DISTRICT UPDATES

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes four (4) important announcements:

Next Week! - Central Office relocation underway for Bond 2020 Progress toward new Early Childhood Center

Just a friendly reminder, G-P: As communicated in previous Bond progress reports, the G-PISD Central Office is being relocated so that the building located at 608 College Street in Portland can be demolished soon (as it is the future site of the Early Childhood Center). Next week, we encourage you to reach out to District Administration via email as they will be temporarily located at schools and offices across the district. The main Central Office phone number will be operational: 361-777-1091, however not all extensions will be connected for a short period of time. Email contact information for G-PISD Administration can be found at g-pisd.org/ContactUs. 

After Thanksgiving Break, Central Office teams will be settling into their new offices and all phone lines should be back in working order. The Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Business/Finance, Human Resources, Communications, and Safety & Security teams will be located at the G-PISD Training Center (1200 Broadway next to East Cliff Elementary), and our Curriculum & Instruction and School Leadership teams will office at the Old Middle School Band Hall. These buildings will be renamed appropriately after staff has fully relocated. Thank you!

Reminder: We want to hear from YOU! - Community Forum (IN PERSON) & Survey for Master Facility Planning

Gregory-Portland ISD is planning for long-term facility needs across the district based on future student enrollment projections, instructional programs, extracurricular programs, and district operations.  A community steering committee has been appointed to study the district’s needs, receive input from stakeholders, and present recommendations to the School Board for future decisions that will impact all G-PISD Wildcats and the greater community. 

We are asking YOU -- our G-P community -- to make your voice heard by completing a brief survey with refined questions since the last open survey opportunity was presented. Additionally, you are invited to attend a Community Forum IN PERSON at S.F. Austin Elementary Cafeteria on Wednesday, Nov. 17th, at 6:30 p.m. (childcare will be available in the gym for school-age children).  Please CLICK HERE to complete the survey, and please plan to join us next Wednesday. For more information, or to access the video of our virtual forum from last week, please visit g-pisd.org/MasterPlan. Thank you!

PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN! - Food Bank Distribution | Wednesday, Nov. 17th - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m..*

The next drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank Distribution will take place with PRE-REGISTRATION now available online, and all attendees encouraged to register in advance at www.g-pisd.org/CBFBregistration. Please register online, then save the date for Wednesday, Nov. 17th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or until all food packages have been distributed). Families can arrive for distribution in the parking lot of Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. There is a limit of two (2) families per vehicle. We thank our partners at the food back, the Portland Police Department, and volunteers from Chemours who are helping make this opportunity possible for our families. Please select to view the flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Vaccines for CHILDREN! - Pfizer CHILD Vaccine Clinic (Ages 5-11) | Thursday, Nov. 18th @ 3:30 p.m.*

Our first Pfizer CHILD Vaccine Clinic hosted by G-PISD, and sponsored by the State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS), will be held next week! There will be limited quantities the vaccine offered for only children ages 5 to 11 years old. Doses will be administered on a "first come, first serve" basis. We encourage all interested to attend on Thursday, Nov. 18th, at the Shirley Rowe Gym next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium beginning at 3:30 p.m. and remaining open until 6:30 p.m. (or until all doses have been administered). A parent must be present for children to receive a vaccine. Please select a link to view this information: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Thank you for reading this message. Have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

Good afternoon G-P Families, Staff & Community,

Just a friendly reminder: Tonight, we will host our FIRST Community Forum for Master Facility Planning via Facebook Live beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please see the details below regarding this important opportunity to engage with us, and plan to access the meeting at www.facebook.com/GPISDwildcats when it's time to join in. 

You're Invited! - G-P Community asked to attend Community Forum(s) for Master Facility Planning Process

Gregory-Portland ISD is engaged in a comprehensive planning process to assess current schools and facilities, as well as determine district and community priorities, needs, and desires for facilities and programs through the next 10 years. Two (2) Community Forums have been scheduled for families and residents to learn more about the district's strategic priorities and engage in discussions regarding potential new construction and renovation projects to address identified needs. All are invited to attend either the virtual meeting option, or the in-person meeting option, to participate and engage with G-PISD:

• Virtual Meeting - Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. via Facebook Live (www.facebook.com/GPISDwildcats)
• In-Person Meeting - Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. in the S.F. Austin Elementary Cafeteria (308 Gregory Avenue in Gregory, Texas)

Thank you,

G-PISD Administration

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TO:  G-PISD Parents/Families & Staff

Good afternoon -- Gregory-Portland ISD is inviting our families and staff to "OPT-IN" for direct text messaging through Schoolmessenger. Previously, G-PISD has been using the Remind app system to send district notifications. However, as of January 5, 2022, we will no longer use Remind for these notifications and instead text messaging will be released via Schoolmessenger. (Please Note: Remind will continue to be used by many of our teachers for class notifications.)

The reason for this change is that there are many contacts in the Remind system who are no longer G-PISD parents/family members, yet receive district notices because the system pulls and distributes to all contacts in Remind history. While Remind is a useful tool for classroom communication in a single school year, it is no longer a feasible option for district-wide notifications. Schoolmessenger text messaging pulls information direct from the Skyward Family Access system, which ensures the information is current and received by families and staff who are actively affiliated with the district.

ACTION REQUESTED: Please reply with " Y " as directed to opt-in to Schoolmessenger text notifications. (If you did not receive an automated text today, you can also opt-in now by texting " Y " or " Yes " to 67587.)  Beginning January 5, 2022, the district will begin sending most notifications via Schoolmessenger email blasts and text messages, with phone calls less frequent except when there is a strong need or desire for added outreach.

Thank you for your attention to this message. Have a wonderful day!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes three (3) important announcements:

We want to hear from YOU! - Community Survey for Master Facility Planning | Due by Nov. 14th

Gregory-Portland ISD is planning for long-term facility needs across the district based on future student enrollment projections, instructional programs, extracurricular programs, and district operations.  A community steering committee has been appointed to study the district’s needs, receive input from stakeholders, and present recommendations to the School Board for future decisions that will impact all G-PISD Wildcats and the greater community.

At this time, we are asking YOU -- our G-P community -- to make your voice heard by completing a brief survey with refined questions since the last open survey opportunity was presented. Your feedback is vital to us as we plan for the future of our school district, and we thank you for taking just a few minutes to weigh in on this topic by the deadline of Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Please CLICK HERE to complete this survey now. Thank you!

Tomorrow! - Pfizer / Moderna Vaccine Clinic | Wednesday, Nov. 3rd @ 6 p.m.*

A Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine Clinic hosted by G-PISD, and sponsored by the State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS), will include an opportunity for the Pfizer Booster. There will be limited quantities of each vaccine offered on a "first come, first serve" basis. Those eligible for the Booster include adults ages 65 or older with underlying health conditions. We encourage all interested to attend on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, at the Shirley Rowe Gym next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Vaccine administration will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (or until all doses have been administered). Children ages 12 years and older can receive their 1st or 2nd dose with a parent present (and/or adults can attend for vaccination with, or without, a child). Please select a link to view this information: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

NEW TOPIC - Tomorrow! - Virtual Parent Meeting | Wednesday, Nov. 3rd @ 6 p.m.*

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd. Please note that the topic of this meeting has been CHANGED to the following important presentation: "School Attendance: What Parents Should Know," with presenter J Hodges, G-PISD At-Risk Coordinator. Attendees will be able to join in and participate via Facebook Live. Please select a link to view this information: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Thank you for reading this message. Have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes four (4) important announcements:

Living our VISION! - Video Feature: District Elementary Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Peggy Hamrick

G-PISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos released a video to all G-PISD employees today, featuring our 2021-22 District Elementary Teacher of the Year Mrs. Peggy Hamrick. In this feature video, Mrs. Hamrick reflects on our vision to "EDUCATE, INSPIRE, and EMPOWER." Please watch, and share! Please CLICK HERE, or below, to watch now!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! - Celebrating "Book Character Day" across G-PISD

One day each year, our schools across the district celebrate "Book Character Day" and/or a dress up day around Halloween. Visit our District Facebook page and comment with a photo of your child for a chance to win a G-P prize including some donated items for our Wildcats (chosen at random). Be sure to "LIKE" and "FOLLOW" G-PISD, and your child's school(s), via on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates, photos, videos, news and more:

• Gregory-Portland ISD: www.facebook.com/GPISDwildcats / www.twitter.com/GPISD1 
• G-P High School: www.facebook.com/GPHSwildcats / www.twitter.com/GPHSwildcats1 
• G-P Middle School: www.facebook.com/GPMSwildcats / www.twitter.com/GPMSwildcats1 
• East Cliff Elementary: www.facebook.com/EClilcats / www.twitter.com/EClilcats1 
• S.F. Austin Elementary: www.facebook.com/SFAkittens1 / www.twitter.com/SFAkittens1 
• T.M. Clark Elementary: www.facebook.com/TMCbobcats / www.twitter.com/TMCbobcats1 
• W.C. Andrews Elementary: www.facebook.com/WCAdolphins / www.twitter.com/WCAdolphins1 

NEXT WEEK! - Pfizer / Moderna Vaccine Clinic | Wednesday, Nov. 3rd @ 6 p.m.*

A Pfizer and Moderna Vaccine Clinic hosted by G-PISD, and sponsored by the State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS), will include an opportunity for the Pfizer Booster. There will be limited quantities of each vaccine offered on a "first come, first serve" basis. Those eligible for the Booster include adults ages 65 or older with underlying health conditions. We encourage all interested to attend on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, at the Shirley Rowe Gym next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Vaccine administration will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (or until all doses have been administered). Children ages 12 years and older can receive their 1st or 2nd dose with a parent present (and/or adults can attend for vaccination with, or without, a child). Please select a link to view this information: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

NEXT WEEK! - Virtual Parent Meeting | Wednesday, Nov. 3rd @ 6 p.m.*

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, covering the topic "Healthy Lifestyle by Enhancing your Diet and Physical Activity," with presenters Carol Harvey, RD, and Heidi Lavers, PT, from Driscoll Children's Hospital. Attendees will be able to join in and participate via Facebook Live. Please select a link to view this information: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Thank you for reading this message. Have a safe, fun, and fantastic weekend Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes three (3) important announcements:

Press Release! - G-PISD Administrative transitions announced for G-P Middle School & Wildcat Learning Center (WLC)
Today, a press release is being distributed to the G-P community via District Update and G-P News as well as all local media contacts. Please CLICK HERE to read this press release. 

You're Invited! - G-P Community asked to attend Community Forum(s) for Master Facility Planning Process

Gregory-Portland ISD is engaged in a comprehensive planning process to assess current schools and facilities, as well as determine district and community priorities, needs, and desires for facilities and programs through the next 10 years. Two (2) Community Forums have been scheduled for families and residents to learn more about the district's strategic priorities and engage in discussions regarding potential new construction and renovation projects to address identified needs. All are invited to attend either the virtual meeting option, or the in-person meeting option, to participate and engage with G-PISD:

• Virtual Meeting - Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. via Facebook Live
• In-Person Meeting - Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. in the S.F. Austin Elementary Cafeteria (308 Gregory Avenue in Gregory, Texas)

Next Monday! - G-PISD Clothing Closet | Shopping / Donation Opportunities | November 2021

The closet will be open on dates/times listed below during the coming month at the G-PISD Student Support Center (1100 Lang Road in Portland, TX; please enter on the left side of the building, door #2). Staff will accept donations ONLY during shopping hours, and only for clothing within G-PISD dress code. (About the G-P Clothing Closet: Free school clothes are available to enrolled G-PISD students, provided through generous donations from members of our community. All shoppers must wear a mask inside the building, and will admitted to shop with current procedures for social distancing and safety in place.) Thank you to all who have donated clothing, shoes, and various items to support our Wildcats! Please select an option to view this flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Upcoming Clothing Closet Hours to Shop or Donate:

• Monday, Nov. 1st - 3pm to 5pm
• Monday, Nov. 8th - 3pm to 5pm
• Monday, Nov. 15th - 3pm to 5pm
• Monday, Nov. 29th - 3pm to 5pm

Thank you for reading this message, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes two (2) important announcements:

Educate, Inspire, Empower! - Video Feature: District Secondary Teacher of the Year, Mr. Jonathan Turner

Today, G-PISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos released a video to all G-PISD employees featuring our 2021-22 District Secondary Teacher of the Year Mr. Jonathan Turner. In this message, Mr. Turner reflects on our district vision and what it means as an educator, student, and community to "Educate, Inspire, and Empower" one another. Please CLICK HERE, or below, to watch now!

