DISTRICT UPDATES

TO:  G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

Welcome to the weekend, G-P! Please review the following two (2) announcements in today's District Update

Tier 1 Notice - Week of February 22 - 26, 2021

This week's Tier 1 notice for COVID-19 reporting is available at www.g-pisd.org/COVID-19. Please check this web page to view information for the current week, and please remember to continue following best practices for health and wellness at school, home, and among the community. Together, we can help keep our students, ourselves, and others as safe as possible.

Facilities Naming Process for New G-P Middle School Buildings/Structures | Deadline Extended to March 10th

Gregory-Portland ISD is providing a public nomination window for all who are part of the G-P community to submit potential names for the following buildings/structures at the new G-P Middle School now under construction: (1) the Fine Arts Wing; (2) the Athletic Stadium/Complex; and/or (3) any other structure/building on this new campus that might be considered for naming. This window of opportunity has been extended, with a deadline to nominate before Wednesday, March 10th. A committee will convene following this process to review all submissions and present a recommendation to the G-PISD Board of Trustees. (The school board retains the sole authority to name any building, structure, or facility.)  In general, schools and/or building structures are named for people who have attained prominence. Per district guidelines for the naming of building wings/structures, nominees must have made a significant contribution to society, and should lend prestige and status to an institution of learning. It is preferrable that nominees would have achieved significant, notable advancements for students/staff at the state or national level. 

Nominations can be submitted before March 10th, 2021, at: www.g-pisd.org/namingform / If you have questions about this process, please contact G-PISD Communications at 361-777-1091, ext. 1045, or via email to communications@g-pisd.org. 

Thank you for your attention to this message, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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TO: G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

Good afternoon, G-P Family! Please read the following four (4) announcements in today's District Update:

District Calendar approved for the 2021-22 School Year

Last night, the G-PISD Board of Trustees approved the district's recommendation of a District Calendar for the 2021-22 School Year. You can find this approved calendar posted at: https://www.g-pisd.org/calendar/district-calendar-2021-22. The calendar options were reviewed by teachers and staff across the district, an internal calendar committee, and the District Site-Based Decision-Making Committee (DSBDM) comprised of staff, parents, and community members per our standard annual process. While the approved calendar for next school year follows a traditional school year model, as in prior years, this year the district also began initial review and discussion of future options including the possibility of an intercessional calendar (which would mean a shorter summer break with additional, "intercessional" breaks throughout the school year). Many school districts across the state have adopted intercessional calendars to increase academic progress and achievement for students, and that is the primary reason for consideration. For families in districts with intercessional calendars, it often means two things: (1) Intercessional opportunities for students in need of academic support to receive that additional instruction from teachers (potentially in lieu of summer school, for example), and (2) for families with students who are not in need of more academic support during an intercession, they can often take vacations during non-peak season travel weeks/months during the year. 

These are only basic explanations of why an intercessional calendar might be considered among districts and families/communities, and we plan to share more information with you. We understand that this kind of change would greatly impact our families, and YOU are key stakeholders whose voice must be heard throughout the process. During the next year, we will be providing more specific information regarding what an intercessional calendar might look like, what it might mean for G-PISD, and most importantly: We will seek your vital feedback. Please stay tuned for multiple ways to engage in these discussions and share your thoughts, concerns, and general feedback with us. Please keep in mind: We are only considering an intercessional calendar model for the future, and no decision will be made without large-scale parent and community involvement. Please watch for more information and feedback opportunities coming throughout the year, and thank you for your continued support of G-PISD. 

Spring Break Coming Soon! - March 8-12, 2021

We've received some questions from families asking whether Gregory-Portland ISD will need to make any adjustments to our currently-scheduled Spring Break for March 8-12, 2021, as a result of last week's cancellation of school days. The answer to those questions is: There is NO CHANGE necessary to the calendar at this point in time. Currently, we still have a full week of Spring Break for students and staff to enjoy with their families as scheduled. The reason that no additional school days are yet required is because G-PISD strategically planned additional minutes into the 2020-21 school calendar to support our families in the event that cancellation due to inclement weather, or other events, were to occur. Additionally, the district is applying for a waiver from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that would allow some of the time from last week to be covered. (Please Note: It is always possible that unforeseen circumstances, like those experienced last week, could occur and change(s) may be necessary to the calendar. In the event that any change is necessary, we will notify our families and staff. Thank you!)

