Gainesville ISD Magazine Summer 2022

Gainesville ISD

Summer 2022

The official magazine of the Gainesville Independent School District Published by

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VOLUNTEER IN OUR SCHOOLS! The 2021-2022 Volunteer of the Year is Laurie Tjosvoid, member of Valley Creek Church! Laurie and her husband volunteer frequently at Edison throughout the year, mentoring and giving extra assistance to particular students who need it most.

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity for the 2022-2023 school year, please visit https://www.gainesvilleisd.org/volunteer to sign up. As a reminder, a new volunteer application and background check must be completed every year.

Message FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Dear Gainesville ISD Community, First, let me say thank you for a great 2021–2022 school year. This year has definitely been one to remember, but through it all, your undivided support helped provide strength and encouragement when needed most. I can’t say enough how PROUD I am of our faculty, staff and students.

As you read through this 4th publication of the GISD SPOTlight magazine, please take note of the many wonderful things that are taking place on our campuses.

Although this was a year like none other, our kids shined both academically and athletically. You will also see advertisements from several of our business and community partners. I want to thank them for their support, which makes this magazine possible.

We are continuously planning for the future of GISD. As several housing developments are in progress and additional ones are being planned, we must once again look to address the long-term needs of our district due to the impending growth. Currently, each of our campuses are operating at or above 90% capacity, and this is concerning. We will assess learning conditions and barriers which our staff grapple with as they continue the work of making “magic” happen within the classroom. In addition, we will look to address campus safety and security. Faculty, staff, students, and the community will have opportunities to share in this process, so don’t miss this chance to be a part of change.

Collectively, the partnership between parents, educators, staff, and community sends a vital message to the nearly 3,100 students that we serve; that education is important. I truly believe that our core values of equity, excellence, diversity, innovation, partnership, and safe and comfortable environment are what distinguishes us as a district. I love GISD because of the people and their commitment and dedication to the kids that we have the privilege to serve every day.

This school year has taught us that resilience is a part of LEOPARD NATION. I have always said that together we will get to the finish line, and through our “all hands on deck” approach, we did just that. The late great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant, and to face the challenge of change.” Our GISD community met the challenges presented to us and got better as a result.

It is my distinct pleasure and honor to lead this great district, one that I call home. I continue to share the fact that this is the best district and that is because of YOU – our students, our parents, our staff, and our community partners. GISD is a place where you MATTER and you BELONG. Leopard Nation is simply the best!

IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A LEOPARD.

Sincerely,

DesMontes Stewart, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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Gainesville ISD GET TO KNOW

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Corey Hardin President

Marvin Royal

Nathan Dempsey

Vice President

Secretary

Phil Neelley

Latecia Hendricks

Dan Doss

Laura Otts

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

Dr. DesMontes Stewart

LaCreasha Stille

Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent

Joe Warren

Director of Maintenance & Operations

David Glancy GHS Principal

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Paula Moore

Director of Human Resources & Federal Programs

Alyce Greer

Director of Finance

Antonio Daniels Leslie Crutsinger Director of Fine Arts & Bands

Director of Communications

Neil Searcy

Athletic Director

Alvin Thomas Director of Transportation

Mary Flanagan Director of Special Services

Lawanna Wisian Chief of GISD Police

Jennifer Coleman

Director of Technology

Amber Rains Director of Bilingual & ESL

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP

Josh Kelly

GJH Principal

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Claudia Brito

Intermediate Principal

Brandon Whiten Chalmers Principal

Ruben Dominguez April Waggoner Head Start Principal Edison Principal

Table of

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PUBLISHERS Scott & Kelly Murray EDITORS Jana Melton Bobbi Byrne Leslie Crutsinger Caylie Howard CONTRIBUTORS Gainesville ISD ADVERTISING Les​lie Crutsinger lcrutsinger@gainesvilleisd.org PRODUCTION Graphic Designers Nancy Winberg Cayla Davis Hallie Preece Jessica Seitz Letters

Powerlifters win second consecutive State Championship Read More on Page 17

Gainesville ISD News

GISD SPOTlight welcomes reader feedback, story suggestions and general comments. Email lcrutsinger@gainesvilleisd.org.

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Message From The Superintendent

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Black History Month

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Get to Know Gainesville ISD

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Project Lead The Way

Contact Us

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Congratulations Class of 2022!

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Honoring America’s Heroes

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Class of 2022 Top 10%

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Shining Stars Gala

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Collegiate Academy

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Beginner Band

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GHS Health Science Program

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End Of The Year Staff Celebrations

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Fine Arts Celebrations

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Staff Retirees

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Next Level College Signings

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Service Awards

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Leopard Pride Athletics

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2022-2023 Back-to-School

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GISD Fiesta Night

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2022-2023 School Calendar

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Once a Leopard, Always A Leopard!

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CONGRATULATIONS

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Class of 2022!

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Class of 2022

Valedictorian

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Salutatorian

ADRIAN OLVERA

EMANUEL VARGAS

Adrian will be attending the University of North Texas to pursue Electrical Engineering.

He is the son of Diana Olvera and Venancio Olvera.

Emanuel will be attending The University of Texas at Arlington to major in Kinesiology. He hopes to eventually work in physical therapy.

Emanuel is the son of Lupita Vargas and Emanuel Vargas.

#3 KEILA GONZALEZ

#4 MERLIN GILES

Keila will be attending HardinSimmons University to major in Kinesiology. She is the daughter of Rey Gonzalez and Norma Gonzalez.

Merlin will be attending Texas A&M University to major in International Studies. He is the son of Karen Giles and the late Leo Giles.

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Top 10% #5 CYNOVA LANEY

#6 RACHEL EDINGTON

Cynova will be attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will major in Biology. She plans to apply to the respiratory care program and become a travel respiratory therapist. Cynova is the daughter of Christina Laney, Jacob Laney and Tiffany Williams.

