Leopard Pride News

The application window for the May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees election is January 15 - February 14. The GISD administration office is open from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday, and closes for lunch daily from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Learn more.

The Facilities Planning Committee made a formal bond proposal recommendation at the January 21 Board meeting. The spokesperson for the committee was Ray Nichols. The deadline for the Board to call a bond election for the May election ballot is February 14. The package presented includes renovation to Edison, Chalmers, Intermediate, Junior High, and adding a new CTE wing at GHS at total price of $58,833,798.

Items within this package include:

• Edison - additional classrooms , secure vestibule, fire alarm, PA, new gym, cafeteria expansion, library addition, flooring)
• Chalmers - additional classrooms, secure fencing, new gym, parking lot, playground)
• Intermediate - additional classrooms, secure fencing, fire alarm, parking lot, playground)
• GJH - secure vestibule, enclose F Hall, secure fencing, fire alarm, new room, RTUs, parking lot, sidewalks, cafeteria expansion, library expansion)
• GHS - PA, secure vestibule, door locks, new CTE addition (culinary arts, visual arts, robotics, black box theater, health sciences lab, robotics)

The Gainesville ISD Board of Trustees has approved the District Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year! Below is an image format for you to save to your device. In addition, you can find a printable copy of the calendar on our website. https://bit.ly/2526studentcalendar
Important dates on the 25 - 26 calendar include:
Meet the Teacher: August 4
First Day of School: August 6
Thanksgiving Break: November 24 - 28
Christmas Break: December 22 - January 2
Spring Break: March 9 - 13
Last Day of School: May 21

The inaugural Education Foundation Winter Wonderland Gala was a success! Thank you to the many community supporters who made this event a reality! More pictures and details to come!

Thank you Gainesville Kiwanis for your annual donation of $1,500 to the Gainesville ISD Education Foundation! Your generosity is truly appreciated.

This month, we celebrate the incredible contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history and recognize the impact they have made in shaping our communities and the world. Our students will explore the rich tapestry of Black history through engaging lessons, activities, and discussions that promote understanding, respect, and appreciation for diversity. Join us in honoring the legacy of remarkable figures, as well as the everyday heroes in our communities. Let's work together to inspire the next generation to carry forward the values of equality, justice, and unity. #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateDiversity #LearnAndGrow #OurHistoryMatters

The high school Robotics team placed 14th out of 33 teams at the Iowa Park REC VEX VR5 Robotics High Stakes competition. Additionally, they made it to the finals round. These students were: Caitlynn Perkins, Lyndsie Tan-To, Kennedy Neu and Atzin Ruiz. This all-ladies team became quick to strategize with other teams to increase success in earning points and troubleshooted technology issues in-between competitions.

The junior high team also competed at the high school competition with their VEX VR5 robot. These students finished 27th and consisted of: Chisam Weir, Molly Pyle, Kinsley Nance, Kayden Woods, and Isabel Bentley. They also went to the finals round and allied with the GHS team.

Today, Coach Thompson and Mr. Bentley teamed up to create an unforgettable experience for our students: an interactive Oregon Trail activity!

Students worked together to answer thought-provoking questions, each answer unlocking the correct cardinal direction they needed to navigate their journey. The goal? Successfully complete their trek on the Oregon Trail—“surviving” challenges, making decisions, and learning essential skills along the way.

This hands-on collaboration not only brought history to life but also taught problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. Thank you, Coach Thompson and Mr. Bentley, for inspiring our Leopards and showing us that learning can be both fun and impactful!

5th Grade Scientists comparing the densities of different objects and liquids.

Mr. Garcia’s class working on our READbowl! National competition hosted by former NFL player Malcom Mitchell where student track their reading minutes in school and home! Students engaging in reading at school!

1st graders painting heart balloons for our “Kindness is in the air” wall as we get ready for February.

Learning how to complete puzzles independently!

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