GCES Principal Update

Dear Goshen Creek Elementary Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! On behalf of our entire staff, I am thrilled to welcome both our returning families and those joining us for the first time. We are looking forward to an incredible year filled with learning, growth, and meaningful partnerships as we work together to help every student succeed.

As we prepare to welcome our Porcupines back to campus, please take a few moments to read through this month's Goshen Creek Elementary Principal Update Newsletter. It contains important information, upcoming events, and key dates to help your family prepare for a successful start to the school year. We encourage you to save these dates on your calendar so you don't miss any of the exciting opportunities ahead.

To help keep our families informed throughout the year, I will send a Goshen Creek Elementary Principal Update Newsletter at the beginning of each month. These newsletters will include campus updates, celebrations, reminders, and important information to help us stay connected. The first week of August, I will send a detailed letter about the first day of school l and so much more.

I hope you are enjoying these last few moments of summer with your family and making wonderful memories. We are excited to partner with you for another amazing year of learning, growing, and celebrating our students together.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children. We are honored to be a part of their educational journey and can't wait to welcome everyone back to Goshen Creek Elementary!

Together, we are All In for Goshen!

With appreciation,

Wendy Ashley
Principal
Goshen Creek Elementary 🧡🖤

Calendar Notes

• Total Student Days: 167.5

• Total Teacher Days: 187

Springtown ISD has reserved time within this calendar to accommodate up to five (5) bad weather days.

Students do NOT attend school on:

• Student / Staff Holidays

• PD / Work Days

• Staff Exchange Days

• Parent Conference Day

Calendar Days By Month:

July

• July 27–28 — New Teacher Inservice

• July 29–30 — RefreshED Summer

August

• Aug. 3–11 — Staff PD / Work Days

• Aug. 12 — First Day of School

• Aug. 12 — 1st Grading Cycle Begins

September

• Sept. 7 — Student / Staff Holiday

• Sept. 17 — 1st Grading Cycle Ends

• Sept. 18 — Staff PD / Work Day

• Sept. 21 — 2nd Grading Cycle Begins

October

• Oct. 9 — Parent Conferences

• Oct. 12 — Student / Staff Holiday

• Oct. 30 — 2nd Grading Cycle Ends

November

• Nov. 2 — Staff PD / Work Day

• Nov. 3 — 3rd Grading Cycle Begins

• Nov. 23 — Staff Exchange Day

• Nov. 24–27 — Student / Staff Holiday

December

• Dec. 17 — 3rd Grading Cycle Ends

• Dec. 18 — Staff Exchange Day

• Dec. 21–31 — Student / Staff Holiday

January

• Jan. 1 — Student / Staff Holiday

• Jan. 4–5 — Staff PD / Work Days

• Jan. 6 — 4th Grading Cycle Begins

• Jan. 18 — Student / Staff Holiday

February

• Feb. 11 — 4th Grading Cycle Ends

• Feb. 12 — Parent Conferences

• Feb. 15 — Staff PD / Work Day

• Feb. 16 — 5th Grading Cycle Begins

March

• March 15–19 — Student / Staff Holiday

• March 26 — Student / Staff Holiday

April

• April 1 — 5th Grading Cycle Ends

• April 2 — Staff PD / Work Day

• April 5 — 6th Grading Cycle Begins

• April 30 — Staff Exchange Day

May

• May 20 — Early Release / Work Day

• May 21 — Staff Work Day

🎉 Calling All Future Goshen Creek Porcupines! 🦔🧡🖤

Kindergarten parents, please use the link above to sign up for your child's Goshen Creek Elementary Tour & Assessment time!

During your visit, your future Porcupine will:
• Tour our campus
• Enjoy fun activities
• Take a keepsake photo
• Complete a brief kindergarten readiness assessment
• Receive a FREE goodie bag and Goshen Creek T-shirt!

We can't wait to open our doors, meet our newest Porcupines, and welcome your family to the Goshen Creek Elementary community. See you soon!

Ways You Can Help Keep Drop-Off & Pick-Up Safe

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal for all students.

• Display your car rider tag in your front window every day. Car tags will be distributed at Meet the Teacher.
• No car tag? Please park and bring a photo ID to the front office for student verification.
• Update Skyward to ensure all emergency contacts and approved pick-up individuals are current.
• Wait until 3:00 p.m. to arrive for afternoon pick-up to help reduce traffic congestion.
• Practice with your child by having them recognize and respond to their first and last name during dismissal.
• Follow staff directions and use the designated drop-off and pick-up lanes.
• Pull forward before loading or unloading, and if your child needs help buckling, pull into the parking lot after loading.
• Drive slowly and observe all speed limits and speed bumps to keep everyone safe.
• Be patient and kind, especially during the first few weeks as everyone learns the routines.

Together, we can make arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and successful for every Goshen Creek Porcupine! 🧡🖤