Virtual Parent Meeting: "Substance Use & Abuse" - Wednesday, March 3, 2021 @ 6 p.m.

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting via Zoom for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, covering the topic "Substance Use & Abuse" with guest presenter Holly Quintanilla-Rodriguez, LCDCI. Attendees will be able to access the meeting on the scheduled date/time at: www.g-pisd.org/virtualpm 

G-PISD Clothing Closet - March 2021 Shopping Dates/Hours & Donation Info

Free school clothes are available to enrolled Gregory-Portland ISD students, provided through generous donations from members of our local community via the G-PISD Clothing Closet. All shoppers must wear a mask inside the building, and will be admitted to shop with current procedures for social distancing and safety in place. The closet will be open on the following dates, at the following times, through the current month at the G-PISD Student Support Center (1100 Lang Road in Portland, TX, enter on the left side of the building -- Door # 2):

• Monday, March 1st - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 15th - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 22nd - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 29th - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Staff will accept donations for the Clothing Closet during shopping hours. This is the preferred time to provide donations, however those who cannot donate during these times/hours may reach out to schedule a drop-off on site by contacting Jessica Rombs via email or phone: jrombs@g-pisd.org / 361-502-1071. 

Thank you, and have a wonderful day!

G-PISD Administration

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TO:  The G-P Community

RE:  Public Nominations for the Naming of Facilities | New G-P Middle School Building Wings/Structures

Good afternoon, G-P!

Gregory-Portland ISD is providing a two-week public nomination window for all who are part of the G-P community to submit potential names for the following buildings/structures at the new G-P Middle School now under construction: (1) the Fine Arts Wing; (2) the Athletic Stadium/Complex; and/or (3) any other structure/building on this new campus that might be considered for naming. This window will be open until Friday, March 5th, and a committee will convene following this process to review all submissions and present a recommendation to the G-PISD Board of Trustees. (The school board retains the sole authority to name any building, structure, or facility.) 

In general, schools and/or building structures are named for people who have attained prominence. Per district guidelines for the naming of building wings/structures, nominees must have made a significant contribution to society, and should lend prestige and status to an institution of learning. It is preferrable that nominees would have achieved significant, notable advancements for students/staff at the state or national level. 

Nominations can be submitted before March 5th, 2021, at: www.g-pisd.org/namingform 

If you have questions about this process, please contact G-PISD Communications at 361-777-1091, ext. 1045, or via email to communications@g-pisd.org. 

Thank you,

G-PISD Administration

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TO:  G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

Good afternoon, G-P! Please see the following two (2) announcements in today's District Update:

SCHOOL RESUMES TOMORROW - Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, for All G-PISD Campuses

All Gregory-Portland ISD schools and facilities are ready for students and staff to return to school as planned beginning tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. The school day will resume as usual, with the water boil notice now lifted in the City of Portland and no such notice/requirement for the City of Gregory. We ask our students attending school in person, for face-to-face instruction, to continue following COVID-19 protocols including any campus procedures for your school(s) for filling personal water bottles. (If your student has been asked to take a water bottle to school throughout the school year for use during the day, and/or at bottle refilling stations throughout the school, please be sure to bring it tomorrow.) Thank you!

COVID-19 Online Reporting for G-PISD Students, Families & Staff

As we approach the return to school soon tomorrow, we ask our families and staff to continue to remain vigilant in reporting any positive cases of COVID-19, and/or close contacts, so that school can resume as safely as possible. Please remember that you can find the online COVID-19 Report Form at www.g-pisd.org/covidcounts, and submit any close contact or positive case of COVID-19 for a G-PISD student or staff member to the district as soon as you are aware of any applicable situation. We appreciate your help in this matter, and in the continued effort to keep everyone in our community protected from the spread of COVID-19. 

We want to sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding during the last week as we experienced several days with inclement weather conditions across our community. We also want to thank all of our staff who have been successful, following many days of hard work in challenging weather, to assess and prepare our schools for the return of students and staff as planned.

We look forward to seeing all of our students, teachers, and staff tomorrow!

