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Herfurth's Vision
To encourage whole child development by providing opportunities for individual academic and social growth through exploration.
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Herfurth celebrated literacy with storybook character day.
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Herfurth students learned hands on about dinosaurs through the Dinosaur George Museum hosted by PTA.
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Primary students show off Cursive Licenses after mastering their cursive lettering.
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A primary class dresses up for Storybook Character Day.
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Montessori learning extends beyond the classroom and connects with the natural world.
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We appreciate all that our Paras do everyday! They are the #TheGISDEffect
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Students practice the Montessori area of Practical Life by taking care of our school chickens.
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Primary students integrate theater arts into their classroom by participating in Readers Theater.
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Teachers spent their Spring Break learning at the American Montessori Society Conference.
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Students work in the school garden to gather herbs.
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Congrats to our two time Spanish Spelling Bee champion Ariana!
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Kindergarten students pick-up trash around the campus. #TheGISDEffect
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Students celebrate the 100th day of school.
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A primary class showcases their STEM parachute projects.
Recent News
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Interested in working at a school in the district? Join us for our job fair on June 2 from 4-7 pm (in-person and virtual).
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Students in grades 3-12 have the opportunity to provide feedback for our district through the in-class survey from May 16-June 3.
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All students who wish to ride a GISD bus in the 2022-23 school year MUST REGISTER ONLINE.
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Families, staff and students ages 5 and up can attend our free vaccine clinics at our schools.
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PTA helped celebrate literacy with Reading for Treats.
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Our school counselor can help both students and parents with a variety of services.
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Admin celebrate Herfurth teachers and staff!
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Our Special Education Department will be hosting virtual workshops for GISD families.
Updated protocols for the safe return to school.
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Herfurth students and staff participated in Red Ribbon Week.
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