On Friday, the GISD Central administration team came together to celebrate Mr. Smith’s last day as Interim Superintendent for GISD. Smith has served as interim since April 1, and has remained with the district as Dr. Stewart transitioned into Superintendency. Thank you Mr. Smith for your dedication and commitment to GISD during the last five months!

The "Heroes Among Us" story series is released twice monthly,featuring local heroes and organizations that exemplify the Totally Texas, All American spirit that is the fabric of the Gainesvile community. Stories are contributed by the City of Gainesville, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Gainesvillle Economic Development Corporation, GISD, and NCTC.

High school is one of the final steps in preparing our youth to enter the real world. During these four years parents, teachers, coaches, and principals work together to help guide impressionable teenagers down the path to becoming responsible and productive adult members of society. One of the unsung heroes in this equation is the great community of Gainesville in which these students reside, full of citizens devoted to ensuring the present and future success of the students of Gainesville High School.

Read the full story about the GHS Fishing team and how it is made possible through our community volunteers

We are proud to announce our Honorees for this year’s Alumni and Educator Hall of Fame....
Alumni Hall of Fame
Buddy Echols (1967)
Tom Kennedy (1964)
David Nieman (1970)
Pat O’Brien (1953)
Joe Wallace (1967)
Don Williams (1967)
Educator Hall of Fame
Ruth Echols Adams
Ann Echols Hanna

These Alumni and Educators will be honored at the annual luncheon on Saturday, September 22 of Homecoming weekend. The luncheon is open to anyone who wants to come show their appreciation and support of our honorees and the Alumni Association. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the GISD Special Services Building, 1201 S. Lindsay St.

If you aren’t a member of the Alumni Association yet, go to the GISD website under the Community tab to join! A lifetime membership is $100. All proceeds go to scholarships and honoring our alumni and educators.

The brand new run through tunnel was displayed for the first time at Meet the Leopards and was a sight to see at the first football game of the year on Friday. The tunnell was generously donated by the 2017-18 Athletic Booster Club. Additional fundraisers for this year are going on now. Yard signs are available and membership is always open. Click HERE for more information.