G-PISD Administration

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TO:  G-PISD Parents/Guardians, Staff & Community

Good afternoon, G-P! Please see the following three (3) announcements in today's District Update:

Food Bank Distribution - Saturday, Feb. 20th @ 9 a.m. | G-P Middle School

We understand many families are faced with challenges in our community this week, therefore we've partnered with the Coastal Bend Food Bank to set up a weekend drive-thru food distribution for the communities of Gregory and Portland. This distribution opportunity will take place on Saturday, Feb. 20th, beginning at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of G-P Middle School (located at 4600 Wildcat Drive, across from G-P High School). The parking lot will open at 8 a.m., and attendees should enter from the right-turn lane on Wildcat Drive next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Please do not slow traffic, park, or stop vehicles along Wildcat Drive, but wait until the appropriate time to enter the parking lot. Food packages will be placed in the trunk or back hatch of vehicles. All are asked to remain inside their vehicles at all times. Distribution will continue until all food packages have been provided to families. We want to thank our partners including the Coastal Bend Food Bank, the City of Portland Police Department, and volunteers from Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, all of whom are making this opportunity possible for our families. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

COVID-19 Reporting for this Week & G-PISD's Online Report Form

There have been no staff or student reports of positive COVID-19 cases as of this date/time in the current week. However, as we approach the return to school soon, we ask our families and staff to continue to remain vigilant in following best practices for health and safety. This includes the need to report any positive cases or close contacts so that we are prepared for school to resume as safely as possible. Please remember that you can find the online COVID-19 Report Form at www.g-pisd.org/covidcounts, and submit any close contact or positive case of COVID-19 for a G-PISD student or staff member to the district as soon as you are aware of any applicable situation. We appreciate your help in this matter, and in the continued effort to keep everyone in our community protected from the spread of COVID-19. Thank you!

"GRAB & GO" Lunch/Breakfast for Children 18 Years and Younger - Friday, Feb. 19th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Just a friendly reminder: Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 19th), G-PISD will provide a 'grab and go,' drive-thru lunch and breakfast meal pick-up opportunity for children ages 18 years and younger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at T.M. Clark Elementary School and S.F. Austin Elementary School. Those arriving for meal pick-up are asked to remain inside your vehicle(s), and enter the teacher parking lot for pick up outside the building. Meals can be provided with the correct number of children visible inside the vehicle upon pick-up -OR- providing one of the following items / information on the dashboard/windshield of the vehicle for verification purposes: (a) Student Report Card; (b) Student ID number (available in Skyward Family Access); (c) Birth certificate (for children not in school); or (d) Student ID card (grades 6th - 12th in G-PISD). Please remember that meals are available for only those ages 18 years and younger due to requirements under the regulations provided to school district nutrition programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Dept. of Agriculture (TDA). 

Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful day!

G-PISD Administration

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TO:   G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

RE:   School Days canceled for Remainder of this Week (Thursday, Feb. 18th & Friday, Feb. 19th)

Dear G-P Families & Staff,

Gregory-Portland ISD is canceling school for the remainder of this week -- Thursday, Feb. 18th and Friday, Feb. 19th -- for all students. G-PISD employees should not plan to come to work this week unless requested by a supervisor. All students, teachers, and staff should plan to return to school/work on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Most G-PISD schools and facilities are currently without electricity, and we also realize that many students and staff still do not have electricity, cell phone service, and/or may be unable to safely travel to school or work due to varying circumstances. This week, the priority for everyone should be to care for our children and families. The best way we can serve our students, and one another, is to be present to serve them and meet their immediate needs for safety and health (as well as those of the adults who care for them). Thank you for your compassion and care for our students, and all in our community who need your help and support this week.

ATHLETICS: All athletic practices and contests are canceled for the remainder of this week, and any district contests/games or events will be rescheduled for a later date(s). 

MEAL PICK-UP OPPORTUNITY:  G-PISD will continue to provide a 'grab and go,' drive-thru lunch and breakfast meal pick-up opportunity for children ages 18 years and younger this Thursday, Feb. 18th, and Friday, Feb. 19th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at T.M. Clark Elementary School and S.F. Austin Elementary School. Those arriving for meal pick-up are asked to remain inside your vehicle(s), and enter the teacher parking lot for pick up outside the building. Meals can be provided with the correct number of children visible inside the vehicle upon pick-up -OR- providing one of the following items / information on the dashboard/windshield of the vehicle for verification purposes: 

     (a) Student Report Card; 

     (b) Student ID number (available in Skyward Family Access); 

     (c) Birth certificate (for children not in school); or 

     (d) Student ID card (grades 6th - 12th in G-PISD).

