/22/24 and 08/02/24.
• Deadline to register to ride the 1st FULL week of school (8/19/24-8/23/24) will be Friday, August 9th.
• IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER YOUR KIDS TO RIDE THE BUS BEFORE THE ABOVE DEADLINE DATES, THEY WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RIDE THE BUS UNTIL MONDAY, AUGUST 26th.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Even if your child was registered to ride the bus during the 23/24 school year they MUST be registered each year to ride the bus.
• Registering your child for school DOES NOT register them to ride the school bus. Bus registration is completely separate. Please register your child to ride the bus through the Gunter ISD Transportation link at the top of this page.
• Your child will be routed by how you register them. If you only register them for the AM route to school, they will only be eligible to ride the AM route. Please make sure you register them for both routes if you need them to ride the bus to and from school.
• If you ever need to update your child’s address, add them to an AM or PM route or any other route changes you MUST fill out a new bus registration form. If you have any questions please contact Nicole Mann at nmann@gunterisd.org or (903)696–1500.

In case you missed the email!

When we build a school calendar, one of the things we include are days to accommodate for unexpected weather situations that would cause school to be cancelled. We “bank” days (or minutes) to use as needed.

The weather has been very mild this year, so our days/minutes remain in our “bank” account. This is GREAT NEWS for the Gunter ISD families! We have decided to use that surplus of minutes to shorten our school year by one day. The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 22nd, instead of Thursday, May 23rd. May 22nd will be an early release day to end the school year.

We are sure everyone is as excited as we are about this calendar adjustment. We are especially excited because:

· It gives our seniors an entire day to prepare for their graduation night.

· It allows us to say thank you by extending the summer by one day to our faculty/staff who always work so hard.

It’s a great day to be a GUNTER TIGER!

Click here to view the upcoming school year Academic Calendar.

Click here to view the following Board Briefs:

• April 15, 2024
  

Notice: Election Day is May 4th. You can vote at any of the locations listed on this flyer.

Visit the GISD Board of Trustees page on our website for more school board information; including election information.

** You may now view recorded meetings linked from the Board Notices section of the School Board page on our website.

The Board of Trustees is a policy-making body of persons elected by the citizens of a school district. The policies which it establishes are executed by the administration of the schools. Board members have no authority except when functioning as a board member in an official meeting.

Candidates run for specific places but do not represent certain geographical areas. Following the annual election, the Board elects a president, a vice-president, and a secretary to serve one-year terms.

Primary responsibilities of the Board:

• Manage and govern the public schools of the District;
• Adopt such rules, regulations, and bylaws as the Board deems appropriate;
• Levy and collect taxes and issue bonds;
• Prepare, adopt, and file a budget for the succeeding fiscal year and file a report of the disbursements and receipts for the preceding fiscal year;
• Have the District's fiscal account audited at district expense by a Texas-certified accountant;
• Receive bequests and donations or other monies or funds coming legally into its hands in the name of the District;
• Order, canvass the returns, declare results, and issue certificates of elections as required by law;
• Acquire and hold real and personal property in the name of the District; and
• Have the legal power and duty to perform other specific duties imposed by the State of Texas statutes. (Sec BAA, Board Policy Manual)

School finance can be confusing for anyone who has not had the opportunity to learn where public school funding comes from and the rules as to how it must be spent. We know there are questions within our community regarding school finance and we would like to help you to have a better understanding by sharing the facts.

"The Truth About School Finance" is an article released by the Texas Association of School Boards that helps shed some light on some of the issues the majority of districts are facing throughout the state of Texas. You may read it here: https://www.tasb.org/news.../truth-about-school-finance.

We will continue to look for, and share, information that will keep you informed regarding the state of school finance in Texas.

Thank you for always being such great supporters of our kids!

GO TIGERS!

This North Texas Fusion Center safety bulletin provides information on addressing the social media drug trafficking threat and its effect on today’s generation of teenagers.

April 5th - Teen Prescription Medication Abuse

April 11th - School Violence

April 18th - School Safety Severe Weather

April 29th - Suicide Prevention

Shoutout to all of our Assistant Principals for their dedication and hard work this year! Your efforts don’t go unnoticed. A huge thank you to Susanne Brackeen (GES), Kristy Colvin (GMS), and Lance Lemberg (GHS) for all you do!

*Photos by Garner Studio

Thank you to all of the GISD paraprofessionals who give 110% on a daily basis to make Gunter ISD so successful. Our district could not operate without you!

Thank you for everything you do! Beverly Millar, John Biros, Lisa Rogan, Stephanie Joyner, Elisha Robertson, Minnie Smith, Sarah Kulbeth, Annie Wasson, Elizabeth Mercado, Stacia Graves, Jenifer Moore, Madison Gann, Gina Ennis, Charlotte Ruffle, Debbie Miller, Heidi Carruthers

Thank you to each campus librarian for everything you do to open the door to anywhere with just the right book. We appreciate the love you have for every student who walks through your doors!

Erin Genthner and Lauri Johnson - Elementary School

Holly Hoel - Middle School

Beverly Millar - High School

*Photos: Garner Studio

Gunter ISD is excited to announce Lauren Beville as the Gunter Lady Tiger Head Volleyball Coach for the 2024-25 school year. Coach Beville brings 25 years of volleyball experience with her; 15 years playing and 10 years of coaching.

Beville is a 2009 graduate of Hereford High School where her love of sports shined bright! She played basketball, volleyball, and ran track. Her high school volleyball accomplishments and accolades include: Regional tournament (2 years), 4A State Championship (2008), All-State honors (2 years), District Defensive MVP, and First team All-District member (3 years).

Coach Beville earned a Bachelor of Health Science from West Texas A&M University where she was a 4-year starter for the Lady Buff’s Volleyball team. She competed in the National Championship game in 2009, making an Elite Eight appearance her senior year. She also earned the titles of All-American Libero, All Conference (4 years), All-Region (2 years), and held the All-Time Digs record for 10 years.

Her coaching career has taken her to two school districts, Hereford ISD and Decatur ISD.

At Hereford ISD she served as an assistant coach/8th grade health teacher. Working alongside the head coach, they built a solid foundation which resulted in the team advancing to the 5A Regional Tournament.

At Decatur ISD she served as the varsity assistant coach. During her time at Decatur, she contributed to leading the team to Back-to-Back State 4A Championships in 2020 and 2021, Regional Semi-Finalist in 2022, and four undefeated District Championships.

Coach Beville said, “I am very excited to join the community of Gunter Nation. TPW!”

Gunter ISD is excited to announce Eric Davis as the Gunter Elementary School Principal for the 2024-25 school year. Mr. Davis graduated from the University of Texas in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in ALD Generalist Special Education. He received his Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in 2013, and has completed some coursework toward a Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership.

Mr. Davis served as a Junior High teacher in Wylie ISD for 3 years. While he was there, he was active in many leadership roles including Special Education Department Chair, Inclusion, and Social Skills. Some specifics from an impressive list of accomplishments during his tenure at Wylie Junior High includes implementation of procedures to ensure federal, state and local compliance, collaborating in PLC’s to develop effective research-based interventions and forming a student-led environmental science club.

Mr. Davis has served as an Assistant Principal in two school districts: Jacksboro ISD and Frisco ISD. Many of his roles in both schools placed him in a leadership position where he coordinated and/or monitored instruction, curriculum resources, PLC coaching, discipline, T-TESS evaluation, master schedule development, 504, TELPAS and STAAR testing, and conflict resolution mediator.

The list of accomplishments Mr. Davis brings with him is impressive. His resume is a testament to the type of leader he is; one who will not only lead, but will work alongside his teachers to truly help his students excel.

Eric is married to Leslie, and they have two sons, Hugo (9) and Freddy (7). Their baby girl, Stevie, is expected to make her appearance in June.

Mr. Davis said, "I am excited to become a part of the Tiger family. It is my great honor and privilege to contribute to the legacy of excellence, tradition, and toughness that Gunter ISD and the Tiger Community have built."

Welcome to Gunter ISD, Mr. Davis and family.

Gunter Tiger Fan Club - You can always check the website to see what they are selling to raise funds for our Tigers! The fan club was instrumental in raising funds to assist with the cost of State rings. https://guntertigerfanclub.org/shop

The PTO family does so much for our campuses, and we appreciate every single thing! Here are a few highlights. They can't do this without parent participation. Thank you for volunteering your time and making such wonderful donations to make our teachers feel loved during this past month.

GES PTO

Thank you to the GES PTO for organizing and helping to carry so many fundraising events, such as:

• Spring Book Fair - The amount of work put into this event would be overwhelming without you!

• Square 1 Art - The kids love creating their works of art that will become a "forever piece".
  
• Donuts with Grown ups is a cherished event that everyone loves. Thank you for planning it!

Thank you to the GES PTO for organizing snacks during STAAR Test week. That week is stressful and your kindness relieves it a little :)

GMS PTO

• Thank you to the GMS PTO for organizing snacks during STAAR Test week. With so many of our students testing, this is a special treat for them!
  

Each campus has a wonderful group of parents who work together to help bring smiles to the teachers and students. Check out their Facebook page or contact information below to join them.

• GHS PTO - Email your name, cell number and email address GHSPTO@mail.com; To join the text Remind thread for the GHS PTO, send a text to 81010 with @ghspto1 as the message.
• GMS PTO - Contact us through our Facebook page @guntermiddleschoolpto
• GES PTO - Contact us through our Facebook page | @gunterelementarypto - Text @gespto1 to 81010 to join

Gunter ISD was in the path of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, offering a spectacular view for our students. You can tell from the photos that our students loved watching this event together! The cheers when the darkness overtook the sunlight was music to our educator hearts!

This is something our students study in class every year... you might have even seen the Oreo moon phases each year to help the students understand.... BUT... this year, they got to actually SEE it!

