Reopening of Schools 2020-2021

Plans are underway to welcome our students and staff back to school for the 2020-2021 school year! Please check this webpage often to keep updated on the latest news and plans for reopening our schools and to become familiar with the options presented to parents/guardians for their child(ren)s' educational settings for the 2020-2021 school year. Please note, however, that Reopening Plans are subject to change in order to remain in compliance with ever-changing guidance from our local and state officials, the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

GPISD Parent Survey

Galena Park I.S.D. is developing plans for how we will possibly reopen schools for the 2020-2021 school year based on recommendations from state and federal officials, and would like your feedback. Please take a short survey to help the District plan for next school year.

Library Book Return

Cobb Counselor’s Corner

Please take a moment to read information from our Cobb Counselors including ways to contact them if needed.

Cobb Families Check in

Please click here and take one minute of your time to check-in to let Cobb know how you are doing! ~Adrian Hurtado, Principal

Read Aloud

Please join us on Mondays at 12:00 PM and Fridays at 11:30 AM for a read aloud of the twisted tale of A Whole New World by Liz Braswell. All teachers have the log in link and password.

Cobb Counselors Available

Click the link to speak to a Cobb counselor.

Questions - for Cobb Staff

PARENTS AND STUDENTS, Do you have any school-related questions you would like to have answered? Please fill out the form so we can have the correct person contact you. Thank you!

Middle School Swim Magnet Program

APPLICATION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIM MAGNET PROGRAM

Frequently Asked Questions & Important Information Regarding COVID-19

Galena Park I.S.D. continues to follow the guidance and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Harris County Public Health Department and Harris County Office of Emergency Management concerning the recent news of the novel (new) coronavirus disease. Please note, the District is aggressively practicing social distancing and ask our school community to do the same. Families are strongly encouraged to please click here for more information.

Dress Code 2019 - 2020

Click the link above for student dress code information.

Student Release Time

We will be enforcing our policy of "No Early Release" for students. No student will be released between 2:55 pm and the end of the school day at 3:45 pm. When students leave early it is a disruption to the whole class and we need all of the teaching time to prepare all of our students.

Wellness Plan

Galena Park I.S.D. shall prepare, adopt, and implement a comprehensive plan to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. This environment will prepare students to become healthy, productive citizens and supporters of life long healthy habits.

Immunization Records

If your child has any recent immunizations since turning 11, please send shot records to Nurse Kellogg so she can update the school's records

Apps Kids Use

17 apps teens most likely use after Facebook

April Parent Connect Newsletter

We are deeply committed to offering excellent educational experiences for our students and we want to keep you informed of upcoming events, successes and happenings in GPISD. In Galena Park ISD, our students are extremely important to us and so are you. Please enjoy this edition of a newsletter especially designed for you. Thank you for taking the time to stay connected!

Removal of Unauthorized/Disruptive Persons

As of August 26, 2018 all school districts are subject to the Commissioner’s new rules regarding the removal of a disruptive person from a campus. More information regarding this new rule can be found in Chapter 37, section 37.105 of the Texas Education Code, which addresses: Unauthorized Persons, Refusal of Entry, Ejection, and Identification.

Blackboard Parentlink Notification System - TCPA

Galena Park ISD regularly provides mass notifications to parents, guardians, students, and faculty regarding weather closures, threat situations, event scheduling, or to provide other important education-related information. These messages not only drive positive educational outcomes, they can also save lives.