Tiger Times

The newsletter is a monthly publication highlighting events that happened the previous month. It comes out the first day of each month. You don't have to wait for a whole month to keep up with the Gunter Tigers, there are always exciting things to read about on our website, the GISD App and our social media sites.

The best resource for activities taking place in our district is the District Calendar.

Click here to download the 2022-23 Academic Calendar.

Keep scrolling in this newsletter to find announcements, sports updates, reminders, highlights, and much more!

• Quick Reference Sheet - Click here
• GES Traffic Pattern and Procedures - Click here - Updated on 7/31/23
  
• GHS/GMS Traffic Pattern and Procedures - Click here

IT'S OFFICIAL!! Gunter High School is the 3A UIL Lone Star Cup winner.

Congratulations to all of our students, coaches, teachers, and sponsors who played a role in this huge accomplishment! The Lone Star Cup is based on the district and state standings from the following: Team Tennis, Cross Country, Marching Band, Military Marching Band, Volleyball, Robotics BEST, Football, Congress, Spirit, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Mariachi, Film, Basketball, Robotics FIRST, Soccer, Academics, One-Act Play, Theatrical Design, Track & Field, Golf, Tennis, Softball, and Baseball.

Click here to view the following Board Briefs: June 2023

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

Please note that our school hours have been adjusted for the upcoming school year. Make a note of the following times:

Gunter Elementary 7:50 AM - 3:30 PM

Gunter Secondary (MS & HS) 7:30 AM - 3:10 PM

* Read the notification from Mr. Martindale sent out on June 27th: https://5il.co/1xvpx

Gunter ISD would like to welcome our new employees! We are excited you decided to join our family. We also have several seasoned Tigers taking on a new role. Congratulations! We know you will flourish wherever you are planted. Click here to view the New and New to Role Faculty List.

Our website was refreshed over the summer to make it easier for you to navigate. The menu bar has been cleaned up and changed into a box for you to view the entire selection all at once. The main page for each area of the website contains all the links you need to find what you are looking for. The Parent home page is a "one-stop-shop" for most items our Tiger parents are looking for.

The Announcement section is now the first section to see after the header. This area will be used primarily as reminders and announcements. Check it often!

News stories can be found beneath the Announcements. This section will be reserved for stories that highlight great things happening in our district.

As always, the Events Calendar is where you will find the events listed by date. There is a link for the Google calendar version at the very top of the website, or you can view the Events listing right after the Announcement section. Choose whichever method suits you best. The calendars are synced, so they will display the same events.

Please remember that event times/dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please check the Event calendar or the Announcement section for changes in events.

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.

Student Registration is open. Registration must be completed ASAP. If you have already registered, thank you! Failure to complete enrollment will result in your child not being assigned a teacher or course schedule.

To register, simply log into your Parent Portal account and complete the forms available to you. If you are new or need further instructions, please visit our Registration webpage at https://www.gunterisd.org/page/registration

2023-24 Bus Registration form is open, click here:https://forms.gle/sUnQ1sd94C9cPWzr6

The Bus Rider Handbook may be downloaded from this link: https://5il.co/uzjw

IMPORTANT DATES for bus registration…

• The deadline to register to ride the first two days of school (August 10th & 11th) was Friday, July 28th. If you missed the registration deadline, you can still register, they just won't be eligible to ride on the first two days of school.
  

• The deadline to register to ride the first FULL week of school (8/14/23-8/18/23) will be Wednesday, August 9th.

IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER YOUR KIDS TO RIDE THE BUS BEFORE THE ABOVE DEADLINE DATES THEY WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RIDE THE BUS UNTIL MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST.

• Even if your child was registered to ride the bus during the 22/23 school year they MUST be registered each year to ride the bus.

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Mann at (903) 696-1500 or nmann@gunterisd.org.

Free and Reduced qualification will be determined through an application process for the 2023-24 school year. Please fill out the Free/Reduced meal application today! You may download the application and directions on our website at https://www.gunterisd.org/page/food-services

Return all applications to Mrs. Lauren Rogers at the high school campus.

Official 2023-24 meal prices are listed on our website at this link: https://www.gunterisd.org/page/menus

It's time to get ready for the 2023-24 school year? School supply lists for each campus may be found at the following links.

- Elementary: https://5il.co/1y04w

- Middle School: link: https://5il.co/1y04x

- High School teachers will hand out supply lists during the first week of school.

Mark Your Calendar!

Elementary School - All elementary meetings are held at the GES campus.

• August 1st - 6:30 - 7:30 PM - New to Gunter Elementary Parent Orientation
• August 8th - Meet the Teacher (Schedule and Times Below)
  Students last name A-L 6:00 - 7:00 PM
  Students last name M-Z 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  ** These times are opposite of the middle school so you can attend both (if need be)

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Middle School - All GMS meetings are held at the GMS campus

• Monday, August 7th - Welcome and Orientation for 5th Grade ONLY
  5:30-6:00 (Parents and students meet in the cafeteria)
  6:00-7:00 (Find your locker/put away supplies and Meet the Teachers)
  
  
• Monday August 7th - 7:00-7:30 PM
  New to GMS Welcome and Orientation (6th, 7th & 8th Grade)
  If you are new to Gunter and are in the 6th thru 8th grade, you'll want to attend this session.
  
  
• Tuesday, August 8th - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade ONLY - Meet the Teacher
  Students last name M-Z 6:00 - 7:00 PM
  Students last name A-L 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  What is happening at this event? - Meet teachers, bring supplies, set up lockers
  ** These times are opposite of the elementary school so you can attend both (if need be) :)
  
  

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High School - All GHS schedule pick-ups will be in the GHS Commons

• 2023-24 SCHEDULE PICK UP
  

  Seniors: Thursday, August 3rd, 4:00-6:00 pm
  Juniors/ Sophomores: Friday, August 4th, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
  Freshman Orientation/Schedule Pick Up: Monday, August 7th, 6:30-8:00 pm – will begin the program in the commons area.

** If you are unable to pick up your schedule during your scheduled time, you may pick your schedule up during the week of August 7th during regular school hours.

Reminders for Dual Credit Students:

• Students – Check your email for a next steps message from Grayson College.
  
• Payments for the Fall Semester are due through your Grayson MyViking portal on August 7th
• Please send your TSI scores to jwaggoner@gunterisd.org if you took your TSI test at a Grayson College campus over the summer.
• Email Mr. Waggoner if you do not have anything from Grayson and know you completed your TSI test and Dual Credit application.

If you are taking an AP class, you may have a summer assignment. Here are some that have been submitted for the newsletter. The best way to know if you have a summer assignment is to check with the teacher of the AP course.

Mr. Moore - Honors Chemistry
You will find the assignment in the Google Classroom. Join with code: xdkgzw5

Mrs. McDonald - Honors Biology
You will find the assignment in the google Classroom. Join with the code: inyowj3 or click here:

https://classroom.google.com/c/NjA5MjMwNjcyOTcx?cjc=inyowj3

Coach DelAngel - AP Language - Click here to access the file: https://5il.co/1uxrw

Saturday, August 19th @ 7PM

3365 Airport Road, Tioga, TX

Ticket Link: Click Here

Mark your calendars and plan to join us August 19th for our 2nd Annual Shoot the Bird Clay Shoot, benefiting the Gunter FFA Alumni. We are excited for another fun event this year!

We are thankful for our supporters, without all of you we would be unable to continue our support of the Gunter FFA Programs!

Dates: August 1st -8th

- Indoor Rehearsal - 3-5 PM

- Outdoor Rehearsal - 6-9 PM

The Outstanding Performance Series results have been posted... Gunter Middle School Band placed 4th and 14th at the STATE level. Congratulations!

Please return your reading log to your teacher or email to Mrs. Johnson by August 8th.

ljohnson@gunterisd.org.

Reminders for Dual Credit Students:

• Students – Check your email for a next steps message from Grayson College. Some of you are still missing the permission form they sent to your email.
• Payments for the Fall Semester are due through your Grayson MyViking portal on August 15th
• Please send your TSI scores to jwaggoner@gunterisd.org if you took your TSI test at a Grayson College campus over the summer.
• Email Mr. Waggoner if you do not have anything from Grayson and know you completed your TSI test and Dual Credit application.

Dear Gunter Parents and Seniors,

On Wednesday, August 2nd we will be set up at the high school to take senior yearbook portraits. (Location is still To Be Determined. The school will let you know before picture day.) These are the formal portraits that will appear in the yearbook and on the large class panel print that will hang in your school. We will be available from 9:00AM-Noon and 1:00-3:00 PM. You may do your session anytime during the hours listed. Students must show up no later than 2:45 to be photographed.

Please note there is no charge for this session if done on the scheduled date. It is mandatory that all seniors be photographed for the yearbook. Please take a moment to mark your calendar and make arrangements to be present for your session. We do not schedule private sessions in our studio for those that miss the scheduled date.

Garner Studio will furnish the clothing for your photo (tuxedo for men, and velvet drape for women). You need only show up properly groomed according to the school handbook. Please remember, you must abide by school policy concerning facial hair, jewelry, etc. – no exceptions. Ladies will be photographed with bare shoulders, so it would be helpful to wear or bring a tank-top or spaghetti strap top to your session. A garment will be provided for those who need it. Gentleman, please wear a t-shirt instead of a button up collared shirt.

