Gary Independent School District

Gary FFA is proud to share that our chapter is thriving and preparing for another successful year. We look forward to supporting our students as they pursue animal projects, agricultural mechanics projects, and other hands-on learning opportunities. In addition, we remain dedicated to guiding students through CDE and LDE competitions that strengthen their leadership and career skills. We are proud to announce this year that our students may enroll in dual-credit courses through our partnership with Panola College to earn welding certifications. Together, we are building a strong future for our FFA members and our community!

JR High Volleyball Parents;
Tomorrow Friday 8/15, we will have after school practice until 5:00. Immediately following we will have a parent meeting to discuss practice and game schedules, along with other important information regarding the season!

Our next Gary 4H meeting will be on August 18th at 6PM in the GISD Cafeteria! Gary 4H is open to all students in grades 3rd-12th!

Tomorrow is the big day! Our Secondary campus will host the Registration and Schedule Pickup Event from 9AM to 5PM, where you can finalize your student's registration and they can pickup their Chromebooks, IDs, and schedules. Over at the Elementary, they will host their Meet the Teacher event from 5PM to 6:30PM, where students can meet their teachers and drop off their school supplies. We can't wait to see everyone!

Our GHS Loblolly is excited to launch the 2nd edition of the 'Loblolly Looks at Panola County' on Tuesday, August 12th! The book will be available to purchase starting that day in the HS Commons during our Secondary Registration event!

Our Elementary Back to School Bash will be held this Saturday, August 9th starting at 11AM! We hope to see everyone as we celebrate the start of school!

There has been a slight update to our 2025-2026 calendar! The early release day on October 31st has been changed to October 24th.

Registration for the fall season of Soccer for the Carthage Soccer Association is underway! If your child is interested in playing, please check out the flyer and sign up today!

Due to weather, we will be postponing the Elementary Back to School Bash until next Saturday, August 9. Stay dry until we see you there!

2025-2026 Seniors and parents, you should have received an email from LifeTouch to schedule your senior pictures! If you have not received that email, and it isn't in your 'Spam' folder, please call our LifeTouch representative at (972)669-9200 and they will get you on the schedule!

Students interested in starting dual credit courses will need to complete the TSI-A2 with Panola College no later than Thursday, August 7th and submit their score report to GHS to participate in the Fall semester courses! If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Davis!

Parents, with the school year just around the corner, we ask that everyone provide updated records for their students. Check out the letter from the Superintendent for more details! Registration packets will be ready to be picked up starting next Monday!

On August 12th, the high school will be open for students 7th-12th to register, pick up their school ID's and Chromebooks, as well as receive their schedule! Students who drive can also come in to purchase their parking pass, and we will even have yearbooks available for pickup, if you preordered, or purchase! The campus will be open all day from 9AM to 5PM, and registration packets will be available to pick up starting next week. We can't wait to see all of our students as we start the school year strong!

Save the Date: Elementary Meet the Teacher Night will be August 12 from 5:00-6:30 pm. Bring your children's school supplies as you meet the teacher that will be loving and leading your child this year. All students will need to have 2025-2026 registration paperwork completed before they can discover their homeroom teacher's name. See you then!

Is your Bobcat ready for school? Follow the link on the flyer or scan the QR code to find the elementary school supply list so you can make sure they have everything they need.

Panola College will be offering a free Math TSI bootcamp on August 17th from 2-5PM at their Carthage Campus Library for students who would like to get tips and tricks on passing the Math section of the TSI-A2! This is free for all participants, and you can even receive a voucher to take the Math section for free! Spots are limited, so sign up today by using the QR code in the flyer or going to https://www.jotform.com/PanolaMain/tsi-mathreview-2025

All Elementary Bobcats are invited to the playground for a Back to School Bash on August 2nd from 11am-2pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

Our 2024-2025 Yearbooks have arrived! If you preordered a yearbook, they are now available for pickup at the HS office starting tomorrow, July 22nd at 8:30AM! If you are interested in purchasing one, we have a few extra available for purchase for $50!

Calling all gamers in incoming grades 6th –12th! Now’s your chance to join the Bobcat Esports Team!

✅ Registration Deadline: August 8th

📍 Open to: 6th–12th grade students

📝 Sign up now: https://forms.gle/5DvTohHtHr3NjkDq9

🌐 More Info: www.garyisd.org/page/bobcat-esports

⚠️ Please note: Signing up does not guarantee placement on a team. Team rosters will be determined based on tryouts held after registration.

Spots fill up fast—don’t miss out on being part of something great. Let’s go, Bobcats! 🎮

Attention all incoming 9th-12th girls wanting to play volleyball; the volleyball season is just around the corner, so practices will begin on Friday, August 1st at 8:15AM! Check out the flyer for more details!