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Aug. 21, 2024 - G-PISD School Board Trustee Melissa Gonzales selected to Leadership TASB Class of 2025
Aug. 5, 2024 - Kyle Jones promoted to G-PISD Director of Technology
Aug. 5, 2024 - Shelly Elizalde promoted to G-PISD Director of Data, Assessment and Accountability
Aug. 5, 2024 - Denise Blanchard promoted to G-PISD's Director of Special Education
July 11, 2024 - G-PISD School Board Trustee Nicole Nolen earns Master Trustee Designation from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
June 18, 2024 - G-PISD School Board approves Pay Raise and Retention Stipend for School Teachers & Staff effective for 2024-25 School Year
May 23, 2024 - Deborah Garza hired as G-PISD's Executive Director of Human Resources
May 17, 2024 - G-PISD announced as State Winner for 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Small District Award
March 1, 2024 - G-PISD honored with Two (2) State Awards in Business-Finance from from the Texas Association of School Business Professionals (TASBO)
September 15, 2023 - G-PISD Board approves Decrease in Total Tax Rate for 2023 & Annual Budget of $66 Million for 2023-24
August 8, 2023 - Amanda Sanchez-Munoz hired as G-PISD's Director of Special Education
July 25, 2023 - G-PISD School Board approves Pay Raises for All Employees and a First-Year Teacher Salary of $61,500 for 2023-24
July 11, 2023 - Dr. Daniel Ceballos hired to serve as G-PISD's Executive Director of Human Resources
June 22, 2023 - Penny Armstrong hired as G-PISD's Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
June 22, 2023 - Priscilla "Ashley" Banda hired to serve as Principal of East Cliff Elementary School
June 20, 2023 - Tycee Sanchez hired to serve as S.F. Austin Elementary School Principal
June 8, 2023 - Monica Waggoner hired to serve as G-P High School Principal
May 22, 2023 - Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos signs Five-Year Contract with Gregory-Portland ISD
May 17, 2023 - Tim Flinn, Carrie Gregory, and Lora DeLuna sworn in as Trustees of the Gregory-Portland ISD School Board through May 2027
May 6, 2023 - Gregory-Portland ISD Community APPROVES Bond 2023 for $176 Million with No Increase to the Total Tax Rate
May 6, 2023 - Tim Flinn, Carrie Gregory, and Lora DeLuna elected as members of the G-PISD School Board
May 4, 2023 - G-PISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos named as Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Gregory-Portland ISD
April 27, 2023 - G-PISD Athletic Director Brent Davis hires Jane Kieschnick to serve as G-PHS Head Girls Volleyball Coach
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)