H.O. Whitehurst Elementary

🎟️Football Ticket Purchase 🎟️ - 7th & 8th grade games will be purchased at the gate in Groesbeck. (7th Grade starts at 5 PM, followed by 8th Grade, and then JV.)

🏈 JV game will be sold online through Groesbeck at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/groesbeckisd/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D

🏈 Varsity Game, held in Mexia, will be purchased online through Mexia at https://www.mexiaisd.net/o/mexia-independent-school-district/page/online-ticket-sales. View the Blackcat Field Visiting Team Info for parking and the types of items prohibited and nonprohibited.

2nd grade will be performing on Tuesday, October 21st @ 9:30 at school, dressing casual or representing Latin/Hispanic culture.

Thursday, October 23rd @ 6-8 p.m. will be their community performance at the Hispanic Heritage celebration.

I know this may conflict with extra activities outside of school for them but we would LOVE to see them participate and show off what they've worked hard on. Please be at ENGE at 5:45 dressed semi-formal/ or representing Latin/Hispanic culture.

Fire Prevention Day at H.O. Whitehurst for Prek and Kinder!! Thank you so much to Groesbeck Fire Department for coming out today! The students had a blast!

Reading for Education at H.O. Whitehurst!

Many thanks to the Groesbeck Emergency Response Team and our middle school coaches for their quick and professional action when a student sustained a knee injury during football practice this morning. It’s this kind of responsiveness that truly shows what makes our community Goat Strong.

TOWN HALL TONIGHT! Want to learn more about the bond? Superintendent Scott Cummings will be presenting at a Bond Town Hall TONIGHT (10/6) at H.O. Whitehurst. The presentation will begin at 6:00 PM. See you there, Goats! groesbeckisdbond.com.

Kona Ice is coming Oct. 9! 🍧 Please send cash to your child’s teacher or use the QR code ahead of time—no payments at the office that day.

Goats, if you're not registered, take time out of your day because TODAY is the last day you can register to vote! Groesbeck ISD wants to hear YOUR voice. Early voting is from October 20-31 & Election Day is November 4.

🏆 Happy Coaches Appreciation Day! 🏆 Let’s give a huge shoutout to our incredible coaches who inspire, motivate, and push our students to be their very best—on and off the field! Your guidance, patience, and passion help shape not only our athletes but our entire school community. 🏈 🎾 🏀 ⛳ 👟 🏋️⚾ A special thank you to each of you for your dedication to every early morning and late night practice, every pep talk, every home and away game, and every moment you’ve believed in our district. You don’t just teach the game—you teach life! 🐐

Reminder....TOWN HALL TONIGHT! Want to learn more about the bond? Superintendent Scott Cummings will be presenting at a Bond Town Hall TONIGHT (10/2) at the Mary Helen Nancy Community Center. The presentation will begin at 6:00 PM. See you there, Goats! groesbeckisdbond.com.

🌟 Happy Custodians Appreciation Day! 🌟 Celebrate the hardworking custodians who keep our schools, offices, day care, and cafe clean and welcoming every single day. Your dedication and attention to detail often go unnoticed, but your impact is HUGE! 🧹 Whether it’s battling the toughest messes, disinfecting, or taking out the trash, you handle it all with a can-do attitude. ✨ Thank you for making our facilities look great! 🐐

Rugby Whitehurst nailed picture day—Every school needs a little paw-sitivity!! Thank you Lifetouch for the photos!

Goats Go Gold, for childhood cancer awareness!!!

#BondFact: There will be a $0.06 tax rate impact associated with the upcoming Groesbeck ISD bond election. For the average home in Groesbeck ISD valued at $206,778, that would be a monthly impact of $3.34. For more information regarding the Groesbeck ISD Bond, visit groesbeckisdbond.com.

Mark Your Calendars! 📅 Groesbeck Fall Athletic Banquet - December 8 🐐

We want to personally thank all the families who have already participated in our Reading for Education fundraiser! We are on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone's help to make sure our teachers get the essential tools they need to help our students succeed. H.O. Whitehurst loves seeing students with their book buddies!!

All our campuses came together this morning for the Homecoming Pep Rally. 🏫 Big shoutout to every student, staff member, parent, and volunteer who brought the energy and made today's pep rally unforgettable! 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ Go GOATS! 🐐

Homecoming 2025! ❤️🐐🤍

Spirit Day! White Lie! Getting ready for Homecoming tomorrow!!!