Check out our photos of all the fun right here! https://photos.app.goo.gl/48j9Q8ZAPzsSJvnD8 Photos were submitted by teachers and staff. They own the rights to their images.

The photo on this post was taken by GHS teacher, Mr. Andrew Moore; all rights belong to him on this amazing photo

The GES Awards ceremony will be on Monday, May 20th at 9:00 at the High School Event Center.

Pre-K and Kindergarten will NOT be attending the ceremony. Pre-K does not receive awards and kindergartners only receive Perfect Attendance awards. If a kindergartner is on the list to receive a Perfect Attendance award, the parent will be contacted, and those students will attend.

Be sure to check the GES website for more stories and announcements throughout the month: https://www.gunterisd.org/o/ges

Kindergarten: Cason Shearer

1st Grade: Cote Cano

2nd Grade: Brynley Duncan

3rd Grade: Noah Pinnon

4th Grade: Charli-Kate Christensen

Mrs. Pelzel's 3rd graders were working hard practicing math skills together on their new "Building Thinking Classrooms" think boards! Thank you to the Gunter GIFT Foundation for the grant to allow our students to work collaboratively in their learning!

First graders had the opportunity to keep watch over some eggs in their classroom. Each classroom was equipped with an incubator full of eggs and the students watched as the chickens hatched.

Taking time for a little fun after the STAAR test ...

Officer Meeks and Mrs. Endsley had front row seats to witness some impromptu collaboration going on with our students!

The 3rd and 4th grade students began collecting the fallen branches due to a recent storm and worked together to create a fort! They were so proud of themselves and said, "This was the best recess we ever had!) It was a great experience watching about 20 kids from the two different grade levels work together to create something they were all proud of!

Collaboration and getting along are skills needed for our future work force.

Note: No trees were harmed in the making of their fort!

The 2nd grade teachers are so excited! Check out all of the math manipulatives they received with the Gunter GIFT Grant that they were awarded! Thank you, GIFT!

Be sure to check the GMS website for more stories and announcements throughout the month: https://www.gunterisd.org/o/gms

The Middle School Awards Assembly will be on May 22nd at 10:00am in the GHS Event Center. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the following students selected as the April Students of the Month! Thank you to these students for exemplifying the characteristics of a true Gunter, Tiger: caring, committed, hard working, helpful, and so many more.

5th grade - Harper Thomasco

6th grade - Jaxon Tucket

7th grade - Levi Coleman

8th grade - Charlie Whitney

Mrs. Loewen and her team are the absolute best! They always find ways to celebrate with their students.

Be sure to check the GHS website for more stories and announcements throughout the month: https://www.gunterisd.org/o/ghs

The Gunter High School Prom was held at Bella Terra on Saturday, April 27th. Floral arrangements were provided by Ms. Loving and a few of her students. The music was DJ’d by JP Gregoriew from DJP Productions.

GHS Chaperones included: Mr. Barton, Mr. Eaton, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. McGaughey, Ms. Mercado, Ms. Reeves, and Chief Satre.

Congratulations to the Elected Prom Royalty:

- King & Queen - Walker Overman & Ryli Bracewell,

- Prince & Princess- Beckett Lytle & Burkleigh Coats

We hope your students had a wonderful evening! They all looked so grown up in their evening attire!

May 6th - 9:10 AM - GHS Event Center

Outdoor Ed students are spending some time indoors learning the skill of Archery. Check out the concentration level! Coach Applewhite had a line that everyone had to stay behind for safety and then gave great instructions on how to use the bow. The students arrows were all on target, well, somewhere on the target! The safety net that you see hung behind the target area is there to catch stray arrows, but from what we saw today, it wasn't having to catch any. Great job, students!

• Current Sophomore and Junior Students with a 3.5 GPA or higher should apply for the College Board National Recognition Programs.
• All GHS Sophomores and Juniors with a 3.5 GPA or better are eligible for this program since the College Board has designated GHS as a rural school.
• Students can apply for the Rural and Small Town Recognition Program, the African American Recognition Program, the Hispanic Recognition Program, and the Indigenous Recognition Program from the same website.
• Many Colleges and Universities will offer extra scholarship money to students that are registered with one or more of these programs.
• Final Deadline to apply is 6/12/2024
• Please email Mrs. Johnson with any questions.

• 5/1-5/20 - TSI Exam - Drop in testing for Seniors going to college or other GHS Students needing TSI for Dual Credit eligibility.
• 5/8 - AP English Literature Exam (Students currently taking AP Eng. Lit)
• 5/13 - AP Calculus Exam (Students currently taking AP Calculus)
• 5/14 - AP English Language Exam (Students currently taking AP Eng. Lang)
• 5/17 - AP Physics (Students Currently taking AP Physics)

Attention students who will be taking one or more courses through dual credit or students who will be attending Grayson College next year after graduation.

A representative from Grayson College will be on campus May 7th beginning at 8 AM to assist students with the enrollment process.

