COVID-19 Vaccination Sign Up

Legacy Community Health is providing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to any community member 16 years of age and older!Appointments will be available every Saturday, beginning April 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Legacy Clinic located at North Shore Senior High School (Clinic Entrance on Mustang Drive). Vaccines are being provided at no direct cost to the individual.

Two-Way Immersion Program Meeting

Parents of incoming Kindergarten students for the 2021-2022 school year who are interested in applying for the Two-Way Immersion Program (TWI) at Woodland Acres Elementary are invited to attend the upcoming information meetings. The program is open to all incoming Kindergarten students zoned to GPISD schools.

Remote Learning Information for 2021-2022 School Year

While Galena Park I.S.D. is still waiting for official guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the district would like to provide you with information regarding a remote learning option that may be available for students in the 2021-2022 school year.

GPISD 2021 Virtual Teacher Job Fair

Galena Park I.S.D. is hosting a virtual teacher job fair utilizing Flipgrid from Saturday, April 10th through Friday, April 30th. Flipgrid is a creative platform for you to use with your mobile device or computer. We look forward to meeting you... virtually!

Pre-K and Kindergarten Early Registration

The Galena Park I.S.D. Student Admissions Department will begin early registration for all new kindergarten and eligible pre-kindergarten student for the 2021-2022 school year. You may register online or there will be registration support sites available on specific days.

Galena Park I.S.D. State of the District Address

In the Galena Park I.S.D. State of the District address, we are showcasing how we are accomplishing our mission to prepare students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners. Throughout the State of the District video presentation and publication, you will learn about our 'Pathways to Success' wheel, including the seven focus areas that provide an inside look into what District employees implement inside and outside of the classroom to help our students achieve excellence every day. We hope you enjoy the video presentation and publication.

CDC Researchers Find Little Evidence of Major School Outbreaks

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers on Tuesday said that there is "reassuring" evidence about a lack of widespread coronavirus transmission in schools, amid sometimes-intense debate over reopening. The researchers wrote in the Journal of the American Medical Association that there have been some reported cases of the virus in schools, but they have not been major drivers of transmission.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

Galena Park I.S.D. believes student attendance should always be a top priority, so we are excited to highlight our Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow campaign.

After-Hours Technical Support for Students/Parents

Galena Park I.S.D., working with Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, has partnered with Harris County to provide additional after-hours technical support for students and parents. The Harris County Schools Digital Access Call Center will provide help Monday-Friday from 5pm-9pm and Saturday –Sunday 10am-2pm.

New Beginnings Support Group

Galena Park I.S.D.'s Mental Health Intervention Team is offering a six-week New Beginnings Support Group for students, parents, or staff in need of a safe, supportive environment to share and cope with their feelings associated with the COVID-19 pandemic or any other life stressors. Participation in the group is free of charge and open to GPISD students, parents, and staff.

Parent Connect Newsletter

As we navigate the 2020-2021 school year, both virtually and in-person, we will continue to provide you with the latest updates. We hope you will take the time to read over this newsletter carefully.

Removal of Unauthorized/Disruptive Persons

As of August 26, 2018 all school districts are subject to the Commissioner’s new 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.

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.