TOMORROW! - Book-A-Palooza | Saturday, Oct. 23rd - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.*

It's finally here, G-P! This weekend, plan for this much-anticipated annual event: Gregory-Portland ISD and the City of Portland's Bell/Whittington Public Library, with support from Cheniere and other donors, are once again teaming up for "Book-A-Palooza" on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last). This event provides FREE BOOKS for children in 2nd grade and younger, promoting early literacy and a love of reading. This year's event will be held via drive-thru distribution in the parking lot of Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium (enter near stadium from right lane on Wildcat Drive), with pre-bagged placed in the trunk or back hatch of vehicles. Please CLICK HERE to view the event flyer.

Thank you for reading this message, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes three (3) important announcements:

COVID Update! - Remote Conferencing ending at G-PISD as of Friday, Oct. 22nd

Earlier this school year on August 5th, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provided guidance for school districts that included "Remote Conferencing" as an option to engage in temporary distance learning for students directly impacted by COVID-19. Gregory-Portland ISD updated district safety protocols at that time in anticipation of the potential for large numbers of students to be out of school. G-PISD administrators, teachers, and substitute teachers supported students temporarily enrolled in remote conferencing since August. 

Now that daily positive COVID case counts have significantly declined in recent weeks, there is less need for the Remote Conferencing option among students and G-PISD team members who are still supporting remote conferencing now need to be available to return to serving at campuses. Therefore, G-PISD will no longer offer Remote Conferencing as an option for students at home due to COVID-19. The last day of Remote Conferencing will be Friday, October 22, 2021. In the event that COVID case counts significantly rise, the district will reconsider the option. Thank you for your support, and please remember that you can check daily positive COVID case counts for students and staff anytime at www.g-pisd.org/COVIDcounts. 

PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN! - Food Bank Distribution | Wednesday, Oct. 20th - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m..*

The next drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank Distribution will take place with PRE-REGISTRATION now available online, and all attendees encouraged to register in advance at www.g-pisd.org/CBFBregistration. Please register online, then save the date for Wednesday, Oct. 20th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or until all food packages have been distributed). Families can arrive for distribution in the parking lot of Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. There is a limit of two (2) families per vehicle. We thank our partners at the food back, the Portland Police Department, and volunteers from Chemours who are helping make this opportunity possible for our families. Please select to view the flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Free Books! - Book-A-Palooza | Saturday, Oct. 23rd - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.*

Gregory-Portland ISD and the City of Portland's Bell/Whittington Public Library, with support from Cheniere and other donors, are once again teaming up for "Book-A-Palooza" on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last). This event provides FREE BOOKS for children in 2nd grade and younger, promoting early literacy and a love of reading. This year's event will be held via drive-thru distribution in the parking lot of Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium (enter near stadium from right lane on Wildcat Drive), with pre-bagged placed in the trunk or back hatch of vehicles. Please CLICK HERE to view the event flyer.

Thank you for reading this message, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes five (5) important announcements:

THIS WEEKEND! - G-PISD Student Holidays Friday, Oct. 8th & Monday, Oct. 11th

Remember, Wildcats -- This Friday, Oct. 8th, and Monday, Oct. 11th, are Student Holidays. Please stay safe, and enjoy your weekend! (G-PISD Employee Reminder: Friday is a staff work day for G-PISD employees, and Monday is a staff holiday.) These days, and others, are posted on the official District Calendar accessible on the G-PISD website at: www.g-pisd.org/calendar. 

Vaccines & Boosters! - Pfizer Vaccine Clinic - 12 Years & Older w/ Parent Present | Wed., Oct. 13th

The next Pfizer Vaccine Clinic hosted by G-PISD, and sponsored by the State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS), will include a NEW opportunity for the Pfizer Booster. Those eligible for the Booster include adults ages 65 and older with underlying health conditions. We encourage all interested to attend on Wednesday, Oct. 13th, at the Shirley Rowe Gym next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Vaccine administration will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (or until all doses have been administered). Children ages 12 years and older can receive their 1st or 2nd dose with a parent present (and/or adults can attend for vaccination with or without a child). Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Save Lives & Help our Wildcats! - Blood Drive in Portland on Wednesday, Oct. 13th | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Coastal Bend Blood Bank is providing a Blood Drive in honor of G-P Middle School student Kendall Ramos. This drive will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 13th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at G-P High School. Blood donations are requested to help G-P seniors earn their red cords for graduation. Walk-ups are welcome, and appointments can be made online at: www.g-pisd.org/blooddrive 

PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN! - Food Bank Distribution | Wednesday, Oct. 20th - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m..*

The next drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank Distribution will take place with PRE-REGISTRATION now available online, and all attendees encouraged to register in advance at www.g-pisd.org/CBFBregistration. Please register online, then save the date for Wednesday, Oct. 20th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or until all food packages have been distributed). Families can arrive for distribution in the parking lot of Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. There is a limit of two (2) families per vehicle. We thank our partners at the food back, the Portland Police Department, and volunteers from Chemours who are helping make this opportunity possible for our families. Please select to view the flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Free Books! - Book-A-Palooza | Saturday, Oct. 23rd - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.*

Gregory-Portland ISD and the City of Portland's Bell/Whittington Public Library, with support from Cheniere and other donors, are once again teaming up for "Book-A-Palooza" on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last). This event provides FREE BOOKS for children in 2nd grade and younger, promoting early literacy and a love of reading. This year's event will be held via drive-thru distribution in the parking lot of Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium (enter near stadium from right lane on Wildcat Drive), with pre-bagged placed in the trunk or back hatch of vehicles. Please CLICK HERE to view the event flyer.

Thank you for reading this message, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes four (4) important announcements:

G-PISD Progress! - Bond 2020 Progress Report | Oct. 1, 2021

Learn about the latest progress across the district to fulfill our promises to YOU, our G-P community, through the completion of bond projects! Please CLICK HERE, or below, to read the latest monthly report. You can also visit g-pisd.org/bond anytime to check on project status. Thank you, and thank you again for your support of Bonds 2015 and 2020 which passed with no increase to total tax rate here in G-P.

COVID Report! - Monthly COVID-19 Case Count Report for G-PISD | Oct. 1, 2021

Per our district COVID Communication Protocols, we invite you to CLICK HERE to view the next monthly summary report of COVID cases for this school year. In addition to this monthly notification, you can find case counts posted daily on our website at www.g-pisd.org/COVIDcounts. We continue to HIGHLY ENCOURAGE all students and staff to choose to wear a face mask in our schools, to minimize the spread and effects of COVID-19 in our region. We also encourage families to consider vaccination opportunities offered by G-PISD through DSHS, as well as at www.vaccine.gov, and via other vaccine clinics in our local area provided through San Patricio County and other providers. Let's continue to work together to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe. Thank you!

Save Lives & Help Wildcats! - Blood Drive in Portland on Wednesday, Oct. 13th | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Coastal Bend Blood Bank is providing a Blood Drive in honor of G-P Middle School student Kendall Ramos. This drive will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 13th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at G-P High School. Blood donations are requested to help G-P seniors earn their red cords for graduation. Walk-ups are welcome, and appointments can be made online at: www.g-pisd.org/blooddrive 

Vaccines & Boosters! - Pfizer Vaccine Clinic - 12 Years & Older w/ Parent Present | Wed., Oct. 13th

The next Pfizer Vaccine Clinic hosted by G-PISD, and sponsored by the State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS), will include a NEW opportunity for the Pfizer Booster. Those eligible for the Booster include adults ages 65 and older with underlying health conditions. We encourage all interested to attend on Wednesday, Oct. 13th, at the Shirley Rowe Gym next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Vaccine administration will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (or until all doses have been administered). Children ages 12 years and older can receive their 1st or 2nd dose with a parent present (and/or adults can attend for vaccination with or without a child). Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

​Thank you for reading this message, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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TO:  The G-P Community

Good afternoon, Wildcats -- Due to weather forecasts showing heavy rainfall after 7 p.m. this evening, the scheduled Varsity Football Game between the G-P Wildcats and Flour Bluff Hornets will now begin with a 5 p.m. start time. Tickets already purchased will be honored for the new start time. Those who have not yet purchased tickets can do so via the Flour Bluff ISD athletics website using instructions provided below. 

• VISITOR Ticket Link: https://secure.payk12.com/school/_/173/item/207469
• REQUIRED Promo Code to order online (you must enter exactly as written in bold text below after clicking 'add to cart' in the FBISD system):
  • (*MAKE SURE YOU CHOOSE: "GAME DAY TICKET"*)
  • Code Name: wildcat
  • Code #: 21
• REQUIRED Email Address must be added before finalizing your purchase.

Please Note: FBISD instructions mention that some have had issues attempting to order using a cell phone. They recommend clearing cell phone history and trying again, or attempting to order from a computer using the Google Chrome browser for best results. FMI: 1-888-478-5273, ext. 1.

Those who purchase tickets online from FBISD will receive three emails to include: (1) the ticket(s)/pass(es) ordered (please DO NOT click "mark as redeemed" until you arrive at the gate and are directed by the FBISD staff member allowing entry to the game); (2) confirmation of purchase; and (3) activation for an account (this action is not required for tonight's game).

Thank you for your understanding and support, and GO WILDCATS!

G-PISD Administration

TO: G-PISD Parents/Families & Staff

Good morning, G-P Family,

All Gregory-Portland ISD schools and facilities will run with a two-hour delayed start today, Friday, October 1, 2021. This change is taking place due to inclement weather in our area causing significant rainfall adversely affecting travel conditions for families, staff, and bus transportation.

With the two-hour delay, elementary schools will begin the school day at 9:45 a.m. (instead of 7:45 a.m.) with middle and high school beginning at 10 a.m. (instead of 8 a.m.). Buses are planning for the morning runs with a two-hour delay as well. Central Office will open for business at 10 a.m. (instead of 8 a.m.). Thank you for your support, and please stay safe this morning.

With appreciation,

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes four (4) important announcements:

THANK YOU! - Grateful for our Community Partners | 1st Annual State of the District

Last week, Gregory-Portland ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos provided the 1st Annual State of the District address for the G-P community. We were thankful to have so many of our partners decide to sponsor this event, and support the great work of the G-P Education Foundation. Sponsoring businesses and individuals are listed in the flyer below. We invite all to help us support them for their generosity and dedication to our students and teachers. If you were unable to attend State of the District, please visit the following web page to view presentation materials, facts and figures about G-PISD, the video that was released during this event, and more: www.g-pisd.org/SODpresentation. Thank you, again, and we look forward to seeing you at next year's G-PISD State of the District! 

Next Monday! - G-PISD Clothing Closet | Shopping / Donation Opportunities in October 2021

The closet will be open on dates/times listed below during the coming month at the G-PISD Student Support Center (1100 Lang Road in Portland, TX; please enter on the left side of the building, door #2). Staff will accept donations ONLY during shopping hours, and only for clothing within G-PISD dress code. (About the G-P Clothing Closet: Free school clothes are available to enrolled G-PISD students, provided through generous donations from members of our community. All shoppers must wear a mask inside the building, and will admitted to shop with current procedures for social distancing and safety in place.) Thank you to all who have donated clothing, shoes, and various items to support our Wildcats! Please select an option to view this flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Upcoming Clothing Closet Hours to Shop or Donate:

• Monday, Oct. 4th - 3pm to 5pm
• Monday, Oct. 18th - 3pm to 5pm
• Monday, Oct. 25th - 3pm to 5pm

Next Tuesday! - City of Portland's "National Night Out" | Tuesday, Oct. 5th - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The City of Portland is hosting National Night Out on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. National Night Out is a great opportunity to visit with local first responders. Join the City Police Department, Fire Department, and Parks & Recreation Department for a wonderful night of demonstrations, games, snacks, and FUN for families! This is a free event, and open to anyone who wishes to attend. Thanks to the City of Portland for providing this wonderful opportunity in our community!

Next Wednesday! - Virtual Parent Meeting | Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, covering the topic "Healthy Families and Effective Communication," with presenter Marina Caballero, BA, Youth Programs Prevention Coordinator at the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation. Attendees will be able to join via Zoom webinar. Please select a link to view this information: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Thank you for reading this message, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Master Planning Survey for the G-P Community | Please submit by Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

Gregory-Portland ISD is planning for long-term facility needs across the district. This master planning process includes many factors, for example: future student enrollment projections, instructional programs, extracurricular programs, and district operations.  A community steering committee will be appointed to study the district’s needs, receive input from stakeholders, and present recommendations to the School Board for future decisions that will impact all G-PISD Wildcats and the greater community.