If you would like to meet with this person, please sign up here: Grayson Spring Support Signups and be sure to have the following documents with you at your appointment:

• Proof of Meningitis Vaccine from the last 5 years
• TSI scores or exemption (SAT/ACT scores, Texas College Bridge Certificates, College level courses)
• HS transcript

- Senior transcripts will be sent ahead of time.
- Underclassmen who will be taking courses from Grayson should request a printed transcript from Mrs. Johnson at kjohnson@gunterisd.org.

If you have questions, please contact Katy Johnson at kjohnson@gunterisd.org.

Senior Slide Show - Picture Deadline is May 10th! Send your photos to Laci Bracewell if you have not done so already!

Each senior should send 1 picture to represent each of the following categories (a total of 3 photos).
- Baby/Toddler Photo of the graduating senior
- Casual picture of the graduating senior
- Formal senior photo

**Please choose good quality photos and email them (without reducing the size) to Laci at laci@rubysrubbish.com.

All photos should be in a photo format (jpg or png).

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Scholarships and Future Plans - Please submit!

Use this link prior to 5/10/24 to indicate what scholarships you are receiving and where your final transcript needs to be sent: https://forms.gle/kQeUJGdwRMjKS3tx8

We will cover mandatory CPR training and the state’s mandatory Police Interaction Video on MAY 15TH AT TIGER TIME. SENIORS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THIS TO GRADUATE.

Academic UIL DISTRICT Results

* denotes “team” member

Number Sense

Team - 2nd Place / 1st Alternate

Individual:

• * Jackson Rue - 2nd place (Advance to Region)

• * Hayden Rodges - 8th Place

• * Dillon Wylie - 12th Place

• * Caitlin Badillo - 12th Place

• Angel Hurd - 18th Place

• Jackson Mazey - 25th Place

Current Issues

Individual: Regan Spurgin - 12th Place

Calculator Applications – Team 3rd Place

• * Christie Grayard - 1st place - (Advance to Region)

• * Jackson Rue - 13th Place

• * Caleb Siler - 17th Place

• * Kalli Bernard - 31st Place

Science UIL Chemistry

• Angel Hurd - 2nd Place/ 1st Alternate

• Jackson Mazey - 5th Place

Science UIL Individual Overall Team – 4th Place

• * Angel Hurd - 11th Place

• * Jackson Mazey - 14th Place

• * Caleb Siler - 15th Place

Math UIL - Team - 3rd Place

• * Jackson Rue 3rd (Advance to Region)

• * Caitlin Badillo - 8th Place

• * Dillon Wylie - 10th Place

• * Kalli Bernard - 18th Place

• Zoe Ralston - 21st Place

• Jackson Mazey - 25th Place

Spelling UIL

Individual: Kalli Bernard - 6th Place/Tie for 2nd Alternate

Christi Grayard was our lone Academic UIL competitor at Regionals. She placed 35th in Calculator Applications. We are extremely proud of this accomplishment!

Calculator Applications is a rigorous test where contestants solve 70 problems in 30 minutes. They are graded on speed and accuracy. Most of the content is not covered in the high school curriculum, so Christi has done a lot of extra learning and many hours of practice outside of school time.

** Jackson Rue also advanced to Region in Number Sense and Math, but had other obligations and could not attend.

Congratulations to all the seniors who were awarded GIFT Scholarships. Thank you to all those who donated money to the Gunter GIFT Foundation. YOU are the ones who make this possible ... along with the wonderful GIFT Board and members!

A total of $32,500 was awarded at the 2024 GIFT Banquet!

• Shelby Blansett - Julia Cummins Memorial Scholarship $2,000 & GIFT $2,500
• Alexis Gann - Scott Smith Memorial Scholarship $2,000 & Mike Thomas - AG $1,000
• Ryli Bracewell - Rick & Marilyn Streetman Scholarship $1,000 & GIFT $2,000
• Makena Fady - Rick & Marilyn Streetman Scholarship $1,000, Gunter Land $1000 & GIFT $1,500
• Bailey Watson - Chuck & Laura Glass $1,000 & GIFT $1,000
• Jackson Rue - Krisitin Streetman Memorial Scholarship $2,000 & GIFT 1,500
• Berkeley Caple - Simmons Bank Scholarship $1,000 & Bill & Dawn Arrington "Good and Faithful Servant" $1,000
• Marshall Magers - Jack & Charlene Elliott Memorial Scholarship $2,000
• Grace Fugett - Frank & Liz Gravely "Strive for Excellence" $2,000 & Don Hankey Memorial $1000
• Kinley Johnson - Westman/Day $1,000 & GIFT $1,000
• Brelee Mauldin - Kris Roberts Memorial Scholarship $1,000
• Parker Hoel - Doyle Price Memorial $1,000 & GIFT $1,000
• Kase Carlile - Shelley Cohagan Gressett Memorial Scholarship $1,000

It was an honor to recognize our students who have served in the National Honor Society during the 23-24 school year, and to witness those who were inducted at the NHS Induction Ceremony on April 22nd. The officers led the ceremony with grace, explaining all "Qualities" of an NHS member. The inductees recited the pledge as a group, received their pin, and then signed the official book. Seniors were given their stole to wear at graduation.

