Giddings High School

Giddings High School students competed at the Brazos High School UIL Speech and Debate competition in Wallis, TX on Saturday, Dec. 3. The following students placed at the event: Iliana Zavala—1st place in Poetry, Caitlyn Grange—2nd place in Persuasive Extemp, and Jennifer Rodriguez—3rd place in Persuasive Extemp. Congratulations!

Congratulations to the following students for placing in the THSCA Academic All-State: 2nd Team Jose Flores, Georges Awad, & Evan Young, Honorable Mention Lawson Cruise and Abby Iselt!

The GMS Girls Basketball program is holding a ChristmasToy Drive on Monday, Dec. 12. Attendees for the games against Smithville are asked to bring a small unwrapped toy for a boy or girl between the ages of 3 and 10 years old. The toy (or a monetary donation toward the purchase of toys) will be accepted as your admission fee. Toy donations will benefit Giddings Elementary students in need. Go Buffs!

The Giddings High School BBQ Team fundraiser is underway. T-Shirts are available for sale until Dec. 9 at this link: https://gogearup.io/giddings-bbq22

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GISD Superintendent Roger Dees highlights a few items of interest for the Giddings ISD community -- a PDF of this November newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/1kj4a

Carlie Weiser signed her letter of intent to join D1 Texas A&M's Track and Field throwing team yesterday. She was joined by family and friends from the community, along with her coaching staff to congratulate her on this exciting opportunity. Way to make us Buffalo Proud Carlie!

Attention Seniors & Senior Parents: If you did not order your cap & gown & other graduation items recently on campus the time is now. Please take the time to go online & order your official Giddings cap & gown & other graduation items. Items can be ordered individually or as a graduation package as seen online. All orders should be placed online by Wednesday November 18th. Follow the below link to order your items today & congratulations to the Class of 2023!! https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/TX/GIDDINGS%20HIGH%20SCHOOL/42000088000/2620/packages

Students traveled to UT Austin on Oct. 29 to participate in the UIL Student Activities Conference. Students learned about the rules of their UIL events and met with the writers of the UIL contests. The students also toured the UT campus and saw UT stadium and UT tower. The students enjoyed seeing the campus and meeting fellow students who will be competing in their events later this school year.

Tickets for this Thursday night's game against Connally in Bryan will be ONLINE only. Cost will be $6 for all ages, Gold Passes will be accepted. https://www.bryanvikings.net/HTtickets

Four Time State throwing champ, Carlie Weiser, will have her official signing day on November 9th at 3pm in the high school gym. Her signing is open to the public as she will reveal where she has chosen to attend college next year.

Congratulations to the Buffs for making the playoffs! They will play the (Waco) Connally Cadets on Thursday, November 10 @ 7:30 Merrill Green Stadium 3450 Campus Drive Bryan, Texas 77802 Ticketing info will be posted as soon as it is available.

GHS Lady Buffs Area Playoff Important Ticketing Information ** TICKETS ARE ONLINE PURCHASE ONLY ** Use this link to purchase: https://www.vancoevents.com/BNCI *NO RETURN ENTRY * NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINKS * CONCESSIONS STAND OPEN * NO ANIMALS ALLOWED WITHOUT SERVICE VEST * *** GHS Lady Buffs Area Playoff ** Friday, Nov. 4 ** at Weiss HS in Pflugerville @ 6:00 PM ** vs Lago Vista

The GHS Lady Buffs varsity volleyball team will compete in the Area Championship round against Lago Vista this Friday night. The match will be played at Weiss High School (Pflugerville ISD) at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Tickets will be available at the door. No online ticketing information is available at this time.

Tickets for Thursday Night's Game in Gonzales can be purchased online at the following link. https://www.gonzalesisd.net/Page/4655

The sub-varsity football games that were rescheduled for today have NEW START TIMES. The Freshman team will play at 5:30pm. The JV team will play at 7:00pm.

Due to the forecast for severe weather on Friday, and out of an abundance of caution, GHS football games will be moved up one day this week. Varsity will play on Thursday and sub-varsity teams will play on Wednesday. All game times will remain the same.

GHS Boys Cross Country STATE MEET INFORMATION DATE: Friday November 4, 2022 RACE TIME: 4A Boys - 9:00am LOCATION: Old Settlers Park, Round Rock, Texas TICKETS: Spectator Tickets: Tickets will be sold by car. The price paid by car for parking will be considered entry into the event. It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance. NO CASH transactions will be available. Tickets may be bought on site with credit/debit card ONLY. • $25.00 – Vehicle with up to 2 persons • $40.00 – Vehicle with 2 or more persons • Purchase tickets here - https://uiltexas.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?fbclid=IwAR1xWxD5v8mQnl_K8qIGqLkupIHOlRWTfNW5K5NKcehx4yAbXvLPk2__5LU

GO Lady Buffs!!! Going to the next round in the playoffs! More information on the next game coming soon.

The Lady Buffs Volleyball Team takes on Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy tonight at Sealy High School at 5:30 PM in their Bi-District Playoff game. Please purchase your tickets for tonight's game at the following link. Go Lady Buffs! https://sealyisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/206?es=7q5bqjgishir7v5soif9hcai9f&single=0