District Update: October 6, 2026

October 6, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. 📅 Student Holiday Reminder G-PISD students will have no school October 7–12. We hope our students and families enjoy the break! ❤️💙 All G-PISD campuses and district offices will be closed Monday, October 12. Attendance Credit Election 2026 Understanding the 2026 Attendance Credit Election What is the Attendance Credit Election, and why is it on the ballot? In this video, G-PISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos explains the 2026 Attendance Credit Election and provides additional information to help our community better understand the election. ▶️ Watch to learn more. Attendance Credit Election Attendance Credit Elect español G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website

Tuesday, Oct 06 2026

District Update: September 29, 2026

September 29, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. 📅 Student Holiday Reminder G-PISD students will have no school October 7–12. Please note that all G-PISD campuses and district offices will be closed Monday, October 12. We hope our students and families enjoy the break! ❤️💙 TMC Ribbon Cutting & Book-A-Palooza You’re Invited! A new chapter is beginning at T.M. Clark Elementary School! Gregory-Portland ISD is excited to celebrate the opening of the new T.M. Clark Elementary School, a Bond 2023 project, with a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:30–11:00 a.m. 1901 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374 Guests can enjoy food, beverages, and small giveaways while supplies last during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. BOOK-A-PALOOZA Make a day of it! Book-A-Palooza will also be taking place at the new T.M. Clark Elementary: Sensory Hour: 8:15–9:15 a.m. Entrance C (off Memorial Parkway) Book-A-Palooza: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Entrance A (off Billy G. Webb Drive) We look forward to celebrating this exciting Bond 2023 milestone and welcoming our G-P community to the new T.M. Clark Elementary! Attendance Credit Election 2026 G-PISD Attendance Credit Election G-PISD Superintendent Dr. Cavazos shares important information and upcoming dates for the 2026 Attendance Credit Election. As Election Day approaches, stay informed and review important information about the Attendance Credit Election. Important Dates: Voter Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026 Early Voting: October 19–30, 2026 Election Day: November 3, 2026 Learn more about the Attendance Credit Election, review frequently asked questions, and find voting information at www.g-pisd.org/election2026 Attendance Credit ElectionAttendance Credit Elect español Employee Recognitions School Custodian Appreciation Day October 2nd is the day to celebrate our amazing custodians who work behind the scenes each day to keep our G-PISD campuses clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning! Your hard work, dedication, and care make a difference for our students, staff, and families every single day. We are so grateful for all that you do for our G-P Wildcats! 🐾 Thank you for helping our schools shine! ⭐ Happy National Principals Month! 💙🍎 October is a time to celebrate the incredible principals who lead, inspire, and support our G-P Wildcats every day! Our principals play a vital role in creating positive school communities where students can learn, grow, and thrive. Their leadership, dedication, and commitment to students and staff make a lasting difference across G-PISD. Join us in saying THANK YOU to our amazing G-PISD principals for all they do! 🐾👏 We appreciate you today and every day! G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website

Tuesday, Sep 29 2026

District Update: September 22, 2026

September 22, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. Employee Recognitions Today, we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible Human Resources Team! 💙💛 From recruiting and onboarding to supporting employees and helping our district grow, our HR team plays an essential role in making G-PISD a great place to work and learn. Thank you for the care, dedication, and behind-the-scenes work you do every day to support our G-P Wildcats! 🐾 We appreciate YOU! 💙💛 WILDCAT SPOTLIGHT We’re kicking off our first Wildcat Spotlight of the year with Aldo de Avila Reagosa, a junior at Gregory-Portland High School! 🐾❤️💙 A lifelong Wildcat, Aldo has a passion for helping others and is involved in the Welding Program, where he is building skills and opportunities for his future. His biggest motivation is his family and one day being able to give back to his parents for all they have done for him. 🎥 Check out Aldo’s story and see what makes him a proud Wildcat! Attendance Credit Election 2026 G-PISD has created a dedicated webpage to provide our community with information and resources about the upcoming Attendance Credit Election (ACE). Visit g-pisd.org/election2026 to find information about recapture, attendance credits, frequently asked questions, important voting dates and more. Attendance Credit Election Attendance Credit Elect español Wild About Finances Website Welcome to the wild world of Texas school finance! Here you can explore how G-PISD’s budget works, learn about local tax rates, school bonds, Chapter 49 recapture, and Chapter 313 agreements — and see how all of these moving pieces impact our students, schools, and future. Click the button below to learn more. Wild About Finance G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website