Several photos will be taken of each senior. Your photos will be available for viewing online in about one week with instructions and a deadline to pick your picture for the yearbook. Pictures will be available to purchase on our website until June1, 2024. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Garner Studio at (940) 668-1422 and ask for Kip or Tammy.

Please note: On rare occasions we have seen students who were disappointed with their photographs because they didn’t take this session seriously or didn’t bother to show up for their original appointment. While we will have a stylist present to do minor touch-ups, you are responsible for your hair, makeup and attitude on picture day. We want this to be a fun experience, that’s why we are devoting all of our attention to Gunter High School Seniors on this date. There will not be an easier way to have your yearbook photos made, so we strongly urge you to take advantage of this session.

Good luck during the coming year and we look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Kip Garner

Garner Studio Photography

940.668.1422

www.garnerstudio.net

The GISD School Board considers safety and security to be of utmost importance. This summer, they voted unanimously to add two additional police officers to our district staff. This means there will be one officer assigned to each campus.

These officers are responsible for the safety of our students and faculty. We hope you will give them a welcoming wave and smile if you see them during student drop off and pick-up times. We also ask that you abide by any requests made by our officers as they work to increase the safety measures in our district.

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

GMS PTO - Contact us through our Facebook page @guntermiddleschoolpto

GES PTO - Contact us through our Facebook page | @gunterelementarypto
Text @gespto1 to 81010 to join

Students from Gunter ISD are encouraged to apply for Camp RYLA, a Rotary sponsored leadership camp for incoming seniors. Students can take what they've learned at the camp during the summer back to their school as a senior and help lead other students in better decision making and personal improvement. This past summer, Jackson Rue was awarded a scholarship. Other Gunter Tigers (and also RYLA alumni) who were on staff for camp this past summer included: Keely Ward, Gray McDowell, Dylan Marsh, Kamber Puebla, and J Bailey. Coach Jeff Egger and his wife Becca (2004 RYLA alumni) were on staff as well. All juniors are eligible to apply for Camp RYLA in February 2024.

Congrats to Abby Elmore for winning the Texas Greatest Athlete Heptathlon. She broke Meet records in 1st day total (3370), High Jump (5’11.5), and Total Score (5376).

With a HUGE PR of 2:23.45 in the 800m run, Abby finished 2nd in the Heptathlon at the USA Track & Field U20 championships! Abby has qualified for the USA U20 National Team and will compete at the Pan-American U20 Championships in August in Puerto Rico!

Congratulations to Kingston George, an upcoming 6th grader at GMS who was announced on the final 18-player roster for the 12U Baseball World Cup in Taiwan. We are proud to call you a GUNTER TIGER! Read more about it on the USA Baseball website!

Mark your calendar for "Meet the Tiger" night. Saturday, August 5th. Food trucks, bounce houses, scrimmage, band/cheer, fall athlete intros & autographs!

Tentative Schedule of Events

5:00 PM - Football practice

5:00 PM - Bounce houses, food trucks, and other activities will begin setting up.

5:30 PM - Varsity Football Scrimmage begins

7:05 PM - Cheer Performance

7:15 PM - Band Performance

7:25 PM - Introductions begin for Fall sports, cheer and band.

8:00 PM - Event Ends

Coaches will place their 2022-23 Schedule on their sport page of our website. Schedules change due to a variety of factors. Be sure you have the latest information by checking back often. Also, check our Event calendar on the website for last minute changes.

Cross Country - Cross Country | Gunter ISD

Football - Football | Gunter ISD

Volleyball - Volleyball | Gunter ISD

Check out the football themes designed by the cheerleaders to the left!

All events are placed on the District Calendar located on our GISD website. This is the best place to look for schedule changes during the year.

Theme Graphic: OurGunter

Several camps were offered by our coaching staff throughout the summer. The coaches did a fantastic job planning and carrying out each camp. Kids were engaged, working on their skills, and having fun all at the same time! As an example, Coach Vansell worked on fundamentals with the 1st -5th graders and Elite skills for the 6th-9th graders. With 90 campers participating in his camp, we know that the future tigers are serious about working on their game!

Also, our GMS and GHS students participated in summer workouts and we are excited to see the results on the fields!

Here are a few pictures of the hard working Tigers in action during the summer.

Website: www.gunterisd.org
Location: Gunter, TX, USA
Phone: 903.433.4750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gunterisdschools
Twitter: @Gunter_ISD