As we celebrate Black History Month in February, please take a moment to enjoy a 360 degree view of the "Cultural Expression" exhibit brought to us by the National Museum of African American History and Culture from the Smithsonian.
WATCH: https://youtu.be/ll5XgxNL3Og
Groesbeck ISD will host a job fair on March 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the GISD Administrative Offices at 1202 N. Ellis, Groesbeck. Join us and check out all our available positions. Go GOATS!
This week the GHS counselors are working with the incoming 9th graders on creating their PGPs (personal graduation plans). Please ask your 8th grader about their PGP and they can show you where to find it. The directions are also attached along with contact information for the GHS counselors. A parent signature is required to be on file as well so please be sure to add your electronic signature at the bottom fo the PGP. Thank you for working alongside us to create the best graduation plan for your student!
Come and join Cam Jackson, our dual credit coordinator from Navarro College, and learn more about our dual credit program and the opportunities for students here at GHS.
Attention Senior Parents! GHS will have a bacterial meningitis clinic here in the library on March 7th open to all seniors needing this shot to meet the college or trade school vaccination requirement.
Please sign up on the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/auroraconcepts/student-vaccine-consent?School=Groesbeck%20ISD
The following Groesbeck ISD job opportunities are posted on the district’s website, SchoolSpring, and ESC Region 12.
• 6th Grade RLA Teacher
• PE Teacher (Middle School) with Girls Coaching (Varsity Assistant Volleyball and Powerlifting)
• SPED Counselor (District)
• 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
• 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher with Coaching (Varsity Football and 2nd sport TBD)
• Success Teacher (Middle School) with Coaching (Varsity Football and 2nd sport TBD)
• Bus Drivers
• Substitute Bus Driver
• Substitute Special Ed. Bus Aide
If you are interested, you can apply at https://groesbeckisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
If you know someone who would be interested, please share this information.
Go GOATS!
REMINDER: Join us at HOW on February 21 from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm. for an informative program with Groesbeck U. The topic will be Unbound Human Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know.
We had 52 of our 126 future 9th graders from the Class of 2028 come to our 8th Grade Parent Meeting last night (2/13/24)! It was awesome to see everyone and we look forward to seeing you on campus in the summer for Freshman Orientation!
Tonight is the night! Our 8th grade (incoming freshman) parent meeting is tonight at 6PM in the GHS Auditorium. The purpose of this meeting is to share information and to help prepare your 8th grader for Freshman year in high school! Call Dr. Bomar with questions! See you then!
Our 8th grade (incoming freshman) parent meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, February 13th at 6PM in the GHS Auditorium. The purpose of this meeting is to share information and to help prepare your 8th grader for Freshman year in high school! Call Dr. Bomar with questions! See you then!
Groesbeck High School Tardy Policy Reminder
Our 8th grade (incoming freshman) parent meeting is scheduled for February 13th at 6PM in the GHS Auditorium. The purpose of this meeting is to share information and to help prepare your 8th grader for Freshman year in high school! Call Dr. Bomar with questions! See you then!
Come and join Cam Jackson, our dual credit coordinator from Navarro College, and learn more about our dual credit program and the opportunities for students here at GHS.
To become a Substitute Teacher for Groesbeck ISD, you must:
Attend a scheduled Substitute Teacher Training; submit a Substitute Application online; be fingerprinted through TEA/SBEC; complete all required new hire paperwork and submit all the necessary documents.
Attention Class of 2024 parents! The 2024-25 FAFSA is now open and it is time to get it completed with your senior. Please make every effort to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. The student should login to their FAFSA account at studentaid.gov and complete the Student section. The student will need to provide a parent's legal name, social security number, date of birth, and email address. This will produce an INVITE to the parent to login and complete the Parent section. Once everything is submitted, the student will receive an email stating their FAFSA has been submitted and give them an estimated Student Aid Index and possible Pell Grant information.
February is CTE Month!! Career & Technical Education (CTE) engages students and prepares them with the skills they need for in demand high paying jobs in Texas! Mrs. Swinnea, CTE Counselor, will be posting all month about CTE & the amazing things happening at GHS! ❤️🐐#gobigred
Next week, February 5th-9th, is National School Counselor Week!
School Counselors help you develop skills to be successful in school
and life, including academics, social-emotional learning, and life readiness. When everyone in the school and our community understands what school counselors do, they can better help you succeed!
Mark your calendar for a very informative program with Groesbeck U. Groesbeck U was designed to share vital information with families. On February 21, the topic will be Unbound Human Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know. Join us at HOW from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm.
Each February we celebrate and honor the history and contributions of Black Americans. This allows us to highlight the achievements, struggles, perspectives, and experiences of Black Americans throughout 400 years of American History. Additionally, Holocaust Remembrance Week is January 22–26, 2024.
The article below "THE NAZI PERSECUTION OF BLACK PEOPLE IN GERMANY" comes from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum:
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/afro-germans-during-the-holocaust