Be sure to keep an eye on the GISD Robotics Facebook page for current competition updates and frequent announcements.

Last summer, 600 red crates rolled through hallways as 77 GISD teachers packed their rooms and moved campuses preparing for the district’s middle school realignment. Nearly one year later, data has been collected, evaluations are being made, and preparations are in place for the next phases of the realignment process.

Click here to read the full story.

Sarah received multiple nominations including the following comments:

"Sarah has had an essential role in the execution of our Academic Programs for Equity and eXcellence (APEX) grant project. Her passion and knowledge of their coastal magnet theme is exceptional. Curriculum is one of her many strengths. Sarah is responsible for creating theme-based units and guides teachers to plan and implement the units during their cross-curricular instruction, which includes Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) for Reading, and Writing. She provides professional development, and models SRSD in classrooms. She seamlessly synthesizes and connects magnet to ensure equitable opportunities for all students to engage in theme-based experiences. Sarah works collaboratively with others, communicates effectively, and goes above and beyond expectations to ELEVATE GISD."

"Sarah works tirelessly to support our teachers and staff and ensure that our students are learning how important our Island and coastal habitats are to our future. She has helped bring attention to these causes not only through our classrooms, but our community."

Congratulations, Sarah!

Show some spirit! It's your last chance to order spirit shirts and sweaters from the Ball High School Tor Store this school year. Orders will be accepted at the link below through May 21.

These shirts are designed for students by students, and all proceeds benefit Special Education and Entrepreneurial student efforts. All shirts will be picked up during summer orientation at your learner’s school. Ordering will reopen again in August. Click here to submit your order today: https://tor-store.square.site/

Galveston ISD will host its second and last free in-person registration fair for the 2023-2024 school year from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 12, in the district’s Annex Building located at 3906 Ave. T for any families or individuals who would like in-person assistance with the district’s online enrollment or re-enrollment process for grades pre-K through 12.

Multiple bilingual staff members will be available to assist both English and Spanish-speaking families.

Click here for more information.

Make sure you are all set for the 2023-2024 school year!

· Is your child returning to GISD for the 2023-2024 school year? You must RE-ENROLL.

· Is your child new to GISD for the 2023-2024 school year? You must ENROLL.

Click here to view instructions in both English and Spanish: bit.ly/42uDowe

These participants will complete their intense training to becoming dyslexia specialists at the end of next year, and training will begin for eight additional teachers next year also.

This has been made possible through the Moody Foundation Dyslexia Initiative grant. The grant has also provided basic training in reading through the Neuhaus Center for over 175 teachers over these past 2 years.

For more information about this training and professional development opportunity, email Sondra Harrington, GISD Lead Dyslexia Specialist and Community Initiative Grant Coordinator, at sondraharrington@gisd.org.

Submissions for 2023-2024 Hall of Honor nominees are still being accepted.

To learn more about GISD's Hall of Honor, nomination requirements, or to access the online nomination form, click here.

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Program with Ballet Folklorico at Ball High School - 6 p.m.

May 9 - Middle School Spring Concert - 6 p.m. (Concert will include the Bearcat Concert Band, Austin Beginner Band, Bearcat Symphonic Band, and the Bearcat Wind Ensemble.)

May 11 - Morgan Elementary Hispanic Heritage Program - 5:30 p.m.

May 11 - Ball High Choir “Pop Show” A Night of Love - 6 p.m.

May 16 - Ball High Band Spring Concert Ball High Auditorium

May 16 - Crenshaw Spring Concert Crenshaw Cafeteria - 6 p.m.

May 18 - Ball High Baccalaureate Ceremony - Ball High Auditorium

May 20 - Ball High Choir Banquet at The Historic Galveston Water & Electric Light Community Center (Behind Central School) - 6 p.m.

Show your spirit and cheer on this fantastic team during the following playoff games:

Playoff schedule:

Game No. 1: Friday, May 5 @ Barbers Hill - 6 p.m.

Game No. 2: Saturday, May 6 @ Galveston - Noon

Game No. 3 (if necessary): 30 minutes after the conclusion of game No. 2

Tickets will be available for purchase soon here.

Click here to download the registration form.

For questions about girls' sports camps, email michellenorfolk@gisd.org. For boys' camps, email SheldonBennight@gisd.org.

"We have had lots of visitors from the community stopping by Tiger Shark City to check out MicroSociety! Thank you United Way Galveston, Vision Galveston, and Junior League of Galveston for visiting our great city!"

To stay up-to-date with more Tiger Shark happenings, take a look at the Tiger Shark City News!

Thanks to GISD’s new middle school realignment that began this year, Central Middle School has been able to start a soccer program. There are now enough players in both grades at the campus, seventh and eighth, to compete in soccer against other teams in the surrounding area.

“Overall the goal for us this year is to provide the opportunity for our players to learn the game and at least compete in a pretty tough district,” Berry Johnson said, Head Girls Coach and Coordinator of the program. As they move into the final weeks of the season, all four teams, seventh and eighth grades, boys and girls, have an opportunity to make the post-season, he added.

Read the full story here.

Principal Pillar recently presented Michael Merritte, Ball High debate instructor, with an official certificate of recognition from the City of Galveston proclaiming the 19th day of April 2023, as "Michael Merritte Day."

Mr. Merritte "has demonstrated in countless ways his service and dedication to the community and was summoned to return to Ball High School after retiring in 2020 because they could not find a replacement." He taught for 43 years before his return.

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for GISD, Mr. Merritte!