GROESBECK

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a one-time food benefit for families who lost access to free or reduced-price meals due to school closures. Eligible P-EBT families will receive application instructions from schools in late May. The P-EBT application will open the first week of June.

P-EBT food benefits are for children who received SNAP food benefits for March 2020 and children who are certified for free or reduced-price school meals during the 2019-20 Texas school year. For more information, visit: Texas Department of Health and Human Services Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) Due to COVID-19 

Read the Letter sent to Parents/Guardians

Administative Offices, Support Services, Kids Kare, and Campuses 
to Reopen June 1

Consistent with the guidance from Governor Abbott, we will reopen the GISD offices beginning June 1.  We will follow summer office hours which are 7:30 - 5:00 Monday - Wednesday, 7:30 - 4:30 on Thursday, closed on Friday.  Kids Kare will operate on day care hours.  Staff members who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter the workplace. 

While visiting the workplace you are strongly encouraged, but not required, to wear a non-medical grade face covering.  We will also maintain social distancing working at least 6 feet apart from others. No groups of more than 11 individuals should be in any one area. 

We will limit the number of individuals who enter our buildings to those who have essential business. Visitors will be screened prior to allowing them to enter a building. If you need to meet with someone on a campus, for your convenience, please call and make an appointment.  A schedule with set meeting times will be used to limit the number of people in the offices. 

H. O. Whitehurst (254) 729-4104
Enge-Washington Intermediate School (254) 729-4103
Groesbeck Middle School (254) 729-4102
Groesbeck High School (254) 729-4101
Administrative Office (254-729-4100
Business Office (254) 729-4106
Special Education Office (254) 729-4194
Kids Kare Academy (254) 729-4193
Maintenance Department (254) 729-4191
Transportation Department (254) 729-4190

If you need to enroll or withdraw your child,
visit Enrollment / Withdraw.

The Enrollment / Withdraw page is located
under the Students Info tab.

Report School Work at Home Minutes

Minutes Survey Link This link is for parents and caregivers to complete a form that will report the amount of minutes their child(ren) are working on school.  This is the same link posted further below with letter.

GISD has also set up a webpage dedicated to COVID-19 that can be referenced for basic information, resources and district updates.

Click to visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page.  Or you can locate it under Departments, then Health Services.
 

Infected No Symptoms

The virus lives in tiny droplets in the lungs of people w/ COVID-19, even when they don’t show symptoms. We can breathe the same air as anyone within abt. 6 ft. of us. Staying farther apart from people during this time reduces the chance of breathing in the virus. #StayHomeTexas

El virus vive en gotas en los pulmones de personas con COVID-19, y a veces no tienen síntomas. Puedes respirar el mismo aire que cualquiera a 6 pies de ti. Mantente más alejado de las personas durante este tiempo para reducir la posibilidad de respirar el virus. #StayHomeTexas

Cover Cough

Coughing & sneezing can send tiny infected droplets into the air which can be inhaled by anyone w/in 6 feet. Cough & sneeze into your elbow to lessen the risk.

Toser y estornudar puede enviar pequeñas gotitas infectadas al aire que pueden ser inhaladas por cualquier a de 6 pies de distancia. Tosa y estornude en su codo para disminuir el riesgo.

People with no symptoms have the potential to unknowingly spread COVID-19! That’s why it’s best for everyone in your family to stay at home and away from others as much as possible until instructed otherwise from state and local officials. #StayHomeTexas

¡Las personas sin síntomas tienen el potencial de propagar COVID-19 sin saberlo! Por eso lo mejor para todos en su familia es quedarse en casa y lejos de los demás tanto como sea posible hasta que los funcionarios estatales y locales le indiquen lo contrario. #StayHomeTexas

Don’t Go Viral
No te Vuelvas Viral

#COVID19 lives on droplets in the lungs of people with the virus, even if they don’t have symptoms. When infected people breathe, the virus enters the air. If you can’t #StayHome, wear a mask/scarf/bandana, stay 6 feet apart, and wash your hands.  #DontGoViral

#COVID19 vive de gotas en los pulmones de las personas con el virus incluso si no tienen síntomas. Cuando las personas contagiadas respiran, el virus entra al aire.Si no puedes quedarte en casa #StayHome, use una bufanda/pañuelo, manténgase a 6 pies de distancia y lávese las manos

Texas, remember the importance of social distancing. If you must go out, avoid public spaces and keep your distance from others (at least 6 feet). If we continue to follow valuable public health guidance, fewer of our friends & family will be affected by COVID-19. #StayHomeTexas

Texas, recuerda la importancia del distanciamiento social. Evite espacios públicos y manténgase alejado de los demás (al menos 6 pies). Si continuamos siguiendo la guía de salud pública, menos de nuestros amigos y familiares se verán afectados por COVID-19. #StayHomeTexas

Special Education and 504 Services

View Notice to Parents/Guardians regarding Special Education and 504 services.

​Common symptoms of #COVID19
Los síntomas comunes de #COVID19

Common symptoms of #COVID19 are fever, dry cough, & shortness of breath. If you have mild symptoms, call your doctor & #StayHome. If you develop serious symptoms, such as trouble breathing, pressure in the chest, or bluish lips or face, call your doctor & seek care immediately.

Los síntomas comunes de #COVID19 son fiebre, tos seca y dificultad para respirar.Si tiene síntomas leves, llame a su médico y quedate en casa.Si desarrolla síntomas graves, como dificultad para respirar o presión en el pecho, busque atención médica de inmediato. #StayHome

COVID-19 – Stay Home When Sick

Before social distancing, each person with #COVID19 spread the virus to 2.5 more people. At that pace, most would get it, and many more people would die. But we can slow the spread.  That’s why we all #StayHome.  #ApartTogether we slow coronavirus.

