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GUIDING STUDENTS TOWARD THE FUTURE
Volume 8, No. 1 Back-to-School Edition August 2019

EMBRACING EXCELLENCE

Galena Park Schools
The Galena Park Independent School District believes
education shapes the future. We embrace every aspect
of our mission to “prepare students to become productive
citizens and lifelong learners.” We readily accept the
charge to provide for the future needs of the local, state
and national community. We remain committed to
providing “Excellence in All, For All, By All.”

Our District continues to grow with over 22,500 students
Inside this issue: enrolled at our 27 campuses and programs. We are one

Page 2 of the largest employers in the east area of Houston with
Letter from the Superintendent approximately 3,000 employees who work diligently to serve our students
Getting to Know Your GPISD each and every day.
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Page 3 The 2018-2019 school year was quite eventful. We
New Student Enrollment celebrated new facilities at Woodland Acres Elementary,
School Start/Dismissal Times
Student Dress Code Galena Park Elementary and North Shore Elementary
Page 4 as well as the grand opening of the North Shore 10th
Open House Grade Center. As we approach the first day of school,
Meet and Greet New Principals the excitement in the District continues as Cloverleaf
Page 5 Elementary will be starting the 2019-2020 school year in
Meet the Campus Leadership
Team their new facility. We are also excited to announce the
Page 6 opening of a second childcare center on the North
Childcare Center side of the District. Jacinto City Elementary will begin
Bus Routes/Campus Locator construction on their new facility this school year and is
Page 7 scheduled to open in August 2020.
Marching Band Festivals
Nourish Your Body/Feed Your
Mind A quality education in GPISD begins in Pre-Kindergarten
Page 8 and for many students opportunities exist beyond high
Stay Connected school graduation. This past school year, over 1,600
Senior Gold Card
Page 9 students received their high school diploma in the District
Football and Volleyball Schedules with many receiving college credits by attending dual
Page 10 credit classes. Additionally, 33 students received their
School Calendar Associate’s Degree as graduates of our Early College High
Free Immunizations School and the Modified Early College Academy.
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español Success in the District is not limited to
academics. The North Shore Mustangs achieved
national recognition for their “Hail Mary” football state
championship. Fine Arts programs in the district continue
to be second to none. Our goal continues to be to
achieve at the highest level and to provide the best
education possible in a safe, productive and healthy
environment. We under-stand this would not be possible
without the support of the Board of Trustees, parents,
community members, business partners, District faculty
and support staff. We appreciate the support provided
by our community and look forward to continuing to
share our evidence of excellence with you!