Our students in the 5th and 6th grade Pre-Theater class had their first day of performing in pairs with their skeleton scenes yesterday. We can't wait to see them on a big stage soon!
School is now fully in swing at Gary High School, with students working hard in their classes and in their school activities. Thank you Enterprise Baptist Church, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Adult Probation Services, and Junior and Pam Woodfin for your continuous support of our students! We know they will put these supplies to good use!
Our academic calendar has been updated for this school year. We had to change our Winter Break to be on the first week of March, and not the last week of February to match the Panola County Jr. Livestock Show dates!
The Gary Bobcat Classic volleyball tournament starts tomorrow at 8AM! Come cheer our girls on as they start the tournament against Big Sandy!
It is “Bobcat Classic Volleyball Tournament” time! The Sophomore class will have these items available Thursday-Saturday in the HS Concession stand!
One of the first major scholarships of the year is now open and ready for our seniors to participate in! The Coca-Cola Schlolars Foundation scholarship initial application is due September 30th. If students want to participate in this scholarship they can view a brief explanation video at https://youtu.be/sC8PkEKWLKU?si=45Q0tMYT4xrxfE8M and apply at https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Wednesday, the Elementary will have their first House Party! Students are encouraged to wear their house colors that day, and parents are welcome to attend! If you aren’t sure what your child’s color is, please send a message to their teacher!
Parents of Junior High and High School students; This year, we ask that students do not hang out in the commons area after school to wait on home games to start. They either need to leave campus, or be with an adult after-school sponsor during that time!
Attention JH Volleyball girls; on Thursday please bring your shoes and practice clothes, practice will be in the HS gym after school until 5pm!
Elementary parents, Gary Elementary will be having a Back to School Parade this Wednesday, August 14th starting 8:30AM! Check out the flyer for the parade route!
Monday is a big day for Gary ISD! Elementary begins their Meet the Teacher program, with PreK starting at 8AM, and the High School has their Registration and Schedule event starting at 9AM. We can't wait to see everyone!
Parents, please check out an important message from our Superintendent about changes in administering prescription and over-the-counter medications at Gary ISD ⬇️
Elementary Parents; Next week's Meet the Teacher will start in the cafeteria with a short presentation to explain expectations of the year followed by Q&A session and ending in the classroom to drop-off school supplies. Monday will be PreK at 8:00, Kinder at 9:00, 1st at 10:00, and 2nd at 11:00. Tuesday will be 3rd at 8:00, 4th at 9:00, 5th at 10:00, and 6th at 11:00. We hope to see you there!
Seniors and parents of Seniors; Balfour has provided a landing page for students to register to get information on graduation items such as cap and gowns! Please go to heygrad.net to register and get those notifications!
Gary HS will be hosting a HS volleyball tournament, the Bobcat Classic, again this year, and we will be selling tournament t-shirts for $15 that everyone is welcome to preorder and purchase! You can pay the vendor directly with the information found on the flyer, but if you plan to purchase shirts, please fill the form out and give it (along with payment) to the volleyball coaches by August 16th! If you have any questions about the tshirts please contact Coach P at mpatty@garyisd.net
Gary ISD Esports is now accepting signups for Middle School and High School teams for both the fall and spring seasons! 🏆 Whether you're a pro or just starting, join the excitement and compete in your favorite games. Don't miss out – sign up now!
https://forms.gle/pdZRLQUEkcL36M388
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The first 4-H Club meeting of the 2024-2025 school year will be on August 19th at 6PM in the Gary ISD Cafeteria. All parents and students are welcome!
High school students who plan to start Dual Credit, if you are planning on being in the program, the due date for completing the TSIA2 with Panola is coming up fast! Please have your test passed and completed by Friday, August 9th and bring your Individual Score Report on Monday to register in the program when you come to pick up your schedule!
Junior High and High School Parents, it's almost that time! Gary High School will host their Student Registration Pickup Day on Monday, August 12th from 9AM-5PM. If you haven't done so yet, you can complete registration packets that day, and students can come to pick up their schedule, Chromebook, and student ID's and walk around the campus!
Class of 2025 Students and Seniors; LifeTouch will be here August 13th to take Cap and Gown pictures for all seniors. If you have not scheduled a time with the link on the postcard, or have not received it, you can just go to the following link to schedule your time; https://schedule.prestigeportraits.com/schedule/home.html?TX&gary
These portraits are important, as they are used for our yearbook, senior portraits and senior slideshow. You are not required to purchase any photos at this time, so please schedule your time as soon as you can!