Tuesday, Sep 22 2026

District Update: September 15, 2026

September 15, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. Attendance Credit Election 2026 G-PISD has created a dedicated webpage to provide our community with information and resources about the upcoming Attendance Credit Election (ACE). Visit g-pisd.org/election2026 to find information about recapture, attendance credits, frequently asked questions, important voting dates and more. G-PISD Family Resource Center The G-PISD Family Resource Center is available to families with currently enrolled G-PISD students. Families can shop in the Wildcat Food Pantry once per month by reserving a time slot through Hometown Ticketing. Reservations can be made by scanning the QR Code our visiting the G-PISD website. Families can shop in the Wildcat Clothing Closet weekly for their Wildcats. No reservations needed. G-PISD Family Resource Center is open on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Donations can also be dropped off during this time. G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website

Tuesday, Sep 15 2026

District Update: September 8, 2026

September 8, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. Attendance Credit Election 2026 G-PISD has created a dedicated webpage to provide our community with information and resources about the upcoming Attendance Credit Election. This is not an election to adjust any tax rate or tax amount. It is a state-required election that asks voters to approve a change in how recapture, also known as "Robin Hood," payments are made to the state. Visit https://www.g-pisd.org/election2026 to find information about recapture, attendance credits, frequently asked questions, important voting dates, and more. Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Gregory-Portland ISD's insurance partner, The Brokerage Store, offers voluntary student accident insurance plans designed to help families with unexpected medical expenses resulting from student injuries. Coverage is available for all students in PK–12 and can provide financial assistance with out-of-pocket medical expenses, including situations involving high deductibles or copayments, lack of health insurance, UIL activities, and interscholastic sports. Information about the available plans, coverage options, costs, and enrollment is available on the Business-Finance Division webpage under “Student Insurance.” G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website

Tuesday, Sep 08 2026

District Update: September 1, 2026

September 1, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every school day is an opportunity for our Wildcats to learn, connect, and grow. Regular attendance helps students develop the academic and social skills they need to thrive. At G-PISD, Your Presence Matters! For more information and resources about school attendance, visit attendanceworks.org High School Open House & Community Showcase Come See What’s New at G-PHS! Join us for our Open House & Community Showcase and get a firsthand look at the new spaces at Gregory-Portland High School! Tuesday, September 8 6:00–7:00 PM G-PHS Come walk through the new spaces, see the updates, and celebrate these exciting additions to our campus! Labor Day (September 7) - Offices & Schools Closed. Labor Day Reminder! In observance of Labor Day, all G-PISD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7. Classes and regular business operations will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Have a safe and happy Labor Day! Attendance Credit Election 2026 G-PISD has created a dedicated webpage to provide our community with information and resources about the upcoming Attendance Credit Election (ACE). Visit g-pisd.org/election2026 to find information about recapture, attendance credits, frequently asked questions, important voting dates and more. September Parent Meeting G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website

Tuesday, Sep 01 2026

District Update: August 25, 2026

August 25, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. G-PISD State of the District Gregory-Portland ISD’s 6th Annual State of the District on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Portland Community Center. This event is proudly hosted by the G-P Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to serve and support G-PISD teachers and students through grant funding for innovative educational programs, scholarships for our students, and recognition of teaching and staff excellence. Sponsorship levels & ticket information can be found here: https://www.g-pisd.org/page/state-of-the-district High School Open House & Community Showcase Come See What’s New at G-PHS! Join us for our Open House & Community Showcase and get a firsthand look at the new spaces at Gregory-Portland High School! Tuesday, September 8 6:00–7:00 PM G-PHS Come walk through the new spaces, see the updates, and celebrate these exciting additions to our campus! English Classes for G-PISD Parents & Guardians! G-PISD is excited to offer Adult ESL (English as a Second Language) classes for the parents and guardians of our emergent bilingual students! 💙 These classes are designed to help strengthen English skills and build confidence in everyday communication. ✨ Space is limited to just 60 participants district-wide! 📲 Sign up today by scanning the QR code! August Parent Meeting G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website

