Tiger Times

For event details, check the newsletter or our Event Calendar on the GISD website.

• April 1 - Student and Staff Holiday
• April 1-5 - Assistant Principal Recognition Week
• April 3 - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
• April 4 - School Librarian Appreciation Day
• April 6 - Middle School Spring Dance
• April 8 - GIFT Banquet
  
• April 12 - Last day to purchase your PROM tickets!
  
• April 12 - DEAR (Drop Everything and Read)
• April 21-27 - Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day
  
• April 27 - GHS Junior/Senior Prom
  
• April 28 - Pay it Forward Day
  

Registration for the 2024-25 school year will begin in April. Watch for the announcement in your email, on social media, and on our website. Every student is required to be registered each year.

Click here to view the following Board Briefs:

• March 21, 2024
  

Notice: Early voting starts April 22nd. You can vote at any of the locations listed on this flyer.

Visit the GISD Board of Trustees page on our website for more school board information; including election information.

** You may now view recorded meetings linked from the Board Notices section of the School Board page on our website.

Click here to view the upcoming school year Academic Calendar.

This North Texas Fusion Center safety bulletin provides information on addressing the social media drug trafficking threat and its effect on today’s generation of teenagers.

Read about it here - March Safety Newsletter

Stay up to date with announcements, news, the calendar, and lunch menus by downloading the app. You can customize to see your child's school! Search for Gunter ISD in your app store.

** iPhone users who were previously having trouble with the app, we have fixed the problem. Thank you for your patience.

Gunter ISD is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Students are selected by teachers and campus leaders on the basis of merit and hard work. These students exemplify what it means to be a Gunter, Tiger. They not only work hard maintaining a good academic standing in their course work, they show concern for other people. You can see the compassion they have by the way they interact with their peers, teachers, and leaders. They lift others up if needed, they offer assistance in many circumstances, and they represent their school with pride. These students were honored at the school board meeting on March 21st.

Congratulations to the following students:

GES - Kennedy George & Truett Franklin

GMS - Caleb Bowen & Daniel Avendano

GHS - Makena Fady & Gavin Dupler

Students selected to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll are invited to attend a special field trip at the end of the year with Mr. Martindale and his administrative team.

Gunter ISD recognized three of our top educators at the March school board meeting. Campus administrators selected these teachers for going above and beyond to keep our students interested in learning. These individuals definitely make a difference in the lives of so many students each and every day.

Congratulations to the following teachers for being selected as the Spring "Make a Difference" award!

GES - Julie Dorcey

GMS - Justin McDaniel

GHS - Jeff Egger

Recognition day is fun for so many different reasons.

• We love to see the surprise on the recipients faces when they learn that they have been chosen.
• We love sharing all the good comments written by others.
• We love learning new things about them ... for example... we learned the correct way to pose for pictures from Coach McDaniel. Jut the chin out, bow the neck, and get the arms in just the right position!

Great job on the poses!

2024 Total Solar Eclipse Opt-Out Form

On April 8, 2024 a solar eclipse will be visible on a path across the United States. Our District will be in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. The Gunter School District has been busy planning to make this once in a lifetime event a unique learning experience for our students. On April 8, 2024, all Gunter students will be allowed to go outside and participate in activities and view the period of totality (“Solar Eclipse Viewing”). Classroom teachers will be providing additional details regarding viewing location for their particular class as the event approaches.

As always, student safety is our top concern. Looking directly at the sun is unsafe. The only safe way to look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses''. Each school has acquired viewing glasses for all students. Although there is no way to fully guarantee student safety during such a rare event, we will take precautionary measures including pre-education to make students aware of the risks involved in directly looking at the sun. *At no time should students or participants remove their eclipse glasses and look directly at the sun as it could cause permanent eye damage or other unknown effects. There is no way for the school to guarantee that your child will not remove their eclipse glasses, so please speak with your child about the importance of keeping their eclipse glasses on at all times during this event. *

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the viewing of the eclipse outside, complete the Opt Out form that corresponds to the campus your child attends.

• Elementary Campus: https://forms.gle/MUVoHpEBPVgce5pn8
• Middle School Campus: https://forms.gle/aQHYkCsfzEWY2J7E6
• High School Campus: https://forms.gle/ifKpERsUGwtJmJCu7

** Not submitting an opt-out form will result in your child participating in the viewing outside.

** Any questions should be directed to the campus office.

On a fun note, check out how the cafeterias at all campuses will be celebrating the eclipse day :)

Gunter ISD is excited to welcome Kari Wells to the Gunter, Tiger family to teach Agriculture!