As we begin this master planning process, we are asking YOU -- our G-P community -- to share your priorities by completing a brief survey. Responses are anonymous, and the survey will be available online until midnight on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. Survey results will be shared with the community steering committee for their consideration. Please click below to take this survey, and thank you for making your voice heard through this opportunity. 

CLICK HERE - Master Planning Survey for the G-P Community

We appreciate your support, and the trust you provide to G-PISD as we plan to serve future generations of G-P Wildcats. As the master planning process begins, we will keep you informed and share any additional opportunities to collaborate and be part of this all-important initiative. 

With gratitude for your time and valuable input,

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes three (3) important announcements:

Today! - Food Bank Distribution | Wednesday, Sept. 15th @ Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium Parking Lot

Our next FREE drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank Distribution opportunity for G-P families will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 15th, beginning at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. There will be a limit of two (2) families per vehicle, and the parking lot will be open beginning at 4 p.m. 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, or until 7 p.m. We want to thank our partners including the Coastal Bend Food Bank, the City of Portland Police Department, and volunteers from Chemours, all of whom are helping make this opportunity available for our families. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Tomorrow Morning! - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for G-P High School Classroom Addition | Bond 2015 - Thursday, Sept. 16th @ 9 a.m.

G-PISD will celebrate the completion of the G-P High School Classroom Addition project with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. If you plan to attend, please park in the Teacher Parking Lot and join us outside, next to the Welding Lab. (The ceremony will take place outside, weather permitting.) Thank you! Please CLICK HERE to view or download the event flyer.

NEXT WEEK! - 1st Annual G-PISD State of the District, hosted by the G-P Education Foundation | Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021

The first-ever State of the District is coming soon, and sponsor tables are going fast! This event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Community Center, with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos sharing the progress, priorities, and future plans of our district while showcasing our amazing Wildcats! It's sure to be an event to remember, so now is the time to reserve your table at State of the District! Find event and sponsorship information, as well as our online Sponsorship Confirmation Form at www.g-pisd.org/SOD2021. 

Thank you for reading this message, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

Gregory-Portland ISD planning for a Regular School Day  on Tuesday, Sept. 14th

​TO: G-PISD Parents/Families & Staff

Gregory-Portland ISD is planning for a regular school day on Tuesday, Sept. 14th, due to the latest weather forecasts indicating the path of Tropical Storm Nicholas is now moving Northeast with only minor impacts to the Coastal Bend during school hours. All schools and facilities will be open and operational along the regular school day schedule, with extracurricular events and activities to be held as planned on Tuesday afternoon/evening (unless otherwise communicated by the advisers/coaches of those activities).

Buses will run along the normal pick-up schedule in the morning, and we encourage all families to plan for the usual arrival times at campuses. Teachers and staff are asked to report to school and work as usual in the morning. Please stay safe this evening, and continue to stay tuned to G-PISD notifications for important information during any future weather-related event (email, phone, text messaging, website, and social media). Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing our Wildcats return to school as usual tomorrow.

With appreciation,

G-PISD Administration

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EARLY RELEASE called for Gregory-Portland ISD Schools on Monday, Sept. 13th

​TO: G-PISD Parents/Families & Staff

Gregory-Portland ISD has called for an EARLY RELEASE today, Monday, Sept. 13th, due to forecasted winds this afternoon from Tropical Storm Nicholas that may affect bus transportation. Elementary schools will release at 11:45 a.m., with Middle and High School (including WLC/DAEP) releasing at Noon. All extracurricular activities and events are canceled for today. Bus routes will run along the early release schedule, and rural routes may be covered by multiple buses (which may result in some students arriving home earlier). Lunch will be provided "to go" for students being released before their regular lunch time. The City of Portland has also informed us that there will be no Kidz Klub today.

G-PISD teachers and staff will remain working past the early release times to serve our students and families as students are being picked up from campuses. Employees will receive direction regarding leave time today from their Principal or Supervisor. We will continue to monitor weather forecasts and local conditions across the Coastal Bend region, and will provide more information for families and staff regarding plans for tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 14th) before 6 p.m. today. This information will be communicated via our standard notification process (phone, email, text, website, and social media). 

We encourage everyone to stay safe, and minimize travel after arriving home today. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we anticipate, observe, and respond to local weather conditions.

With appreciation,

G-PISD Administration

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**NO CHANGE to the Gregory-Portland ISD Regular School Day on Monday, Sept. 13th**

TO:  G-PISD Parents/Families & Staff

Gregory-Portland ISD schools will be open, with no change as of this time to the regular school day for Monday, Sept. 13th. We will continue to monitor weather forecasts and local conditions as Tropical Storm Nicholas impacts the Coastal Bend region with heavy rainfall and winds expected late Monday.

Should any changes become necessary, we will communicate with our families and staff via our standard notification process (phone, email, text, website, and social media). We encourage all to be understanding and patient during arrival and dismissal times at our campuses, especially if there may be any rain during those times. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we anticipate, observe, and respond to local weather conditions.

With appreciation,

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes five (5) important announcements:

State of the District! - 1st Annual Event hosted by the G-P Education Foundation | Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 @ 11:30 a.m.

Find your seat at Gregory-Portland ISD's first-ever State of the District luncheon, happening on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021! Experience something NEW about G-P at the Wildcat Showcase featuring our students and teachers, and find out what's to come when you hear the State of the District address from Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos. This event will NOT be live streamed, so you'll want to sign up in advance. State of the District will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Community Center. See you there, Wildcats! Find event and sponsorship information, as well as our online Sponsorship Confirmation Form at www.g-pisd.org/SOD2021. 

Vaccination Opportunity! - Pfizer Vaccine Clinic @ Shirley Rowe Gym - 12 Years & Older w/ Parent Present | Wed., Sept. 22nd

Another date is now set for the next Pfizer Vaccine Clinic hosted by G-PISD, and sponsored by the State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS). We encourage all interested to attend on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, at the Shirley Rowe Gym next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Vaccine administration will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or until all doses have been administered). Children ages 12 years and older can receive their 1st or 2nd dose with a parent present (and/or adults can attend for vaccination with or without a child). Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

This Weekend! - Gregory's 1st Annual Patriotic Parade | Saturday, Sept. 11th @ 6:30 p.m.

Join in the fun this weekend, and experience Gregory's Patriotic Parade hosted by Coastal Bend Troop Support, Inc. on Saturday, Sept. 11th @ 6:30 p.m.! We understand this event is the result of vision and coordination from several members of the G-P community, all to bring families together for an exciting evening. Please be mindful of social distancing and other safety protocols your family may choose to take if you plan to attend -- safety first, Wildcats, and have a GREAT time together! Please CLICK HERE to view the event flyer, and CLICK HERE to view a video promotion produced with support from our GPTV students.

Save Lives & Help our Wildcats! - Blood Drive in Portland on Saturday, Sept. 11th

The Coastal Bend Blood Bank is providing a Blood Drive this Saturday, Sept. 11th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Walmart in Portland, TX. Blood donations are requested to help G-P seniors earn their red cords for graduation. Walk-ups are welcome, and appointments can be made online at: www.g-pisd.org/blooddrive 

Next Week! - Food Bank Distribution | Wednesday, Sept. 15th @ Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium Parking Lot

Our next FREE drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank Distribution opportunity for G-P families will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 15th, beginning at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. There will be a limit of two (2) families per vehicle, and the parking lot will be open beginning at 4 p.m. 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, or until 7 p.m. We want to thank our partners including the Coastal Bend Food Bank, the City of Portland Police Department, and volunteers from Chemours, all of whom are helping make this opportunity available for our families. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Thank you, and have a WONDERFUL weekend!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes four (4) important announcements:

COVID Report! - Monthly COVID-19 Case Count Report for G-PISD | Sept. 3, 2021

Per our district COVID Communication Protocols, we invite you to CLICK HERE to view the first monthly summary report of COVID cases for this school year. This information is current as of end-of-day yesterday (Thursday, Sept. 2nd). In addition to this monthly notification, you can find case counts posted daily on our website at www.g-pisd.org/COVIDcounts. We continue to HIGHLY ENCOURAGE all students and staff to choose to wear a face mask in our schools, to minimize the spread and effects of COVID-19 in our region. We also encourage families to consider vaccination opportunities offered by G-PISD through DSHS, as well as at www.vaccine.gov, and via other vaccine clinics in our local area provided through San Patricio County and other providers. Let's continue to work together to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe. Thank you!

Labor Day Weekend! - Stay Safe & Healthy this Weekend, Wildcats!

We hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun Labor Day weekend, and we encourage all of our students, families, and staff to please remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as you plan your celebrations. We've seen case counts rise in our region in recent weeks, and we understand that our hospitals and medical care facilities have reached (or nearly reached) full capacity. Let's support them in the fight against COVID-19 by doing our part to do what we know has been effective through the last year, and let's continue to support our frontline health care workers as they serve our own families and community during an unprecedented time. Thank you!

Bond Progress! - Our Superintendent provides a Bond 2020 Progress Report | August 2021

We understand some of our Wildcats had trouble playing this video released earlier in the week (covering the latest news about our Bond 2020 projects). We've resolved the technical issue identified with our video platform, and you no longer have to 'login' to view this content. So, just CLICK HERE or below to watch this report today. Thank you!

Sponsorships Available! - 1st Annual G-PISD State of the District, hosted by the G-P Education Foundation | Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021

Find your seat at Gregory-Portland ISD's first-ever State of the District luncheon, happening in just a few weeks! The Wildcat Showcase will feature our students and teachers, followed by the State of the District address from Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos. This event will NOT be live streamed, so you'll want to sign up in advance to enjoy this experience and learn what's to come for G-PISD. State of the District will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Community Center. See you there, Wildcats! Find event and sponsorship information, as well as our online Sponsorship Confirmation Form at www.g-pisd.org/SOD2021. 

Thank you, and have a SAFE and RELAXING three-day weekend!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes five (5) important announcements:

Bond Progress! - Our Superintendent provides a Bond 2020 Progress Report | August 2021

Learn about the latest progress across the district to fulfill our promises to YOU, our G-P community, for Bond 2020 projects! Please CLICK HERE, or below, to watch a short video message from our Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Cavazos. Thank you, and thank you again for your support of this bond which passed with no increase to total tax rate here in G-P.

Tomorrow! - Virtual Parent Meeting | Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1st, covering the topic "Creating Communication Road Map: Supporting Ourselves and our Youth through Unexpected Hazards," with presenter Courtney Sanchez, Director of Behavioral Health Outreach at Bayview Behavioral Hospital. Attendees will be able to join via Zoom webinar. Please select a link to view this information: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Reserve your Table! - 1st Annual G-PISD State of the District, hosted by the G-P Education Foundation | Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021

The first-ever State of the District is coming soon, and sponsor tables are going fast! This event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Community Center, with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos sharing the progress, priorities, and future plans of our district while showcasing our amazing Wildcats! It's sure to be an event to remember, so now is the time to reserve your table at State of the District! Find event and sponsorship information, as well as our online Sponsorship Confirmation Form at www.g-pisd.org/SOD2021. 

School Clothes! - G-PISD Clothing Closet | Shopping / Donation Opportunities in September 2021

The closet will be open on dates/times listed below during the coming month of September at the G-PISD Student Support Center (1100 Lang Road in Portland, TX; please enter on the left side of the building, door #2). Staff will accept donations ONLY during shopping hours, and only for clothing within G-PISD dress code. (About the G-P Clothing Closet: Free school clothes are available to enrolled G-PISD students, provided through generous donations from members of our community. All shoppers must wear a mask inside the building, and will admitted to shop with current procedures for social distancing and safety in place.) Thank you to all who have donated clothing, shoes, and various items to support our Wildcats! Please select an option to view this flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Upcoming Clothing Closet Hours to Shop or Donate:

• Monday, Sept. 13th - 3pm to 5pm
• Monday, Sept. 20th - 3pm to 5pm
• Monday, Sept. 27th - 3pm to 5pm

This month! - Food Bank Distribution | Wednesday, Sept. 15th @ Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium Parking Lot

Our next FREE drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank Distribution opportunity for G-P families will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 15th, beginning at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. There will be a limit of two (2) families per vehicle, and the parking lot will be open beginning at 4 p.m. 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, or until 7 p.m. We want to thank our partners including the Coastal Bend Food Bank, the City of Portland Police Department, and volunteers from Chemours, all of whom are helping make this opportunity available for our families. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Thank you for reading this message, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes five (5) important announcements:

New & Updated! - Home Game Procedures @ Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium & Live Stream Access

All spectators planning to attend Home Games at Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium this year will want to review the important stadium procedures in effect prior to arrival. As a reminder, guest attendance is optional and there is no current limit for seating capacity. Those who may not feel comfortable attending Friday's Home Football Game in person have the option to watch the live stream to be released by GPTV. Please be sure you and your family plan well, and review all stadium procedures to avoid any issues when entering the event or spending time supporting our Wildcats inside the stadium. Please Remember: FACE MASKS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED at G-PISD games/events, and across the district during the regular school day. Please CLICK HERE to read the stadium procedures, and/or CLICK HERE to access the live stream (once it becomes available on Friday evening). Thank you!

Safety First! - COVID Counts, Best Practices & Online Form to Report COVID Positive Cases, Symptoms & Close Contacts for Students / Staff

Wildcats -- COVID-19 positive cases are rising in our region. Once again, we'd like to HIGHLY ENCOURAGE all students and staff to choose to wear a face mask in our schools for the protection of themselves and others. We respectfully promote the consideration of vaccinations, especially following the FDA's approval of the Pfizer Vaccine this week (currently the only vaccine brand available for children 12 years and older). Our Safety Plan, links to COVID counts, and other information is available at www.g-pisd.org/backtoschool. Thank you!

Next Week! - Virtual Parent Meeting | Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1st, covering the topic "Creating Communication Road Map: Supporting Ourselves and our Youth through Unexpected Hazards," with presenter Courtney Sanchez, Director of Behavioral Health Outreach at Bayview Behavioral Hospital. Attendees will be able to join via Zoom webinar. Please select a link to view this information: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Happening Soon! - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for G-P High School Classroom Addition | Bond 2015

G-PISD will celebrate the completion of the G-P High School Classroom Addition project with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Please mark your calendar, and we'll share more details in the coming weeks. Please CLICK HERE to view or download the event flyer.

Be our Guest! - 1st Annual G-PISD State of the District, hosted by the G-P Education Foundation | Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021

The first-ever State of the District is coming soon, and sponsor tables are going fast! This event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Community Center, with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos sharing the progress, priorities, and future plans of our district while showcasing our amazing Wildcats! It's sure to be an event to remember, so now is the time to reserve your table at State of the District! Find event and sponsorship information, as well as our online Sponsorship Confirmation Form at www.g-pisd.org/SOD2021. 

Thank you for reading this message, and have a wonderful afternoon!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes five (5) important announcements:

Safety First! - COVID Counts, Best Practices & Online Form to Report COVID Positive Cases, Symptoms & Close Contacts for Students / Staff

Wildcats -- COVID-19 positive cases are rising in our region. Once again, we'd like to HIGHLY ENCOURAGE all students and staff to choose to wear a face mask in our schools for the protection of themselves and others. G-PISD will send monthly notifications this year with a summary of COVID-19 case counts, with the August update scheduled for release via District Update on Friday, Sept. 3rd. Consistent with TEA guidance received this week, beginning next week G-PISD will be sending an email notification to families when a positive COVID case is reported for their child's grade level for Pre-K through 6th grades (as these grade levels include students who are below the current age of 12, and cannot yet receive vaccinations).

We are posting case counts daily to our website at www.g-pisd.org/COVIDcounts. Also on this web page is our ONLINE REPORT FORM for parents/families and staff to report (1) positive cases of COVID; (2) symptomatic cases; and (3) close contacts. This form includes the option to request Remote Conferencing in situations when a student may not be able to return to school for a temporary period of time due to COVID situations. Please remember: Face masks are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED in our schools, as well as best practices for hand washing, social distancing, and other procedures found in our Safety Plan at www.g-pisd.org/backtoschool. Thank you!

Vaccination Resources! - TEA provides Vaccine Information for School Districts to share with Families

This week, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) shared further guidance with school districts that included vaccination resources and information for families. Please view the flyer below, or click the appropriate link, to read some important information from the State Department of Health Services regarding vaccinations now available for adults and children 12 years and older. Please select a link to view this information: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Next Week! - Pfizer Vaccine Clinic @ Shirley Rowe Gym - 12 Years & Older w/ Parent Present | Wednesday, August 25th

Another date is now set for the next Vaccination Clinic sponsored provided by the State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS). We encourage all interested to attend on Wednesday, August 25th, at the Shirley Rowe Gym next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Vaccine administration will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children ages 12 years old and older can receive their 1st or 2nd dose with a parent present (and/or adults may attend for vaccination with or without a child). Please plan to attend for your child or yourself. Vaccinations will be provided until all available doses have been administered, or until 7 p.m. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Find a Vaccine! - CDC "Quick Search" Website to Help Find a Vaccine TODAY!

Can't make it to our next vaccine clinic, but you're looking for a vaccination opportunity for children (12 years and older) OR an adult? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a website search engine dedicated to helping YOU find a vaccine at various locations in your local area (for example, CVS, Walgreens, H-E-B, Walmart, etc.). You can visit this web page to search by zip code and make an appointment online within a 25-mile radius (or farther if needed). All types of vaccines can be searched -- Pfizer, Moderna, and/or Johnson & Johnson. Please click the following website and click "Find COVID-19 Vaccines" to begin your search and make an appointment online: www.vaccines.gov

Last Year for Free Meals! - Standard Lunch Plan with Paid Meals will resume next year, 2022-2023

Gregory-Portland ISD was able to apply for, and receive, federal support to provide free student meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students during the last several years following Hurricane Harvey and due to flexibilities from USDA as a result of COVID-19. We'd like to provide early notice for families that this will be the LAST YEAR for free student meals, and beginning with the 2022-2023 school year our district will have to resume the standard meal process for public schools -- with student meals paid for by families, and/or families receiving individual support through the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. 

(Note: Because G-PISD has operated with free meals for all students, there will not be a carryover for free meal status during the first 30 operating days of the next school year. Therefore, it is highly encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced Meal Application BEFORE school starts next year. You can begin completing this application as of July 1, 2022.) Additionally, inflation and COVID-19 impacts have caused food prices to rise, which will impact pricing for the 2022-2023 school year. We will keep you posted with more information this year, and in the meantime ask that you be aware of this change a year in advance of the return to paid student meals. Please select a link to view this flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Thank you for reading this message, and have a fantastic weekend!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes three (3) important announcements:

G-P PRIDE! - G-P Wildcats BACK IN SCHOOL for 2021-22!

We are SO PROUD of our G-P Wildcats, all across the district, and WELCOME you BACK TO SCHOOL for this year! Please make sure you're keeping up your campus and district updates via email, phone, Skyward message, and Remind text messaging to stay informed as we begin this school year, and also via social media and our websites. CONGRATULATIONS to our students, teachers, staff, and our families after a successful 1st Day back in G-PISD! #goGPwildcats 

PARKING INFO! - Parking Information for the G-P Middle School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Saturday, August 14th @ 9 a.m.

Happening THIS SATURDAY, August 14th, at 9 a.m.: G-PISD is hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW G-P Middle School. PARKING has now been released -- CLICK HERE to view now, or visit: www.g-pisd.org/MSribboncutting! We hope to see you there!

COVID REPORTING! - Online Form to Report COVID Positive Cases, Symptoms & Close Contacts for Students / Staff

Remember: G-PISD will send monthly notifications this year with a summary of COVID-19 case counts, and we are posting daily to our website at www.g-pisd.org/COVIDcounts. Also on this web page is our ONLINE REPORT FORM for parents/families and staff to report (1) positive cases of COVID; (2) symptomatic cases; and (3) close contacts. This form ALSO includes the option to request Remote Conferencing in situations when a student may not be able to return to school for a temporary period of time due to COVID situations. You can access this form anytime by looking for the image seen below on our website home page, and at www.g-pisd.org/COVID-19 and www.g-pisd.org/COVIDcounts. Please remember: Face masks are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED in our schools. Thank you!

Thank you for reading this message, and we'll see your Wildcat TOMORROW for a great 2nd day of school!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes five (5) important announcements:

Please WATCH! - Superintendent "Back to School" Message for G-P Families

Please CLICK HERE, or below, to watch and listen as our G-PISD Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Cavazos, shares an important message for the entire G-PISD community in advance of the first day of school on Thursday, August 12th! 

Mark your Calendar! - Pfizer Vaccine Clinic @ Shirley Rowe Gym - 12 Years & Older w/ Parent Present | Wednesday, August 25th

Another date is now set for the next Vaccination Clinic sponsored provided by the State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS). We encourage all interested to attend on Wednesday, August 25th, at the Shirley Rowe Gym next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Vaccine administration will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children ages 12 years old and older can receive their 1st or 2nd dose with a parent present (and/or adults may attend for vaccination with or without a child). Please plan to attend for your child or yourself. Vaccinations will be provided until all available doses have been administered, or until 7 p.m. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Regional Opportunity! - Vaccinations for Children 12 Years & Older | **NOT HOSTED by G-PISD​​**

G-PISD will host another Pfizer Vaccine Clinic later this month (see details above). In the meantime, if you cannot make it to that event on August 25th OR would like to schedule to obtain a vaccination for your child (12 years and older) or yourself, we encourage you to register online and follow the process now being offered by the Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health District. This opportunity is NOT being hosted by G-PISD, but is another option in our area for those interested in a vaccination opportunity. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and register online. Thank you!

Mark your calendar! - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW G-P Middle School | Saturday, August 14, 2021 @ 9 a.m.

We're PROUD to announce that our new Gregory-Portland Middle School will be ready for students beginning this school year, and we invite our community to join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour inside the new campus at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021! THANK YOU for your support of Bond 2015, which made this new school possible for our Wildcats, and stay tuned for future ribbon cutting ceremonies and opportunities to celebrate together as great things are happening across the district. To download and share a copy of this invitation, and to find more information as this event approaches, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/MSribboncutting. 

LAST CHANCE! - Online Registration for Returning (Existing) G-PISD Students

Gregory-Portland ISD students who will be returning to a school within the district (after attending a G-PISD school last year) can be enrolled through online registration now available. We encourage our returning students to register AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that plans and preparations can be made for student arrival before the first day of school. The returning student online registration process is provided via Skyward Family Access, and parent/families can log into Skyward to complete required enrollment. After logging in, look for the link titled "Existing Students Online Registration." Visit www.g-pisd.org/skyward now to complete the process, or visit www.g-pisd.org/registration to access details about new student registration and other information.

Thank you for reading this message, and have a WONDERFUL evening!

G-PISD Administration

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TO:  G-PISD Parents/Families 

Dear Parents and Families,  

Yesterday (Thursday, August 5th), the Texas Education Agency shared updated guidance with school districts that included an option for “Remote Conferencing” during the 2021-22 school year. Gregory-Portland ISD will be updating our existing COVID-19 safety protocols to include this option for students directly affected by COVID-related situations. 

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about Remote Conferencing at G-PISD. We will begin implementing this option as of the Monday, August 16, as doing so supports our priority to keep all students, staff, and our greater community as safe as possible. 

As a reminder, while optional we are HIGHLY ENCOURAGING that all students and staff choose to wear a mask. Thank you for your continued support throughout this pandemic, and please join us in the effort to protect our students, families, and everyone from the spread of COVID-19. 

With gratitude, 

Dr. Michelle Cavazos, Superintendent  |  Gregory-Portland ISD 

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

Good evening, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes six (6) important announcements:

Updated! - COVID-19 Safety FAQ

Excitement is building for the first day of school, and we want to remind all families that G-PISD is HIGHLY ENCOURAGING all students and staff to choose to wear a mask for the safety of themselves and others. Additionally, the COVID Safety FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) list has been updated with a few new questions and answers received from parents/families since Tuesday.  We invite you to check this list, and other information posted at www.g-pisd.org/BacktoSchool.  

THIS MONTH! - Pfizer Vaccine Clinic @ Shirley Rowe Gym - 12 Years & Older w/ Parent Present | Wednesday, August 25th

Another date is now set for the next Vaccination Clinic sponsored provided by the State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS). We encourage all interested to attend on Wednesday, August 25th, at the Shirley Rowe Gym next to Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. Vaccine administration will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children ages 12 years old and older can receive their 1st or 2nd dose with a parent present (and/or adults may attend for vaccination with or without a child). Please plan to attend for your child or yourself. Vaccinations will be provided until all available doses have been administered, or until 7 p.m. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

School Clothes! - G-P Clothing Closet | Shopping / Donation Opportunities | August 2021

The closet will be open on dates/times listed below during the month of August at the G-PISD Student Support Center (1100 Lang Road in Portland, TX, enter on the left side of the building -- Door # 2). 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. (About the G-P Clothing Closet: 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.) THANK YOU to all who have donated clothing, shoes, and various items for the clothing closet! Please CLICK HERE to view the flyer.