Rachel will be attending the University of Austin at Texas to major in Architecture. She plans to work for a firm and eventually own her own architectural firm. Rachel is the daughter of Tracey and Darrel Edington.

#7 ANGELICA SAINZ

#8 AEDAN KEMP

Angelica will be attending the University of North Texas in the Fall and plans to pursue a career in graphic design. She is the daughter of Paulina Sainz & Rodrigo Sainz.

Aedan will be attending Texas A&M University - Commerce to further his musical education. While attending TAMUC, he will pursue a degree in biology and move on to either medical school or field research.

Aedan is the son of Nathan and Shannon Kemp.

#9 CHLOE MCNAMARA

#10 JON ISAAC

Chloe plans to study accounting at North Central Texas College, and then transfer to a university to obtain a BBA in accounting. Chloe is the daughter of Tommy McNamara and Lisa McNamara.

Jon will be attending the University of North Texas and will major in Mathematics. Jon is the son of Jannet Jackson and Jeff Jackson.

#11 BRENDA-ANN LANDEROS

#12 IGNACIO BLAS

Brenda will study Pre-veterinary/ animal science at North Central Texas College, then transfer to Texas A&M University-Commerce or Tarleton State University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in animal science with pre-veterinarian emphasis.

Brenda is the daughter of Miguel Landeros and San Juana Mendoza.

Ignacio will be attending the University of North Texas and studying Electrical Engineering. He plans to pursue a career in robotics.

Ignacio is the son of Dalila Blas and Cirilo Blas.

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#13 CHRISTY LANDEROS

#14 BENNY RODRIGUEZ

Christy will be attending the University of Texas at Arlington to major in Kinesiology. She plans to then attend medical school and become a pediatrician. Christy is the daughter of José Santos Landeros and Paula Rodríguez.

Benny will be attending the University of North Texas to major in Biology. His career goal is to become an oncologist. Benny is the son of Maria Gutierrez and Benigno Rodriguez.

#15 WHITNEY DOSHER

#16 JESSICA CASTRO

Whitney will be attending Colorado State University and majoring in Art. She would like to work with other artists and create something beautiful and meaningful to others.

Whitney is the daughter of Dee Dosher and John Dosher.

Jessica will be attending Texas A&M University to major in Material Science and Engineering. She plans to be a welding engineer. She is the daughter of Veronica Castro and Jesus Castro.

#17 MARIA PEREZ

#18 GAVIN EMERSON

Maria will be attending Texas Woman’s University to study Kinesiology. She plans to eventually become a physical therapist. Maria is the daughter of Javier Perez & Maurissa Perez.

Gavin will be attending Sam Houston State University to study Criminal Justice. His career plan is to become a DPS State Trooper. Gavin is the son of Frankie House & Tim Emerson.

#19 YESMINE PERALTA

#20 DESMOND POUNCIL

Yesmine will be attending the University of North Texas to major in Kinesiology. She plans to become a physical therapist. ΩzYesmine is the daughter of Silvia Perez and Samuel Peralta.

Desmond will be attending the University of Oklahoma to major in drama/acting. He hopes to be a professional stage performer or film actor in the future. Desmond is the son of David and Darla Pouncil.

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In Partnership with North Central Texas College

COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

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ainesville ISD is proud to partner with North Central Texas College to offer a wide variety of dual credit options, including academic and career and technical courses. Dual Credit is an opportunity for 9th-12th grade students to earn college credit and high school credit simultaneously. This year, GHS had 169 students enrolled in academic courses and an additional 73 in one of the Career & Technical Education programs (CTE).

A total of 2,484 college credit hours were earned!

Students who choose the academic dual credit route have several options for taking college courses, two of which require joining the Collegiate Academy in 9th grade and following a dual credit course plan for all four years. The first option is to earn an Associate degree, which requires completion of 60 college credit hours. The second option consists of earning 42 college credit hours to be considered “core complete,” which enables the student to have a block of courses that can be transferred to any state university in Texas. The third option is for students who enroll in dual credit courses later in high school and typically earn between 3 and 30 college hours.

The GHS Class of 2022 had nine students who completed the Collegiate Academy, three who earned an Associate

A S SO CI AT E D EG R EES :

C O S M ETO LO G Y CERTIFIC ATE:

Chloe McNamara Jon Isaac Katherine Ochoa

Denisse Hernandez Salynda Herrera Jaycee Hubble Kirsten Goyne

CO R E C O M PL ET E:

Aedan Kemp Adrian Olvera Emanuel Vargas Christy Landeros Maria Perez Keila Gonzalez degree and six who obtained core completion.

Students who choose the technical route as juniors have the potential to earn industry certification before graduation, allowing them to enter the workforce immediately after high school.

These hands-on programs give our students the experience and confidence needed to be successful in their chosen career.

The Class of 2022 included four students who obtained cosmetology certification, which required four semesters in the program. In addition, 21 students earned a Level 1 welding certificate. A Level 1 certificate may have 15-42 credit hours and is usually completed in one to three semesters.

W EL D I NG C ERT I FIC ATE:

Gerado Atonal-Texis Angel Barcenas Terran Borden Jessica Castro Robie Dunmeyer Emilio Gutierrez Brayan Hernandez Brian Huerta Damien Johnston Moses Marin Jovany Martinez John Mathews Mario Morales Isaak Ontiveros Ramiro Rodriguez Zachary Robertson Edgar Salazar Micah Sanders David Sudan Elijah Trevizo Luke Wilson

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GHS

HEALTHSCIENCE CE

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he Health Science pathway at Gainesville High School involves four courses that students begin their Freshman year and finish with a double-block their Senior year. The courses offered are Principles of Health Science, Health Science Theory, Medical Terminology, and Practicum of Health Science. In 2022, there were 179 students in grades 9-12 enrolled in the Health Science pathway. This program is made possible with instruction from Brandi Dunn, BSN-RN, who is a full-time teacher at GHS and Jane Bohac, BSN-RN. The pathway produced a record 43 healthcare certifications during the 2021-2022 school year.

