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! 🎮
✅ 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!
Gary ISD is transitioning from LunchMoney Now to a new program called Payschools Central for our cafeteria! While information will be updated shortly on our website, you can check out the following flyer for information on how to create your account for your children, and even download an app for your phone for easier access!
Gary ISD Families,
House Bill 1481 was passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session and signed into law by Governor Abbott as part of a statewide initiative to promote focused learning environments, reduce distractions in classrooms, and limit cyberbullying and social media misuse during school hours.
The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year and requires public school districts across the state to prohibit students from using personal electronic communication devices that can send or receive data on school property during the school day, including during passing periods and at lunch.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Cell Phones
Smart Watches
Fitness Trackers with messaging capabilities
Bluetooth Earbuds or Headphones
Tablets and Personal Computers
Gaming Devices
Two-Way Radios
Pagers
Any other device capable of telecommunication or digital communication
Students will use district-issued devices for instructional purposes.
Exceptions are provided for students with documented medical needs, special education accommodations, or other health and safety requirements as outlined by law.
While Gary ISD already had campus-level cell phone expectations for our secondary and elementary campuses, we are working on a district-wide policy that aligns with the new legal requirements in HB 1481 for the 2025–2026 school year. Additional details will be shared relating to the new policy as it develops.
We encourage parents and guardians to begin discussing this upcoming change with their student(s) to help families be prepared when school starts in August.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to ensure a smooth transition and compliance with this new state law.
House Bill 1481 was passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session and signed into law by Governor Abbott as part of a statewide initiative to promote focused learning environments, reduce distractions in classrooms, and limit cyberbullying and social media misuse during school hours.
The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year and requires public school districts across the state to prohibit students from using personal electronic communication devices that can send or receive data on school property during the school day, including during passing periods and at lunch.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Cell Phones
Smart Watches
Fitness Trackers with messaging capabilities
Bluetooth Earbuds or Headphones
Tablets and Personal Computers
Gaming Devices
Two-Way Radios
Pagers
Any other device capable of telecommunication or digital communication
Students will use district-issued devices for instructional purposes.
Exceptions are provided for students with documented medical needs, special education accommodations, or other health and safety requirements as outlined by law.
While Gary ISD already had campus-level cell phone expectations for our secondary and elementary campuses, we are working on a district-wide policy that aligns with the new legal requirements in HB 1481 for the 2025–2026 school year. Additional details will be shared relating to the new policy as it develops.
We encourage parents and guardians to begin discussing this upcoming change with their student(s) to help families be prepared when school starts in August.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to ensure a smooth transition and compliance with this new state law.
