Page 2 - 2023 GPS Back-To-School Edition - English

Attracting Excellence, Achieving Success!

This Back to School Edition of Galena Park Schools (GPS) will
prepare our educational community for another year of
excellence. So, let’s begin by briefly looking at the magnetic
qualities that have attracted excellence. Galena Park ISD (GPISD)
is very proud of our ability to draw and harness academic success
from amazing teacher talent, to student achievement, and
especially curriculum growth.

Much of our pride involves congratulating the 1,816 members
of GPISD’s Class of 2023. The graduates were awarded nearly
$21 million in scholarships and earned over 1,185 industry-based
certifications. This outstanding group of graduates is on track to
truly embody the District’s mission of ”becoming productive citizens
and lifelong learners.” These new GPISD alumni were supported
throughout their educational journeys by educators who made John Moore, Ed.D.
daily Excellence In All, For All, and By All their communal goal. Superintendent of Schools

$21 Million 1,185 Certifications 1,816 Graduates
Scholarships Earned Industry-Based Class of 2023

In fact, GPISD is home to nearly 1,400 (2021 Texas Academic Performance Report) passionate
teachers, many of whom began as students themselves [in the District’s
Homegrown Program]. While many are attracted to our starting teacher
salary of $64,450, our 93.3% teacher retention rate speaks to our culture
of community where teachers are supported and respected. Our
committed teaching staff possesses a rare
combination of passion, skill, and dedication
that has made a tremendous impact on the $64,450
Starting
lives of their students. Not only do our teachers 93.3%
Teacher
excel in their subject areas, but they also go Teacher
Salary
Retention
above and beyond to create a positive and Rate
engaging learning environment. As a result,
word has spread about our outstanding
educational team, which has attracted more
talented teachers to GPISD.