GISD would like to remind parents of the following:
1) Please continue to monitor your child for symptoms of illness.
2) If your child has any symptoms, please DO NOT put them on a bus, or drop them off at school.
3) If you would like to have your child tested, please call your campus nurse to arrange a time for a free test. Nurses will meet you in the parking lot to administer the test.
Pre-Game Meal Student Council Fundraiser
Friday, Sept. 3
Home Opener - Buffaloes vs. Columbus
$10.00 for BBQ pork steak, noodles, green beans, bread & water
To-go or Dine-in @ GHS Cafeteria
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Tickets available from any GHS Student Council Member Or Contact Shelly Kylberg (michelle.kylberg@giddings.txed.net) or Ami Fromme (ami.fromme@giddings.txed.net)
GISD will be providing an opportunity for eligible students, staff, and community members to receive the COVID vaccination if they so choose. It is not mandatory but simply being made available in what we hope is at a convenient time and location.
The Texas Department of State Health Services will be providing the vaccination. It is free to any student or staff that is interested. Students will need parent permission to participate in the vaccination clinic.
Please complete the following anonymous survey so that the Texas Department of State Health Services will know how to proceed in preparing for the vaccination clinic.
https://forms.gle/BjZfkaoAhNXPCoiG8
There will be a GMS Football parent meeting on Monday, August 23, 2021. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the GMS Gym. "Meet the Buffs" will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo Stadium. At that time our 7th and 8th grade athletes will be recognized.
**Meet the Buffs event on Monday**
This year’s “Meet the Buffs” event will be held at Buffalo Stadium on Monday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
All Giddings football, volleyball and cross country athletes in grades 7-12 will be introduced to the public, along with band members, cheerleaders and Buffalo Gals.
The Giddings Athletic Booster Club will open the concession stand at 7:00 p.m. to provide drinks and snacks during the event. A selection of T-shirts will also be available for purchase.
Kids from kindergarten to 6th grade can sign up for the Buffalo Stampede. For a $15 registration fee, children will receive a T-shirt and will have the privilege of running out of the Buffalo helmet before every home game.
*** IMPORTANT REGISTRATION MESSAGE ***
All students in 1st through 12 grades must be registered through the online system. Instructions and links can be found here: https://5il.co/wk5y
Giddings Middle School Parent Meeting for incoming 6th grade parents will be on Thursday, August 12. The meeting for Spanish speaking parents will begin at 5:30pm. The meeting for all other parents will begin at 6:15 pm. Schedules for 6th graders will be distributed at that time.
Giddings Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Schedule pick-up day will be Monday, August 16. Please pick up your schedule between 9:00am and 2:30 pm at the Middle School office.
STAAR results are available online. We strongly encourage parents to log in and learn more about their child’s STAAR results for the 2020-2021 school year. This link will give you step by step instructions on how to access their results. You will need your child's social security number to lookup their unique access code. https://bit.ly/STAAR-2021
The 2021 Buffs Football Camp for incoming 1st through 6th graders will be held beginning Monday, July 26. The camp is 3 days, running from 8am to 10am each morning. A printable registration form can be found here: https://5il.co/vcj9
Buffs Basketball Camp for incoming 4th through 6th graders will start on Monday, June 28 and run through Thursday, July 1. Camp will take place in the High School Gym from 1pm to 2:30pm each day. The cost of the camp is $45. The Camp flyer can be found here: https://5il.co/umb9
The school supply lists for Giddings Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle Schools are now available.
They can be found here: https://www.giddingsisd.net/browse/221832
Supply lists for Giddings High School will be course dependent and vary depending upon individual student schedules.
*** GRADUATION POSTPONED ***
Due to the threat of severe weather, the Commencement Ceremony for the GHS Class of 2021 will be postponed until tomorrow, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 8pm.
This decision is being made early in order that family and friends may adjust plans accordingly.
Seniors will still attend Grad Bash tonight.
Tonight's Band Concert has been RESCHEDULED due to dangerous weather conditions! The Concert will be held on THURSDAY, May 20, at 5:30 pm. Stay Safe!
New speed limit signs have been posted on Middle School Road. They now include an additional time frame of 11:45am to 1:15pm in order to reduce speeds during the lunch period. Thank you for helping keep our kids safe!
The Buffs baseball team will be competing in the first round of the playoffs this Thursday and Saturday at Georgetown East View High School vs Gateway Prep.
Thursday @ 7:00
Saturday @ 2:00
Game 3 if necessary will be 30 minutes afterwards
Giddings ISD is now accepting transfer applications for RETURNING students for the 2021-2022 school year through April 30, 2021.
Beginning May 1, GISD will be accepting applications for NEW students. The deadline to submit will be May 31, 2021.
Transfer applications may be submitted to the Giddings ISD Administration Building, Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm.
Transfer applications must be submitted by the deadline indicated above.
The Transfer Application Form can be found HERE: https://5il.co/frqg
7th Grade Parents --
The Writing portion of the 7th Grade STAAR will take place Tuesday, April 6.
The Giddings High School boys and girls soccer teams will begin the first round of playoffs this Saturday in Smithville. Both teams even have the same opponent, which will be Columbus. The girls will play at 11 am and the boys will follow at 1 pm. Tickets available ONLINE ONLY here: https://bit.ly/2021-Soccer-BiDistrict
Giddings ISD Celebrates the Power of Plants in the Cafeteria This Month with HOMEMADE PLANT BASED SAMPLING & EDUCATION. Check out more information on this Plant Power media alert: https://5il.co/qx6a . A a recipe that we will be featuring this month in our kitchen is Corn and Pineapple Salsa that can be found here: https://5il.co/qx68 . And here are some fun facts on the power of plants! https://5il.co/qx69
