A Message From Our Superintendent
November 30, 2020
Dear GPISD School Community,
December is upon us! At the end of this month, we will bid 2020 farewell. Whether you have been personally affected by COVID-19 or not, I think we can all agree that the pandemic has taught us valuable lessons, including that we must be prepared to face and overcome all of the unexpected twists and turns life throws our way, and to remember to find a way, even in the bleakest of times, to indulge our need for love and laughter with those closest to us.
My wishes for you and your families this holiday season are simple: enjoy each other's company, and please take care of yourselves and each other. The older I get, the more I value good health, and I include continued good health for you and your loved ones in my holiday wishes.
Please be safe and make good choices throughout this holiday season. Let us all be well-rested and ready to embrace the new year.
May All of Your Holiday Wishes Come True,
John C. Moore, Jr., Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Upcoming Student Holidays
Winter Break: December 21- January 1
Student Holiday/ Staff Development: January 4
Instructional Arrangement Change Information
HIGH SCHOOL: Skyward link opened on Monday, November 30 and will close on Friday, December 11
(NOTE: The student's first day on campus will be Tuesday, January 5)
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL: Skyward link will open on Monday, November 30 and will close on Friday, December 11
(NOTE: The student's first day on campus will be Tuesday, January 5)
After-Hours Technical Support
Callers may still email techsupport@galenaparkisd.com or call 832-386-1400 for assistance. Phones will be answered by the Harris County Call Center after hours.
Parents and students can access the Galena Park I.S.D. Help Center, 24/7, at https://galenaparkisd.zendesk.com/hc/
Curbside Meal Update for Winter Break
Galena Park I.S.D. Student Nutrition Department will not be serving curbside meals during the Winter Break (December 21- January 4). Meal Distribution will resume on Tuesday, January 5.
Curbside Meal Distribution will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at Cloverleaf Elementary, Galena Park Elementary, Jacinto City Elementary, Pyburn Elementary, Sam Houston Elementary and Tice Elementary Schools.
GPISD will also be offering free weekend meals for students attending face-to-face learning. Weekend meals are available for pick up at the student's home campus on Fridays.
Watch 'A Christmas Carol' Live from the Comfort of Your Home!
December Observance Days
December 21- January 1: Winter Break
December 25: Christmas Day
The WiFi Bus System
The WiFi Bus system consists of 20 strategically placed buses with mobile WiFi hotspots for students to log on and complete their school work. These buses are air-conditioned for the students and parents who would like to attend with their child(ren). Bus rules will require students and parents to follow proper social distancing and to wear masks and are also equipped with hand sanitizer for all users.
Click the link below to see times and locations for GPISD's WiFi Bus system.
The Mission of Galena Park I.S.D.