She received her B.S. degree in Agriculture Science and Technology from Texas A&M - Commerce in 2016 and has been teaching Ag ever since. She began her career in Allen ISD, where she taught for 7 years before moving to Prosper ISD. In Prosper, Ms. Wells had the opportunity to open the newest high school and chartered their FFA chapter. When asked about her reasons for going into education, she said, "I have a passion for Agriculture and I enjoy helping students find their passion in Agriculture as well. I am so excited to be joining Gunter ISD as the new Agriculture Teacher!"

We are positive that Ms. Wells will help the Gunter Ag/FFA students find their passion and challenge them to learn new things and utilize what they are learning in their future.

Gunter ISD is excited to announce Jeff Guice as the Head Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-25 season. https://5il.co/2h2bj

Jeff Guice graduated from Tarleton State University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Studies. Jeff has been a head basketball, track, and cross-country coach at Dublin, Munday, Baird, Bridgeport, Eula, Mason, and Weatherford, before coming to Gunter.

Coach Guice has an impressive history in the many sports he has coached.

• Munday High School - Led the Mogulettes to two Regional Tournament basketball appearances and a State Track & Field Team Championship in 1999.
• Baird High School - Coached the Lady Bears to the basketball Regional Semi-Finals in 2001, and Regional Finals in 2002 & 2003.
• Mason ISD (14 Years) - Led the Cowgirls to the playoffs each season. The Cowgirls reached the State Basketball Tournament for the first time in school history in 2018 and returned to the State Basketball Tournament in 2019 & 2020. The Cowgirls made 3 additional trips to the Regional Basketball Tournament, reaching the finals in 2012. The Cowgirls went to the State Cross Country Meet eight seasons during his tenure.

Jeff's career basketball win/loss record stands at an impressive 681-289. With a record like that, comes many accolades, including:

• Being selected to coach the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-Star Game & the Big Country FCA All-Star Game.
• Abilene Reporter News Big Country Coach of the Year
• 2-time San Angelo Standard All West Texas Super Team Coach of the Year

• 5-time San Angelo Standard All West Texas AA Coach of the Year
• Named to the UIL 100th Anniversary Top 100 Girls Basketball Coaches List.

He has been married to his wife, Kelly, for 28 years and they have 3 daughters: Kayla, Tessa, & Allie. His wife, Kelly is also a graduate of Tarleton State University & is currently an English teacher in Aledo ISD. Kayla received her undergraduate degree from TCU & completed her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas Medical Branch and is a pediatric occupational therapist in Burleson. Tessa graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and is currently an RN in the orthopedic trauma unit at Texas Health in Ft. Worth. Allie is currently finishing her student teaching at Granbury ISD & will receive her Bachelor of Science degree from Tarleton State University in May & plans to begin her career in education.

You won't see the Superintendent of very many school districts setting up a trail mix bar for the teachers and staff on each campus, but at Gunter, we have one who does.

Thank you, Mr. Martindale, for leading with a servant's heart.

The trail mix bar is the perfect beginning to our Spring Break!

Gunter Tiger Fan Club - You can always check the website to see what they are selling to raise funds for our Tigers! The fan club was instrumental in raising funds to assist with the cost of State rings. https://guntertigerfanclub.org/shop

The PTO family does so much for our campuses, and we appreciate every single thing! Here are a few highlights. They can't do this without parent participation. Thank you for volunteering your time and making such wonderful donations to make our teachers feel loved.

GES PTO

• Restocked the supplies in the teacher workroom with paper, cardstock, scissors, Expo markers, paint, crayons, laminating sheets. The elementary teachers are so grateful for this wonderful gift!
• Thank you to Eurotek, the Little family, and the Standridge family for providing such a wonderful TexMex buffet lunch for the staff on March 19th. It was a great surprise and tasted yummy!
  

GMS PTO

• Served up a Nothing Bundt Net March birthday celebration. The cakes were so yummy!
  

• Delivered a Chic Fil A lunch bar to show how much the teachers and staff are appreciated. Back at ya! We appreciate all you do for us, too!
  

GHS PTO

Created a beautiful display of foods and desserts for a Spring Tea. We enjoyed it very much!

Each campus has a wonderful group of parents who work together to help bring smiles to the teachers and students. Check out their Facebook page or contact information below to join them.

• GHS PTO - Email your name, cell number and email address GHSPTO@mail.com; To join the text Remind thread for the GHS PTO, send a text to 81010 with @ghspto1 as the message.
• GMS PTO - Contact us through our Facebook page @guntermiddleschoolpto
• GES PTO - Contact us through our Facebook page | @gunterelementarypto - Text @gespto1 to 81010 to join

Be sure to check the GES website for more stories and announcements throughout the month: https://www.gunterisd.org/o/ges

Kindergarten: Finley Atkinson

1st Grade: Cooper Pinnon

2nd Grade: Owen Dorcey

3rd Grade: Jaime Escalera

4th Grade: Ford Bodnyk

The February service project was carried out by our 3rd grade. Students collected over 100 blankets to donate to Settler’s Ridge Nursing Home. Our 3rd grade Tigers created cards for each resident to give with the blankets. Everyone at Settler’s Ridge was extremely appreciative when they received their gift. Our students experienced the good feeling that one gets in their heart when they help others!

Congratulations to all the GES Tigers who participated in Readers Are Champions for the 3rd 9 Week Grading Period. We had students from every grade level (PK-4th) complete the challenge. All are pictured in class level photos.

The TOP READERS for each grade level are listed below:

Pre-K - Aubrey Kirk and Aiden Lim

K - Brooks Parker and Tenley Piaschyk

1st - Paxton Howard and Desiree Moore

2nd - Truett Franklin and Genevieve Arnoux

3rd - Ben Maiden and Morgan Rowe

4th - Reid Brown and Hadley Maiden

The GES PTO sponsored the annual "Boosterthon" during the month of March. The goal was to raise $25,000 for the school, and YOU helped us get there.

One incentive for students to participate in the fundraising efforts was "Churro the cow". Although he was a little nervous about his first visit to school, he warmed up quickly when our principals provided him animal cracker treats and sweet kisses. Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Brackeen agreed to kiss a cow if students reached their goal, and they did as promised, both principals donned their red lipstick and gave Churro a big smooch at a morning assembly! What a "moo"velous idea to inspire kids to work hard on achieving the goal.

Congratulations to the Top 3 Boosterthon earners at GES!

• Gold - Tinsley Bailey
• Silver - Logan Omohundro
• Bronze - MK Bowen

These students had a sweet time “Pie-ing” Mrs. Brackeen & Mrs. Gann! They were the top Boosterthon earners for their grade level one evening.

Top grade level earners for the Boosterthon were treated to a pizza lunch with the Principals!

Our GES Boosterthon Fun Run was a huge success! Thank you to all who volunteered, donated and supported our students to make our Fun Run so successful!

Be sure to check the GMS website for more stories and announcements throughout the month: https://www.gunterisd.org/o/gms

Congratulations to the following students selected as the March Students of the Month! Thank you to these students for exemplifying the characteristics of a true Gunter, Tiger: caring, committed, hard working, helpful, and so many more.

5th- Christian Smith

6th- Presley Walden

7th- Layla Courtney

8th- Brayden Walden

Mrs. Hulsey's 7th grade honors students created carnival games and determined the probabilities to winning their games through at least 3 levels. The games were set up as a carnival in the library, and while their peers played the games, the game creators measured their outcomes based on their predictions. They did a good job and had some really creative games!

Tuesday, April 9th - 5th grade ELA, 6th grade ELA

Wednesday, April 10th - 7th grade ELA, 8th grade ELA

Tuesday, April 16th - 5th grade science, 8th grade science

Wednesday, April 17th - 8th grade SS

Tuesday, April 23rd - 5th grade math, 6th grade math

Wednesday, April 24th 7th grade math, 8th grade math

Be sure to check the GHS website for more stories and announcements throughout the month: https://www.gunterisd.org/o/ghs

Elementary Tigers were excited to see their HS Track team waiting to open their door for them in the car line. It's a great way to start the day for the littles!

The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, April 12, 2024.

Event: Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 7:30 - 11:30 PM

Bella Terra, Gunter, TX

Tickets $100 each

Prom Website: https://sites.google.com/faculty.gunterisd.org/ghsprom/home

Ticket Site: https://gunterisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/57?es=66nr1cv71uu5gtsl1b4ptbor53&single=0

