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Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all GISD middle and high school athletic and fine arts events beginning Jan. 24.
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Pre-enrollment is open for a limited time for students entering GISD in Grades 1-12.
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Learn about the upcoming 2020 census with us
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With a special VIP pass, senior citizens over the age of 65 can get free general admission to athletic and Fine Arts events.
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We are proud to congratulate our very own teacher, Debra Howard, from Sam Houston MS for being named the GISD 2018-19 Secondary Teacher of the Year.
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Join us in celebrating the arts at Sam Houston on Thursday, May 9th.
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Parent – School Learning Compacts have been sent home with students. Parents please read and sign the compact and have your student read and sign as well and return to their 6th period teacher.
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