Throughout these courses, students build their knowledge of patient assessment, vital signs, first aid, CPR, EKGs, anatomy of the human body, medication administration, injections, phlebotomy, the disease process and complications, healthcare careers and much more! The classroom is much like a “clinical setting” with five manikins and four hospital beds, allowing students to utilize real medical equipment in the classroom setting. Students have access in the classroom to a patient lift, wheelchair, canes, crutches, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, thermometers, an EKG machine, bandaging supplies, medication administration kits, and much more.

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION The 2021-2022 school year was the first year that the Patient Care Technician Certification (CPCT) was offered to Juniors taking the Medical 12

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Program

Terminology course. This new testing opportunity gained an additional 23 certifications for GHS students.

O BTAI N I NG CPCT A R E: Sarai Samos, Ariadna Ramos, Edith Mesta, Adriana Galano, Bradyen Mackey, Caitlyn Gomez, Yajaira Cerda, Dillon Reasor, Ashlyn Garrison, Debora Castillo, Gabriel Martinez, Celine Alzubi, Bryce Martin, Zyla Alonso

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION Upon completion of the pathway their senior year, students are able to test to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Since testing began in 2019, the program has produced 43 CMAs, and 21 of those certifications were earned this year alone. This occupation offers excellent job opportunities right out of high school and also helps build students’ resumes for future Health Science careers. Students also have the

opportunity to obtain their CPR and First Aid certification through the American Heart Association.

“Being in the Health Science pathway, obtaining my certification, and going to clinicals has given me a glance of what my future would be.”

– Benny Rodriguez-Gutierrez, HOSA President Another new change this year was the acceptance of GHS into a chapter of HOSA, Future Health Professionals.

HOSA members participated in their first competition and were involved in community activities throughout the year, which included a blood drive, GHS sports physicals, and the Annual Wellness Event. HOSA members also traveled to healthcare facilities such as North Texas Medical Center, Midwestern State University, North Central Texas College, Pecan Tree, and Peak Physical Therapy.

There are currently 65 members of HOSA.

O BTAI N I NG CMA A S SENI O R S A R E: Christy Landeros, Paty Gonzalez, Edith Mesta, Ana Rodriguez, Maria Perez, Janet Lopez, Chloe McNamara, Katie Malavar, Keila Gonzalez, Kayleigh Gregory-Watts, Marlyn Gonzalez Cortez, Brayden Mackey, Debora Castillo, Makenna Lewis, Gabriel Martinez, Alexander Puente, Cynova Laney, Chloe Holsinger, Caden Myers, Benny Rodriguez-Gutierrez; not pictured: Audrey Juarez

“HOSA has opened up doors of opportunities for me & everyone in the club. I was able to obtain two certifications due to this program.”

– Edith Mesta, HOSA Secretary

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Fine Arts

CELEBR AT I ON S GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE

BAND

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n the Spring, the GHS band transitions to a concert setting and the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest is held. An astonishing 81 students earned superior ratings on their solo and/or ensemble, and 15 qualified for the UIL State Band Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Earning silver medals as soloists at the State contest were Keller Neu - Alto Saxophone and Johnny Marin - Trumpet. The Woodwind Trio of Katie Malavar - Flute, Cecelia Corona - Clarinet; and Keller Neu - Soprano Saxophone, earned a Superior rating and a bronze medal.

Other State qualifiers included soloists Aedan Kemp - Trombone and Zackary Tucker - Mallet Percussion.

The qualifying Percussion Ensemble included Zachary Tucker, Jacob Morgan, Brandon Graham, Mason Bean, Elizabeth Anderson, Allye Johnson, Reece Kelly and Isabel Glover. Qualifying in Music Theory were Makala Davis and Alexa Nieves.

The coveted UIL Sweepstakes Award in Texas is an award that recognizes performing arts student programs for the quality of performance and standard of excellence. To win the Sweepstakes, a band must earn Superior Ratings in Marching Band, Concert Stage, and Sight-reading. We are proud to say that this is the 6th year in a row that the Gainesville High School Band has earned Superior Ratings across the board and has earned the Sweepstakes Award.

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The Theatre troupe at GHS continues to not only earn state honors, but also national recognition. Gainesville High School was well represented at the Texas Thespian Festival, with 9 National Qualifiers: Debora Castillo-Stage Management; Whitney Dosher - Solo Monologue; Rachel Edington - Solo Monologue; Adriana Galano, Desmond Pouncil, Drake Landrum, Jayelynn Graham, Hayley Colwell, and Charlie Neelley - Group Musical.

At the festival, Jazlynna Bergeron was elected to the State Theatre Officer (STO) Board for Texas Thespians. This is an extremely elite group of thespians that are chosen from across the state to lead the organization. In UIL contests, Jayelynn Graham qualified for State in UIL Theatrical Design - Hair & Make-Up Design.

The One Act Play, under the direction of Ms. Morgan Sims, once again qualified for Region with the performance of Jane Eyre. The cast and crew battled through District, Bi-District, and Area to make it to Region. Throughout this journey, numerous individual awards were earned at every level of the contest. In addition, Melaina Denison and Ava Blaskovich were selected to the State Honor Crew.

