Giddings ISD Parents: You will soon be able to see your child's STAAR scores in the GISD Parent Portal. When you open the Parent Portal, click on the GREEN button labeled "Texas Assessment," and you will be able to see the current scores and past scores, if applicable. If you are unable to access the Parent Portal, you will need to contact your child's school to obtain the access code.
STAAR EOC Results for Grades 9-12 will be available June 10th, and STAAR Results for Grades 3-8 will be available June 16th.
Giddings ISD celebrated another successful school year with a luncheon on Friday, May 22nd. The theme of the luncheon was "One Town, One School, One Family."
The District awarded service pins to employees who have served in the District for five to thirty-five years, recognized retiring employees, and presented awards to the employee and teacher of the year.
Power has been restored to all Giddings ISD campuses. We thank the City of Giddings for their quick action.
The rest of the day will resume on normal schedule. Thanks for your cooperation.
The rest of the day will resume on normal schedule. Thanks for your cooperation.
“GISD Once Again Achieves Perfect Score on T.E.A. Financial Rating”
Giddings ISD achieved “Superior Achievement” ratings once
again for the 2024-2025 School Year on the Texas Education Agency’s
Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) audit for this past
school year. This is the third year in a row that Giddings has attained a
perfect score of 100% on the instrument, which analyzes twenty-one
major indicators. In addition, GISD once again received a clean audit
of “No Findings” from a required comprehensive independent
accounting firm on their Annual Financial Report (AFR).
Giddings ISD achieved “Superior Achievement” ratings once
again for the 2024-2025 School Year on the Texas Education Agency’s
Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) audit for this past
school year. This is the third year in a row that Giddings has attained a
perfect score of 100% on the instrument, which analyzes twenty-one
major indicators. In addition, GISD once again received a clean audit
of “No Findings” from a required comprehensive independent
accounting firm on their Annual Financial Report (AFR).
Giddings Independent School District announced today that it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the {2025-2026 school year.
GISD Parents, if you have not completed your student's online enrollment through the ParentPortal for this school year 2024-2025, please do so.
GISD Parents, if you have not completed your student's online enrollment through the ParentPortal for this school year 2024-2025, please do so.
GISD Parents, if you have not completed your student's online enrollment through the ParentPortal for this school year 2024-2025, please do so.
GISD Parents, if you have not completed your student's online enrollment through the ParentPortal for this school year 2024-2025, please do so.
GISD Parents, if you have not completed your student's online enrollment through the ParentPortal for this school year 2024-2025, please do so.
GISD Parents, if you have not completed your student's online enrollment through the ParentPortal for this school year 2024-2025, please do so.
This afternoon, Giddings Middle School received a call from a parent that received a bogus text that there might be a school shooting as GMS. The Giddings Police Department was immediatly notified and began investigating. The Giddings Police Department has determined thus far that this number may be linked to an unverifiable account. Giddings Police Department has concluded that there is no credible threat at this time. GPD will continue its investigation and GPD and GISD will continue to keep the safety of our students and staff as our top priority.
There is a GMS football game this evening and we will have extra security at the game.
NOTICE OF FALSE ALERT AT GIDDINGS I.S.D.
(For Immediate Release 9/10/2024)
Ray DeSpain, Ed. D., GISD Superintendent
Late yesterday afternoon, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department received a
message alleging that a student had been overheard making a threat to do harm at the
school. School personnel were immediately alerted, and we began a full investigation in
cooperation with law enforcement personnel. That investigation went late into the
evening yesterday, and continued through lunch time today. At no time was there ever any credible evidence of danger to any student or staff member, nor was there any weapon involved or threat of harm verified.
In the future, we respectfully request that any person with credible knowledge of
an incident or threat is encouraged to report it to appropriate school personnel or law
enforcement instead of posting on social media. Rest assured that we will always do
our due diligence to make sure all students and staff are safe at all times – which is our
number one priority as school administrators. Giddings ISD whole heartedly believes in the Homeland Security slogan of: “If you see something, say something.” However, repeating rumors and spreading false information with no credibility only creates fear and makes it more difficult for the District to respond in these type situations.
NOTICE OF FALSE ALERT AT GIDDINGS I.S.D.
(For Immediate Release 9/10/2024)
Ray DeSpain, Ed. D., GISD Superintendent
Late yesterday afternoon, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department received a
message alleging that a student had been overheard making a threat to do harm at the
school. School personnel were immediately alerted, and we began a full investigation in
cooperation with law enforcement personnel. That investigation went late into the
evening yesterday, and continued through lunch time today.
At no time was there ever any credible evidence of danger to any student or staff
member, nor was there any weapon involved or threat of harm verified.
In the future, we respectfully request that any person with credible knowledge of
an incident or threat is encouraged to report it to appropriate school personnel or law
enforcement instead of posting on social media. Rest assured that we will always do
our due diligence to make sure all students and staff are safe at all times – which is our
number one priority as school administrators.
Giddings ISD whole heartedly believes in the Homeland Security slogan of: “If
you see something, say something.” However, repeating rumors and spreading false
information with no credibility only creates fear and makes it more difficult for the District
to respond in these type situations.
GISD Parents, if you have not completed your student's online enrollment through the ParentPortal for this school year, please do so.
PARENT REMINDER: GISD would like to ask that all student documents be returned soon to your students campus. .
GISD Parent Portal is available for access. 7/22/24 @ 1:42pm
GISD Elementary Registration 2024-2025 School Year ~New Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grade~
• NEW Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third MUST register at Giddings Elementary School
• DO NOT register NEW Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grade Online
• New Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third registration packets must be picked at Giddings Elementary .
• Beginning May 13th through May 22nd registration packets can be picked up and dropped off from 9:00am to 2:00pm
• Beginning May 28th through June 19th 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.
Join us in wearing green tomorrow, March 25th, in support of Tom Green Elementary and Hays CISD.
Congratulations to Assistant Superintendent Shane Holman on receiving the prestigious award from Region 13 as Star of the Month. This award is given to those who are making an impact on their school district. We appreciate all Shane has done for Giddings ISD in his 32 years of service in education. This award shows his dedication and love for our students and staff here at Giddings ISD. Shane, thank you for exhibiting the true meaning of Buffalo Pride!