Thank you to the officers and seniors for everything you have done over the past year to serve our school, and congratulations to the new inductees.

2023-24 Officers: Shelby Blansett, President; Jackson Rue, Vice President; Berkely Caple, Historian; Kase Carlile, Treasurer; Makena Fady, Secretary; Ryli Bracewell, Parliamentarian

Advisors: Toni Gittens, Brendon Eaton

Inductees: Parker Aleman, Karlee Beavers, Nicholas Damon, Cali Dodson, Luzcero Escalera, Micah Fisher, Elyat Henry, Tate Howard, Kylee Keller, Jacob Krupa, Ava McComb, Braeden McDaniel, Angel Mercado, Faith Miller, Brooklynn Neufeld, Creed Rainer, Hayden Rodges, Riley Rogan, Mia Smith, Regan Spurgin, Lyla Thomasco, Madison Vest, Jordan Villagrana, Raiden Windlow, Dillon Wylie

Gunter FFA Horse Judging Team

Area Contest

(Lexi Gann, Maci Verden, Samantha Scano, Joe Rathbone)

2nd Place - Advancing to STATE!

Individual Accolades

• Lexi Gann - 4th place high individual

STATE Contest

(Lexi Gann, Maci Verden, Samantha Scano)

22nd Place

Individual Accolades

• Lexi Gann - 32nd place high individual

The team was sent off to the State competition escorted by Officer Sean Aja. They had some awesome fans cheering them on as they drove past!

Gunter FFA is Raffling off a 12' Utility Trailer project completed by Gunter FFA students. All proceeds will go directly to the Gunter FFA Program!

• $25/ticket or 5 for $100
• Follow the Link to Purchase Tickets
• Drawing will be held Thursday, May 16th during the FFA Banquet

The HOSA STATE Qualifiers were sent off to competition by traveling down the lane of honor escorted by Officer Sean Aja from the GISD Police Department!

STATE Results

Peyton Beavers - Superior Rating (Blue Ribbon) - Wrapping an Ankle Presentation

Identity - Layers of Me

May 14 | 6:30-7:30 PM

GHS Event Center

Featuring the work of 6th-12th grade art students.

Their work is fabulous! You won't want to miss it!

Eight Students represented GMS this weekend in Jr. VASE. VASE stands for Visual Arts Scholastic Event. At VASE, students meet with Jurors who ask them questions and give feedback on their artwork. The jurors then score the artwork based on skill, concept and originality. On Saturday, ALL EIGHT of our participants received the highest possible rating for their artwork, which is a 4! We are so proud!

Jr. VASE Participants:

Gina Aiken

Sydney Bodnyk

Layla Courtney

Rosee Davis

Harper Gulbis

Matilda Miller

Sophia Roten

Alula Truleson

Congratulations to our GMS artists!

Area Competition - April 10 @ Grayson College

Play advanced to Regional Competition

Individual Awards

• All Star Cast: Audrey McGaughey
• All Star Cast: Burkleigh Coats
• Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Ethan Vest
• All Star Technician: Christi Grayard

Regional Competition

Gunter Theatre did not advance, but we are so excited that the play was in the TOP 24 of the STATE

• Audrey McGaughey - All Star Cast
• Burkleigh Coats - All Star Cast
• Christi Grayard - All Star Technician

Check out the cast list here: https://5il.co/2dwze

Tickets are on sale now for Matilda the Musical!

Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/GunterTheatreMatilda

The show, featuring students from 6th-12th grade, will run on the following dates/times:

• Friday, May 10th @ 7:30pm
• Saturday, May 11th @ 7:30pm
• Friday, May 17th @ 7:30pm
• Saturday, May 18th at 7:30pm

Ticket Prices:

$20 Premium Reserved Seating

$10 Regular Admission

Children 2 years & under do not need a ticket for entry.

May 10th - 9 AM

The teams are ready! Come on out and watch some PPF!

Questions regarding this event should be directed to: GTBlitzandGlitz@gmail.com

We have some awesome photographers at our events. Download some awesome pics from Marion Cole (https://flickr.com/photos/marion_cole) and OurGunter https://4cmediagroup.smugmug.com/OurGunter for free. Their pictures are highlighted below!

Dates are beginning to be posted for sport camps hosted by our coaches. If you are looking for some extra training for your kids over the summer, check out their summer camps. All camps offered by our coaches will be listed on this page -- check back often, they are just now in the process of planning. Summer Camps 2024 Web Page

24-25 Physical Form to print and take with you to your doctor.

Children's Health Brochure: MS and HS students are invited to complete their 24-25 sports physical at any of their sports medicine facilities in Plano, Frisco or Prosper. $35/ Appointment Only. 469.303.3000

Summer Performance Course Registration is open: https://www.performancecourse.com/school-district/gunter-isd

The Performance Course does a great job with our student-athletes and we encourage your son/daughter to participate.