Please remember that meals are available for only those ages 18 years and younger due to requirements under the regulations provided to school district nutrition programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Dept. of Agriculture (TDA). 

THANK YOU, everyone, for your understanding this week. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and situations going forward, and will keep you informed as we look forward to returning to school soon. We are grateful for your continued support of G-PISD, and all you're doing to help our students and community stay safe, strong, and together.

With appreciation,

G-PISD Administration

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TO:   G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

RE:   School Day canceled for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

Good afternoon G-P Families & Staff,

The school day scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, has been CANCELED for all Gregory-Portland ISD students. G-PISD employees should not plan to come to work on Wednesday unless requested by a supervisor. All students, teachers, and staff should plan to return to school/work on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. This decision was made because some G-PISD schools and facilities are currently without electricity, and we also realize that many students and staff still do not have electricity, cell phone service, and/or may be unable to safely travel to school or work tomorrow due to varying circumstances. 

ATHLETICS: All athletic practices and contests are canceled for Wednesday, Feb. 17th, and any district contests/games or events will be rescheduled for a later date(s). 

MEAL PICK-UP OPPORTUNITY: We understand that many families may need support to provide meals for children, especially in situations when electricity is not available in their home(s). Therefore, G-PISD will provide a 'grab and go,' drive-thru lunch and breakfast meal pick-up opportunity for children ages 18 years and younger on Wednesday, Feb. 17th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at T.M. Clark Elementary School and S.F. Austin Elementary School. Those arriving for meal pick-up are asked to remain inside your vehicle(s), and enter the teacher parking lot for pick up outside the building. Meals can be provided with the correct number of children visible inside the vehicle upon pick-up -OR- providing one of the following items / information on the dashboard/windshield of the vehicle for verification purposes: 

     (a) Student Report Card; 

     (b) Student ID number (available in Skyward Family Access); 

     (c) Birth certificate (for children not in school); or 

     (d) Student ID card (grades 6th - 12th in G-PISD).

Please remember that meals are available for only those ages 18 years and younger due to requirements under the regulations provided to school district nutrition programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Dept. of Agriculture (TDA). 

We want to thank all of our families and staff for your understanding throughout this unusual week, and as we plan for the return to school with utmost consideration for your safety and immediate needs. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and situations going forward, and will keep you informed as we look forward to returning to school soon. Thank you for your continued support of G-PISD, and thank you for helping our students and community stay safe, strong, and together.

With gratitude,

G-PISD Administration

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TO: All G-PISD Employees

RE: District Plan for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021

Good afternoon Team G-P,

As you know, tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021) is scheduled as a Staff Professional Development / Work Day and Student Holiday. However, we understand that many of our employees may be without electricity, cell phone service, and/or unable to safely travel to work tomorrow. As a result, the decision has now been made to CANCEL the Staff Development Day tomorrow.

There will be just a few exceptions to this cancellation of the work day, as some specific staff members may be needed to help assess district property and facilities. If any employee is asked to report to work for this need, you will be directly contacted by your supervisor. (Additionally, if you have any further questions at this time, please direct them to your supervisor.)

Please stay safe, warm, and prepared to take care of your personal and family needs during inclement weather. We appreciate you, and thank you for your service and dedication to G-PISD.

With gratitude,

G-PISD Administration

TO: G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

We hope you're bundled up this weekend, G-P! Please see the following three (3) announcements in today's District Update:

No School for Students Monday & Tuesday / Staff Development Tuesday

Just a friendly reminder -- there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, Feb. 15th, and Tuesday, Feb. 16th for G-PISD students per the current District Calendar for this year. G-PISD teachers and staff will enjoy a work holiday on Monday, Feb. 15th, and return to work for a Staff Development Day on Tuesday, Feb. 16th. Please stay safe and warm as the weather changes throughout the weekend!

Tier 1 Notice - Week of February 8 - 12, 2021

This week's Tier 1 notice for COVID-19 reporting is available at www.g-pisd.org/COVID-19. Please check this web page to view information for the current week, and please remember to continue following best practices for health and wellness at school, home, and among the community. Together, we can help keep our students, ourselves, and others as safe as possible.

