Gladiator News
November 8- November 12 , 2021
Dear Gladiator Families,
Hello Gladiator Nation!!
We want to congratulate our Football and Volleyball programs for great seasons! 8th grade volleyball were district champions this year, while 7th grade volleyball were zone champs, and 8th grade football were zone champs! We are proud of all our teams; next is Gladiator basketball!
Check out our information regarding the Veteran's Day celebration we will be hosting on Nov. 11!! We would love to recognize all our Gladiator Veterans with a small ceremony and reception this Thursday! Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X9fXlWMoYq0NYW2vTRgz-2jBcGoUfLkdFXYeHlKyJzg/edit?usp=sharing
Don't forget about our Biannual Garcia Day of Service!! It is next Saturday, Nov 13. It will be a wonderful opportunity for our staff, families and students to serve together #garciareunited! See information below.
We have some new clubs on campus! Thank you Mr. Gutierrez for sponsoring the Chess Club! We also have a new club called Campus Life! Check out the information below!
We will have our annual Dodgeball tournament to benefit the Food Bank on Friday Nov. 18! Related to our Dodgeball game is our 5000 can drive! See the information below!
We have another major announcement. WE ARE THE BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL IN NISD according to US World and News Report! We always have know this, but now it "Facebook official"! You can access the official story here: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/middle-schools/texas/northside-independent-school-district-113050
We are so proud of our ranking and couldn't have done it, and continue to do it, without the support of our wonderful staff, students and community! Thank you! We can't wait to display our accomplishment proudly!
Fanny Pack Friday's have begun! We have had so much fun presenting this out to our students! Here is the official video link: https://youtu.be/fck37_v8IhU
Due to the improvement to health metrics, NISD has modified their mask requirements. Masks are not required but highly encouraged as of Oct. 11. See information here:
https://www.nisd.net/news/update-temporary-mask-mandate
We have a new Librarian!! Her name is Mrs. Delgadillo! Here is her first HGMS Library Smore!
We ask you connect with us via social media. All our information is below:
NISD
Twitter: @NISD
Garcia Middle School
Twitter: @NISDgarcia
Instagram: @nisdgarcia
Facebook: Hector Garcia Middle School PTA
Principal- Mark Lopez
Twitter: @DrMarkJLopez
Academic Dean- Lori Persyn
Twitter:@LoriPersyn
Associate Principal: Mateo Macias
Twitter:@APMateoMacias
Assistant Principal- Joel Castillo
Twitter: @Joel4Castillo
Upcoming Events/Announcements
Missed Market Day? Click Below!
Academic Coaching/ Tutoring Information
2021-2022 Bell Schedule
Dress Code Reminder
HGMS Clubs/Organizations Information
HGMS Counseling Connection
Counselors are ready for our Gladiators!!
Request to see one here:
HGMS PTA
A message for the BEST PTA IN NISD!!
Welcome back Gladiator Family! The HGMS PTA is here for our students, staff and families. We host activities throughout the year for students and families and appreciation events for the staff. With your support through Gladiator Games Sponsorships and shirt purchase, membership dues, and spirit gear sales, we are also able to provide our staff with grants to improve the Gladiator Experience! We have an updated website you can use to get the latest information (http://www.hgmspta.com) and you can also follow us on Facebook.
Please visit our website at http://www.hgmspta.com to join PTA for only $10, buy a Gladiator Games shirt, Gladiator spirit gear and to become a Gladiator Games sponsor. The HGMS PTA is currently the largest PTA in NISD and you can be part of the best PTA by joining; no volunteering required. And anyone can join: parents, grandparents, students, even neighbors or friends. Be a Gladiator Games Sponsor before October 11th and you will get your company’s logo on this year’s sponsor banner.
Let’s make this year the best we can! See you soon!
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Connect With Dr. Lopez!!
Email: mark.lopez@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/garcia
Location: 14900 Kyle Seale Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-8400
Twitter: @DrMarkJLopez