Due to the shortage of bus drivers today, routes 3 & 14 will be combined. If your kids ride either of these 2 routes they might be getting home a little earlier or a little later this afternoon. Sorry for any inconvenience that this might cause. Thanks
Giddings ISD will return to normal school hours of operation tomorrow (Wednesday, January 16th).
Due to hazardous weather conditions, Giddings ISD has cancelled classes for Tuesday, January 16th. A decision regarding school on Wednesday or other related school events will be made on Tuesday afternoon.
Due to hazardous weather conditions, Giddings ISD will be canceling all classes for Tuesday, January 16. A decision regarding school Wednesday and other related school events will be made on Tuesday afternoon. Thanks, Dr. D.
Due to the shortage of drivers, Bus 3 & 14 will combined today. So if your kids ride bus 3 or 14 they may be getting home a little later today. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause.
Due to the shortage of drivers, bus 8 will not be running this morning. If you live in Sun Valley or Palm Valley mobile home park or CR118 bus 11 will pick you up at 7:20 @ Sun Valley. Elementary students that live behind the city park will also be picked up by bus 11 as well just a little bit later. Sorry for any inconveniences this may
Message from Superintendent, Dr. Ray DeSpain: Earlier today, I received information that several School Districts in the state had received non-credible school threats (via e-mail) claiming to be from a Russian terrorist organization. Giddings ISD was not one of the schools receiving a threat. After immediate investigations by several local and state law enforcement entities, including the Texas Rangers, the threats were deemed to be a “hoax.” The origin of the e-mails is still under investigation by authorities. There was never any indication at any time that Giddings ISD students or staff were ever in any danger, nor did we feel it necessary to consider enacting lockdown or cancellation procedures. Please rest assured that student and staff safety will remain our top priority, and that any and all measures will always be enacted if needed to protect the District and those we serve.
Due to the shortage of bus drivers, Bus 3 & 14 are combined so your kids might be getting home a little later this afternoon. Sorry for any inconveniences.
GISD is short on Bus Drivers this afternoon. We are combining bus route #3 and #14. If your child rides either of these buses, they may arrive a little late this evening. Thank you for understanding.
GISD Parents. Due to a shortage of bus drivers, bus routes 8 and 9 will be running later than normal this afternoon. Thanks for your understanding.
***ALERT*** ASCENDER and Portal Applications will be unavailable on Sunday, September 3rd from 6am to 8am to install required system software updates.
NEW!!! Giddings ISD will introduce online athletic ticket sales the 2023-24 school year.
https://giddingsisdtx.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
All new Pre-K and Kindergarten students must enroll IN PERSON at GES. The final Summer Round Up will be held on the followings dates at Giddings Elementary:
Pre-Kindergarten Summer Round Up -- August 1st from 9:00-1:00
Kindergarten Summer Round Up -- August 2nd from 9:00-1:00
(if your child was enrolled at GES in PK for the 22-23 school year, you do not need to attend)
Documentation required for registration MUST be provided at the Round Up event. A description of all documentation REQUIRED for registration can be found here:
PreK: https://5il.co/1zvch
Kindergarten: https://5il.co/1zvci
Summer meals open to the community will be offered at Giddings Elementary School.
Monday through Thursday - beginning Tuesday, May 30th through Thursday, June 29th. Breakfast will be served from 730AM-830AM and Lunch will be served from 11AM-12PM.
Giddings Elementary is located at 1402 E Industry St, Giddings, TX 78942
Giddings ISD Student Registration for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
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DO NOT register Pre-Kindergarteners or Kindergarteners online.
Pre-Kindergarteners and Kindergarteners MUST register at Giddings Elementary School.
Beginning May 8th through May 26th registration packets can be picked up and dropped off from 9:00am to 2:30PM.
Beginning May 30th through June 15th registration packets can be picked up and dropped off from 9:00am to 1:00pm
If you have questions, contact the Elementary office at (979)542-2886.
Online Registration for new and returning students in 1st through 12th grade will open on Monday, May 8th. Pre-K and Kindergarten registration MUST be completed at the Elementary School. Click on the home page "ONLINE REGISTRATION" button to register new and returning students, 1st through 12th grade starting Monday, May 8th.
Instructions for registering can be found here: https://5il.co/wk5y
Giddings ISD is now accepting applications for student transfers for the 2023-2024 school year. Current Students: April 1, 2023 through April 30, 2023 New Students: May 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023 LATE APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The transfer application can be found here: https://5il.co/182np Applications can be submitted to the following address: Giddings ISD Attn: Carla McMillian PO Box 389 Giddings, TX 78942
From GMS Band Director Mr. Anthony Tiger:
On Friday 3/25, the 6th grade band competed in the Blinn College Music Meet. Our first year band students earned a first division rating from all three judges. In addition to the competition, the band toured the Blue Bell Creamery, had pizza at Mr. Gatti's, and went to Horseshoe Junction. Our students not only performed well, but they were on their best behavior. At every stop, the directors were stopped and told how well our children were acting.
Thank you for all your support.
Tiger
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Internet & phone service has been restored to all GISD campuses.
ALL GISD internet service is currently down. This also affects all phone lines across the district. There is no estimate on restoration of service at this time. Updates will be provided as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience.