Press Releases

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February 22, 2023 - G-PISD honored for Financial & Purchasing Excellence by Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO)

February 17, 2023 - G-PISD School Board calls for $176 Million School Bond with No Increase to the Total Tax Rate

January 24, 2023 - Gregory-Portland ISD Trustees vote to support families by funding Student Meals for 2023-2024

Nov. 8, 2022 - Gregory-Portland ISD thanks Supporters following receipt of Bond 2022 Election Results 

August 15, 2022 - Gregory-Portland ISD celebrates Achievements, Designations following public release of 2022 State Accountability Results

July 26, 2022 - Dr. Cynthia Woody hired to serve as Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Gregory-Portland ISD 

July 18, 2022 - Gregory-Portland ISD Trustees call for $242 Million School Board with No Increase to the Total Tax Rate

June 14, 2022 - G-PISD School Board approves Pay Raises, Retention Stipends, and First-Year Teacher Salary of $60,000 for 2022-23

May 17, 2022 - G-PISD School Board reorganizes, appoints former Trustee Dean Atkinson to fill vacant board seat through May 2023

May 17, 2022 - Melinda Pena hired to serve as T.M. Clark Elementary Principal beginning next School Year, 2022-23

May 13, 2022 - Charles Butt Foundation selects S.F. Austin Elementary Principal Brenda Brinkman for Harvard Leadership Institute

April 14, 2022 - G-PISD Athletic Director selects DaJuanna "DJ" Denton to serve as G-P High School Head Girls Basketball Coach

March 29, 2022 - Dr. John Trevino hired to serve as G-P Middle School Principal

March 14, 2022 - G-PISD's Dr. Ismael Gonzalez III honored with Prestigious TASBO RISE Award for Leadership

March 4, 2022 - Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints G-PISD's Barbie Ezell to State Advisory Committee for Special Education

Nov. 18, 2021 - G-PISD School Board votes to build new Fieldhouse using Supplemental Funds provided by local Industry

Oct. 27, 2021 - G-PISD Administrative Transitions announced for G-P Middle School and the Wildcat Learning Center (WLC)

July 26, 2021 - G-PISD Board of Trustees approve Pay Raises and Retention Stipends for all Teachers & Staff

June 30, 2021 - Dr. Michael Norris hired to serve as G-P High School Principal

June 15, 2021 - G-P High School Principal position now open at Gregory-Portland ISD

May 25, 2021 - G-PISD Superintendent hires Analese Tennyson-Trevino to serve as Principal of W.C. Andrews Elementary School

May 1, 2021 - G-PISD receives Unofficial Results for School Board Trustee Election from San Patricio County

April 30, 2021 - G-PISD Superintendent hires Sarah Hodges to serve as Executive Director for School Leadership

April 23, 2021 - Executive Director of School Leadership Now Open at G-PISD

March 30, 2021 - G-PISD Superintendent hires Dr. Bruce Wilson to serve as Executive Director for School Leadership

March 25, 2021 - G-PISD Superintendent names Gabe Alvarado to serve as G-P High School Principal for 2021-2022

March 25, 2021 - G-PISD Superintendent names Julie Verstuyft to serve as G-P Middle School Principal for 2021-2022

February 19, 2021 - Lewisville ISD Coach Greg Winder hired as Offensive Coordinator for the G-P Wildcats

February 12, 2021 - G-PISD Superintendent hires Ismael Gonzalez III to serve as Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance

February 12, 2021 - G-PISD Coach Felicia Talamantez promoted to Assistant Athletic Director & Head Softball Coach

February 10, 2021 - Blue Ridge ISD Coach Mark Chester named Assistant Athletic Director & Defensive Coordinator for G-P Football Program

January 21, 2021 - G-PISD Superintendent names Brent Davis to serve as Athletic Director / Head Football Coach

September 3, 2020 - G-PISD Trustees call for $107.7 Million School Bond with No Increase to Total Tax Rate

September 3, 2020 - G-PISD Trustees approve Decrease in Total Tax Rate for 2020

July 31, 2020 - G-PISD Board approves Pay Raises for all Teachers & Staff amid ongoing response to COVID-19 Pandemic | SPANISH