Our STATE CHAMPION FOOTBALL TEAM walked through the tunnel one last time for the 2023 season to receive their State Ring! It was an exciting moment for the players who have long awaited this moment.

Group Photo: Marion Cole

Go to the Football webpage for all the scoop! https://www.gunterisd.org/page/football

Gunter Football Key Dates - 2024

Composite Football Schedule 2024
-7th | 8th | 9th | JVB | V

Football Equipment (JH/HS) 2024

The 2023-24 Gunter Tiger Sports are winding down. Be sure to check our website calendar for updates on playoffs!

District Champions!

(Photo: Marion Cole)

Bi-District Playoff Series vs Grand Saline

@ Bonham Baseball Field

- Game 1 Friday, May 3 | 7 PM

- Game 2 Saturday, May 4 | Noon

- Game 3 - 30 minutes after Game 2 ends (if needed)

Varsity

4/2 vs Pottsboro 6-5 WIN

4/5 Pottsboro 10-0 WIN

4/6 vs Sherman 11-1 WIN

4/9 vs Howe 14-0 WIN

4/12 vs Howe 13-2 WIN

4/16 vs Blue Ridge 10-1 WIN

4/19 vs Blue Ridge 10-1 WIN

4/23 vs Bonham 10-0 WIN

4/23 vs Bonham 11-1 WIN

Junior Varsity - Blue

4/2 vs Pottsboro W 10-0

4/5 vs Pottsboro W 5-1

4/6 vs Sherman W 11-1

4/9 vs Howe W 7-0

4/12 vs Howe W 7-2

4/13 vs Decatur W 13-0 and W 15-0

4/16 vs Blue Ridge W 17-1

4/19 vs Blue Ridge W 17-0

4/24 vs Bonham W 13-0 and W 15-0

The seniors were honored on April 23rd at their last home game. We will miss seeing all of you on the field next year... But for now, we still have the Playoffs!

Senior Night photo: Marion Cole

If you haven't witnessed the Dot Races, you are missing out! Images taken from an OurGunter video that you really need to go watch!

All Texomaland

Offensive Player of the Year - Norah Layman

All-Texomaland 2nd Team - Ryli Bracewell

KXII / Texoma Chevy A+ Athlete
Ryli Bracewell

All Texomaland

1st Team: Brady Harris, Jackson Burkholder

Honorable Mention: Preston Tarpley, Brock Boddie

Regional Meet - Possum Kingdom Lake

Advancing to STATE on 5/18 @ Lake Palestine

- Trevor Wright/Kane Bolt

- Logan Hill/Colton Lee

District Preview - April 1st

Girls Team - 1st Place
(Caitlin Badillo, Shelby Blansett, Lauren Keirnes, Riley Rogan)

Individual Placements

- Riley Rogan 1st Place

- Caitlin Badillo - 2nd Place

- Lauren Keirnes - 3rd Place

Boys Team - 1st Place
(Dylan Tokarz,Preston Tarpley, Jacob Krupa, Ethan Stephens, Paxton Cox)

Boys Team 2 - 3rd Place

(Caleb Hicks, Cale Foster, Colton Moore, Frankie Ratajski, Tyler Woods)

Individual Placements

- Dylan Tokarz - 1st Place

- Jacob Krupa 2nd Place

District Golf Tournament - April 8th

Girls Team - District Champs (Caitlin Badillo, Shelby Blansett, Lauren Keirnes, Riley Rogan)

Individual Placements

- Caitlin Badillo - 1st Place

- Riley Rogan 2nd Place

- Lauren Keirnes 3rd Place

Boys Team - District Champs
(Dylan Tokarz,Preston Tarpley, Jacob Krupa, Ethan Stephens, Paxton Cox)

Boys Team 2 - 3rd Place
(Caleb Hicks, Cale Foster, Colton Moore, Frankie Ratajski, Tyler Woods)

Individual Placements

- Dylan Tokarz - 2nd Place

Regional Golf Tournament -April 17

Boys Team - 2nd Place (Advancing to STATE)

(Dylan Tokarz,Preston Tarpley, Jacob Krupa, Ethan Stephens,Cale Foster, Lathan Pecina)

Individual

- Preston Tarpley - 80 | 76 - Ranked 6th Overall

Girls Team - 1st Place (Advancing to STATE)

Individual

- Lauren Keirnes - 88 | 85 - Ranked 2nd Overall

STATE GOLF TOURNAMENTS

Boys State Golf Tournament - April 29/30 - Grey Rock Golf Club

Good luck: Cale Foster, Jacob Krupa, Latham Pecina, Ethan Stephens,Preston Tarpley, Dylan Tokarz

Girls State Golf Tournament - May 6/7 - Shadow Glen Golf Course

Good Luck: Caitlin Badillo, Shelby Blansett, Lauren Keirnes, Riley Rogan

Area Playoff Game vs Paradise

@ Denton High School

- Thursday at 5pm (home team)