Questions: creeves@gunterisd.org

• 4/9 - English 1 EOC (Freshmen and Retakes)
• 4/10 - English 2 EOC (Sophomores and Retakes)
• 4/16 - Biology EOC (Freshmen and Retakes)
• 4/17 - SAT School Day - No Registration Needed (Juniors Only)
• 4/18 - US History EOC (Sophomores and Retakes)
• 4/23 - Algebra 1 EOC (Freshmen and Retakes)
• 4/24 - PSAT - No Registration Needed (All Sophomores. Also, Freshmen that missed the Fall administration that want to attempt the exam/optional for 9th. Closed to 11th and 12th)
• 5/1-5/20 - TSI Exam - Drop in testing for Seniors going to college or other GHS Students needing TSI for Dual Credit eligibility.
• 5/8 - AP English Literature Exam (Students currently taking AP Eng. Lit)
• 5/13 - AP Calculus Exam (Students currently taking AP Calculus)
• 5/14 - AP English Language Exam (Students currently taking AP Eng. Lang)
• 5/17 - AP Physics (Students Currently taking AP Physics)

This is a reminder that all 11th grade students will take the SAT at Gunter High School on April 17th. There are no fees associated with this exam and registration has already been completed for all 11th grade students. We will begin this exam at the start of 1st period (7:30am). Please make sure that all students are on time to avoid testing delays.

• Students should plan on providing their own calculator

• Students will not be allowed to use the calculator function on their cell phone for this exam.

Please email Mr. Waggoner with any questions.

Dear Seniors,

Please continue to check Mr. Waggoner's scholarship page. Several applications are coming due soon so make sure to get your scholarship applications in on time. Here is the link to the scholarship page: https://www.gunterisd.org/o/ghs/page/scholarship-applications-check-back-often

Students attending Grayson College next fall should have submitted their Grayson College Scholarship application on or prior to 3/30 for priority scholarship consideration. Students can apply after 3/30 but the students that apply before that date will get priority. Here is the link to their page: https://www.grayson.edu/Scholarships/index.html

Caps and Gowns will be delivered to GHS during Tiger Time on April 9th. We will store your items in the counseling office if you are not able to pick them up that day.

Please submit your FAFSA if you have not done so already. FAFSA submission is a Texas Graduation requirement. You cannot graduate from a Texas public high school if you haven't filed a FAFSA or submitted a FAFSA Opt Out form. Please contact Mr. Waggoner if you would like an Opt Out form.

You can file FAFSA here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Make sure you set up your FSA ID account prior to starting your actual FAFSA application. You can do that here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Contact Mr. Waggoner if you would like to set up a meeting to help submit your FAFSA.

Use this link prior to 5/10/24 to indicate what scholarships you are receiving and where your final transcript needs to be sent: https://forms.gle/kQeUJGdwRMjKS3tx8

We will cover mandatory CPR training and the state’s mandatory Police Interaction Video during graduation practice on 5/23.

• Current Sophomore and Junior Students with a 3.5 GPA or higher should apply for the College Board National Recognition Programs.
• All GHS Sophomores and Juniors with a 3.5 GPA or better are eligible for this program since the College Board has designated GHS as a rural school.
• Students can apply for the Rural and Small Town Recognition Program, the African American Recognition Program, the Hispanic Recognition Program, and the Indigenous Recognition Program from the same website.
• Many Colleges and Universities will offer extra scholarship money to students that are registered with one or more of these programs.
• Final Deadline to apply is 6/12/2024
• Please email Mr. Waggoner with any questions.

HOSA students will compete at the STATE level on April 4th.

Good luck to the following students in their competitions!

• EMT - Kari Watkins, Isabella Davis
• Medical Assisting - Savannah McQuillan
• Practical Nursing - Aubrey Burchfield
• Basic Health Skills - Bailey Ivey
• Dental Assisting - Mackey Cox
• Health Science Display Panel - Peyton Beavers

Good luck to the following students competing in UIL Academics on April 3rd in Bonham.

Badillo, Caitlin

Bernard, Kalli

Grayard, Christi

Hurd, Angel

Mazey, Jackson

Ralston, Zoe

Rodges, Hayden

Rue, Jackson

Siler, Caleb

Spurgin, Regan

Wylie, Dillon

Our GMS students participated in Special Olympics and Showing with Heart. We are proud of the way these students always represent GMS and thankful for all their hard work and perseverance! We are also thankful for the older students who assisted them in the show ring.

The students from Gunter competed really well at the Texoma Exposition & Livestock Show during the week of February 26 - March 1. Congratulations to those who participated and/or placed in their category as listed below.