Individual awards include: Hayley Colwell - All-Star Cast (District, Bi-District, Area, Region); Debora Castillo - Outstanding Technician (District & Area), Jango Conner - Outstanding Technician (Bi-District); Debora Castillo, Melaina Denison, Jango Conner, Ava Blaskovich, Ximena Hinojosa - Outstanding Technical Crew (Bi-District); Desmond Pouncil - All-Star Cast (District & Area), Honorable Mention (Bi-District); Rachel Edington - All-Star Cast (District), Honorable Mention (Area); Adriana Galano - Honorable Mention (Bi-District & Region); Jazlynna Bergeron - Honorable Mention (District).

CHOIR Hayley Colwell was awarded a gold medal and was selected as an Outstanding Performer at the 2022 Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest. Of the approximately 100,000 participating students, only 2-3% of the solo performances earned this distinction. Additional State Choir qualifiers were Jayelynn Graham, Desmond Pouncil and Drake Landrum.

COLOR GUARD The color guard played an important visual role in the area qualifying marching show in the Fall. In the spring semester, the color guard competed in their first ever in-person Winter Guard season with their show “Shattered Night.” The high school guard placed in the top half of their classification with this show.

GAINESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH At the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest in March, the Junior High Symphonic and Concert bands were

BAND

very successful, achieving the highest band scores in recent GJH history.

The Symphonic Band earned a First division rating for their sight reading performance. At the Pilot Point Solo and Ensemble Contest in April, students received a combined 81 First Division ratings on both solos and ensembles. In addition, Phoenix Kemp and Jackson Otts received the outstanding solo awards for their competition rooms. The 8th grade woodwind ensemble (Riley Barnes, Natalie Garcia, Itzel Juarez, and Jassidy Sudderth) and the 8th grade percussion ensemble (Ericka Herrera-Franco, Xavier Medina, Jackson Otts, Yadhira Perez, and Jamie Ramos) received the outstanding ensemble awards for their rooms.

Antigone Now. Matteo Chavez was awarded Best Actor, Jayden Graham was named to the All Star Cast, John Jackson was All Star Tech, and Cora Gardner was Honorable Mention.

CHOIR

The GJH theater students won 2nd place at the District One Act Play competition with the performance of

THEATRE

In March, the Boys and Varsity choirs earned Division 2 in Concert and at the Pride of Texas Music Festival in April, the GJH choirs earned Division 1. Also in April, the choir joined the band program and competed for the first time in a Solo and Ensemble contest. Five choir students earned Division 1 solo ratings: Novalee Hubble, Martha Franklin, Kaden Bacon, Adelaide Andreasen, and Yasmin Castillo.

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The Class of 2022 celebrated 10 athletes in a variety of sports who committed to compete at the collegiate level.

POWERLIFTING Aaliyah Henry - Midland College, Yovanni Juarez - Midland College

FOOTBALL Jayce Morgan University of Tulsa, Matthew Sebade Central College, Harrison Dempsey Oklahoma State University

BASKETBALL Cason Evans Oklahoma Wesleyan

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SOCCER Evelyn Peralta - Paul Quinn College, Michelle “CiCi” Fernandez - Ouachita Baptist University, Carlos Meza - Ranger College, Gabriel Nevarez - UT Permian Basin

LEOPARD PRIDE BACK-TO-BACK STATE CHAMPIONS

STATE TRACK MEDALIST

As a junior, Aneesa White claimed the bronze medal in the 300 hurdles at the State track meet. She set a new personal record with a time of 44.35. Aneesa also qualified for Regionals in the 100 meter hurdles and the 4x400 relay, along with Desiree Sheffield, Kayleigh White, Chloe Tatum. Sheffield also qualified in the 400 meter dash. On the boys’ side, Ja’Vaun Hendricks qualified for Regionals in the 400 meter dash.

BI-DISTRICT SOCCER CHAMPIONS

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ovanni Juarez and Aaliyah Henry are State Champions in powerlifting for the second consecutive year. They hold a combined 8 state records.

Yovanni finishes his high school career holding five state records. He moved up to the 198-pound weight class as a senior and holds the state record for squat (775 lbs), bench (550 lbs), and total weight (1,900 lbs). In the 181-pound weight class, he set state records as a junior in squat (690 lbs) and bench (450 lbs). Yovanni is the lightest lifter to ever lift a total of more than 1,900 pounds.

Aaliyah finished her high school career as the holder of three state records: bench press (315 lbs), deadlift (450 lbs), and total weight (1215 lbs). She is the lightest girl lifter to ever lift a total of more than 1,200 pounds.

The powerlifting teams as a whole had a very successful season. The girls capped off an outstanding year by placing 3rd as a team, which is the highest a GHS girls powerlifting team has ever placed at the state level. Carolanne Condie was also State Champion in her weight class, Ashlyn Garrison placed 3rd, and Cassy Tinner placed 3rd.

Other lifters who qualified for State were Landrie Polk, Theresa Mote, Mirthsa Zimora and Alyssa Marquez. On the boys’ side, Alexis Huerta also qualified for State.

The boys placed 2nd in district and the girls won district for the first time in school history. Both teams went on to win Bi-District, advancing to the Area round.

Numerous individuals on both teams walked away with District superlatives.

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FIESTA NIGHT! Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

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n late April, students in the Edison and Chalmers dual language programs, along with their teachers, came together for an afternoon to celebrate the hispanic culture.

Fiesta Night is an event held for the community the weekend before Cinco de Mayo at the Gainesville Farmers Market.

Where it began This celebration originally began more than 15 years ago and was established as a way to highlight Hispanic Heritage month in October. The celebration was initiated in Mrs. Nora Moreno’s bilingual classroom at Edison Elementary as a way to teach students about diversity and culture. It then transformed into a school event where Pre-K and first grade students performed traditional folkloric dances and songs for their families.

Where it is now

As the dual language program expanded to include additional grade levels, the event grew as well. First, it grew to an outdoor event held at the junior high stadium and then two years ago grew even more and was moved to the Farmers Market in May as a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The location change allowed not only for space for additional student performances, but also as an open invitation to the community to join the celebration. Fiesta Night is now a cultural event enjoyed by approximately 4000 people each year.

