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Jacinto City Elementary Dedication

n Monday, March 29, Jacinto City Elementary
School (JCE) held their dedication ceremony.
ODue to COVID-19 restrictions, the event was
invite only and was attended by district officials,
elected officials and the architects and consultants
who worked on the new school.

Jacinto City Elementary, GPISD’s newest facility, has
state-of-the-art classrooms, complete with interactive
panels, three computer labs for students to utilize, and
a secured storefront entrance for visitors.

The event began with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by the North Channel Area
Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Rebecca Gardea, JCE principal, was joined by Chamber of
Commerce members, Jacinto City mayor, Ana Diaz, Jacinto City elected officials, Dr. John
Moore, Superintendent of Schools, the Galena Park I.S.D. Board of Trustees and GPISD cabinet
members for the cutting of the ribbon.

Dr. Gardea shared her reflection on opening a new school and expressed her excitement to
be principal of Jacinto City Elementary. She says the new JCE facility represents a promise to
give great educational experiences to all, current students and future students.

“This is more than a great new elementary school, it represents a promise that Jacinto City
Elementary will do what it takes to give its students a high-quality education,” Dr. Gardea said.
“This building will leave a lasting legacy of opportunity for current and future generations.”

The JCE Honor Choir serenaded the crowd by singing their own rendition of “If You’re Happy
and You Know It” to commemorate this special day in the history of Jacinto City Elementary.

Jacinto City Elementary and Galena Park I.S.D. would like to thank everyone who attended
the dedication ceremony.