We are proud of all students who participated in the show. Raising an animal in FFA teaches students so many lifelong skills. Pictures captured at the event may be found at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xDFvdQKHf5a3n7my5

Ag Mechanics

Creed Rainer, Brooks Gage, Brodee Parker - Dump Trailer - 3rd Made Sale
Braden Robison, Logan Hill - 24ft Equipment trailer - 5th Made Sale
Gavin Dupler, Joe Rathbone, Brody Bracewell - Deer Blind - 7th Made Sale

Floral

Avery Diers - Floral Arrangement - Champion - Made Sale
Maci Verden - Floral Arrangement - Finalist
Shae Harrington - Floral Arrangement - Finalist
Grace Fugett - Floral Arrangement - Finalist

Creative Arts

Emily Saindon - Needlework - Reserve Champion - Made Sale
Sydney Bodnyk - Art Reserve - Champion - Made Sale
Noah Saindon - Food - Finalist
Maci Verden - Photography - Finalist

Steer

Brooks Griggs Bell - American - 1st
Ellie Needum - American - 5th
Brooks Griggs Bell - American - 3rd - Made Sale
Harlee Keel British - 4th
Colten Needum - British 8th - Alternate Sale
Halston Standefer - Exotic - 2nd - Made Sale
Harlee Keel - Exotic - 5th
Hayden Standerfer - Exotic - 2nd - Made Sale
Avery Diers - Exotic - 4th - Made Sale
Ellie Needum - British - 6th

Birds

Ava McComb - Breeding Poultry - 1st
Emma Buckalew-Lewellen - Breeding Poultry - 1st
Aaron Barton - Broilers - Reserve Champion - Made Sale

Pigs

Fielding Lewis - Berkshire - Class 1 - 4th
Brinley Beavers - Berkshire - Class 1 - 7th
Maci Verden - Berkshire - Class 4 - 1st - Reserve Breed Champion Made Sale
Kyla Gortmaker - White OPB - Class 1 - 3rd Alternate Sale
Luke Menser - Dark OPB - Class 1 - 3rd Alternate Sale
Olivia Rigdon - Dark OPB - Class 1 - 7th
Luke Menser - Dark OPB - Class 1 - 6th
Maci Verden - Dark OPB - Class 2 - 6th
Maci Verden - Dark OPB - Class 3 - 4th
Sydney Bodnyk - Dark OPB - Class 3 - 3rd - Made Sale
Peyton Beavers - Duroc - Class 3
Maci Verden - Duroc - Class 3 - 3rd Made Sale
Dakota Friday - Dark Cross - Class 1 - 6th - Made Sale
Payden Friday - Dark Cross - Class 2 - 9th
Sydney Bodnyk - Dark Cross - Class 2 - 5th
Olivia Rigdon - Dark Cross - Class 2 - 8th Made Sale
Grace Fugett Dark Cross - Class 4 - 7th
Brooke Lewis - Dark Cross - Class 6 - 1st - Made Sale

Rabbits

Mason Clowers - Meat Pen
Easton Descoteau - Meat Pen
Rylan Fryar - Market Fryer - 1st Made Sale
Brielle Moore - Meat Pen
Ceci Tapia - Breeding Rabbit - Senior Rabbit Showmanship Champion
Logan May - Meat Pen
Emma Buckalew-Lewellen - Breeding Rabbit
Emily Saindon - 6 Class - Reserve Champion
Logan May - Breeding Rabbit - 1st
Logan May - Breeding Rabbit - 3rd
Cyleigh Floyd - Breeding Rabbit

Colby Rizor - Breeding Rabbit

Lambs

Riley Zey - 7th - Made Sale

Goats

Karis Gortmaker - Class 1 - 6th
Darcy Sikes - Class 3 - 2nd Made Sale
Shelby Ellis - Class 3 - 6th Alternate Sale
Darcy Sikes - Class 5 - 4th
Hayden Zey - Class 7 - 5th Made Sale
Ava McComb - Class 8 - 5th Made Sale
Brinley Beavers - Class 8 - 4th Made Sale
Micah Fisher - Class 8 - 1st Made Sale
Tatum Myers - Class 9 - 6th Made Sale
Addison Hinkley - Class 9 - 4th Made Sale

Steer

Brooks Griggs Bell - 7th place ABC

Hayden Standerfer - 4th place AOC

Goats

Micah Fisher - 4th Made Sale

Ava McComb

Tatum Meyers

Darcy Sikes

Hayden Zey

Addison Hinkley

Lambs

Riley Zey

Pigs

Sydney Bodnyk - medium weight spot - 11th Made Sale

Grace Fugett

Olivia Rigdon

Maci Verden

Kyla Gortmaker

Brooke Lewis

District Competition - Denison HS

- Gunter HS OAP - "Bad Seed" 1st Place - Advances to Bi-District Competition

• Best performer - Audrey McGaughey
• All Star Cast - Ethan Vest
• Honorable Mention All Star Cast - Burkleigh Coats
• Outstanding Technician - Christi Grayard
• Best Tech Team - Gunter High School