Through this event, students are able to celebrate their cultural diversity and traditions with their peers, which in turn creates a more empathetic community.

Cultural diversity is preserved in the celebration of differences and is manifested by the diversity of language, art, music, and beliefs. As the melting pot of our community, GISD is where unity begins.

Our students at Edison and Chalmers are learning from each other. The teachers dedicate themselves to developing the whole child by creating opportunities for students to become productive and responsible students who will each contribute in their own way.

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GISD Dual Language Program The Dual language program first began as a one-way model to support the education of native Spanish-speaking students. In a one-way dual language program, the group of students participating are all from the same native language in the program model.

For GISD, this meant that the students were native Spanish speakers. As time passed, Pablo De Santiago, Edison Principal, introduced the two-way dual language program, which engages students from two native languages in the program model. For GISD, this meant expanding the program to include both native English and Spanish speaking students. In this model, all students are simultaneously learning in both English and Spanish. Both models of the dual language program support the participating students becoming bilingual, bi-cultural, and bi-literate.

The primary goal of GISD’s Two-Way Dual Language Enrichment Program is to allow all students to realize the full benefits of bilingualism, which include enhanced cognitive ability, increased academic achievement, heightened multicultural appreciation, and a competitive edge in an increasingly global society.

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Black History Month

Honoring Influential African American Women

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very February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history. Each year, Gainesville Junior High celebrates Black History Month with a fantastic program, designed specifically with our students in mind. The program is organized by Leisa Boswell and William Hendricks.

The theme for the program this year was “Honoring Influential African American Women of Our Time” and featured guest speakers, local community leaders, and student performances. The audience of students, staff, and district and community leaders welcomed Lt. Jakisha V. Jones, a 16-year law enforcement veteran and current Lieutenant with the Arlington Police Department. She also serves as the Commander of the Internal Affairs Section. Lt. Jones spoke to students about her personal journey, commenting on the struggles she had to overcome and even the failures she had to put behind

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her as she completed her education and achieved success.

“I became a police officer because I wanted to affect change within the community by serving on a distinguished platform,” Jones said. “I also wanted to be the first female in my family to serve and to show my female family and community members that women can excel in anything they put their minds to.”

Junior high student speakers Jazlyn Austin Thomas, Jalyse Calhoun, and Zaryah Wilburn each shared profiles of influential women from across the U.S. including inaugural poet Amanda Gorman,

entertainers Zendaya and Beyonce Knowles, athletes Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Simone Biles, and Serena Williams, current Vice President Kamala Harris, astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison, and former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Be bold like Kamala Harris.

Dream like Serena Williams.

Be a leader like Michelle Obama.

Change your future like Simone Biles.

Reach for the stars like Mae Jemison.

The event also highlighted local community leaders including school board member Leticia Hendricks, Assistant Superintendent LaCreasha Stille, City Council member Carolyn Hendricks, and Kelly Searcy. Desmond Pouncil, a senior at Gainesville High School, sang a solo and the GHS choir performed under the direction of Joanna Ceja. To wrap up the event, GHS students Abigail Cochran and Cadence Hubbard performed a praise dance.

"Black History Month is about the lived, shared experience of all African Americans, high and low, famous and obscure, and how those experiences have shaped and challenged and ultimately strengthened America," said Barack Obama.

The celebration of Black History Month is important for our students and our community. When students learn about the positive contributions that African Americans have made to society, education, science, art, law and medicine, they will then share that appreciation and respect with their families and the community in which they live.

Project Lead the Way

INSPIRING. ENGAGING.

EMPOWERING. A

t W.E. Chalmers Elementary, we are proud to offer all 680+ students the opportunity to participate in our Project Lead the Way STEM program. Students attend Mrs. Lori Nixon’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) class once a week for Science Technology Engineering and Math Lab. PLTW helps students learn to solve real world problems using the engineering design process. 1. ASK - what is the problem? 2. EXPLORE - what materials will I need to solve the problem? 3. MODEL - draw and build a prototype to solve the problem. 4. EVALUATE - check to see if the model works or does not work, go back to previous steps as many times as needed to ensure the prototype works.

5. EXPLAIN - give an explanation of what

was created and the process it took to create it. We can explain in many ways.

Some of the students’ favorite methods include writing a journal article, talking to peers, and recording videos on educational websites like Flipgrid.

All Chalmers students are offered the opportunity to participate in a STEMposium each Spring. Those who wish to participate submit a form describing their project, which can be

F I R S T P L AC E : EDIBLE WATER BOTTLE BY ZELESTE & AMORE DE ALVA S E C O N D P L AC E : PHASES OF THE MOON BY HUDSON BROWN T H I R D P L AC E : TORNADO IN A BOTTLE BY BROOKLYN RODRIGUEZ FA N FAVO R I T E : PROPELLER CARS BY KINSLER DODSON, HUNTER FRANKLIN AND MASON ELLIS

designed by an individual or a small group.

If it is accepted, the students present that project in an open forum, similar to a Science Fair, and the community is invited to attend. This year there were 18 entries total, representing a variety of projects from trash-to-treasure to roller coasters to milk playdough.

Guest judges from the Gainesville High School engineering classes used a rubric to select the top ten winners.

A student-led news crew interviewed participants and attendees as they voted for the Fan Favorite. The top three, as well as the Fan Favorite, were awarded prizes donated from community members.

GISD students are offered exposure to the PLTW program at all grade levels. We hope that our students continue to pursue PLTW/STEM as electives throughout their educational journey. A recent study shows PLTW students outperform their peers in school, are better prepared for post-secondary studies, and are more likely to consider STEM careers compared to their non-PLTW peers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations within the STEM fields are projected to grow 8 percent by 2029, compared to 3.7 percent growth in all other occupations.