July 13, 2020 - Dr. Michelle Cavazos hired as G-PISD Superintendent with Unanimous, 7-0 Vote | SPANISH

June 15, 2020 - G-PISD Board names Dr. Michelle Cavazos as Lone Finalist for Superintendent to succeed Dr. Paul Clore | SPANISH

April 13, 2020 - G-PISD Trustees Accept Resignation of Superintendent Dr. Paul Clore

August 5, 2019 - G-PISD Board of Trustees approves Pay Increases for 2019-20

June 19, 2019 - Campus Leadership moves will serve G-P Students, Staff

May 1, 2019 - G-PISD to honor Teachers of the Year

Dec. 20, 2018 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New W.C. Andrews Elementary School

Dec. 4, 2018 - G-PMS Band Director's Teaching Method to be featured by TMEA

Nov. 27, 2018 - G-PISD receives JET Grant from TWC, Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend

August 10, 2018 - G-PISD School Board Approves Highest Overall Salary Increase in District History

Jan. 31, 2018 - G-P Intermediate School Principal Letty Villa Retires after 40-Year Career with G-PISD

Nov. 27, 2017 - Trustees to Name Facility in Honor of Retired Educator Charlotte Brown

Oct. 26, 2017 - Two G-P Seniors are School Winners for Wendy's High School Heisman

Sept. 29, 2017 - New Principals serving East Cliff, Stephen F. Austin Elementary Schools

Sept. 29, 2017 - Long-Time East Cliff Principal Alma Munoz Retires

August 16, 2017 - G-PISD Board Approves Salary Increases w/ No Change to Tax Rate

May 11, 2017 - Groundbreaking Ceremony Planned for New W.C. Andrews Elementary School

May 3, 2017 - G-PISD Prepares for Re-Structure, Hires Two Assistant Superintendents for 2017-18

May 2, 2017 - Teacher of the Year Banquet Set for Thursday, May 4th

April 21, 2017 - District Art Show Set for Monday, April 24th

April 7, 2017 - G-PISD to Re-Structure District Administration for 2017-18

April 5, 2017 - S.F. Austin Elementary to Host Color Run on Saturday, May 13th

March 30, 2017 - G-PHS Y-Lead Council to Host Neighborhood Watch Extravaganza

February 17, 2017 - District Calendar Approved for 2017-18

February 16, 2017 - Cheniere Energy gifts $55,500 to G-PISD for Engineering Program

August 24, 2016 - G-PISD Trustees Approve Budget, Restore M&O Tax Rate

August 12, 2016 - East Cliff Elementary School Opens with Ribbon Cutting

March 20, 2016 - New Principal Gabe Alvarado Hired for G-P Junior High School

March 18, 2016 - G-PJH Principal Xavier Barrera to Retire after 46-Year Career

March 8, 2016 - G-PISD Trustees Approve Rick Rhoades as New Director of Athletics

Feb. 19, 2016 -G-PISD Seeks Community Input to Aid in Hiring Athletic Director

Nov. 18, 2015 - Principal Named for Gregory-Portland High School

Nov. 4, 2015 - Wish for Our Heroes' Riders to Celebrate Veterans Day @ Andrews ES

Oct. 29, 2015 - Book Character Community Read @ Austin Elementary

Oct. 20, 2015 - G-PISD Trustee Participates in State TASB Leadership Program

Oct. 6, 2015 - Book-A-Palooza Celebrates Joy of Reading

Sept. 24, 2015 - G-PISD CFO is President of TASBO Coastal Bend

Sept. 22, 2015 - G-PHS Senior is Commended in National Merit Scholarship Program

Sept. 17, 2015 - New Turf Ready for Friday's Game at Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium

Sept. 16, 2015 - School Tax Rate to Decrease in Gregory-Portland

Aug. 25, 2015 - G-PISD Trustees Approve Budget for 2015-2016

Aug. 21, 2015 - Sports Notice - Schedule Change, GP vs. Rockport Scrimmage

Aug. 20, 2015 - G-PISD Trustees Approve Teacher, Staff Salary Increase

Aug. 17, 2015 - George W. Harris All Sports Complex - Dedication (Aug. 22)