Breaking News...... missing front teeth. Last seen being carried off by a short lady with wings and a wand.
March 1st is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day, an opportunity to thank the dedicated Groesbeck ISD employees who keep our schools, libraries, gymnasiums and offices open.
Take a moment to express gratitude to all who ensure our buildings are safe and in working order!
P.E. is not all fun and games. Students learn a lot about health and wellness with Coach Wolf and Coach Roberts. Today we had another former goat, Mrs. Erica Roach, a dental hygienist come talk about the importance of a healthy mouth. Thank you Mrs. Roach!
Groesbeck ISD was notified today that MySchoolBucks, our online payment portal for cafeteria payments, will increase the processing fee to $3.25 for all cafeteria credit/debit card prepayments beginning March 7th due to rising payment processing interchange fees and operational costs. For questions, please call the MySchoolBucks support team at 855-832-5226.
As we celebrate Black History Month, please take a moment to explore the personal narrative videos of African American veterans fighting in war and fighting a system of segregation and exclusion.
Brought to us by the Library of Congress.
https://shorturl.at/bFI68
Red Goat Cafe Thursdays are our favorite at H.O.W.
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!
These students are starting a new unit that will cover the human body. Today one of our own Groesbeck graduate and local chiropractor, Ty Chiglo, came and spoke to them about muscles and the skeletal system. Thank you for giving back Dr. Chiglo! The kids really enjoyed it!
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!
H.O.W. enjoyed a visit from our neighbors the Red Goat Cafe! It was a wonderful treat for our staff and a great opportunity for some of our younger goats to pair with GHS cafe workers selling coffee and goat biscuits. We cannot wait for them to come back!
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.
Valentine's Day fun at H.O.W. was perfect with fun activities and sweet treats! We hope you all had a wonderful day!
Learning is exciting and fun, and being a teacher at H.O.W. means the learning never stops even for us! We have a great set of teachers representing H.O.W. in Austin today at a STAAR workshop learning how to best help our students! Way to go team!
Congratulations to Ms. Kodie Bluemel, HOW teacher of the month for February!
All day. Every day.
Learning about and building landforms comes with a tasty treat!
Mrs. Smiths PK class is learning about fruits and vegetables and reading this book “The Enormous Turnip”. One of her students brought a turnip for the class to see. They had a great time using their 5 senses to learn more about the turnip.
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.
Parents, do not wait to reserve your student's copy of the H.O Whitehurst yearbook! Buy online now at www.ybpay.com, code 42133251.
This is a great year for memories. Buy their yearbook now to make it unforgettable!