- Friday at 5pm (visiting team)

- 3rd game follows if needed on Friday

$3 and $5 and all passes accepted

4/25-4/26 - Bi-District Champions

vs Prairie Land

• Game 1- 1-0 WIN
  
• Game 2 -13-1 WIN

Varsity - District Placement: 2nd Place Tie (Bells)

4/2 vs Pottsboro 14-3 WIN

4/5 vs Howe Lady Bulldogs 13-4 WIN

4/8 vs Leonard 11-1 WIN

4/16 vs Blue Ridge 4-11 LOSS

4/22 vs Bells 11-7 WIN

4/23 vs Bells 5-6 LOSS

SENIOR NIGHT

The senior softball players were recognized for their hard work and dedication at the game on April 22nd. Congratulations ladies! We will miss seeing you on the field next year.

Senior Night Photos: Marion Cole

The Gunter Middle School Special Olympics Athletes competed at the Melissa Track and Field Meet and won the following medals and ribbons:

• Alayna Hulsey: Bronze medals in the Tennis Ball Throw and 25 Meter Walk
• Grace Kruzie: Gold medal in the Tennis Ball Throw and Silver medal in the 25 Meter Run
• Joshua Robinson: Gold Medal in the Javelin Throw and 4th place in the 100 Meter Dash
• Clark Smith: Gold medal in the Softball Throw and 4th place in the 100 Meter Dash
• Chance Nichols: Silver medal in the Softball Throw and Gold medal in the 25 Meter Run
• Finn Pines: Silver medal in the Softball Throw and Bronze medal in the 50 Meter Dash
• Ayden Perez: Gold medal in the Javelin Throw and Silver Medal in the 100 Meter Dash
• Noah Wade: Gold medal in the Tennis Ball Throw and Bronze Medal in the 50 Meter Run
• Josh Loftice: Silver medal in the Tennis Ball Throw and 4th place in the 50 Meter Run

Celina Open

1st in Mixed Doubles - Juliana Moore and Mason Jeff’s

1st in Boys Doubles - Jake Tackett and Jackson Rue

1st in Boys Singles - Parker Hoel

3rd in Mixed Doubles - Kynlee Chalker and Angel Mercado

Consolation Champion in Girls Doubles - Mia Smith and Sarah Smith

Consolation Champion in Girls Singles - Hailey Hoel

Celina Invitational

Jake Tackett & Jackson Rue - 1st in Boys Doubles

Mason Jeffs & Juliana Moore - 2nd in Mixed Doubles

Parker Hoel - 3rd in Boys Singles

Sarah Smith & Mia Smith - Consolation Winner in Girls Doubles

Angel & Kynlee - Consolation in Mixed Doubles

Hailey Hoel - 4th Girls Singles

DISTRICT TOURNAMENT - All 12 Players ADVANCED TO REGIONALS

Jake Tackett and Jackson Rue - 1st Boys Doubles

Parker Hoel - 1st Boys Singles

Hailey Hoel - 1st Girls Singles

Paige Yosten - 2nd Girls Singles

Mason Jeffs and Juliana Moore - 2nd Mixed Doubles

Grace Dainauski and Chloe Johnson - 2nd Girls Doubles

Angel Mercado and Kynlee Chalker - 3rd Mixed Doubles

Luke Wilde - 3rd Boys Singles

Good luck at the Regional Tournament - May 9th/10th

Collage photos - OurGunter

A complete list of track meet results and individual times may be found on the Track webpage under results.

District Track Meet @ Pottsboro - April 4

Team Results

• JV Girls - 3rd Place
• Varsity Girls - 1st Place
• JV Boys - 1st Place
• Varsity Boys - 1st Place

AREA QUALIFIERS

• 3200M Run – Ella Thompson, Micah Fisher, Brody McDonald

• Triple Jump – Jackson Burkholder

• Long Jump – Jackson Burkholder, Abby Elmore (District Champ)

• Shot Put – Abby Elmore (District Champ)

• Pole Vault – Gavin Dupler (District Champ), Wren Henry, Brynnley Rippamonti

• High Jump – Abby Elmore (District Champ), Boston Standridge, Walker Overman

• 4x100 Boys – Jace Martin, Colin Peacock, Easton Overman, Walker Overman

• 4x200 Boys – Jace Martin, Parker Harris, Benji Rodriguez, Major Thornhill

• 4x200 Girls – Wren Henry, Landri McDaniel, Brelee Mauldin, Norah Layman

• 4x400 Girls (District Champs) – Kailyn Vest, Liv Thomas, Makena Fady, Norah Layman

• 4x400 Boys (District Champs) – Gage Mitchell, Colin Peacock, Parker Harris, Koen Scallorn