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HEROES H O N O R I N G A M E R I C A’ S

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he Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest military award for valor to be bestowed upon a member of the United States military. Our nation has only awarded 3,510 Medals of Honor since it was initiated after the Civil War. When the Medal of Honor Host City (MOHHC) Program began, there were 150 living MOH recipients. At that time, there was a 1 in 600,000 chance that a person would ever meet a Medal of Honor recipient in their lifetime. However, Gainesville, Texas is unique.

In 2001, Gainesville, Texas became the only city in America to annually host our nation’s highest decorated heroes to promote patriotism and celebrate the heroism of the recipients. Gainesville is now known as America’s “Medal of Honor Host City.”

For the past 21 years, the students of Gainesville ISD have had the privilege of spending time with our nation’s highest decorated military heroes. To date, Gainesville has hosted 56 of our nation’s 64 living Medal of Honor recipients. Our students have the opportunity to interact with living heroes from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Middle East/Afghanistan.

Medal of Honor week, held annually in April, is full of community events including a banquet, tree dedication, Patriot Dinner, parade, and book signing.

However, visiting our schools is what the recipients love the most about coming to Gainesville. ΩΩOn their first full day in town, they spend time with our students in our schools. They first visit either Gainesville Intermediate or the Junior High and then 22

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Gainesville High School. Depending on the campus, the recipients will either visit classrooms or participate in a campus assembly.

In all of the campus visits, the recipients are able to talk to students and share their stories. The students in turn get one-on-one opportunities to ask questions and seek wisdom from our highest decorated heroes and learn about the character it took these brave men to serve their country. The MOH recipients value education and character development. The best way they know how to give back for the life they have lived is to invest in the youth of our nation. The recipients consider it an honor to spend time with the students of Gainesville. That is powerful.

This past year, seven Medal of Honor Recipients visited Gainesville ISD, and they are already looking forward to the next visit in April 2023. To learn more about the Medal of Honor Host City Program, visit medalofhonorhostcity.com.

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Shining Stars Gala

A celebration provided by the GISD Education Foundation

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he Gainesville ISD Education Foundation honored the GHS Class of 2022 Top 10% at the Shining Stars Gala. Each Distinguished Scholar selected one teacher from their years at GISD to honor as their Distinguished Educator at this special event.

Each student prepared a letter of gratitude addressed to their selected teacher, which was included in the program and read by the student at the gala. In return, each educator prepared a short video showing their appreciation to the student.

In addition to providing the meal for all attendees, the Foundation gifted each scholar a $75 Amazon gift card as a reward for their outstanding academic achievements. In the fall, the Foundation also awards Innovative Teaching Grants to teachers through an application process. To date, more than $418,000 has been awarded to enhance the education of the students at GISD. The Education Foundation board of directors works throughout the year to generate funds and distribute resources to GISD to enrich, maintain, and expand programs needed to meet the district’s stated mission in excellence. The foundation shares the district’s vision of enhancing education at GISD. The Education Foundation relies on community and business donations to allow for the continued support to GISD. For more information on the Education Foundation grants or to make a donation, please visit www.gainesvilleisd.org/foundation.

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STUDENT

EDUCATOR

Adrian Olvera Emanuel Vargas Keila Gonzalez Merlin Giles Cynova Laney Rachel Edington Angelica Sainz Aedan Kemp Chloe McNamara Jon Isaac Brenda-Ann Landeros Ignacio Blas Christy Landeros Benny Rodriguez Whitney Dosher Jessica Castro Maria Perez Gavin Emerson Yesmine Peralta

Chris Bevers Shaun Weaver Danny Franco Janet Johnson Lucy Gutierrez Dalyn Waldo Traci Broom Russ Rutherford Nicole Graves Michael Hill Claudia Brito Thomas Quigley Andrea Miller Brandi Dunn Kimberly Panagiotakos Kristy Spainhour Alexus Vanlandingham Lori Prestage Charlotte Williams Morgan Sims

Desmond Pouncil

BEGINNER BAND Early exposure brings later success

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t GISD, we are proud to offer music beginning in Kindergarten. As students transition to older grades, they are exposed to additional opportunities and in 6th grade, students have the option to select Band as an elective. This year, the Gainesville Intermediate Band had approximately 60 students.

While in the Beginner Band, students first learn how to read and play music on an instrument. Students typically come in with little prior experience with an instrument, but by the end of the year they are playing a whole piece on their own.

The lessons learned in beginner band set the foundation for future success in the junior high and high school bands.

In the Fall, the class focuses on the fundamentals of playing since most students began the year at entry-level. In December, the students are able to showcase how far they have come since the beginning of school. This year the students performed as a full band at the Christmas Extravaganza, which was the first time in the school’s history that the full band played together after just one semester. This concert is a great opportunity to show friends and family what the students work on in class, and it is exciting for the students to experience their first-ever concert.

Once the basic fundamentals of their music have been learned, the band pushes on musicality and more advanced music. In the spring, all students learn a solo, which is a piece of music played by one musician in front of an audience. Students play a solo in front of a judge and the judge gives them a rating of 1,2, or 3, with 1 being the best. This year, we had a total of 47 students that received a rating of 1.

This is a big accomplishment!

Once the Solo Contest has passed, all focus is driven towards the Spring Concert and Spring Festival. The Spring Concert is a showcase to our parents and community on how far students have come since the last concert in December. This

is the first time that they perform two pieces as a full band. Then, at the Spring Festival, the band plays two pieces as a full band in front of judges who will rate them 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the best. After playing for the judges, the band is awarded with a field trip to celebrate the students for working hard all year and pushing to the end.

As a beginner band program, students are offered as many opportunities as possible to showcase their playing and talent. The progress that students are able to make from August to May shows how much work truly goes into their learning every day.

