Leopard Pride News

🎉 Exciting news! Yesterday, the Gainesville ISD Education Foundation awarded $61,758.29 to our dedicated teachers and classrooms! 💡📚 GEF members loved surprising educators with grants that will spark creativity and enhance learning. A big shoutout to all our grant recipients for their inspiring contributions to shaping our future! 🎓❤️ #GEF #GainesvilleISD #ThankYouTeachers

As we kick off this month-long celebration, let’s take a moment to honor the rich history, vibrant cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic communities in our schools and town! From art and music to science and education, their influence is an integral part of our district’s story.

Together, let’s celebrate heritage, foster connections, and promote understanding within our school community!

We are excited to continue our Student Spotlight videos! Throughout the year, Dr. Stewart will sit down and "interview" two students from each campus to get to know them each a little better. Below are the videos of the first two students of the year, Emma Franco and Eleanor Bentley.

We are proud to announce that three talented students from Gainesville ISD had their artworks selected for the Texas Art Education Association's 2025 txEDCON Exhibition, held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston from September 11-14, 2025.

The featured students are:

Zarah Mendoza- Chalmers Elementary

Amayah Gonzalez- Gainesville Intermediate School

Caitlynn Perkins- Gainesville High School

This exhibition showcased a diverse range of artwork from Pre-K through 12th grade, representing multiple districts across Texas. Congratulations to our students on this well-deserved recognition!

We had the pleasure of celebrating our amazing IT team with a hot, delicious country style breakfast!

🍳 We wanted to take this opportunity to show our gratitude for all the hard work and dedication they put into keeping our school running smoothly.

Cheers to our IT superheroes! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Andres Costilla- 12th grade (not pictured)

Congratulations to senior Phoenix Kemp and junior Logan Davis for making All Region Jazz Band on Saturday in Krum. Phoenix made 3rd chair, 1st band and qualified for area tryouts. Logan made 2nd chair, 2nd band on bass trombone! Great job, Dr. Gay!

Congratulations to following Leopard Artists for their outstanding performance at the GAVA Fall Art Exhibition. For the first time ever, GHS swept ALL of the Youth Awards! This year's awards totaled over $2000 to GHS Students!

Youth Awards Traditional

1st: Charlie Norman- It All Comes Together (in the end) #186

2nd: Aubrie Perkins- The Red Thread of Fate #202

3rd: Lyndsie Tan-To- Cycle #204

HM: Analy Rangel- Spark #197

Youth Awards Photography/ Digital

1st: Aubrie Perkins- Break Time #201

2nd: Caitlynn Perkins- Yesterday #191

3rd: Robert Vera- Sunset #168

HM: Caitlynn Perkins - Long Ride Home #189

GAVA Awards

1st Photography/ Digital: Blake Britain- Reflection #181

2nd Photography/ Digital: Robin Perkins- Spiral #211

HM Photography/ Digital: Isaiah Gutierrez- The Twins #174

3rd Traditional: Analy Rangel- Blue #198

Business Awards

Impede Stay Connected Award: Ella Gonzalez- Folded With Care #165

Elaine McHorse Award: Charlie Norman- Last Dance Together (please stay) #185

Elaine McHorse Award: Loreley Gonzalez- I Want Something #188

Nortex Innovative Award: Amiah Padron- Guitar #162

Morgan Henderson Art and Soul Award: Amiah Padron- Guitar #162

Congratulations to our September High Five Award recipients! They were nominated by their coworkers, students, or a parent!

LaCreasha Stille, Terry Hix, Jacqueline Reyes, Dr. DesMontes Stewart, Chief Jason Peacock, April Burgess, Karly De Santiago, Gabriela Guzman, Leslie Ovalle, Jacob Rojas, Cameron Green, Kathryn Creeks, Kelsey DeMoss, Charlotte Long, Dr. Ellen Gay, Ciera Mansker, Diana DeSantiago, Amy Thompson, and Dr. Christina Dearman.

The Leopard High Five program is a way to salute any Gainesville ISD employee who goes above and beyond for our students, staff, and community. Whether you are a parent impressed with a specific interaction with your child, or you are a coworker who thinks the campus secretary doesn't hear often enough about the great job she is doing - you can send a Leopard High Five! Nominations can be made by any staff member, parent, or community member, and any GISD employee is eligible to be nominated for a High Five.

All nominations should include a specific example of how this staff member has gone above and beyond for a student, a peer, or the community and must align with one or more of our GISD core beliefs: Equity, Excellence, Diversity, Innovation, Partnership, Safe and Comfortable Environment.

The dates have been set for the 2025-2026 Parent Advisory Committee meetings. If you would like to join, please complete the google form below. Meetings will be held from 5 - 6:30pm at the GISD administration building at 900 N. Grand Avenue.

Parent Advisory Meetings: October 6, December 8, February 2, and April 21

>>click to join >>>

Se han fijado las fechas para las reuniones del Comité Asesor de Padres del ciclo escolar 2025-2026. Si desea participar, complete el formulario de Google a continuación. Las reuniones se llevarán a cabo de 5:00 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. en el edificio administrativo de GISD, ubicado en 900 N. Grand Avenue.

Reuniones de asesoramiento para padres en español: 7 de octubre, 16 de diciembre, 3 de febrero, 22 de abril

>>>haga clic para unirse<<<

Did you know our athletic program this year is 100% digital? This means it is updated throughout the year with pictures, results and more! Follow this link and click subscribe today! It's FREE!

Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a GEF sponsor now and help us empower our students and teachers to reach their full potential! Together, we can create a brighter future for our schools!

As a vital partner within our district, we want to take this opportunity to inform you about our district’s participation in the StayALERT School Safety Program. StayALERT is a safe and secure place to confidentially or anonymously report unsafe behaviors, suspicious activities, bullying, acts of violence, harassment, and any other school safety concern. Download the app to quickly make a report. Users may report concerns 24/7/365 via any of the five reporting modes:

1) Call or Text 1-206-406-6485
2) Report Online: www.stayalert.info

3) Send an E-mail: report@stayalert.info

4) Download the app: www.stayalert.info/stayalertapp

In a time when concerns for school and student safety are paramount, we would ask that you be aware of this tool for both your own use and to help bring awareness to the students within our district.

Note: StayALERT is NOT a substitute for reporting an emergency. Please call 911 or your local police, fire or EMS if there is an urgent situation.

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