Bi District Competition
- Ranked 3rd - Advancing to Area Competition

• All Star Cast - Audrey McGaughey
• Honorable Mention All Star Cast - Ethan Vest & Burkleigh Coats
• All Star Technician - Kase Carlile

The Area Competition will be held at Grayson College on Wednesday, April 10th. Make plans to come and watch the play that day!

Check out the cast list here: https://5il.co/2dwze

GMS and GHS students are in rehearsal season for their musical, Matilda. The performances will be in May, watch for the announcements for times and tickets. There are approximately 50 students participating in this show between the 6th and 12th grade. Check out the cast list here: https://5il.co/2dwzf

March 26 - GHS Band earned SWEEPSTAKES!

** Individual: Zoe Ralston advanced to State - UIL Solo & Ensemble competition

March 27 - GMS EXCELLENT rating on stage and a SUPERIOR rating in sight-reading

-New to Band Parent Meeting (Open to all incoming 6th/7th/8th graders who want to sign up for band for the first time next year)

Tues. April 2nd @ 6pm in the Band Hall (See Flyer) Can't scan the code? Click here instead!

- Instrumental Rental Night (open to all current or incoming band students who would like to rent their own instrument from a music company)

Thurs. April 4th @ 5:30-7:00 pm - Come and go type of meeting

- Solo & Ensemble Contest (All middle school band students are required to go to this)

Sat. April 27th Time TBD @ Pottsboro HS

Our GMS Symphonic Band earned an Excellent rating on stage and a Superior rating in Sight-Reading at the UIL Spring contest on March 5th.

The GHS cafeteria celebrated Opening Day of the Texas Rangers with a Home Run! They served a concession style lunch, wore the appropriate T's, and turned on the TV to get the season started in style!

Dates are beginning to be posted for sport camps hosted by our coaches. If you are looking for some extra training for your kids over the summer, check out their summer camps. All camps offered by our coaches will be listed on this page -- check back often, they are just now in the process of planning. Summer Camps 2024 Web Page

Middle School Cheerleaders

Back row from left: Anna Nichols, Brielle Moore, Kanie Sweet, Madeline Cisneros, Carly Barrow

Middle row from left: Madelyn Ramirez, Layla Jacques, Kennedy Owen, Ava Stanford, Presley Balak, Sydney Bodnyk

Bottom row from left: Jada Velasquez, Paislei Hunter, Mackenlee Millsap, Presley Walden, Caroline James, Brooke Lewis, Audrey Swaney, Neely Cox

Not pictured: Kirstyn Dupler, Phoebe Layman Ellie Needum, Kinslee Gray

JV Cheerleaders

Ava Doty, Shelby Ellis, Maliya Farrel, Reese Hale, Camryn Hill, Amani Kiiru, Maddy Lang, Isabella Maldonado, Chole Terpstra

Varsity Cheerleaders

Analeia Aleman, Keira Ashton, Claire Cravey, Atalaya Fenner, Paula Garcia, Grace Geisendorff, Brenley Gibson, Aeris Herman, Emily Hickman, Landri McDaniel, Faith Miller, Juliana Moore, Chase Nichols, Mary Nichols, Emilee Padgett, Allie Waltz, Alexa Zielinski

Not pictured: Harlee Keel, Hannah Smith and Kyla Gortmaker

Summer Performance Course Registration is open: https://www.performancecourse.com/school-district/gunter-isd

The Performance Course does a great job with our student-athletes and we encourage your son/daughter to participate.

We have some awesome photographers at our events. Download some awesome pics from Marion Cole (https://flickr.com/photos/marion_cole) and OurGunter https://4cmediagroup.smugmug.com/OurGunter for free. Their pictures are highlighted below!

Coaches will place their 2023-24 Schedule on their sport page of our website. Schedules change due to a variety of factors. All events are placed on the District Calendar located on our GISD website. Each sport may also have their own social media accounts to follow, and will keep you updated with changes, delays, and accolades.