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END OF THE YEAR

Staff Celebrations CAMPUS TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

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e celebrated many teachers of the month throughout the school year. These teachers were selected by their campus administration and in turn also nominated for district teacher of the month. All nominees were then eligible to be selected by their peers as Campus Teacher of the Year. The winning teachers were recognized in their classrooms and then again in front of the entire staff at the End-of-Year Celebration.

The Campus Teachers of the Year then submitted applications to be considered for GISD Teacher of the Year. These applications were reviewed by a district level committe, and one elementary and one secondary teacher were selected to represent GISD in the Region 11 Teacher of the Year competition. At the celebration the announcement of the winners was made.

Head Start: TERI A RAVE RT | Edi s o n Ele me nt ar y: N OR A M ORE N O Ch a l m e rs El e mentar y : NANCY CASTOR E N A | Gai n e sv i lle Inte r me di ate : AM B E R E ND R E S Ga i n e svi l l e Jun i or High: STEPH ANI E LI N D E N B ORN | Gai n e sv i lle Hi gh Sc h o o l: D E B RA CO O NE Y

DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR “My philosophy of education has always been that every student has the capability to learn and grow through dedication, love and support.

I have always known that for a child to be successful, it takes teamwork between the parent, teacher, and the student. Therefore, parent involvement has always been on the forefront in establishing a positive environment and culture in the classroom.” ~ Nora Moreno

“As educators, we have a great responsibility to advocate for our students and what is best for them.

While some may see teaching as a job, I truly see it as a calling and a mission. My desire is to always lead with excellence, but most importantly to lead by example. I set high expectations for all of my students both academically and personally, because I know they can reach those expectations.” ~ Stephanie Lindenborn

Second ar y Te ac h e r of t h e Ye ar : STEPHANIE LINDENBORN Elementar y Teache r of t h e Ye ar : N O R A M O R E N O 26

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C A M P U S E M P LOY E E S O F T H E Y E A R W I L L I AM HEND R IC K S Gainesville Junior High, paraprofessional NI C O L E R I CH Gainesville High School, counselor T R ACI SK I NNER Gainesville Intermediate, nurse

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imilar to the recognition process for teachers of the year, GISD also recognized non-classroom staff throughout the year. The employee of the month nominees were eligible to be selected by their peers as Campus Employee of the Year. Following recognition on campus, each employee was honored in front of all of the staff at the celebration.

LUCY GUTIERREZ Chalmers Elementary, bilingual paraprofessional DANI EL L E K EEFER Edison Elementary, paraprofessional

D I S T R I C T E M P LOY E E S O F T H E Y E A R The campus employees of the year were then eligible for District Employee of the Year, which was announced for the first time at the celebration. The District Employees of the Year are Nicole Rich and William Hendricks.

Mrs. Rich transitioned to lead counselor this year at Gainesville High School.

There was a lot to learn, and she fully absorbed all areas of her new position which included taking the lead of the dual credit partnership with North Central Texas College. The campus quickly saw improvements in systems due to her strong organizational skills and attention

to detail. Nicole doesn’t hesitate to offer well thought out suggestions that pinpoint specific issues affecting the campus.

Coach William Hendricks is a paraprofessional, coach, and mentor at Gainesville Junior High and is a vital part of the students’ success. He manages the ISS classroom with a loving, supportive nature that helps restore student behavior so that they can return to their regular classrooms successfully. Teachers and staff strive to model his relationship and management with students, and students look to him as a positive, guiding authority figure.

District Employees of t h e Ye a r : WILLIAM HENDRICKS & NICOLE RICH

ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR Each year we have many new teachers who join us here at GISD. Some of these teachers are in their very first year in education and have chosen to begin their journey in Gainesville.

Others are not brand new to the profession, but are still in the early stages of their careers. The 2022 Rookie of the Year is Ms. Irma Oliva. She teaches 4-year old students at Head Start. Irma is in her 3rd year teaching, but her first at GISD. R o o k i e Te a c h e r o f t h e Ye a r : I R M A O L I VA Summer 2022 • Gainesville SPOT SPOTlight light •

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Staff Retirees T

he 2021-2022 school year marked the end of a career in education for several of our dedicated staff. At the end-of-year awards, we celebrated the retirees for their many years of service to students in GISD and other districts across the state.

Together, they have dedicated 311 years to GISD and 448 total years in education.

Congratulations on your retirement!

Front row: Julie Kelsey, Kandy Burkhart, Juanita Cabral, Tammy Case, Dee Dosher, Donna Wells Back row: Zach Terry, Wayne Molsbee, Pablo De Santiago, Carla Lawson, Vikki Estes, Vance Wells Not pictured: Shirley Gibbs, Kathy Boone, Donna Taylor, Andrea Gray

Kandy Burkhart, Zach Terry, Vikki Estes, Vance Wells, and Carla Lawson each served 30 or more years in GISD. 28

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Service Awards At the end-of-year celebration we honored employees who have reached a milestone in years of service at GISD. Thank you for your continued dedication!

