Giddings Intermediate School

GISD CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JAN. 14 All campuses in GISD will be closed on Friday, Jan. 14 due to a shortage of instructional staff. We are currently unable to safely and effectively deliver instruction with the available staff. Scheduled extracurricular activities are still planned for Friday and Saturday. Students will be notified by coaches or sponsors in case of any cancellations. Classes are currently planned to resume on Tuesday, Jan. 18. We urge parents and students to make wise choices and monitor their health over the holiday weekend.

REMEMBER this Friday, Dec. 17th will mark the start of the Christmas/New Year break. All campuses will dismiss 2 hours early. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Giddings ISD is taking nominations for the Gifted and Talented program for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents, teachers, and community members may nominate students currently enrolled in Giddings ISD to participate in the screening process to determine eligibility for the gifted program. Nomination forms are available in the office on each Giddings ISD campus or online at the Giddings ISD website https://www.giddingsisd.net/o/giddings-isd/browse/71453 . All nominations are due by the last school day in January to each campus office. Contact April Kuck at 979-542-2854 or email to april.kuck@giddings.txed.net if you would like additional information about the gifted and talented program.

*** GHS Pre-Concert Dinner *** The GHS Chess Club is sponsoring a pre-concert meal fundraiser that will take place before the GISD band concert on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Plates are $10 and will be dine-in or to-go. Serving will be 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The main course will be schnitzel with onion-cream pepper gravy. Sides include spaetzle and glazed carrots. The salad will be marinated cucumber and tomato. Dessert, tea & water will be available. The meal will be prepared by Chef John Anderson of The Giddings Brewhaus. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact Mrs. Moore at GHS for more information. (979)542-3351 x2116, or (361)522-4130.

Giddings ISD is looking for qualified substitute teachers.  Approved applicants must undergo a background check and be fingerprinted.  To apply please complete the substitute application at the link below. https://giddings.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1036

The GHS Lady Buffs will travel to Pflugerville - Weiss to play Burnet in the Regional Quarterfinal round of the UIL volleyball playoffs. The match is Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 and $3 at the door or online at: https://bit.ly/GHSvsBurnet

REMINDER!! -- Today's Pre-game meal fundraiser for Lady Buffs athletics is DRIVE THRU ONLY! (Friday, Nov. 5) The line will open at 4:30pm and remain open until 7pm. There are about 40 tickets left. They will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The hamburger meal is $10. #GoBuffs #GoLadyBuffs

Help the Giddings High School Student Council honor local heroes! Sponsor a wreath today to be placed on a veteran's grave this December at the City of Giddings Cemetery. Just scan the QR code with your smart phone camera to make a donation online or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX0954. The Due date for ordering wreaths is Monday, November 29, 2021. Wreaths will be placed December 16 & 18, 2021

The playoff game for top seed between Co-District Champions Giddings Lady Buffs and La Grange Lady Leopards will be played in Smithville tonight, Friday, Oct 29, at 5:00pm. Giddings is the HOME team. Tickets must be purchased online here: https://bit.ly/VB-Playoff-GHS-LGHS

All tickets for GMS and GHS football games in La Grange this week must be purchased online. GMS 7th, 8th, Combined B : https://bit.ly/GMSatLG GHS Varsity : https://bit.ly/GHSatLG

Giddings Intermediate School is participating in the Big Kahuna Fundraiser program. By using the link below, you will be able to shop for various items that will help raise money for GIS. Any purchases or donations made from you will be greatly appreciated! Please go to their shopping site: https://bigkahunaprime.com?sellerid=7013559. Individual students are earning prizes by selling items, so if you are shopping for a specific student, please contact the student's family to retrieve their individual shopping number. The link below is for anyone wanting to help support GIS, but items sold won't be credited to an individual student's account for earned prizes. Online sales end November 5, 2021 at midnight (Central Standard Time) If you have any questions, please contact Giddings Intermediate School

Due to a scheduling conflict, today's School Board meeting will begin at 5:30 PM (as opposed to the traditional 7:00 PM)If you have any questions, please contact the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant Dana Devoll at 979-542-2854.

*** REMINDER *** EARLY DISMISSAL *** *** TOMORROW, OCTOBER 15, 2021 *** All GISD Campuses will dismiss 2 hours early tomorrow, Friday, October 15, due to transportation needs for participants in the GHS Varsity Football game in Cuero.

Tonight's football game in Gonzales is a cashless entry. Please buy your tickets ahead of time at the following link: https://www.gonzalesisd.net/Page/4047 

**** NOTICE OF EARLY DISMISSAL *** All GISD campuses will dismiss 2 hours early on Friday, October 15, 2021. *** Due to a shortage of bus drivers, an early dismissal is necessary to provide for the transportation of all participants to the varsity football game in Cuero. *** Dismissal times are: GES-1:15; GIS-1:20; GMS-1:25; GHS-1:35

Tonight is Family Impact Night! Giddings ISD encourages families to foster, re-establish, or even strengthen relationships in the household. The district has set aside one night per month (3rd Wednesday) in which all students in every grade level will not be assigned homework. Read more here: https://www.giddings.txed.net/article/536379

REMINDER -- TODAY! Wednesday, Sept 15th, from 4 pm to 6 pm -- FREE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS -- Vacunas sin costo contra el COVID-19 Read More Here : https://www.giddingsisd.net/article/530344

This is a general reminder of expected conduct at Buffalo Stadium. Please review the Code Of Conduct here: https://5il.co/yrdu Key points include: 1)All students not seated with their parents must sit in the student section. 2) Students are not be allowed to run in the stands or congregate under the stands or anywhere else. 3) Parents are not allowed to drop off a child under the age of 12, to the football game.

Pre-Game Meal -- Black History Club Fundraiser - Friday, Sept. 10 - Homecoming - Buffs vs Taylor -- $10 for Fried Pork Chops, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Bread and Tea. To-go or Dine-In @ GHS Cafeteria 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Tickets available from any GHS Black History Club member, or contact David McDowell @ (979) 542-3351/ Email: david.mcdowell@giddings.txed.net

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS -- Vacunas sin costo contra el COVID-19 Read More Here : https://www.giddingsisd.net/article/530344