Giddings High School

This year the Giddings Welding Team would like to give a very loud shout out to PUMPCO for their continued support and their donation of 6 Dewalt Cordless Grinders to help our students at the welding competitions perform at their highest level. We are sincerely thankful to all those that support the Welding Team each year. In 1st Picture left to right front row - Paige Aguilar, Seth Matejcek, Elias Arreola, Taylor Wells, Austin Schmidt, Kyler Giles, and Clay Schimank Pictured left to right back row - Julian Olivares, Keaton Bradford, John Oldham, and Clay Beisert. In 2nd picture is Elias Arreola who placed 11th in the Level 4 welding event and placed 1st in the cutting event at the Waller County Fair. In the 3rd picture is Clay Beisert working on his project.

The Lady Buffs Varsity Volleyball team defeated La Grange in 4 sets to take the lead in District play. Set scores were 22-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-21. Go Buffs!

Congratulations to Julian Olivares (left) and Paige Aguilar (right), both students earned their 1G D1.1 Weld Certification last Saturday at the Waller County Fair Welding Competition.

The GHS Lady Buffs Volleyball team picked up a huge win on the road against Taylor last Friday in four sets. The Lady Buffs will matchup with La Grange tonight in La Grange starting at 6PM. The Lady Buffs are currently tied with La Grange for the district title. Tickets for tonight's matches are online only.** La Grange ISD also has a clear bag policy for tonight's matchup. https://lgisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/180?es=ri8m9nib5mijihn66sk6s8j74c&single=0

GISD Superintendent Roger Dees highlights a few items of interest for the Giddings ISD community -- a PDF of this newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/1igu7

The 22-23 yearbook is on sale now! Starting at under $35. Purchase at TreeRing Yearbooks and receive a 10% discount through the end of September. https://tr5.treering.com/create-account/1015435932773294

Congratulations to three Giddings HS Buffalo Band members for winning a place in the ATSSB Region18/26 Jazz Band in a competitive audition this past Saturday, September 17. Alonzo Tello earned 3rd Trumpet Rafael Salazar earned 1st Alto Saxophone Palbo Luna earned the only available Bass Guitar spot. He also recorded his audition for a chance to make the All-State Jazz Band Also, Andrew Clark placed 2nd on Baritone Saxophone and is considered an alternate to the band The All-Region Jazz Band is scheduled to perform a concert at the Wilhelm Performing Arts Center in Bastrop in January, and will be made up of students from Giddings, Wimberley, Caldwell, .Manor New Tech, Brentwood Christian Academy, Taylor, McDade, La Grange, Lexington, and Meridian World School.

Congratulations to Abby Iselt, GHS Homecoming Queen!

Thanks to all the sponsors, parents, and community members for making our 1st homecoming parade a huge success!!!

Giddings High School Students and Parents: Herff Jones is holding a class ring ordering event at Giddings High School. What: Class Ring Order Event When: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 (11:50-12:50 pm) Where: Cafeteria

Rev up your GIDDINGS BUFFALO pride with September's Feature of the Month: custom mesh jerseys! Show your personality by adding a name and number. It's the perfect fan gear to cheer on the Buffs. Grab your new game day favorite from your Giddings Buffaloes Sideline Store now. Check us out on social to learn more. Go GIDDINGS BUFFALOES! http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/texas/giddings/giddings-isd

*** Maroon Day at GISD *** Giddings ISD asks that students wear the school colors of Uvalde CISD (maroon & white) in support of the students of Uvalde on Tuesday, Sept. 6, as they return to school for their first day of the 2022-23 school year.

GISD Superintendent Roger Dees highlights a few items of interest for the Giddings ISD community -- a PDF of this newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/1hi4v

A special provision has been approved to provide free meals (breakfast and lunch) to ALL GISD students at all four campuses. This program takes effect immediately, so meals are free to all students beginning Friday, Sept. 2. The full press release can be found here: https://5il.co/1hfln (English) or here for Spanish:https://5il.co/1hflm

This week’s varsity football game at Jarrell (Cougar Field) will have online-only ticket sales. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students. The ticket purchase link is: https://www.vancoevents.com/BGNA Kickoff is Friday, Sept. 2 @ 7:30pm There is a “Clear Bag Policy” in effect at the stadium. All bags must be clear to enter the stadium and not exceed 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 6 inches depth. Clear one-gallon resealable plastic storage bags are approved.

*Parent & Community Alert* Giddings ISD will be conducting its first required lock-down drill of the school year THIS MORNING, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, at approximately 9:15am. This is only a drill. Law enforcement agencies will be on the scene at each campus, but there is no cause for alarm. Thank you for your support as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students, faculty, and community.

It's a PARADE! A GISD Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Veterans Park. Any GISD group, organization, or team is eligible to enter a float. (Other community members or organizations will be considered upon request.) Additional information can be found here: https://5il.co/1h69g. Parade Guidelines can be found here: https://5il.co/1h69h

The GISD Official Sideline Store is OPEN! Orders are made online and sent directly to the buyer's address. Items are available in both children and adult sizes, and there is a huge variety of merchandise to choose from! Quick Link: https://bit.ly/3Cz2uiN

The Lady Buffs volleyball matches scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, Aug, 26, have been cancelled.

Remember Family Impact Night is the 3rd Wednesday of each month! GISD has set aside one night per month in which all students in every grade level will not be assigned homework. The goal is to encourage families to foster, re-establish, or even strengthen relationships in the household. MAKE AN IMPACT! Read more here: https://5il.co/1gsd0