Summer Meals Kickoff

Kick off the summer with the Student Nutrition Department as they launch their Summer Meals program at Cimarron Elementary on May 28, 2025! From 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, enjoy a morning filled with exciting activities, including face painting, balloon animals, a petting zoo, the book bus, and plenty of games with prizes. Don’t miss out on the fun—come celebrate the start of summer with us!

Big News For Galena Park ISD!

Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD) is proud to announce its successful participation in the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program.  We've achieved Fully Approved TIA District Status, recognizing 98 exceptional teachers with annual allotments of up to $23,779 for five years. 

Region 4 Superintendent of the Year

Galena Park ISD Superintendent Dr. John Moore has been selected as the Region 4 Superintendent of the Year. This distinction makes Moore the Region 4 nominee for Texas Superintendent of the Year, which will be announced Sept. 28 by the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators at txEDCON24.

Free Breakfast and Lunch - Every Student, Every Day!

We are pleased to inform you the Galena Park Independent School District will be implementing a new option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

Jacinto City Elementary School Turns 80!

On May 1, 2025, Jacinto City Elementary School, home of the Tigers, celebrated a remarkable milestone—its 80th anniversary.

Woodland Acres Elementary School Celebrates 70 Years

This year, Galena Park ISD proudly celebrates a significant milestone—the 70th anniversary of Woodland Acres Elementary School.

GPISD Board Approves 2024 Bond Schematic Designs

Galena Park Independent School District is excited to announce that the Board of Trustees has approved the schematic designs for two major projects—Cimarron Elementary School Replacement and Galena Park High School Phases 3-5. These projects are part of the 2024 Bond Package, approved by the community on May 4, 2024, and represent a significant step in enhancing educational resources in the district.

Galena Park ISD Recognized Outstanding Swimmer

Galena Park ISD recognized North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center student Jorge Guerra for being the first male swimmer to qualify for the University Interscholastic League Swim and Dive State Meet in 35 years.

Galena Park ISD Recognizes Student Artwork

Galena Park ISD recognized Alex Sauz, a Pyburn Elementary School 5th grader, and Evelyn Gomez, a North Shore Middle School 8th grader, for their inclusion in the 2025 Texas Art Education Association’s (TAEA) Youth Art Month Exhibition.

Galena Park ISD Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board Members Recognized for Their Service

At the April 14, 2025, Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Meeting, the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board was recognized for their leadership and dedicated service to their schools and community.

Parent Connect Newsletter

As we navigate the 2024-2025 school year, we will continue to provide you with the latest updates. We hope you will take the time to read over this newsletter carefully.

Blackboard Parentlink Notification System - TCPA

Galena Park ISD regularly provides mass notifications to parents, guardians, students, and faculty regarding weather closures, threat situations, event scheduling, or to provide other important education-related information. These messages not only drive positive educational outcomes, they can also save lives.

Removal of Unauthorized/Disruptive Persons

As of August 26, 2018 all school districts are subject to the Commissioner’s rules regarding the removal of a disruptive person from a campus. More information regarding this new rule can be found in Chapter 37, section 37.105 of the Texas Education Code, which addresses: Unauthorized Persons, Refusal of Entry, Ejection, and Identification.