News
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Believe In Me! Start Pre-K In GPISD
The Student Admissions Department is accepting early registration for all new Kindergarten and eligible Pre-kindergarten students for the 2023-2024 school year online from June 5th through 20th. For more information, please visit http://www.galenaparkisd.com/prek.
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Clear Bag Regulation for Visitors -- Effective Tuesday, May 30, 2023
To ensure student, staff, and visitor safety, along with quick and efficient entry into GPISD campuses and facilities, a Clear Bag Regulation has been instituted for visitors. This will limit the type of bag allowed. All bags brought onto GPISD campuses or facilities by visitors are subject to visual inspection.
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GPS Magazine (End-of-Year Edition)
Galena Park Schools (GPS) is published three times a year by the Galena Park Independent School District under the direction of the Superintendent to inform school community members about district events, programs, and accomplishments. Please enjoy our End-of-the-Year GPS that reflects on the Spring Semester.
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2023 Commencement Exercises Photos
The Galena Park Independent School District celebrated the 2023 Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at NRG Stadium. We are so proud of our graduates and hope you enjoy some of the moments captured at this special event.
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The Book Express Summer Stops
Join us for a summer of reading on The Book Express and celebrate literature with Bubbles! The Book Express is open to the community and will have stops this summer near you. Students of all ages receive a free book!
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Notice for Private Nonprofit Schools
Please be advised that Galena Park ISD will hold a Zoom meeting for administrators of all Private Nonprofit Schools that have students who reside in the Galena Park ISD attendance area. Information on program planning, availability, and eligibility criteria of Federal funds and services (Title I, II, III, IV, and Special Education programs) will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 9:00 am. For additional information about this meeting, please contact Amy Cole at 832-386-1028 or at acole@galenaparkisd.com.
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Congratulations, Newly Elected and Incumbent Board of Trustees
Help us congratulate newly-elected Trustee Mr. Jose Jimenez (Position 5), and incumbent Trustees, Mr. Noe Esparza (Position 6) and Mrs. Norma Hernandez (Position 7) for their re-elections!
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GPISD 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
On Monday, February 13, 2023, the Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2024 academic calendar. Students will get one week off for Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break and a week off for spring break.
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College Tutors Wanted!
Galena Park ISD is searching for college students who would like to be tutors! College tutors can earn up to $15 per hour, and enjoy a flexible schedule of up to 17 hours per week. This is a great opportunity to help other students and earn money too. Apply today!
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2022-2023 Tax Rate
Galena Park ISD has adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate.
GPISD Announcements
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Parent Connect Newsletter
As we navigate the 2022-2023 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.
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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.
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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.
GPISD Press Releases
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May
28 GPISD Athletes Signed Letters of Intent on National Signing Day
GPISD Had a Merry Meet
GPISD's Winning Calculations
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Thanked Airgas
April
Galena Park ISD Recognized School Counselor Excellence
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Recognizes Two JROTC Programs
Galena Park ISD Recognized All Students as Superstars
Galena Park ISD Recognized this Year's Superintendent's Student Advisory Board
March
Galena Park ISD Names New Mustang Head Football Coach
Galena Park ISD Names Elementary and Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
February
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Recognized the 2023 Anti-Vaping Poster Contest Winners
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Recognized the 2023 French Spelling Bee Champion
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Recognized Distinguished Dance Director
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Recognized the Student Nutrition Department
Galena Park Surprises Elementary and Secondary Principal of the Year
North Shore Mustangs Sign National Letters of Intent
January 2023
Galena Park ISD Trustees Honored During School Board Recognition Month
North Shore Senior High School Student Pens Award-Winning Poem
Galena Park Libraries Win for Literacy
Social Studies Bee Winners Recognized at GPISD Board Meeting
Geography Bee Winners Recognized at GPISD Board Meeting
December 2022
Galena Park Yellow Jacket Signs National Letter of Intent
Novemer 2022
Galena Park ISD Names Holiday Card Contest Winner
Galena Park ISD Recognized the Family of Mr. Kenneth Wayne Wallace
Galena Park ISD Recognized Top Middle School Teachers in Texas
Bridging the Digital Divide
Galena Park ISD Shares Hope for the Holidays
Operation Warm at WAES
Galena Park ISD Recognized Two Wind Ensembles at November Board Meeting
October 2022
Galena Park ISD Recognizes Microsoft TEALS at October Board Meeting
Gilbert Hoffman Recognized as a Media Honor Roll Recipient
Allan Jamail Recognized at GPISD Board Meeting
Galena Park ISD Recognized Two North Shore Elementary Students
Galena Park Recognizes Student VolunteersSeptember 2022
GPISD Board of Trustees Recognize Pyburn Elementary Parent Volunteer
GATX Rail Locomotive Group Recognized by the Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees
Brighter Bites Recognized at September Board of Trustees Meeting
Almatha Clark Taylor Health Clinic/Legacy Community Health Ribbon Cutting
August 2022
GPISD Celebrates Great Grades!
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Recognize the Business Services Department
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Recognize New Principal of Williamson Elementary
Galena Park ISD Volunteers Recognized at GPISD Board Meeting
Meet the 2022-2023 Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Officers
Galena Park ISD Hosted State Representative Ana Hernandez and Local Superintendents in a Safe Schools Town Hall MeetingJune 2022
Two Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Sworn In During June Meeting
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Approves Generous Compensation Package
Galena Park High School and North Shore Senior High School Students Recognized at Board Meeting
The GPISD Transportation Department Recognized at June Board Meeting
Fidelity Manor High School Alumnus Recognized at GPISD Board Meeting
Galena Park High School Principal Recognized at Galena Park ISD Board MeetingMay 2022
Galena Park ISD Recognized NSSHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Galena Park ISD Recognized GPHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Galena Park ISD Recognized North Shore Esports Team Member
April 2022
Galena Park High School Principal Named H-E-B Excellence in Education Winner
The Galena Park ISD Fifth Grade Olympiad Made Its Big Return
Superintendent's Student Advisory Board Recognized at April Board Meeting
GPISD Business Services Department Recognized by Board of Trustees
Coach Kay Recognized at Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
Galena Park ISD Host District-Wide LOTC CompetitionMarch 2022
Kids In Need Foundation Recognized at the March Galena Park ISD Board Meeting
Shane Goforth Recognized at the Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
The Galena Park ISD Communication Services Department Recognized by Board of Trustees
North Shore Senior High School Choir Students Recognized at Board MeetingFebruary 2022
North Shore Mustangs Football Team Recognized at GPISD Board Meeting
Galena Park ISD Surprises Elementary and Secondary Principal of the Year
Galena Park ISD Surprises Elementary and Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
North Shore Mustangs Sign Letter of IntentJanuary 2022
Galena Park High School Student Recognized at Board Meeting
North Shore Esports Team Recognized at GPISD Board MeetingDecember 2021
Galena Park ISD Recognized the GPHS Wind Ensemble at December Board Meeting
North Shore Football Head Coach Selected as Coach of the YearNovember 2021
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Recognize Three District Employees
North Shore Elementary Student Recognized at GPISD Board Meeting
October 2021
Galena Park ISD Education Foundation Surprises Grant Winners
Galena Park ISD Director for Elementary Math and Science Receives Award from Marathon Oil
Cathy Hernandez Recognized at Galena Park ISD Board Meeting
Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Recognize Local Business Partners
Terence Narcisse Recognized at GPISD Board MeetingSeptember 2021
GPISD Volunteer Named as a 2021 Heroes for Children Honoree
Galena Park ISD Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Legacy Community Health ClinicAugust 2021
Updated Information Regarding Face Masks
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