CANCELED EVENT - No Food Bank Distribution Next Week!

G-PISD partners with the Coastal Bend Food Bank to provide opportunities for our families to receive meals each month. However, we received notice from the Food Bank today that the distribution previously scheduled for next Tuesday, Feb. 16th, is now canceled due to the anticipation of inclement weather on that day. We will provide notice when the next food distribution opportunity is available, and in the meantime encourage families who may be in need of support to follow the Food Bank on their website for other distribution opportunities throughout the region: https://coastalbendfoodbank.org/get-help/find-food/

Thank you, and we hope you enjoy a restful (and warm) weekend!

G-PISD Administration

TO: G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

Good afternoon, everyone! Please see the following four (4) announcements in today's District Update:

COVID-19: International Travel Notice

As Gregory-Portland ISD works diligently for the safety of our students and staff throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic, we want to provide the latest, accurate, and most relevant guidance possible to ensure the compliance and effectiveness of health protocols in our schools. Among the guidance and requirements outlined for school safety is the topic of international travel. Federal restrictions and guidelines continue to affect those who choose to travel outside the country during the pandemic. While some families may have an interest in traveling during upcoming school break(s), please keep in mind that any member of our school community (whether student or employee) must report international travel to G-PISD and self-quarantine for 14 days beginning on the date of return. Any student(s) required to miss in-person class as a result of self-quarantine due to international travel will be marked absent from school for those days. COVID-19 testing revealing a negative result as of Days 5-7 of self-quarantine may shorten the length of time required to stay home(with additional on-campus precautions in place).

G-PISD employees who choose to travel out of the country will need to take COVID-19 test on Day 5 of self-quarantine, and submit negative test results to Human Resources, to begin planning their date of return to work. If displaying COVID-19 symptoms or a test result is positive, that individual would need to continue to quarantine per safety protocols as communicated by HR. Employees would not be eligible for CARE Act leave, and any missed work days would require the use of an employee's local or state leave days.

COVID-19: Status Update for G-PISD Employee Vaccinations

G-PISD employees, including school nurses, teachers, and staff, are not currently among the highest priority identified by our state officials for COVID-19 vaccinations. However, some counties in the state have recently been successful in establishing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with school districts and securing vaccination opportunities that prioritizes school employees. G-PISD School Board members and Administration have been working to elevate the need for school nurses, teachers, and staff to be vaccinated as early as possible to best serve our students and families. The School Board signed a resolution and sent it to Governor Abbott on January 25, 2021, highlighting this need, and our San Patricio County officials have been working with local Superintendents to address needs including this one throughout the pandemic.

This week, G-PISD will release the second staff survey in three months requesting information from employees to help identify those willing and ready for vaccination based on interest, as well as criteria for priority level(s). An MOU is being drafted for consideration by San Pat County officials and Superintendents. If (or when) an MOU is finalized and established for this purpose, it will help our school district and others be positioned for employee vaccinations as early as possible and available. We thank all of our staff, parents, and families who have been reaching out to inquire about school employee vaccinations, and will continue to keep you informed as we move forward together.

Parent Meetings this Week! - Superintendent's Listening & Learning Tour 

Just a reminder: Parents and family members of our G-PISD students are invited to take part in the Superintendent's Listening & Learning Tour this week by joining us for one of three virtual meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. During these meetings, Dr. Michelle Cavazos will provide information about the district's continuous improvement process and ask for your valuable feedback to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing our organization so that we can move forward TOGETHER to advance our district for student success. Please plan to join us virtually if you are able from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, Wednesday, Feb. 10th, or Thursday, Feb. 11th. Information and web links to access these meetings will be posted daily for each meeting at www.g-pisd.org/parentmeeting.  Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity!

Food Bank Distribution - Tuesday, Feb. 16th @ 4:30 p.m.

The Coastal Bend Food Bank will set up a drive-thru food distribution for the communities of Gregory and Portland on Tuesday, Feb. 16th, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Grace Point Church (located across from G-P High School at the intersection of Buddy Ganem and Wildcat Drive in Portland). Food packages will be placed in the trunk or back hatch of vehicles. All are asked to remain inside their vehicles at all times. Distribution will continue until all food packages have been provided to families. We want to thank our partners including the Coastal Bend Food Bank, the City of Portland Police Department, and volunteers from Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, all of whom are making this opportunity possible for our families. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Thank you for your attention to this message, and have a wonderful day!

