Parent Portal

Hello Head Start Families, If you were contacted today by someone at administration about your parent portal, it is VERY important that you complete this today or on campus (Head Start) in the morning.  We have people who will be at the school to help you out.  Please plan on staying a little bit after you drop off your child(ren) to complete parent portal.  If this is not done, your child will not be able to stay at school on Monday.  We don't want you to have to miss a day due to needing paperwork completed. Please get on Parent Portal and see that your child is registered and complete the registration, if you have things missing.  If you need an ID for your child to proceed, we will have that for you.  Thank you!

Thursday, Aug 13 2026

UIL Executive Committee Ruling

August 6, 2026 Dear Gainesville ISD Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Community Members, Today, representatives from Gainesville Independent School District appeared before the University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Executive Committee regarding a self-reported violation of Section 1250 of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules pertaining to offseason football practice regulations. Earlier this year, information was brought to my attention alleging that members of our football program had participated in offseason morning practices while wearing helmets and shoulder pads. Recognizing the seriousness of the allegation, I immediately initiated an internal investigation. Following interviews with athletic staff and a review of information obtained through the Gainesville ISD Police Department, it was confirmed that football practices involving the use of helmets and shoulder pads occurred from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on the following dates: May 6, 2026 May 8, 2026 May 11, 2026 May 12, 2026 May 13, 2026 May 14, 2026 Because these activities violated UIL offseason practice regulations, Gainesville ISD voluntarily self-reported the violation to the UIL. We believe accountability begins with honesty, and it is our responsibility to acknowledge mistakes and address them appropriately. Following today's hearing, the UIL State Executive Committee issued a one-season suspension to Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Neil Searcy from his role as Head Football Coach. In addition, the UIL placed Gainesville ISD's athletic programs on probation. It is important for our students, families, and community to understand that this probation does not prohibit any of our athletic teams from participating in district competition or advancing to postseason play. Rather, it serves as a measure to ensure continued compliance with UIL rules and expectations. This situation is disappointing and does not reflect the values or standards that define Gainesville ISD. Throughout our history, our district has maintained an outstanding reputation for integrity, sportsmanship, and compliance with UIL rules. This is the first UIL violation of this nature in our district's history, and we are committed to ensuring it is also our last. This afternoon, I will meet with our football coaching staff to discuss the UIL's decision, outline expectations moving forward, and appoint an interim head football coach to provide leadership and stability for our student-athletes. I will also meet with every head coach in our district to reaffirm Gainesville ISD's expectations for compliance with all UIL regulations, professionalism, and our responsibility to develop student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. As with any personnel matter, Gainesville ISD will address this situation in accordance with Board policy, our employee handbook, and the sanctions imposed by the UIL. While personnel matters must remain confidential, I want to assure our community that we take our responsibility to uphold the integrity of our programs seriously. Most importantly, I want our student-athletes and their families to know that our commitment to them has not changed. Our coaches, administrators, and staff remain dedicated to providing outstanding opportunities for every student while competing with integrity, discipline, and respect for the rules that govern interscholastic athletics. Challenges often provide opportunities for growth. We will learn from this experience, strengthen our processes, and move forward together as one district committed to doing what is right for our students. Thank you for your continued support of Gainesville ISD and Leopard Athletics. We appreciate your trust, your encouragement, and your partnership as we continue working to provide exceptional opportunities for EVERY Leopard, EVERY day. Sincerely,  DesM ontes Stewart, Ed.D.  Superintendent  Gainesville ISD  

Thursday, Aug 06 2026

Community News

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Wednesday, Jul 29 2026

Athletic Eligibility Reminders for Leopard Families

As the new school year approaches, please make sure your student-athlete is ready to participate in Gainesville ISD athletics.  All incoming 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students must have a new physical on file before participating in any athletic activity, including athletic periods. UIL requires all athletes to complete online participation paperwork every year. Gainesville ISD uses Rank One for online forms. Complete required forms at: https://gainesvilleisd.rankone.com/Pro/Login.aspx Students moving from Gainesville Junior High School (GJHS) to Gainesville High School (GHS) should not be marked as transfers. A student is only considered a transfer when moving from a different school district. For assistance with physicals, online forms, or athletic eligibility, please contact GISD Athletic Trainers: rdunlop@gainesvilleisd.org cfindley@gainesvilleisd.org [Wednesday, Jul 29 at 10:58 AM] Link to Rank One has been updated! https://gainesvilleisd.rankone.com/Pro/Login.aspx

Wednesday, Jul 29 2026

Back to School News

  New Start/End Times Head Start 7:25 A.M. - 3:05 P.M. (doors open at 7:20am) Edison Elementary 7:35 A.M. - 3:15 P.M. (doors open at 7:10am) Chalmers Elementary 7:45 A.M. - 3:25 P.M. (doors open at 7:20am) Gainesville Intermediate 7:55 A.M. - 3:35 P.M. (doors open at 7:20am) Gainesville Junior High 8:05 A.M. - 3:45 P.M. Gainesville High School 8:15 A.M. - 3:55 P.M. 26-27 Calendars   2026-2027 Registration is OPEN! All returning GISD students need to register in Parent Portal. If you have not yet completed 26-27 registration, please do so asap so teachers can be assigned and schedules can be set. If your student registration is not complete before Meet the Teacher, then your student will NOT have an assigned teacher. Certain forms are required to be completed annually. All information from last year is pulled into the registration to save time. Don't forget to update your contact information during the registration process. This is vital to effective communication for the teachers, campus, and district. Parent Portal   Register for the bus! Parents will need to submit a transportation request as soon as possible for EVERY student that will need bus transportation for the 2026-2027 school year. It is very important to get these requests in early, so that routes can be properly and efficiently created to ensure a smooth first week of school. The deadline to submit a request for bus transportation is August 2, unless your student is a new enrollee to the district. All requests for transportation received after the deadline will not go into effect until August 17. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation department at 940-665-1431. Bus Registration Form   Back to School News Webpage   Supplies Lists Help your student and teacher have all the essentials needed for a great year! The 26-27 school supply lists for Pre-K through 8th grade are available in teacher lists! As a reminder, Head Start students do not have a supplies list. High school students will be given course specific supplies request from the teachers once school has started. Please bring supplies to Meet the Teacher so that the teachers can get items sorted and organized for the first day! Supplies Lists   FREE Meals for ALL Students! Gainesville ISD will continue to provide FREE MEALS for all students for the 2026-2027 school year. GISD continues to qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program, which will allow GISD to provide breakfast and lunch to all children at NO CHARGE. This program will once again enable ALL students in GISD to receive free breakfast and lunch without the requirement for families to complete the National School Lunch Program free/reduced meal application. However, districts in the CEP program are required to collect an income survey from all families. The survey is now included during the registration process. This simple and concise form will provide valuable information that will assist GISD in qualifying for a multitude of grants from additional funding sources. The survey is collected via paper form when school begins. All enrolled students at a CEP-participating campus can receive healthy meals for free. The free provision only applies to standard, reimbursable meals. Extra items like snacks or milk outside of the meal bundle must still be paid for separately. Click below to view information about school lunches, add to your student's account for a-la-carte items, or to save the link to view future meal menus. Student Meals and More   District Policies Dress Code (English) Dress Code (Spanish) Cell Phone Policy  

Thursday, Jul 23 2026

GJH Meet Your Principals!

Gainesville Junior High invites you to Meet & Greet your new GJH principals! Principal Kali Wood and Assistant Principal Rene Kozar are looking forward to meeting the staff & families of GJH! Location: GJH Date: July 27th Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Wednesday, Jul 22 2026