Clothing Closet Hours to Shop or Donate:

• Friday, August 6th - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 10th - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 11th - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, August 16th - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 23rd - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 30th - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

School Supplies! - G-P School Supply Pick-Up via Drive-Thru Distribution

G-PISD Wildcats in need of donated school supplies can plan to attend our drive-thru pick up opportunity on Monday, August 9th, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (or until supplies last) at the G-PISD Student Support Center (1100 Lang Road in Portland, TX).  Families should place a piece of paper on the dashboard of their vehicle with the student's (1) first and last name; (2) student ID number; and (3) grade level. THANK YOU to all who donated school supplies for this drive! Please CLICK HERE to view the flyer.

Mark your calendar! - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW G-P Middle School | Saturday, August 14, 2021 @ 9 a.m.

We're PROUD to announce that our new Gregory-Portland Middle School will be ready for students beginning this school year, and we invite our community to join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour inside the new campus at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021! THANK YOU for your support of Bond 2015, which made this new school possible for our Wildcats, and stay tuned for future ribbon cutting ceremonies and opportunities to celebrate together as great things are happening across the district. To download and share a copy of this invitation, and to find more information as this event approaches, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/MSribboncutting. 

Reminder! - Online Registration for Returning (Existing) G-PISD Students

Gregory-Portland ISD students who will be returning to a school within the district (after attending a G-PISD school last year) can be enrolled through online registration now available. We encourage our returning students to register AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that plans and preparations can be made for student arrival before the first day of school. The returning student online registration process is provided via Skyward Family Access, and parent/families can log into Skyward to complete required enrollment. After logging in, look for the link titled "Existing Students Online Registration." Visit www.g-pisd.org/skyward now to complete the process, or visit www.g-pisd.org/registration to access details about new student registration and other information.

More information and other helpful reminders for the coming school year will be communicated soon. Thank you for reading this message, and have a WONDERFUL evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes four (4) important announcements:

Please Review! - COVID-19 Safety Plans for Families

We are EXCITED to welcome our students and staff BACK TO SCHOOL this year! As we look forward to the first day of school on Thursday, August 12th, we'd like to remind everyone that health and safety are paramount to the success of our Wildcats. As you may know, school districts cannot require that masks be worn on our property under current state law. However, we are HIGHLY ENCOURAGING all students and staff to choose to wear a mask for the safety of themselves and those around them this school year. We also have other information, and some reminders, to share with you today related to our district plans for safety (please see below). 

Please visit our website at www.g-pisd.org/BacktoSchool find three new web links for review: 

(1) a Summary of our Safety Plan; 

(2) a list of Frequently-Asked Questions / FAQs for parents and families; and 

(3) notice of this year's COVID Communication Protocol ("COVID Counts"). 

THIS WEEK! - 1st & 2nd Dose Pfizer Vaccine Clinic @ G-PMS Shirley Rowe Gym - 12 Years & Older w/ Parent Present | Wednesday, August 4th

The State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS) will provide a Pfizer Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday,August 4th, at the G-P Middle School Shirley Rowe Gym. Vaccine administration will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children ages 12 years old and older can receive their 1st dose with a parent present (and/or adults may attend for vaccination). Please plan to attend this week for your child or yourself. Vaccinations will be provided until all available doses have been administered, or until 7 p.m. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Available Online! - G-PISD School Supply Lists

If you're looking for a G-PISD school supply list, they are posted on each school website under the "Resources" tab --> "Supply List." The direct links to each school website are provided below. Please check these pages for campus-specific news and information as we approach the first day of school. (Please Note: G-P High School is the only campus that does NOT have a standard school supply list. Students will find out what they need to bring for each class during the first day of school.) Please click to view the flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

• G-P High School - www.g-pisd.org/GPHS 
• G-P Middle School - www.g-pisd.org/GPMS 
• East Cliff Elementary - www.g-pisd.org/EC
• S.F. Austin Elementary - www.g-pisd.org/SFA 
• T.M. Clark Elementary - www.g-pisd.org/TMC
• W.C. Andrews Elementary - www.g-pisd.org/WCA 

Last Day - Tomorrow ! - Wildcats serve Wildcats by providing School Supplies for G-P Students | July 28 - August 4, 2021 

Wednesday, August 4th, is the last day to participate in G-PISD's school supply drive for students in need of support! Please plan to drop off donations at one of two locations: (1) the G-PISD Student Support Center at 1100 Lang Road in Portland, or (2) City Chic Boutique at 1102 Railroad Avenue in Portland. Donations will be accepted from Wednesday, July 28th, to Wednesday, August 4th. Thank you in advance for your help to serve others, and give some of our Wildcats a strong start to the school year! Please select to view the flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Reminder! - Online Registration for Returning (Existing) G-PISD Students

Gregory-Portland ISD students who will be returning to a school within the district (after attending a G-PISD school last year) can be enrolled through online registration now available. We encourage our returning students to register AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that plans and preparations can be made for student arrival before the first day of school. The returning student online registration process is provided via Skyward Family Access, and parent/families can log into Skyward to complete required enrollment. After logging in, look for the link titled "Existing Students Online Registration." Visit www.g-pisd.org/skyward now to complete the process, or visit www.g-pisd.org/registration to access details about new student registration and other information.

More information and other helpful reminders for the coming school year will be communicated soon. Thank you for reading this message, and have a FANTASTIC day!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes four (4) important announcements:

Now Available! - Online Registration for Returning (Existing) G-PISD Students

Gregory-Portland ISD students who will be returning to a school within the district (after attending a G-PISD school last year) can be enrolled through online registration now available. We encourage our returning students to register AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that plans and preparations can be made for student arrival before the first day of school. The returning student online registration process is provided via Skyward Family Access, and parent/families can log into Skyward to complete required enrollment. After logging in, look for the link titled "Existing Students Online Registration." Visit www.g-pisd.org/skyward now to complete the process, or visit www.g-pisd.org/registration to access details about new student registration and other information.

Supply Drive! - Wildcats serve Wildcats by providing School Supplies for G-P Students | July 28 - August 4, 2021 

G-PISD is hosting an opportunity for Wildcats to serve Wildcats, with a one-week school supply drive for G-P students in need of support! Please plan to drop off donations at one of two locations: (1) the G-PISD Student Support Center at 1100 Lang Road in Portland, or (2) City Chic Boutique at 1102 Railroad Avenue in Portland. Donations will be accepted from Wednesday, July 28th, to Wednesday, August 4th. Thank you in advance for your help to serve others, and give some of our Wildcats a strong start to the school year! Please select to view the flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Reminder! - "Be a Champion" Food Distribution for Children 18 years and younger @ GracePoint Church

​GracePoint Church is coordinating a food distribution together with the "Be a Champion" nonprofit organization. This drive-thru pick-up opportunity will be available for children 18 years old and younger has been happening on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. and until 6 p.m. (OR until all food packages have been distributed). Please plan to attend next Tuesday, August 3rd, if you're interested in picking up FREE meals for the children in your family. We thank the GracePoint community, and this nonprofit organization, for their efforts to provide support for families during the summertime when G-PISD schools are closed and district/campus staff are on summer break. Please select a link to view the flyer containing more details: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Legal Notice! - Senate Bill (SB) 1697 for Elective Grade Retainment 

The 87th Texas Legislature (regular session) passed Senate Bill (SB) 1697, which amends state law to allow parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat a grade or retake a high school course, per Texas Education Code (TEC) §28.02124 for the 2021-2022 school year. Please click the following link(s) to view a legal notice for parents/families regarding this legislation, including deadlines and other information necessary to provide notification to the district if desired. Please select a link to view this legal notice: ENGLISH | ESPANOL 

Thank you for reading this message, and have a FANTASTIC day!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Today's District Update includes three (3) important announcements:

Back-to-School Safety & Instructional Plan Presentation | Wednesday, July 21st @ 5 p.m.

Join our G-P team to learn about plans for returning to school safely this year, as well as how G-PISD is working to ensure instructional continuity for our Wildcats across the district. This meeting will be available on our G-PISD Facebook page at 5 p.m., and will be posted on our website along with a listing of questions and answers from the comment feed throughout the presentation. If you cannot tune in during this time, the video recording will be available on the Facebook page and also at www.g-pisd.org/backtoschool by 8 p.m. the same evening (Wednesday, July 21st). 

Deadline Extended! - G-PISD requests Public Feedback regarding anticipated Federal ESSER III Funding for Schools

We want to hear from YOU to help determine how federal funding will be used in G-PISD, so we are extending the deadline to complete our ESSER stakeholder survey! G-PISD is eligible to receive one-time federal funds through the ESSER III program to address expenses and learning loss associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. These anticipated funds would need to be spent by September 30, 2024. Currently, G-PISD is seeking input from our community regarding how these funds might best meet the needs of G-PISD students and families. Please click the following link to submit your feedback via our ESSER III Stakeholder Survey on or before Friday, July 23, 2021, at 5 p.m., and THANK YOU to those who have already submitted this survey: www.g-pisd.org/ESSERsurvey. 

Mark your calendar! - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW G-P Middle School | Saturday, August 14, 2021 @ 9 a.m.

We're PROUD to announce that our new Gregory-Portland Middle School will soon be ready for students beginning this school year, and we invite our community to join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour inside the new campus at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021! THANK YOU for your support of Bond 2015, which made this new school possible for our Wildcats, and stay tuned for future ribbon cutting ceremonies and opportunities to celebrate together as great things are happening across the district. To find download and share a copy of this invitation, and to find more information in the next few weeks as this event approaches, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/MSribboncutting. 

More information and other helpful reminders for the coming school year will be communicated soon. Thank you for reading this message, and have a FANTASTIC day!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Our G-PISD team is gearing up for another outstanding school year, and we want to provide some information to you as we look ahead to the first day of school. Please review the following two (2) announcements in today's District Update:

G-PISD returns to Face-to-Face (Standard, In-Class) Instruction for All Students

This school year, 2021-2022, Gregory-Portland ISD is returning to standard, in-person instruction at all campuses for our students. This means that no virtual learning option will be available at G-PISD. This return to in-class instruction follows the increase and availability of vaccination opportunities for adults (including G-PISD staff) since early Spring. Additionally, vaccinations are now available and being offered for children 12 years and older, and G-PISD is partnering with state and local agencies to provide clinics as able at some of our campuses (stay tuned for the next opportunity, if you are interested, to be communicated via District Update).

Reminder! - Face Masks are Optional for 2021-2022 School Year
Just a reminder: Face masks will be optional for all G-PISD students and staff this coming school year. This procedure is in keeping with Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order issued on May 18, 2021, which required Texas schools to lift mask requirements after June 4, 2021. Our team will be communicating all other information related to safety protocols during the next few weeks.

More information regarding instructional plans, safety protocols, and other helpful reminders for the coming school year will be communicated soon. Thank you for your attention to this message, and have a wonderful week! 

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Please review the following three (3) announcements in today's District Update:

COVID-19: G-PISD maintains all current COVID-19 Safety Protocols (including MASKS) thru the Last Day of School: Thursday, May 27th, 2021

Yesterday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order that allows all Texas school districts to continue following current mask-wearing guidelines in place through June 4, 2021. After that date, Texas schools will not require wearing a mask while on campuses/facilities. We ask that our students, parents, staff, and community continue to comply with current school safety guidelines (including wearing masks) through the remainder of this school year, in accordance with G-PISD protocols and Gov. Abbott's order through June 4th. After June 4th, as we move forward to the beginning of the NEXT school year (2021-2022), wearing a mask will become OPTIONAL at G-PISD schools and facilities. Thank you for your support and continued understanding as we follow through with existing mask requirements this school year, as many of our staff, students, and parents/families may be waiting until the summer to have an open opportunity to receive vaccinations prior to next year. Your support helps us continue to keep our schools and community as safe as possible. Thank you, G-P Family!

CANCELED for TONIGHT! - Pfizer Vaccine Clinic @ G-P High School - 12  Years & Older w/ Parent Present

Just an update: The Pfizer Vaccine Clinic planned for tonight has been CANCELED due to weather conditions, however current plans STILL INCLUDE holding the clinic tomorrow (Thursday, May 20th). Additional doses will be available Thursday evening, as no clinic will take place today. / UPDATED CONTENT: G-PISD received notice that DSHS will be able to provide a Pfizer Vaccine Clinic this Thursday, May 20th, in the G-P High School Cafeteria (please park in the G-PHS Front Parking Lot) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Children ages 12 years and older can receive a vaccine with a parent present (and/or adults may attend for vaccination). Registration will be conducted on site, in person, by DSHS. Please plan to attend if you are able/interested in receiving a vaccination this week for your child, or yourself. 