Antes del distanciamiento social, cada persona con #COVID19 transmitió el virus a 2.5 personas.A ese ritmo, muchas personas se contagiarían, y muchas personas morirían.Pero podemos retrasar la propagación.Por eso todos quedemonos en casa y paremos el Coronavirus.#ApartTogether

Don’t Spread Germs
No Propague Germenes

You can spread #COVID19 without knowing you have it. Whether you have symptoms or not, #StayHome. If you have to go out, wear a mask/bandana/scarf, regularly wash your hands, and stay 6 feet apart. We must stay #ApartTogether to slow coronavirus. https://tea.texas.gov/staywell

Puede propagar #COVID19 sin saber que lo tiene.Ya sea que tenga síntomas o no, quedate en casa.Si tiene que salir, use una bandana/bufanda, lávese las manos regularmente y manténgase a 6 pies de distancia.Debemos permanecer separados #ApartTogether. https://ea.texas.gov/mantentebientejas

At Groesbeck ISD, we miss our students, and hope you are all well. This important message about COVID-19 will help to keep you safe and healthy. The most important thing you can do right now is stay at home! If that’s not possible, practice social distancing by staying 6 feet from others. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs and countertops. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, and cover a cough or sneeze with your elbow. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 – a fever, dry cough, or shortness of breath, call your doctor. Remember, by staying apart now, we can all be together again faster!

Practice Social Distancing

To avoid the spread of COVID-19 in our community, practice social distancing:

• Avoid going out in public
• When in public, keep six feet of distance between you and others
• Follow guidance provided by local and state officials.

Get more information at https://texas.gov/covid19

#covid19 #texasstrong #stayhome

Practica el distanciamiento social

Para prevenir la propagación de COVID-19 en nuestra comunidad, practique el distanciamiento social:

• Evite salir en público
• Cuando esté en público, mantenga una distancia de seis pies entre usted y los demás.
• Seguir las recomendaciones de los funcionarios locales y estatales.

Obtenga más información en https://texas.gov/covid19

#covid19 #texasfuerte #quedateencasa

Goat Backer
Business Ads
for
2020-2021 School Year

If your business had an ad in last year’s football program and you have not received a copy of your ad and order form, please email Darla Wurtz.  Please include name of business and an address where information can be mailed. 

If you are new to the Goat Backer Program and interested in purchasing an ad for your business, please email Darla Wurtz.

Download Goat Baaacker Flyer (PDF Format)

Working Together During COVID-19

The Groesbeck ISD community must work together to fight COVID-19.  Head to http://tea.texas.gov/staywell for vitally important public health guidance to stop the spread. If we stand apart as a community now, we will be together again soon.

Trabajando juntos durante COVID-19

La comunidad del Groesbeck ISD debe trabajar en equipo para luchar contra COVID-19. Visite la página Https://tea.texas.gov/mantentebien para obtener información vital sobre como detener el contagio. Si nos mantenemos separados ahora, estaremos juntos más pronto.

YEARBOOK REQUEST

Due to the unusual events of this year, we are short pictures - spring events in particular.  If you have any pictures of any High School students or teams, it will be greatly appreciated!   

Please email the pictures for the 2019-2020 Yearbook to Mrs. Waller

High School Yearbooks
for this year are now ON SALE!

Preserve this year’s unique experiences forever. 

You can order your copy of the 2019-20 yearbook by contacting Sue Waller at s.walle@groesbeckisd.net or directly through Josten’s at Jostens Yearbooks.   The cost of the yearbook is $60.00. 

During the school closure due to COVID-19, GISD will continue to have counselors available for students on the regular scheduled calendar school days.  Should your child need counseling services, please email School Counseling Services.  In your email please include your name, your child’s name, your child’s campus, and a phone number were you can be reached.  This information will be forwarded to a counselor.  One of the school’s counselors will call you back as soon as they are available.   Below are links to the counselor’s web pages.

HOW School Counselor’s Link (Ms. Smith)

HOW School Counselor’s Link (Ms. Stanley)

Enge-Washington Intermediate School Counselor’s Link

Middle School Counselor’s Link

High School Counselor’s Link

Stop Germs! Wash Your Hands

   Click on Images to Download (pdf)

GISD School Board General Election POSTPONED 

On March 19, 2020, the Groesbeck ISD School Board of Trustees passed a resolution to postpone the School Board General Election on May 2, 2020 to the November 3, 2020 Uniform Election date per the Advisory 2020-12 from the Texas Secretary of State – Elections Division, the Governor has authorized political subdivisions holding general or special elections on May 2, 2020 to postpone their respective elections to the November 3, 2020 uniform election date.

    IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VISITORS    

Letter Regarding COVID-19 and Visitors to GISD

Form Regarding COVID-19 and Visitors to GISD

GISD Employees Assistance Program (EAP) through ESC Region 12 Benefits Cooperative offers benefits designed to help GISD staff manage daily responsibilities, major events, work stresses, or any issue affecting your quality of life.  For more information visit Staff Resources, Employee Assistance Program.

View GermBlast Caution Fu Season flyer for more information.
 

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2019-2020 School Year  

Start and end times are as follows:

High School - 7:45 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
Middle School - 7:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
Enge-Washington Intermediate - 7:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
H. O. Whitehurst - 7:55 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Public Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Courses

Click the following link to view the Texas Transition Employment Guide and for more information visit Texas Transition, for more information.

Should you need any document screen-reader accessible; please email t.battr@groesbeckisd.net.  Please indicate the name of the document and we will convert the document and email back to you.

This year's tax levy to fund maintenance and operations expenditures does not exceed last year's maintenance and operations tax levy.