Spring Sport Schedules:

• Tennis - https://www.gunterisd.org/page/tennis
  
• Softball - https://www.gunterisd.org/page/softball
• Baseball - https://www.gunterisd.org/page/baseball
• Track - https://www.gunterisd.org/page/track
• Golf - https://www.gunterisd.org/page/golf
  

Summer Work-Outs

• Performance Course: https://www.performancecourse.com/school-district/gunter-isd

Photos: Marion Cole

Varsity

3/1 vs Panther Creek 7-3 Win

3/1 vs North Garland 7-0 Win

3/2 vs Heritage 7-0 Win

3/7 vs Anson 10-0 Win

3/8 vs Windthorst 20-6 Win

3/9 vs Peaster 7-0 Win

3/9 vs Harmony 6-3 Win

3/9 vs Jacksboro 2-0 Win

3/13 vs Harmony 6-3 Win

3/15 vs Fort Worth Country Day 6-3 Win

3/19 vs Bells 10-0 Win

3/22 vs Bells 12-0 Win

3/26 vs Leonard 12-0 Win

3/29 vs Leonard 10-0 Win

Junior Varsity - Blue

Ponder Tournament

• 2/29 v. Boyd W 9-7
• 3/1 v. Godley tied 6-6
• 3/2 v. Sanger W 11-1

Sherman Tournament

• 3/9 v Sherman L 3-7
• 3/10 v. Guyer L 1-4

• 3/10 v. North Garland W 15-0

3/19 v. Bells W 15-0

3/22 v. Bells W 13-0

3/23 v. Aubrey W 9-4

3/26 v. Leonard W 16-0

Junior Varsity - White

3/1 vs VA 5-5 Tie

3/4 vs Pottsboro 4-9 Loss

3/18 vs Panther Creek 8-1 Win

Texas Girls Coaching Association 3A All State Team

- Ryli Bracewell

- Norah Layman

TABC - 3A All Region Team

- Norah Layman

All District

- MVP - Norah Layman

- Co-Offensive MVP - Ryli Bracewell

- 6th Man - Lilly Martin

- 1st Team - Skylar Pogue and Wendy Salazar

- 2nd Team - Grace Dainauski and Riley Rogan

- Honorable Mention - Kinley Johnson and Ella Pinkernell

- Academic All District - Ryli Bracewell, Grace Dainauski, Lexi Gann, Kyla Gortmaker, and Ella Pinkernell

THSCA Academic All State Second Team

- Ryli Bracewell

- Kinley Johnson

KXII A+ Athlete of the Week - Ryli Bracewell

TABC 3A-Region 2 All Region Team

- Brady Harris

THSCA 2nd Team Academic All-State

- Brady Harris

- Parker Hoel

Academic All District

- Colin Peacock, Preston Tarpley, Jackson Burkholder, Brady Harris, Brock Boddie,

Honorable Mention All District

- Jacob Tackett

2nd Team All-District

- Kaden Watson

1st Team All District

- Brock Boddie

1st Team All District - (Unanimous Vote)

- Brady Harris

6th Man

- Preston Tarpley

Co-Defensive MVP

- Jackson Burkholder

Texas High School Bass Association Scholarship Awards

- North Texas Division - Logan Hill & Colton Lee - $2000 Scholarship

March 2 - Ray Roberts Competition

5th - Hayden Rodges/Braeden McDaniel

14th - Zachary Hales/Brody Bracewell

21st - Brodie Parker/Reid Bracken

43rd - Logan Hill/Colton Lee

46th - Caseyn Ploch/John Gage

73rd - Colson Wood/Garrin Goetz

87th - Trevor Wright/Kane Bolt

From the success of all the tournaments this year, we have 8 teams advancing to the Regional Tournament to be held at Possum Kingdom Lake on April 20th. Good luck! And may the fish be biting!

March 4-5 Coyote Championships

Boys Team - Team 1 1st Place | Team 2 5th Place

Individual: Jacob Krupa 4th Place (79 - PB); Lathan Pecina 5th Place; Preston Tarpley 6th Place

Girls Team - 1st Place

Individual: Caitlin Badillo 1st Place (82 - PB); Riley Rogan 2nd Place (85 - PB); Lauren Kiernes 3rd Place (89)

March 18-19 Cardinal Classic

Boys Team - 3rd Place.