Reminder: G-PISD Monitors Weather Conditions on an Ongoing Basis for Student, Staff Safety

Earlier today, the G-P community received a heavy amount of rain during arrival times across our district -- much more than anticipated. We have received some questions regarding school tomorrow (Thursday, May 20th), and would like to remind everyone that notice will come directly from the school district in the event that any changes to scheduling are needed. Currently, we are planning for a regular school day on Thursday, May 20th. Please stay tuned, stay dry, and stay positive as we continue forward through the last two weeks of the school year. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. #goGPwildcats #GPtogether 

Thank you -- stay safe and dry today, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good morning, Wildcats -- we hope you're enjoying a WONDERFUL Summer Break! Please see the following four (4) announcements in today's District Update:

TODAY! - "Be a Champion" Food Distribution for Children 18 years and younger @ GracePoint Church

​GracePoint Church is coordinating a food distribution together with the "Be a Champion" nonprofit organization. This drive-thru pick-up opportunity will be available for children 18 years old and younger starting today, and each Tuesday until August 10th, from 4 p.m. and until 6 p.m. (OR until all food packages have been distributed). We thank the GracePoint community, and this nonprofit organization, for their efforts to provide support for families during the summertime when G-PISD schools are closed and district/campus staff are on summer break. Please select a link to view the flyer containing more details: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

LAST CHANCE - TODAY! - Facilities Naming Window for the New CTE Training Center

Today (Tuesday, July 13th) is the LAST DAY to submit a nomination as part of G-PISD's request for potential names for the new Career & Technology Education (CTE) Training Center located at G-P High School. 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 by end of day Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at: www.g-pisd.org/namingform

THIS WEEK! - 1st Dose Pfizer Vaccine Clinic @ G-PMS Shirley Rowe Gym - 12  Years & Older w/ Parent Present | Wednesday, July 14th

The State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS) will provide a Pfizer Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, July 14th, at the G-P Middle School Shirley Rowe Gym. Vaccine administration will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children ages 12 years old and older can receive their 1st dose with a parent present (and/or adults may attend for vaccination). Please plan to attend this week for your child or yourself. Vaccinations will be provided until all available doses have been administered, or until 7 p.m. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

Reminder! - G-PISD Families qualify for Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)

Gregory-Portland ISD has been supported by the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for a few years following Hurricane Harvey (this is the federal benefit that has provided free breakfast and lunch meals for all G-PISD students). As a result of our existing status under this provision, G-PISD students and their families ALSO automatically qualify for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). This benefit provides funding for household food items, and is an added benefit above and beyond standard SNAP benefits. Some families who have been receiving SNAP benefits may not need to apply, depending on the time those benefits were first received. Any G-PISD family who has not received SNAP benefits, or who did not receive SNAP for at least one month during the 2020-2021 school year, will need to apply to receive this service. The online application is now open. This service is provided via the Texas Dept. of Agriculture (TDA) and Texas Health & Human Services (HHS), as released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).  For more information, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/PEBT 

Thank you for reviewing this information, and remember: Stay safe, stay strong, and stay TOGETHER this summer. We look forward to seeing you again soon, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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TO:  The G-P Community

Good afternoon, Wildcats -- we hope you're having a fun and relaxing summer break! Please read the following two (2) announcements in today's District Update:

Latest News! - G-PISD Superintendent announces hiring of Dr. Michael Norris to serve as Principal of G-P High School

Gregory-Portland ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos announced today that current Rockport-Fulton High School Assistant Principal, Dr. Michael Norris, will serve as the next Principal for students, families, and staff at G-P High School. Please CLICK HERE to read more.

Feedback Requested! - G-PISD requests Public Feedback regarding anticipated Federal ESSER III Funding for Schools

The American Rescue Plan Act, also known as the ARP Act, was signed into law in March of 2021. This law dedicated federal dollars for K-12 schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) III funds. As a result, G-PISD is eligible to receive one-time federal funds through the ESSER III program to address expenses and learning loss associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. These anticipated funds would need to be spent by September 30, 2024. Currently, G-PISD is seeking input from our community regarding how these funds might best meet the needs of G-PISD students and families. Please click the following link to submit your feedback via our ESSER III Stakeholder Survey on or before Friday, July 9, 2021, at 5 p.m.: www.g-pisd.org/ESSERsurvey. 

Thank you for your attention to this message, and stay safe this summer. We look forward to seeing you again soon, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats -- we hope you're enjoying a FANTASTIC Summer Break! Please see the following five (5) announcements in today's District Update:

NOW OPEN! - Facilities Naming Window for the New CTE Training Center

​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 new Career & Technology Education (CTE) Training Center located at G-P High School. The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, July 13, 2021. 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 on or before July 13, 2021, at: www.g-pisd.org/namingform

HAPPENING NOW! - Bond 2020 Progress Report | June 2021

There's a lot happening across G-PISD, as we work to finish the last set of projects from Bond 2015 and make progress on new Bond 2020 projects thanks to the generous support of our G-P community. Each month, we're providing progress reports to you via video content or in a one-page report. Community members who do not currently have children attending G-PISD schools, or who are not employees of the district can receive this information by signing up for G-P News email notices at www.g-pisd.org/GPnews. A written report is now available for June 2021, and we encourage you to CLICK HERE to view or visit: www.g-pisd.org/bond

LAST CHANCE! - FREE MEALS on WEDNESDAYS thru June 30th for Children Ages 18 Years & Younger | G-PISD Summer Feeding Program

Wednesday, June 30th, will be the LAST DAY for Summer Feeding Program curbside pick-up! Our G-PISD Food & Nutrition team is offering FREE MEALS for children ages 18 years old and younger, with a single pick-up date on Wednesday that will contain meals for the entire upcoming week (five breakfast / five lunch portions per child). Children must be present inside the vehicle OR proof of identification must be provided (one of four options are available to show ID, please check the website for details). Curbside pick-up will take place only on Wednesday, June 30th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at S.F. Austin and T.M. Clark; 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at East Cliff; and from Noon to 12:45 p.m. at W.C. Andrews Elementary. For all the details, please visit: www.wildcatcafe.org 

NOW AVAILABLE! - Access Detailed STAAR Results for your Child!

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has provided an online resource for parents and families to access your child's detailed STAAR results. The steps to access results are provided at: www.g-pisd.org/STAARresults 

SUMMER BREAK! - Central Office Closed until Monday, July 12, 2021

Gregory-Portland ISD Central Office staff will be taking a two-week summer break this year, and during this time the main office will be closed to the public. Our district team will return on Monday, July 12, 2021. Thank you!

Thank you for reviewing this information, and remember: Stay safe, stay strong, and stay TOGETHER this summer. We look forward to seeing you again soon, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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TO: The G-P Community

Dear G-P Wildcat Family,

Gregory-Portland ISD Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Cavazos, will present the first annual State of the District address on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 11: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Community Center! This event will be hosted by the G-P Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to serve and support G-PISD teachers and students through grant funding for innovative educational programs, scholarships for our students, and recognition for G-P teachers and staff. Sponsorships are now available, and all proceeds will benefit the education foundation. 

More information, including sponsorship benefit levels, can be found online at www.g-pisd.org/SOD2021. Please plan to reserve your sponsorship/seating early for this exciting event, and join us in supporting the future success of our G-P Wildcats through the work of our district and the foundation in the upcoming school year! 

Thank you,

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats -- we hope you're enjoying a WONDERFUL Summer Break! Please see the following three (3) announcements in today's District Update:

THIS WEEK! - 2nd Dose Pfizer Vaccine Clinic @ G-P High School - 12  Years & Older w/ Parent Present | Thursday, June 10th

The State Dept. of Health Services (DSHS) provided a Pfizer Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, May 20th, in the G-P High School Cafeteria, and THIS WEEK on Thursday, June 10th, those who received the first dose in May will be able to receive the 2nd dose at G-P High School. We ask those arriving for the 2nd dose to please park in the G-PHS Front Parking Lot. Vaccine administration will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Children ages 12 years and older can receive their 2nd dose with a parent present (and/or adults may attend for vaccination). Please bring your vaccination card, and plan to attend this week for your child or yourself. Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

REMINDER - FREE MEALS on WEDNESDAYS thru June 30th for Children Ages 18 Years & Younger | G-PISD Summer Feeding Program

Our G-PISD Food & Nutrition Team is offering FREE MEALS for children ages 18 years old and younger this summer, with a single pick-up date each week on Wednesday that will contain meals for the entire upcoming week (five breakfast / five lunch portions per child). This curbside pick-up opportunity is available EVERY WEDNESDAY thru June 30th, 2021. Children must be present inside the vehicle OR proof of identification must be provided (one of four options are available to show ID, please check the website for details). Curbside pick-up will be available on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at S.F. Austin and T.M. Clark; from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at East Cliff; and from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at W.C. Andrews Elementary. For all the details, please visit: www.wildcatcafe.org 

APPLY NOW! - G-PISD Families qualify for Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)

Gregory-Portland ISD has been supported by the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for a few years following Hurricane Harvey (this is the federal benefit that has provided free breakfast and lunch meals for all G-PISD students). As a result of our existing status under this provision, G-PISD students and their families ALSO automatically qualify for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). This benefit provides funding for household food items, and is an added benefit above and beyond standard SNAP benefits. Some families who have been receiving SNAP benefits may not need to apply, depending on the time those benefits were first received. Any G-PISD family who has not received SNAP benefits, or who did not receive SNAP for at least one month during the 2020-2021 school year, will need to apply to receive this service. The online application opened as of June 2, 2021. This service is provided via the Texas Dept. of Agriculture (TDA) and Texas Health & Human Services (HHS), as released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).  For more information, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/PEBT 

Thank you for reviewing this information, and remember: Stay safe, stay strong, and stay TOGETHER this summer. We look forward to seeing you again soon, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

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

G-P News - G-PISD Superintendent hires Analese Tennyson-Trevino to serve as Principal of W.C. Andrews Elementary School

As the current school year comes to an end this week, W.C. Andrews Elementary students, families, and staff may be interested to know who will provide leadership at the campus for the next school year (following the transition of current Principal, Julie Verstuyft, to G-P Middle School). Looking ahead to 2021-2022, Gregory-Portland ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos has hired Analese Tennyson-Treviño from Kingsville ISD to serve as the next leader at W.C. Andrews. Please CLICK HERE to read more. 

PLEASE SUBMIT by JUNE 1st: District Engagement Surveys are VITAL for Future Success

Earlier this month, G-PISD released first-annual District Engagement Surveys to obtain YOUR vital feedback, which will be used to evaluate the services we provide and help identify areas of opportunity beginning next school year. As a G-PISD parent/family member, and/or community member living in Gregory or Portland, we need your input before the deadline of June 1, 2021. Please access and complete the survey now at g-pisd.org/districtsurveys.

AVAILABLE SOON! - G-PISD Families qualify for Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT)

Gregory-Portland ISD has been supported by the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for a few years following Hurricane Harvey (this is the federal benefit that has provided free breakfast and lunch meals for all G-PISD students). As a result of our existing status under this provision, G-PISD students and their families ALSO automatically qualify for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). This benefit provides funding for household food items, and is an added benefit above and beyond standard SNAP benefits. Some families who have been receiving SNAP benefits may not need to apply, depending on the time those benefits were first received. Any G-PISD family who has not received SNAP benefits, or who did not receive SNAP for at least one month during the 2020-2021 school year, will need to apply to receive this service. The online application will open beginning June 2, 2021. This service is provided via the Texas Dept. of Agriculture (TDA) and Texas Health & Human Services (HHS), as released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).  For more information, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/PEBT 

Beginning NEXT WEEK! - FREE MEALS for Children Ages 18 Years & Younger through G-PISD Summer Feeding Program

Our G-PISD Food & Nutrition Team is preparing to offer FREE MEALS for children ages 18 years old and younger this summer, with a single pick-up date each week on Wednesday that will contain meals for the entire upcoming week (five breakfast / five lunch portions per child). This curbside pick-up opportunity will l begin Wednesday, June 2nd, and continue each Wednesday until June 30th, 2021. Children must be present inside the vehicle OR proof of identification must be provided (one of four options are available to show ID, please check the website for details). Curbside pick-up will be available on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at S.F. Austin and T.M. Clark; from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at East Cliff; and from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at W.C. Andrews Elementary. For all the details, please visit: www.wildcatcafe.org 

Thank you; have a WONDERFUL evening, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Please review the following three (3) announcements in today's District Update:

REMINDER - HAPPENING TODAY! - Food Bank Distribution | Tuesday, May 18 @ 5 p.m., GracePoint Church Parking Lot

Our next drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank distribution opportunity for G-P families will take place next Tuesday, May 18th, beginning at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of GracePoint Church (located at 4755 Wildcat Drive, next to G-P High School). There will be a limit of two (2) families per vehicle, and the parking lot will open beginning at 4:30 p.m. 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, or until 7 p.m.. 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

THIS WEEK! - Pfizer Vaccine Clinic @ G-P High School - 12  Years & Older w/ Parent Present | May 19 - 20, 2021

G-PISD received notice that DSHS will be able to provide a Pfizer Vaccine Clinic this Wednesday, May 19th, and Thursday, May 20th, in the G-P High School Cafeteria (please park in the G-PHS Front Parking Lot) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Children ages 12 years and older can receive a vaccine with a parent present (and/or adults may attend for vaccination). Registration will be conducted on site, in person, by DSHS. Please plan to attend if you are able/interested in receiving a vaccination this week for your child, or yourself.  Please select a link to view the event flyer: ENGLISH | ESPANOL

REMINDER: District Engagement Surveys for Students, Parents/Families, Staff & Community are VITAL to District Success

Last week, Gregory-Portland ISD released first-annual District Engagement Surveys to obtain essential feedback from all those we serve -- students, parents/families, community, and staff -- so that we can determine with greater clarity where we are as a district, and how best to move toward fulfilling our Vision to "educate, inspire, and empower" in the years to come. As a parent/family member of a G-PISD student and/or community member, we need your input and are counting on you to provide it via this survey opportunity before the deadline of June 1, 2021. You can access and complete the survey(s) now at g-pisd.org/districtsurveys.

Thank you; have a WONDERFUL evening, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

Welcome to the weekend, Wildcats! Please review the following four (4) announcements in today's District Update:

IMPORTANT: District Engagement Surveys for Students, Parents/Families, Staff & Community are VITAL to District Success

TODAY, Gregory-Portland ISD is releasing first-annual District Engagement Surveys to obtain essential feedback from all those we serve -- students, parents/families, community, and staff -- so that we can determine with greater clarity where we are as a district, and how best to move toward fulfilling our Vision to "educate, inspire, and empower" in the years to come. As a parent/family member of a G-PISD student and/or community member, we need your input and are counting on you to provide it via this survey opportunity before the deadline of June 1, 2021. You can access and complete the survey(s) now at g-pisd.org/districtsurveys.

CONGRATULATIONS! - G-PISD CELEBRATES, as Four New Trustees join the School Board & Four "Retire" from Service after 70 Collective Years

We're EXCITED to announce that your newly-elected School Board members were sworn in this week, and new officers were elected for the new year. Additionally, we celebrated the transition of four long-time Trustees, as they "retired" from service after a collective 70 years given to our school district. Please see the list of Board Members and information below, along with links to four short video interviews with our "retiring" board members who had some final thoughts and reflections to share with the G-P community after their incredible history of service. (Click on the appropriate image to view the video(s).)

Gregory-Portland ISD Board of Trustees: Victor Hernandez, President; Carrie Gregory, Vice President; Tim Flinn, Secretary; Melissa Gonzales, Trustee; Nicole Nolen, Trustee; Mark Roach, Trustee; and Zach Simmons, Trustee. (Pictured here with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos.)

NEXT WEEK! - Food Bank Distribution | Tuesday, May 18 @ 5 p.m., GracePoint Church Parking Lot

Our next drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank distribution opportunity for G-P families will take place next Tuesday, May 18th, beginning at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of GracePoint Church (located at 4755 Wildcat Drive, next to G-P High School). There will be a limit of two (2) families per vehicle, and the parking lot will open beginning at 4:30 p.m. 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, or until 7 p.m.. 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

Tier 1 Notice - Week of May 10 - 14, 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. 

Thank you, and have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

Welcome to the weekend, Wildcats! Please review the following four (4) announcements in today's District Update:

Latest G-P News: Bond 2020 Progress Update from Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos

Please click the following link to view an important Bond 2020 progress update from Dr. Cavazos, with the latest about planning for the Early Childhood Center, information about the upcoming Central Office relocation, and some good news related to bond finance: www.g-pisd.org/bond 

VIDEOS RELEASED: Celebrating TMC, G-PMS & G-PHS Teachers of the Year: Mrs. Peggy Hamrick, Mrs. Kory Baker & Mr. Jonathan Turner

G-PISD has now released ALL Teacher of the Year videos on social media featuring each of our six outstanding educators being honored this year. Please click the following link to learn more about our honorees from T.M. Clark, G-P Middle School, and G-P High School, as well as all others: www.g-pisd.org/TOY / THANK YOU, again, to our 2020-21 G-P Education Foundation (G-PEF) event sponsors, whose support will help serve G-PISD students and teachers through the work of the foundation in the years to come!

HAPPENING SOON!: Help a Wildcat earn their Red Cord! - Coastal Bend Blood Drive | Saturday, May 15, 2021

The Coastal Bend Blood Bank is providing a Blood Drive in Portland on Saturday, May 15th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walmart in Portland, TX. Blood donations are requested to help G-P seniors earn their Red Cords for graduation. You can make an appointment online at: www.g-pisd.org/blooddrive 

Tier 1 Notice - Week of May 4 - 7, 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. 

Thank you, and have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! Please review the following three (3) announcements in today's District Update:

VIDEOS RELEASED: Celebrating S.F. AUSTIN & EAST CLIFF Elementary Teachers of the Year - Mrs. Amy Winckler & Mrs. Tiffany Seay

Each day this week, G-PISD is releasing a Teacher of the Year video featuring one of our six outstanding educators we're celebrating as Campus Teachers of the Year on our website and district social media pages (Facebook and Twitter). Please visit us online to learn more about our honoree from S.F. Austin Elementary, Mrs. Amy Winckler, and from East Cliff Elementary, Mrs. Tiffany Seay, at: www.g-pisd.org/TOY.

TOMORROW: Virtual Parent Meeting | Wednesday, May 5, 2021

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, covering the topic "Cyber Security" with Special Agent Heath Hardwick from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  Attendees will be able to tune in LIVE on the G-PISD Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/gpisdwildcats 

TOMORROW: BLOOD DRIVE in Portland - Help a G-P Senior earn their Red Cord! | Wednesday, May 2, 2021

The Coastal Bend Blood Bank is providing a Blood Drive in Portland tomorrow - Wednesday, May 5th - and donations are requested to help G-P seniors earn their Red Cords for graduation. Please sign up to give a blood donation between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Hardknocks Grill in Portland: www.g-pisd.org/blooddrive 

Thank you, and have a wonderful evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Welcome to the weekend, Wildcats! Please review the following four (4) announcements in today's District Update:

SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021: G-PISD School Board Trustee Election

Election day is tomorrow - Saturday, May 1st, for four (4) at-large seats on the Gregory-Portland ISD School Board. Please click the following shortcut link that redirects to public information on the San Patricio County Elections Office web page, where voting locations, dates, and times, and other information is posted: www.g-pisd.org/SPCelections 

VIDEO RELEASE: Celebrating W.C. Andrews Elementary Teacher of the Year - Coach Kayla Knowlton

Today, and each week day from May 3rd - 7th, G-PISD will release a Teacher of the Year video featuring one of the six outstanding educators we're celebrating this year. Please click the following link to learn more about our honoree from W.C. Andrews Elementary School: www.g-pisd.org/TOY

NEXT WEEK: Virtual Parent Meeting | Wednesday, May 5, 2021

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting via Zoom for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, covering the topic "Cyber Security" with Special Agent Heath Hardwick from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  Attendees will be able to tune in LIVE on the G-PISD Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/gpisdwildcats 

Tier 1 Notice - Week of April 26 - 30, 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. 

Thank you for your review of this information, and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! We've got some important information and reminders to share. Please review the following five (5) announcements in today's District Update:

DEADLINE TOMORROW - Friday, April 23rd! - Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Round-Up (Registration) for 2021-22 until Friday, April 23, 2021

Online registration is NOW AVAILABLE for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten next school year, 2021-2022. There is ONLY ONE (1) window of opportunity to register, and that window will CLOSE after the deadline of Friday, April 23, 2021 -- so ALL FAMILIES wanting to register for Pre-K and Kinder will need to do so soon! The specific deadline is necessary to ensure adequate staffing in the incoming school year based on enrollment data, so it is vital that registration take place in the Spring. (Registration for returning (current) students and new student registration will be available soon, and deadlines will be provided for registering. The only exception to registration deadline(s) will be for families moving to the G-P area for the first time.) To learn more and register today, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/registration 

PUBLIC INFORMATION: G-PISD School Board Trustee Election - Saturday, May 1, 2021

Early voting is now taking place until Tuesday, April 27, 2021, to fill four seats on the Gregory-Portland ISD School Board. Election day is Saturday, May 1, 2021. Please click the following shortcut link that redirects to public information on the San Patricio County Elections Office web page, where voting locations, dates, and times, and other information is posted: www.g-pisd.org/SPCelections 

G-P Education Foundation offering Scholarships for ONLY G-P High School Graduating Seniors

The Gregory-Portland Education Foundation (G-PEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has scholarships available for G-P High School graduating seniors, including those pursuing college degrees as well as for those specifically planning to attend a trade school, training center, or other vocational program. If you know one of our Class of 2021 Wildcats who could use some support for their next educational adventure, please encourage them to consider applying for a scholarship online at www.g-pisd.org/GPEFscholarships 

REMINDER - G-P Clothing Closet | Shopping / Donation Opportunities for April 2021

The closet will be open on Mondays during the month of April, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the G-PISD Student Support Center (1100 Lang Road in Portland, TX, enter on the left side of the building -- Door # 2). 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. (About the G-P Clothing Closet: 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.)

Tier 1 Notice - Week of April 19-23, 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 (with content for Friday added by 6 p.m. tomorrow), 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 for your attention to this message, and we hope you enjoy a WONDERFUL evening with your family!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, Wildcats! We've got some important information and reminders to share. Please review the following five (5) announcements in today's District Update:

DEADLINE TODAY! - Out-of-District Transfer Requests - LAST DAY: Friday, April 16, 2021!

TODAY is the LAST DAY to submit your out-of-district transfer request for next school year, 2021-22. This applies to all G-PISD students living outside the district boundaries. After today, the window of opportunity will close for all 2021-2022 out-of-district transfer requests. It will not open again until the Spring of 2022, for the 2022-2023 school year. To submit your transfer request before the deadline, or share with someone you know,  please visit www.g-pisd.org/registration. 

NEXT WEEK! - Food Bank Distribution - Tuesday, April 20, 2021 @ 5 p.m. | GracePoint Church Parking Lot

The next drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank distribution is happening next Tuesday, April 20th, beginning at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of GracePoint Church (located at 4755 Wildcat Drive, next to G-P High School). There will be a limit of two (2) families per vehicle, and the parking lot will open beginning at 4 p.m. 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, or until 7 p.m.. 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. 

DEADLINE NEXT WEEK! - Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Round-Up (Registration) for 2021-22 until Friday, April 23, 2021

Online registration is NOW AVAILABLE for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten next school year, 2021-2022. There is ONLY ONE (1) window of opportunity to register, and that window will CLOSE after the deadline of Friday, April 23, 2021 -- so ALL FAMILIES wanting to register for Pre-K and Kinder will need to do so soon! The specific deadline is necessary to ensure adequate staffing in the incoming school year based on enrollment data, so it is vital that registration take place in the Spring. (Registration for returning (current) students and new student registration will be available soon, and deadlines will be provided for registering. The only exception to registration deadline(s) will be for families moving to the G-P area for the first time.) To learn more and register today, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/registration 

LAST CHANCE - SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! - G-PISD Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon | Hosted by the G-P Education Foundation

There's one more week to confirm your sponsorship or seat as an attendee at the 2021 Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon happening on Thursday, April 29th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Community Center! RSVPs and sponsorship confirmations can be submitted online, and are requested by Thursday, April 22nd, for business logos and information to be listed in all event materials. All support received is a tax-deductible contribution to the G-P Education Foundation (G-PEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds student scholarships, teaching grants, educational programs, and teacher recognition. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, and RSVP/confirm sponsorship to attend this event, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/G-PEF 

Tier 1 Notice - Week of April 12 - 16, 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. 

Thank you for your attention to this message, and we hope you enjoy a WONDERFUL weekend with your family!

G-PISD Administration

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

It's been a GREAT WEEK, Wildcats! As we look ahead to next week, please review the following four (4) announcements in today's District Update:

COMING SOON! - Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Round-Up (Registration) for 2021-22 | April 12 - 23, 2021

Beginning at 2 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021, parents/families residing within Gregory-Portland ISD will be able to complete online registration for child(ren) for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten next school year, 2021-2022. There will be one (1) window of opportunity to register, and that window will CLOSE after April 23, 2021 -- so ALL FAMILIES wanting to register for Pre-K and Kinder will need to do so before the deadline. The specific deadline is necessary to ensure adequate staffing in the incoming school year based on enrollment data, so it is vital that registration take place in the Spring. (Registration for returning (current) students and new student registration will be available soon, and deadlines will be provided for registering. The only exception to registration deadline(s) will be for families moving to the G-P area for the first time.) To learn more, and to access registration when it opens on Monday at 2 p.m., please visit: www.g-pisd.org/registration

JOIN US - SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! - G-PISD Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon | Hosted by the G-P Education Foundation

Several outstanding G-P teachers have been selected to represent their schools as Campus Teacher of the Year, and we want your help to honor them at our upcoming Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 29th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Community Center! Sponsorships are available to attend through the G-P Education Foundation (G-PEF) as a tax-deductible contribution to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The G-PEF provides funding for student scholarships, teaching grants, educational programs, and teacher recognition to serve and support G-PISD students and teachers. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, and RSVP/confirm sponsorship to attend this event, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/G-PEF 

REMINDER! - Out-of-District Transfer Requests - NOW AVAILABLE until Friday, April 16, 2021!

Gregory-Portland ISD is now accepting out-of-district transfer requests (both new, and renewal applications) for the 2021-2022 school year for a LIMITED TIME. The deadline to submit a request for next school year is Friday, April 16, 2021. After this deadline, the window of opportunity will close for all 2021-2022 out-of-district transfer requests. It will not open again until the Spring of 2022, for the 2022-2023 school year. To learn more, and submit your transfer request before the deadline, please visit www.g-pisd.org/registration. 

Tier 1 Notice - Week of April 5 - 9, 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. 

Thank you for your review of this information, and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND, Wildcats!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good afternoon, G-P Wildcats! Please review the following three (3) important REMINDERS about two virtual events happening tonight and tomorrow, and the upcoming deadline next week for out-of-district transfer applications:

HAPPENING TONIGHT! - G-PHS Virtual CTE Showcase | Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Join us online TONIGHT (Tuesday, April 6th) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for G-P High School's virtual Career and Technology Education (CTE) showcase! This event is designed for current 8th - 11th grade students and families, and will be accessible via Zoom. Our campus team will share information about courses available for students beginning next school year and provide students the opportunity to meet several local industry partners from across the local area. To join virtually, attendees will be able to log in at 6 p.m. through this web link: www.g-pisd.org/CTEshowcase. 

HAPPENING TOMORROW! - Virtual Parent Meeting | Wednesday, April 7, 2021

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting via Zoom for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, covering the topic "Tips & Tricks for Teaching Mindfulness to Kids: A Parent's Toolkit for Stressful Times" with presented Debbie Edge, G-P Middle School 6th Grade Counselor.  Attendees will be able to tune in LIVE on the G-PISD Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/gpisdwildcats 

REMINDER: Out-of-District Transfer Requests - NOW AVAILABLE until Friday, April 16, 2021!

Gregory-Portland ISD is now accepting out-of-district transfer requests (both new, and renewal applications) for the 2021-2022 school year for a LIMITED TIME. The deadline to submit a request for next school year is Friday, April 16, 2021. After this deadline, the window of opportunity will close for all 2021-2022 out-of-district transfer requests. It will not open again until the Spring of 2022, for the 2022-2023 school year. To learn more, and submit your transfer request before the deadline, please visit www.g-pisd.org/registration. 

Student Registration Coming Soon - Additionally, coming soon you will receive notice of registration opportunities and deadlines for (1) Pre-K and Kindergarten, (2) Returning (Current) Students, and (3) New Student Registration for the 2021-2022 school year. Each registration process will now be available only in the Spring. The specific deadline(s) for registration and transfer requests are necessary to ensure adequate staffing for the incoming school year based on true student enrollment data, and it is vital that all students, parents, and families adhere to the deadlines and register all of their students for school in advance of next school year (whether new or returning). No applications or requests will be accepted outside these timelines. (The only exception to this rule will be if a student/family becomes a resident in the district after the application windows have closed -- for new student registration only, due to residential change).We will release public notice when the registration windows are open, and deadlines posted, for current and prospective parents/families. Thank you!

Thank you for your continued support, G-P Family -- have a WONDERFUL evening!

G-PISD Administration

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

Ready for a three-day weekend, Wildcats? Remember that tomorrow (Friday, April 2nd) is a student and staff holiday, and we'll return to school on Monday, April 5th. Also, please review the following five (5) announcements in today's District Update:

G-PISD Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon | Hosted by the G-P Education Foundation

Six outstanding G-P teachers have been selected to represent their schools as Campus Teacher of the Year, and we want your help to honor them at our upcoming Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 29th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portland Community Center! Sponsorships are available to attend through the G-P Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides funding for student scholarships, teaching grants, educational programs, and teacher recognition to serve and support G-PISD students and teachers. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, and attend this event, please visit: www.g-pisd.org/G-PEF 

G-PHS Virtual CTE Showcase | Tuesday, April 6, 2021

G-P High School will hold a virtual Career and Technology Education (CTE) showcase for current 8th - 11th grade students and families on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom webinar, where the campus team will share information about courses available for students beginning next school year and provide students the opportunity to meet several local industry partners from across the local area. To join virtually, attendees will be able to log in at 6 p.m. Tuesday through this web link: www.g-pisd.org/CTEshowcase. 

COVID-19 Tier 1 Weekly Notice 

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. 

Virtual Parent Meeting | Wednesday, April 7, 2021

G-PISD will host a virtual meeting via Zoom for parents/families beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, covering the topic "Tips & Tricks for Teaching Mindfulness to Kids: A Parent's Toolkit for Stressful Times" with presented Debbie Edge, G-P Middle School 6th Grade Counselor.  Attendees will be able to tune in LIVE on the G-PISD Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/gpisdwildcats 

G-P Clothing Closet | Shopping / Donation Opportunities for April 2021

The closet will be open every Monday during the month of April, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the G-PISD Student Support Center (1100 Lang Road in Portland, TX, enter on the left side of the building -- Door # 2). 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. (About the G-P Clothing Closet: 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.)

Thank you for your continued support, G-P Family -- have a FANTASTIC three-day weekend!

G-PISD Administration

TO: G-PISD Parents/Families & Staff

Happy Friday, G-P!  This week's Tier 1 weekly notice is provided below.

Tier 1 Notice - Week of March 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. 

Thank you for your continued support of our school district, and have a wonderful weekend!

G-PISD Administration

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

Good evening G-P Family,

Please CLICK HERE (or click the image below) to watch a video message from Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos, containing important information about school leadership in Gregory-Portland ISD. 

Thank you,

G-PISD Administration

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

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

Family Engagement Conference - March 20, 2021 | JOIN US! 

HAPPENING TOMORROW: All G-PISD families are invited and encouraged to join us for a VIRTUAL Family Engagement Conference this year, planned for Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon! All sessions will be streaming live on our district Facebook page (www.facebook.com/gpisdwildcats), and the agenda is now posted at www.g-pisd.org/family! We look forward to "seeing" you virtually in the morning, G-P! 

Tier 1 Notice - Week of March 15-19, 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. 

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

Just a friendly reminder: 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 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 evening with your family!

G-PISD Administration 

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

We're excited to welcome our Wildcats BACK TO SCHOOL this week! Please see the following three (3) announcements in today's District Update:

Out-of-District Transfer Requests - NOW AVAILABLE until Friday, April 16, 2021!

Gregory-Portland ISD is now accepting out-of-district transfer requests (both new, and renewal applications) for the 2021-2022 school year for a LIMITED TIME. The deadline to submit a request for next school year is Friday, April 16, 2021. After this deadline, the window of opportunity will close for all 2021-2022 out-of-district transfer requests. It will not open again until the Spring of 2022, for the 2022-2023 school year. To learn more, and submit your transfer request before the deadline, please visit www.g-pisd.org/registration. 

Student Registration Coming Soon - Additionally, coming soon you will receive notice of registration opportunities and deadlines for (1) Pre-K and Kindergarten, (2) Returning (Current) Students, and (3) New Student Registration for the 2021-2022 school year. Each registration process will now be available only in the Spring. The specific deadline(s) for registration and transfer requests are necessary to ensure adequate staffing for the incoming school year based on true student enrollment data, and it is vital that all students, parents, and families adhere to the deadlines and register all of their students for school in advance of next school year (whether new or returning). No applications or requests will be accepted outside these timelines. (The only exception to this rule will be if a student/family becomes a resident in the district after the application windows have closed -- for new student registration only, due to residential change).We will release public notice when the registration windows are open, and deadlines posted, for current and prospective parents/families. Thank you!

Food Bank Distribution TODAY! - Tuesday, March 16 @ 4:30 p.m. | GracePoint Church Parking Lot

Just a reminder: Our next drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank distribution opportunity for G-P families will take place TODAY, on Tuesday, March 16th, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of GracePoint Church (located at 4755 Wildcat Drive, next to G-P High School). There will be a limit of two (2) families per vehicle, and the parking lot will open beginning at 3:30 p.m. 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

Family Engagement Conference - THIS SATURDAY, March 20, 2021

Just a reminder: All G-PISD families are invited and encouraged to join us for a VIRTUAL Family Engagement Conference this year, planned for Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon! All sessions will be streaming live on our district Facebook page, so families can tune in from any location. Please follow our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/gpisdwildcats) to be notified when live feeds begin, and find information about this event in the days to come at www.g-pisd.org/family. We look forward to "seeing" you virtually this year!

Thank you for your attention to this message. We hope you have a FANTASTIC week, G-P Family!

G-PISD Administration

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

Welcome to your SPRING BREAK, G-P! Please see the following five (5) announcements in today's District Update:

A Message from the Superintendent | SPRING BREAK 2021

Our Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Cavazos, has an important message to share with G-P families as Spring Break begins this school year. Please CLICK HERE, or below, to view this video message, thank you!

Tier 1 Notice - Week of March 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.

Family Engagement Conference - March 20, 2021 | SAVE THE DATE!

All G-PISD families are invited and encouraged to join us for a VIRTUAL Family Engagement Conference this year, planned for Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon! All sessions will be streaming live on our district Facebook page, so families can tune in from any location. Please follow our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/gpisdwildcats) to be notified when live feeds begin, and find information about this event in the days to come at www.g-pisd.org/family. We look forward to "seeing" you virtually this year!

Food Bank Distribution - Tuesday, March 16 @ 4:30 p.m. | GracePoint Church Parking Lot

Our next drive-thru Coastal Bend Food Bank distribution opportunity for G-P families will take place on Saturday, Feb. 20th, beginning at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of GracePoint Church (located at 4755 Wildcat Drive, next to G-P High School). There will be a limit of two (2) families per vehicle, and the parking lot will open beginning at 3:30 p.m. 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

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

Just a reminder, Wildcats -- Spring Break is the perfect time to learn more and sign up for "Lemonade Day," hosted by the Portland Chamber of Commerce! This event is designed 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 24, 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 have a FANTASTIC SPRING BREAK!

G-PISD Administration

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TO: G-PISD Parents/Guardians & Staff

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

Governor Abbott's Mask Announcement - NO CHANGES for G-PISD as we await further TEA Guidance

Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that effective next Wednesday, March 10, 2021, he will issue a new executive order that will rescind some previous executive orders -- including the end of the state-wide mask mandate (requirement).  While this announcement has been released, please understand that NO CHANGES have been made to mask wearing and requirements for students and staff in Gregory-Portland ISD schools. Guidance and direction should be forthcoming soon from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and as we wait for that information to be received G-PISD will continue to require all who are in our school buildings to wear a mask. 

This practice is consistent with current CDC guidelines, as well as the governor's comments today regarding the rights of individual businesses and 'personal responsibility' during today's press conference. (As stated by the governor today: "Removing state mandates does not end personal responsibility, or the importance of caring for family members and those in your community. It's just that, now, state mandates are no longer needed. Citizens should continue to follow medical advice related to COVID ... businesses have the right to implement safety protocols if they choose to do so. (Additionally, restrictions could be imposed at the county level.)") We will continue to keep you informed as we receive more information, and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our students, staff, and community as safe as possible. 

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

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

G-PISD Administration

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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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