We have seen an increased number of students and parents driving around the buses while they are actively loading or unloading in the afternoon. PLEASE help protect GISD students by following state law and not passing buses while they have their lights flashing and "Stop" sign out.

Counselors have started meeting with students to discuss schedules for next year. As they meet, they are discussing course options based on every student's future goals and academic history. After they meet, students should be coming home with their course selection to be signed by you as the parent. We want parents to be actively involved in their student's courses for next year and this is a way for us to make sure that you are in agreement of the courses they have selected. I have attached the papers our counselors are using in discussions with your student to this email.

Please know that this does not mean that your student cannot change their mind and select different courses. We understand that students will change their minds. Meeting with students now helps guide our decisions on the number of sections to offer of each course and helps guide staffing decisions for next year.

This past weekend, Mrs. Andrews took 12 art students to the Regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). All of our students medalled and we have 2 students going to state! Good luck to Kate Hufstedler and Sophia Purdy! Congratulations to all of our students!

Prom season is just around the corner, and we believe every student should have the chance to celebrate this milestone without the stress of a price tag.

For the past 15 years, the Glass Slipper Project has had the honor of providing prom dresses and accessories to students in our community. Our mission is simple: to ensure that the cost of formal wear never stands in the way of a student making lifelong memories at prom.

👗 What’s New This Year?

In the past, we’ve shared our resources through school announcements. This year, we are thrilled to announce a brand-new experience! We are hosting a four-day prom dress shopping event right here in Graham.

Students are invited to browse a beautiful selection of dresses and accessories in a boutique-style setting—all at no cost.

📅 Event Details

Check the attached flyer for specific dates, times, and further participation details!

We are excited to announce that Brew Crew, our student-run coffee shop managed by Mrs. Bates' Community Based Instruction students, is officially open for the semester!

Our student baristas are ready to serve you during 2nd and 3rd periods every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Bates in Room #103. We look forward to serving you!

The spring semester is a very busy time of year in terms of testing. Please keep these dates in mind as you plan ahead. There will be makeup days following each STAAR EOC exam. Here are the testing dates we currently have scheduled:

These will continue to be updated but I wanted you have the dates that have been confirmed.

Here is the link to GISD website where all information and the presentations from each month's meetings are posted. Feel free to look over this to see what is being discussed and share with friends and neighbors. This past week, we heard from the demographer from Zonda, who provided the committee with some important information about the projected lack of growth in Graham. We also heard from Technology, Athletics, and Gary Browning about school finance.

Have a GHS student or staff member that deserves a shoutout in an upcoming GISD newsletter or social media post? Take a few moments to share information about the achievement or contribution the staff or student made and share photos if you have them using the form provided below.

Please use this Google form if you would like an event added to the newsletters or sent out on Parentsquare.