Girls Individual - Caitlin Badillo - 1st Place (PB 78)

Photos by Marion Cole

3/1 vs Sam Rayburn 16-3 Win

3/1 vs Honey Grove 13-2 Win

3/2 vs Whitewright 8-1 Win

3/2 vs Cooper 13-3 Win

3/5 vs Bonham 16-12 Win

3/8 vs Pottsboro 17-2 Win

3/12 vs Howe 1-16 Loss

3/13 vs Leonard 13-0 Win

3/22 vs Blue Ridge 4-0 Win

3/26 vs Bells 3-4 Loss

3/29 vs Bonham 7-4 Winn

March 5 - Lovejoy Tournament

- 2nd Place - Luke Wilde - Boys Singles

- 3rd Place - Hailey Hoel - Girls Singles

- 4th Place - Angel Mercado/Mia Smith - Mixed Doubles

March 26 - Anna Tournament

- 1st Place - Parker Hoel - Boys Singles

- 4th Place - Mason Jeffs and Julian Moore - Mixed Doubles

All INDIVIDUAL results may be found on the Track webpage under results. (Or click on the Meet title in this article to see the results for that meet.)

(Photo) Broken Record! Congrats to Abby Elmore on winning 1st place and setting the new High Jump meet record at the Jesuit-Sheaner relays!

TEAM PLACEMENTS - High School

Van Alstyne Panther Relays - March 7th

• Varsity Boys - 3rd Place - 107 Points
• JV Boys - 3rd Place - 190 Points
• Varsity Girls - 7th Place 42 Points
• JV Girls - 1st Place 110 Points

Pottsboro Relays - March 20th

• Varsity Boys - 1st Place - 171 Points
• JV Boys - 2nd Place - 158 Points
• Varsity Girls - 1st Place 170 Points
• JV Girls - 1st Place 203 Points

Gunter Relays - March 28th

• Varsity Boys - 1st Place - 173 Points
  
• JV Boys - 1st Place - 133 Points
  
• Varsity Girls - 1st Place - 177 Points
  
• JV Girls - 3rd Place - 128 Points
  

** Congratulations to Abby Elmore for now holding ALL school records for Field Events!

TEAM PLACEMENTS - Junior High School

Van Alstyne Panther Relays - March 5th

• 8th Grade Boys - 4th Place - 77 Points
  
• 8th Grade Girls - 3rd Place - 91 Points
  
• 7th Grade Boys - 3rd Place - 102 Points
  
• 7th Grade Girls - 4th Place - 62.25 Points
  

Pottsboro Relays - March 19th

• 8th Grade Boys - 1st Place - 206 Points
  
• 8th Grade Girls - 1st Place - 146 Points
  
• 7th Grade Boys - 1st Place - 180 Points
  
• 7th Grade Girls - 1st Place - 158 Points

District Track Meet @ Gunter - March 26th

• 8th Grade Boys - District Champs
  
• 8th Grade Girls - District Champs
  
• 7th Grade Boys - District Champs
  
• 7th Grade Girls - Runner Up

*Photo collage - OurGunter

We are excited to share this offer for your current 6th-8th grade students... a FREE Learning Opportunity provided by The Rosendin Foundation in your local community. TRF Camp Build is an Electrical Mini-camp where students will get to use their creativity and ingenuity.

At TRF Camp Build, students will be offered a hands-on experience creating projects such as lamps, steppingstones, and doghouses. These items are to be donated to the local community. Students involved will get an opportunity to see their hard work give a hand up to their community.

These activities will teach your students practical life skills such as Personal Safety, Concrete/Rebar Work, Soldering, Pipe bending, BIM (Building Information Modeling), Heavy Equipment Operation, Framing/Woodworking, Roofing, and Painting as well as career opportunities that exist in the trades.

This years camp will take place at: Modular Power Solutions Saturday, May 18th.

STUDENTS CAN APPLY HERE: TRF Camp Build - The Rosendin Foundation

Apply by March 31st, 2024

For any question about the application or process, please contact Hope Piernick at Hope.Piernick@therosendinfoundation.org.

Construction Zone: Fencing has been placed between the middle and high school. Construction on the Gunter Bond 2022 projects is beginning and that area is not accessible to you. For your safety, please DO NOT enter that area.

For bond updates, please visit our Bond Update website at https://www.gisdbondprogress.com/ or follow our progress on Facebook using the hashtag #gunterisdbondprogress

Important: All checks must be made payable to Gunter ISD. You are encouraged to use the memo line to identify the organization or campus. Thank you!

🚌 Transportation Remind Account

If your child rides a bus, please join the Transportation Remind account. If we ever have a bus that is not running on schedule, the Transportation department will send out a message here. To join the list, Text @gisdtra to 81010

Website: www.gunterisd.org
Location: Gunter, TX, USA
Phone: 903.433.4750
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Twitter: @Gunter_ISD