Tuesday, Aug 25 2026

District Update: August 18, 2026

August 18, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. In case you missed it! Take a look back at the first day of school at G-PISD! From welcoming smiles to excited Wildcats, it was a great start to the 2026–27 school year. Stay Connected with G-PISD through ParentSquare! Download the ParentSquare app to stay up to date with important school and district news, announcements, events, and messages—all in one place! How to get started: Download the ParentSquare app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Open the app and enter the email address or phone number you have on file with the Skyward. Follow the prompts to sign in or activate your account. With ParentSquare, you can receive important updates, communicate with your child’s school, view events, and more! Download ParentSquare today and stay connected! Download the G-PISD App! Stay connected to everything happening across G-PISD right from your phone! The G-PISD mobile app gives families quick and easy access to important district and campus information anytime, anywhere. With the app, you can: *Stay up to date with district and campus news *Receive important announcements and notifications *View upcoming events and calendars *Check school menus *Access bus routes and transportation information *Find staff directories and contact information *Access important district and campus resources *Quickly find information from your child’s school Search Gregory-Portland ISD in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download the app today! Call for Attendance Credit Election The G-PISD Board of Trustees has called an Attendance Credit Election for November 3, 2026. Learn more about the Attendance Credit Election by reading the full press release: https://www.g-pisd.org/news G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website

Tuesday, Aug 18 2026

District Update: August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, G-PISD! A new school year means new opportunities, new friendships, and exciting moments ahead. We’re ready to welcome our students back and help every Wildcat have a successful start! Before the first day, be sure you have everything you need with our Back-to-School Checklist: District Calendar: https://trst.in/PL8OlP School Supply Lists: https://trst.in/ZrprIF Bus Routes & Transportation Information: https://trst.in/4fslq3 Student Dress Code Guidelines: https://www.g-pisd.org/page/handbooks-dress-code Technology Policy & Device Information: https://trst.in/rcbOiJ Need more information? Visit the G-PISD website for campus details, parent resources, district updates, and everything you need for a smooth and successful start to the school year https://www.g-pisd.org/ We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back to campus! Let’s make the 2026-27 school year our best one yet! A New Year. A New Adventure. The energy is here, the excitement is building, and we’re ready to kick off another incredible school year at G-PISD! New goals. New opportunities. New memories waiting to be made. Let the adventure begin! Thank you to Air Czar for donating the helicopter ride. G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website [Tuesday, Aug 11 at 4:59 PM] UPDATE: The Convocation 2026 recap video link has been updated on the District Update Newsletter and is now working. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!

Tuesday, Aug 11 2026

District Update: August 4, 2026

August 4, 2026 Hello, Team G-P! Your District Update is here, highlighting key information, upcoming events, and news you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to review the latest news and important reminders. Meet the Teacher Events Meet the Teacher events are just around the corner! Each Gregory-Portland ISD campus will share its Meet the Teacher event details, including dates, times, and additional back-to-school information, through its campus website and social media channels. Be sure to check your campus's website and social media pages regularly so you don't miss any important updates. We look forward to welcoming our students and families back for an exciting new school year! Stay Connected with ParentSquare! Never miss important updates from Gregory-Portland ISD or your child's campus! ParentSquare is our official communication platform for school announcements, emergency alerts, newsletters, classroom updates, and more. To ensure you receive messages: ✅ Download the ParentSquare app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. ✅ Verify that your email address and phone number are up to date in Skyward Family Access. ParentSquare syncs your contact information directly from Skyward, so keeping it current helps ensure you receive district and campus communications. ✅ Visit our ParentSquare webpage to learn more, find helpful resources, and access frequently asked questions. https://www.g-pisd.org/page/parentsquare-parents Together, these simple steps will help you stay informed and connected throughout the school year. Stay Connected with the G-PISD App Everything Gregory-Portland ISD is now at your fingertips! Download the Gregory-Portland ISD TX app to stay informed with district news, events, staff information, important documents, dining menus, and notifications—all in one convenient place. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Be sure to enable notifications so you never miss important district and campus updates. Back to School - August 12th The first day of school is one week from tomorrow! Get ready for an exciting 2026–2027 school year by downloading the official G-PISD District Family Calendar. Planning is easier when you have important dates at your fingertips! Use the calendar to plan for: • School holidays • Student and staff breaks • Teacher preparation days • Grading periods • Important dates throughout the school year View and download the 2026–2027 G-PISD Family & Employee Calendar here: https://www.g-pisd.org/.../district-family-employee... We can’t wait to welcome our Wildcats back to campus for another amazing year! G-PISD Communications Department Stay up to date by visiting our website and follow us on social media. Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram X YouTube G-PISD Website

Tuesday, Aug 04 2026