Groesbeck High School

Although GISD originally planned on having school on April 8th, following recent guidance from local emergency authorities, we now have decided to have school on April 1st and be closed on April 8th. The entire article can be found at: https://5il.co/2g7n7

REMINDER: Tomorrow, 03-08-24, is a Staff Development Day and No School for Students!

Here is the dual credit presentation that Navarro College shared with us at our meeting. Please review if your child is considering taking a dual credit class. Contact Sarah Bush or Bonnie Bomar if you have any additional questions regarding dual credit. https://5il.co/2g193

Herff Jones will deliver the graduation items to your high school today!! Graduation delivery day: March 5th, 11:19 AM to 12:43 PM Balance: If you owe a balance, you will receive an invoice in your email How to make payments: at the Herff Jones table www.texashj.com as a guest on a computer only NO CHECKS will be accepted. We accept only credit cards, cash, or money orders at delivery. Pick Up:Cap, gown, tassel unitAnnouncementsOther accessories – t-shirts, tassels, backpacks, etc…Class ring (if ordered)

FROM COACH BOMAR: We have ONE Baseball game here tonight for the Varsity Goats at 6PM-Teague does not have a JV Baseball team. The Lady Goats Softball team will play here as scheduled with JV starting at 5PM followed by our Varsity Lady Goats. Come out and support our teams!

Groesbeck High School is participating in the March Attendance Madness! It's Cool to Come to School EVERYDAY!

This morning we had a breakfast appreciation for our maintenance, cafeteria, custodial, and grounds crews for all of their hard work and for making this a great district. Brisket breakfast tacos, poblano pepper home fries, and homemade salsas.

Attendance is important for academic success! Top attendance students and classrooms will receive prizes and incentives all of March.

Huge THANK YOU to our GHS Educational Diagnostician, Shellye Duncan! She truly is the Greatest Of All Time! Thank you from all of us for all that you Mrs. Duncan! Have a great week!

Superintendent Figueroa and high school counselor, Sarah Bush, presented at the Rural Schools Conference today, showcasing all of the wonderful things going on in Groesbeck ISD. #goatfamilyfeature

Superintendent Figueroa's Monthly Newsletter: February Edition Please click on the link below for information on our 24-25 calendar, school events, and presentations around the district. https://5il.co/2fihk

March 1st is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day, an opportunity to thank the dedicated Groesbeck ISD employees who keep our schools, libraries, gymnasiums and offices open. Take a moment to express gratitude to all who ensure our buildings are safe and in working order!

Groesbeck ISD was notified today that MySchoolBucks, our online payment portal for cafeteria payments, will increase the processing fee to $3.25 for all cafeteria credit/debit card prepayments beginning March 7th due to rising payment processing interchange fees and operational costs. For questions, please call the MySchoolBucks support team at 855-832-5226.

As we celebrate Black History Month, please take a moment to explore the personal narrative videos of African American veterans fighting in war and fighting a system of segregation and exclusion. Brought to us by the Library of Congress. https://shorturl.at/bFI68

As we celebrate Black History Month in February, please take a moment to enjoy a 360 degree view of the "Cultural Expression" exhibit brought to us by the National Museum of African American History and Culture from the Smithsonian. WATCH: https://youtu.be/ll5XgxNL3Og

Groesbeck ISD will host a job fair on March 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the GISD Administrative Offices at 1202 N. Ellis, Groesbeck. Join us and check out all our available positions. Go GOATS!

This week the GHS counselors are working with the incoming 9th graders on creating their PGPs (personal graduation plans). Please ask your 8th grader about their PGP and they can show you where to find it. The directions are also attached along with contact information for the GHS counselors. A parent signature is required to be on file as well so please be sure to add your electronic signature at the bottom fo the PGP. Thank you for working alongside us to create the best graduation plan for your student!

Come and join Cam Jackson, our dual credit coordinator from Navarro College, and learn more about our dual credit program and the opportunities for students here at GHS.

Attention Senior Parents! GHS will have a bacterial meningitis clinic here in the library on March 7th open to all seniors needing this shot to meet the college or trade school vaccination requirement. Please sign up on the link below: https://form.jotform.com/auroraconcepts/student-vaccine-consent?School=Groesbeck%20ISD

The following Groesbeck ISD job opportunities are posted on the district’s website, SchoolSpring, and ESC Region 12. • 6th Grade RLA Teacher • PE Teacher (Middle School) with Girls Coaching (Varsity Assistant Volleyball and Powerlifting) • SPED Counselor (District) • 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher • 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher with Coaching (Varsity Football and 2nd sport TBD) • Success Teacher (Middle School) with Coaching (Varsity Football and 2nd sport TBD) • Bus Drivers • Substitute Bus Driver • Substitute Special Ed. Bus Aide If you are interested, you can apply at https://groesbeckisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx If you know someone who would be interested, please share this information. Go GOATS!