4 5 Y E A R S O F S E RV I C E Lora Saikin

3 0 Y E A R S O F S E RV I C E Carla Lawson

2 0 Y E A R S O F S E RV I C E Bonnie Rucker, Peggy Lopez, April Waggoner, Lisa Dieter, Eulogia Delarosa, Kelly Stogner; not pictured: Leticia Garcia

1 0 Y E A R S O F S E RV I C E Bruce Scott, Tiffany Scott, Rita Tenorio, Katy Pyle, Kathy Hall, Laura Gibbs, Britni Dulock, Claudia Brito; not pictured: Shirley Gibbs, Kathy Boone

2 5 Y E A R S O F S E RV I C E Donna Wells, Wayne Molsbee, Dana Dudenhoeffer, Nancy Davidson, Fonse Ruiz

1 5 Y E A R S O F S E RV I C E Tiffany Stradley, Kristy Spainhour, Vonda McFarlin, Leslie Spence, Julianna Jeffcoat

5 Y E A R S O F S E RV I C E Taryn Krantz, Miranda Zimmerer, Paula Parkhill, Kari Holland, Amy Thompson, LaCreasha Stille, Karli Spangler, Brennan Pemberton, Katie Steinert, Victor Johnson, Veronica Jessen-Osterman, Alexis Hughes, Michael Hill, Jeff Koroly, Kimberly Gardner, Danna Fredrick, Angelika Fleitman, Amber Endres, Francisco Bermudez, Jessica Burton, Whitney Carden, Kara Coberley, Melissa Eans Not pictured: Rosemarie DeMars, Randy Freeman, Natalie Dollar, Reanna Walker, Freddie Smith

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BACK to SCHOOL 2022 Registration for all new and returning GISD students is completed online through the parent portal.

Returning Students:

Please update contact information (phone numbers, email address, mailing address) as you complete registration for the new year. It is imperative that we have correct contact information for each student.

New Students:

To register online, visit gainesvilleisd.org and click on the link to the parent portal or scan the QR code below. Once you create the ASCENDER ParentPortal account, you will need to add each new student to your account. To add a student, you must provide a valid student portal ID, which you can obtain from your student’s campus.

IMPORTANT DATES AUGUST 10 7th Grade Leap Camp (4:00-6:00pm) AUGUST 11 Meet the Teacher • Head Start (3:00-4:00pm)

AUGUST 15 9th grade Fish Camp (1:00-3:00pm) GJH Meet the Teacher • Parent meeting & schedule pick up (5:00-5:30pm) • Meet the teacher (5:30-7:00pm)

• Edison (4:30-5:30pm) • Chalmers (5:30-6:30pm)

AUGUST 17 First Day of School!

• Intermediate (6:30-7:30pm)

C A M P U S S TA R T/ E N D T I M E S • GHS (8:10am-4:00pm) • GJH (7:50am-3:45pm) • GIS (7:40am-3:32pm) • Chalmers (7:30am-3:25pm) • Edison (7:25am-3:20pm) • Head Start (7:15am-3:10pm) • DAEP (8:10am-4:00pm)

STAY CONNECTED Follow our district and campus social media accounts

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SCAN TO VIEW ALL IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION INCLUDING:

Parent Portal Registration New Student Instructions Bus Transportation Registration Dress Code Child Nutrition School Supplies Lists

District @gainesvilleisd Athletics @GHS_Leopards GHS @ghsleopards GJH @gainesvillejuniorhigh GIS @gainesvilleintermediate Chalmers @chalmerselementary Edison @gisdedison Head Start @gainesvilleheadstart

Gainesville Independent School District 800 S. Morris Street Gainesville, Texas 76240

2022-2023 School Calendar July '22

Su M Tu W Th F 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31

August '22

Su M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

Tu 2 9 16 23 30

W 3 10 17 24 31

Th 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 26

Sa 2 9 16 23 30

First Day of Classes Last Day of Classes Labor Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving Holidays Christmas Holidays Martin Luther King Day Spring Break Good Friday

Sa 6 13 20 27

September '22 F 2 9 16 23 30

November '22

DISTRICT AWARDS CEREMONY May 26, 2023

Th 3 10 17 24

F 4 11 18 25

December '22

Su M Tu W Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

F 2 9 16 23 30

Sa 5 12 19 26

GRADING PERIODS

Sa 3 10 17 24 31

27 Days 25 Days 26 Days 38 Days 27 Days Total Student Days = 167

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES TEACHER WORK DAYS BEGINNING OF SIX WEEK PERIOD END OF SIX WEEK PERIOD END OF SIX WEEK PERIOD/ EARLY DISMISSAL (NOON) HOLIDAYS BAD WEATHER - MAKE UP DAYS STAAR/EOC TESTING WINDOWS

F 6 13 20 27

February '23

26 Days

KEY STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS

Th 5 12 19 26

Th 2 9 16 23

Th 2 9 16 23 30

Sa 7 14 21 28

F 3 10 17 24

Sa 4 11 18 25

F 3 10 17 24 31

Sa 4 11 18 25

Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

BAD WEATHER-MAKE UP DAYS April 24; May 15

Aug 17 - Sept 22 Sept 26 - Nov 3 Nov 7 - Dec 16 Jan 4 - Feb 9 Feb 13- Apr 13 Apr 17 - May 25

W 4 11 18 25

April '23

STAFF WORKDAYS Aug 11; Aug 15; Jan 2; May 26

1st Six Weeks 2nd Six Weeks 3rd Six Weeks 4th Six Weeks 5th Six Weeks 6th Six Weeks

Tu 3 10 17 24 31

Su M Tu W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29

DISTRICT CONVOCATION August 12, 2022

October '22

January '23

M 2 9 16 23 30

March '23

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES October 7, 2022

Sa 3 10 17 24

Su 1 8 15 22 29

Su M Tu W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28

NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION August 1-2, 2022

Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

W 2 9 16 23 30

September 5, 2022 October 10, 2022 November 21-25, 2022 December 19-30, 2022 January 16, 2023 March 13-17, 2023 April 7, 2023

TEACHER STAFF DEVELOPMENT Aug. 3-10,12,16; Sept. 23; Nov. 4; Jan 3; Feb 10; April 14

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Su M Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

HOLIDAYS

August 17, 2022 May 25, 2023

Su M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

May '23

Tu 2 9 16 23 30

W 3 10 17 24 31

Th 4 11 18 25

June '23

Su M Tu W Th 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29

F 5 12 19 26

Sa 6 13 20 27

F 2 9 16 23 30

Sa 3 10 17 24

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