G-PISD Administration

TO: G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

Welcome to the weekend, G-P! Please see the following four (4) announcements in today's District Update:

Parent Meetings Next Week - Superintendent's Listening & Learning Tour 

Parents and family members who care for our G-PISD students are invited to take part in the Superintendent's Listening & Learning Tour next week by joining us for one of three virtual meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. During these meetings, Dr. Michelle Cavazos will provide information about the district's continuous improvement process and ask for your valuable feedback to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing our organization so that we can move forward TOGETHER to advance our district for student success. Please plan to join us virtually if you are able from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, Wednesday, Feb. 10th, or Thursday, Feb. 11th. Information and web links to access these meetings will be posted at www.g-pisd.org/parentmeeting.  Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity!

School Bus Safety & Drop-Off / Pick-Up Procedures at G-PISD Schools

As we continue through this school year with more students learning on campus, please be vigilant in watching for school zones throughout the community and following the law to STOP when school bus lights are flashing so that our students can be picked up or dropped off safely. Additionally, we ask that parents/families using own vehicles follow school protocols during arrival and dismissal times each day by only using the designated drop-off and pick-up locations communicated by your school Principal or staff. At many schools, there are designated routes for parents to follow to drop and pick up, as well as designated routes for only buses. Following the protocols to drop and pick up in the correct locations helps make sure that all students are safe at all times. We appreciate your help to comply with these procedures, and thank you for valuing the safety of our students as a top priority whether on the bus, walking/riding bicycles, or being transported by family vehicles to and from school. Please CLICK HERE find information from the Texas Dept. of Transportation about Texas law regarding school buses, and tips for safety.

Tier 1 Notice - Week of February 1 - 5, 2021

This week's Tier 1 notice for COVID-19 reporting is available at www.g-pisd.org/COVID-19. Please check this web page to view information for the current week, and please remember to continue following best practices for health and wellness at school, home, and among the community. Together, we can help keep our students, ourselves, and others as safe as possible.

Lemonade Day - A Great Opportunity for G-P Youth / Entreprenuers!

Great news, Wildcats! The Portland Chamber of Commerce is hosting Lemonade Day to inspire and teach our youth how to start, own, and operate a business by using their creativity to run a lemonade stand on Saturday, April 25, 2021!  This opportunity is FREE to participate, and is open to youth of all ages. Registrants and their families receive materials to make a plan, set up a stand, and execute their operation on Lemonade Day so that our community can pick up a sample and make a contribution directly to reward our youth entrepreneurs (with youth running their stand keeping 100% of the profits).  EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED by March 15th for participants to receive a backpack while supplies last. Click the links below to learn more, and to register your entrepreneur(s) by completing the form and sending via email to: admin@portlandtx.org 

• Learn More - Video Overview & Chamber Website
• One-page FAQ about Lemonade Day
• Registration Form

Please stay safe, stay strong, stay together ... and enjoy the weekend with your family!

G-PISD Administration

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TO:  G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

Good afternoon, G-P Family! Please read the following three (3) announcements in today's District Update:

Blood Drive @ G-P High School - Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A community blood drive will be hosted tomorrow, Feb. 3rd, at the G-P High School front parking lot from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Coastal Bend Blood Bank is in urgent need of blood donations at this time, and those who can donate are asked to sign up in advance.  You can click the following link to make you appointment online, or call 361-855-4943: www.g-pisd.org/blooddrive 

Virtual Parent Meeting: "Teen Dating Violence & Awareness" - Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 @ 6 p.m.