• 400M Dash – Makena Fady, Carter Balak, Mitchell Gage

• 800M Run – Liv Thomas, Beckett Lytle

• 100M Hurdles – Abby Elmore, Grace Dainauski

• 110M Hurdles – Koen Scallorn

• 300M Hurdles – Abby Elmore (District Champ) , Kailyn Vest, Grace Dainauski, Koen Scallorn

• 100M Dash – Walker Overman

• 200 m Dash – Colin Peacock, Major Thornhill

• 1600 m Run – Ella Thompson, Micah Fisher, Brody McDonald

Area Track Meet @ Emory Rains - April 11

Team Results:

Girls - 1st Place (125 Points)

Boys - 3rd Place (109 Points)

Regional Qualifiers - Top 4 Places Advance

3200M Run - Ella Thompson (4th Place), Micah Fisher (2nd Place), Brody McDonald (4th Place)

Pole Vault - Wren Henry (3rd Place), Gavin Dupler (1st Place)

High Jump - Walker Overman (3rd Place), Abby Elmore (1st Place)

400M Run - Mitch Gage (1st Place)

200M Run - Colin Peacock (3rd Place)

800M Run - Liv Thomas (4th Place), Beckett Lytle (4th Place)

Long Jump - Abby Elmore (1st Place)

Shot Put - Abby Elmore (1st Place)

100 Hurdles - Abby Elmore (1st Place), Kailyn Vest (2nd)

110 Hurdles - Koen Scallorn (3rd Place)

300M Hurdles - Abby Elmore (1st Place), Kailyn Vest (2nd Place), Grace Dainauski (4th Place), Koen Scallorn (2nd Place)

Boys 4X100 (2nd Place) Jace Martin, Colin Peacock, Benji Rodriguez, Walker Overman

Boys 4x200 (3rd Place) Jace Martin, Walker Overman, Benji Rodriguez, Major Thornhill

Girls 4x200 - Wren Henry, Landri McDaniel, Brelee Mauldin, Norah Layman

4X400 Girls - (1st Place) Norah Layman, Liv Thomas, Makena Fady, Kailyn Vest

4X400 Boys (1st Place) Mitchell Gage, Colin Peacodk, Jace Martin, Koen Scallorn

1600M Run - Ella Thompson (4th Place) and Micah Fisher (3rd Place)

Regional Track Meet @ Whitehouse 4/19 & 4/22

Team Results:

Boys - 1st Place (78 Points)

Girls - 2nd Place (69 Points)

Advancing to STATE - Top 2 Places Advance

High Jump - Abby Elmore (1st Place)

Shotput - Abby Elmore (2nd Place)

Long Jump - Abby Elmore (1st Place)

100 Hurdles - Abby Elmore - 1st Place

4X100 Boys Relay (1st Place) Walker Overman, Colin Peacock, Easton Overman, Jace Martin

4X200 Boys Relay - (1st Place) Jace Martin, Parker Harris, Colin Peacock, Mitchell Gage

4X400 Boys Relay - (1st Place) Mitchell Gage, Colin Peacock, Jace Martin, Koen Scallorn

300 Hurdles - Abby Elmore (1st Place), Koen Scallorn (2nd Place)

The STATE Track Meet will be held in Austin on May 2nd. Good Luck to all the athletes!

Regional Collage Photo Collage: Gunter Track

The health department is offering Back 2 School Vaccination Clinics!

Call for an appointment - limited walk-ins available. 903.893.0131 EXT 1235 or 1237

Monday - Friday - 8-11 AM | 1-4 PM

$20 per child/per visit or Texas Medicaid

They cannot accept CHIPS or private insurance.

** You must provide shot record, and it must be translated to English

Be sure to check out the Summer Sport Camps designed and managed by our very own Gunter coaches! https://www.gunterisd.org/page/summer-camps1

We are excited to share this offer for your current 6th-8th grade students... a FREE Learning Opportunity provided by The Rosendin Foundation in your local community. TRF Camp Build is an Electrical Mini-camp where students will get to use their creativity and ingenuity.

At TRF Camp Build, students will be offered a hands-on experience creating projects such as lamps, steppingstones, and doghouses. These items are to be donated to the local community. Students involved will get an opportunity to see their hard work give a hand up to their community.

These activities will teach your students practical life skills such as Personal Safety, Concrete/Rebar Work, Soldering, Pipe bending, BIM (Building Information Modeling), Heavy Equipment Operation, Framing/Woodworking, Roofing, and Painting as well as career opportunities that exist in the trades.

This years camp will take place at: Modular Power Solutions Saturday, May 18th.

STUDENTS CAN APPLY HERE: TRF Camp Build - The Rosendin Foundation

Apply by March 31st, 2024

For any question about the application or process, please contact Hope Piernick at Hope.Piernick@therosendinfoundation.org.

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Construction Zone: Fencing has been placed between the middle and high school. Construction on the Gunter Bond 2022 projects is beginning and that area is not accessible to you. For your safety, please DO NOT enter that area.

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Website: www.gunterisd.org
Location: Gunter, TX, USA
Phone: 903.433.4750
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