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting via Zoom for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, covering the topic "Teen Dating Violence & Awareness" with guest presenter Jasmine Pineda from The Purple Door nonprofit agency. Attendees will need to sign up in advance to attend at: www.g-pisd.org/virtualpm 

G-PISD Clothing Closet - February 2021 Shopping Dates/Hours & Donation Info

The G-PISD Clothing Closet will be open Monday, Feb. 8th, and Monday, Feb. 22nd, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the G-PISD Student Support Center (1100 Lang Road in Portland, TX, enter on the left side of the building -- Door # 2). Free school clothes are available to enrolled Gregory-Portland ISD students, provided through generous donations from members of our local community. All shoppers must wear a mask inside the building, and will be admitted to shop with current procedures for social distancing and safety in place. DONATIONS: Staff will accept donations for the Clothing Closet during shopping hours. This is the preferred time to provide donations, however those who cannot donate during these times/hours may reach out to schedule a drop-off on site by contacting Jessica Rombs via email or phone: jrombs@g-pisd.org / 361-502-1071. To view the flyer for this month, please click the following link: www.g-pisd.org/clothingcloset 

Thank you, and have a wonderful day!

G-PISD Administration

TO: G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

Happy Friday, G-P! Please see the following two (2) announcements in today's District Update:

A Message from the Superintendent

G-PISD Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Cavazos, has an important message to share with the G-P family as we look ahead to next week. Please CLICK HERE to read this message. Thank you!

Tier 1 Notice - Week of January 25-29, 2021

This week's Tier 1 notice for COVID-19 reporting is available at www.g-pisd.org/COVID-19. Please check this web page to view information for the current week, and please remember to continue following best practices for health and wellness at school, home, and among the community. Together, we can help keep our students, ourselves, and others as safe as possible.

Please stay safe, stay strong, stay together ... and enjoy the weekend with your family!

G-PISD Administration

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TO: G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

Good evening, Wildcats, and we hope your student(s) enjoyed a wonderful week back at school! Please see the following three (3) announcements in today's District Update.

Tier 1 Notice - Week of January 11-15, 2021

This week's Tier 1 notice for COVID-19 reporting is available at www.g-pisd.org/COVID-19. Please check this web page to view information for January 11-15, 2021, and please remember to continue following best practices for health and wellness at school, home, and among the community. Together, we can help keep our students, ourselves, and others as safe as possible. Thank you!

NO SCHOOL - Monday, January 18, 2021

Just a reminder: This Monday, January 18th, is Martin Luther King, Jr, Day, and it is a scheduled student and staff holiday. You can visit www.g-pisd.org/calendar to view the current District Calendar anytime. We look forward to seeing our students and staff back at school on Tuesday, January 19th!

Food Bank Distribution - Tuesday, Jan. 19th @ 4:30 p.m.

The Coastal Bend Food Bank will set up a drive-thru food distribution for the communities of Gregory and Portland on Tuesday, Jan. 19th, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Grace Point Church (located across from G-P High School at the intersection of Buddy Ganem and Wildcat Drive in Portland). Food packages will be placed in the trunk or back hatch of vehicles. All are asked to remain inside their vehicles at all times. Distribution will continue until all food packages have been provided to families. We want to thank our partners including the Coastal Bend Food Bank, the City of Portland Police Department, and volunteers from Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, all of whom are making this opportunity possible for our families. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Thank you for your continued support of G-PISD. Have a wonderful weekend!

G-PISD Administration

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TO: G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

Welcome back, Wildcats -- we hope all of our students and staff had a GREAT first day of return to school! Please see the following four (4) announcements in today's District Update.

COVID-19 Tier 1 Notices - Weekly Distribution Schedule

As communicated in this video released by our Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Cavazos, on Dec. 3, 2020, G-PISD is now implementing a weekly distribution schedule for Tier 1 COVID-19 notices as of January 2021. While Tier 1 notices for campuses/facilities will be released only once per week every Friday going forward, parents/families and staff can still find the information daily if desired at www.g-pisd.org/COVID-19, and review case counts each day at www.g-pisd.org/COVIDcounts. Tier 2 and 3 notices, which notify potential close contacts and/or confirmed close contacts, will continue to be released daily per our standard communication protocol. Thank you!

Virtual Parent Meeting LIVE on Facebook - Wednesday, January 13th @ 6 p.m.

Just a friendly reminder: G-PISD will host a virtual meeting LIVE on the district's Facebook page for all parents/guardians beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13th, covering the topic "Building Self Esteem" with guest presenter Tamara Wilson, Prevention Specialist with the Coastal Bend Wellness Center. Viewers will be able to ask questions and engage via the Facebook comment feed. To watch at the scheduled time, please visit: www.facebook.com/gpisdwildcats