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Substitute Orientation

Gainesville ISD has scheduled the first substitute orientation date for the year. All subs, both new and returning, are required to attend orientation prior to being approved for employment for the 2026-2027 school year.

Orientation will take place on Monday, August 3, from 9 - 10am at the GISD Administration Building located at 900 N. Grand Avenue.

All new substitutes must complete an online employment application prior to the training. To apply online and for additional information on being a substitute, please click here. Please bring a current driver’s license, social security card and official high school and/or college transcripts to orientation.

For any questions, please contact the Human Resources department at 940-665-4362 or along@gainesvilleisd.org.

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Welcome to ParentSquare!

GISD parents! We are excited about the launch of our new communication platform - ParentSquare!

An email and text were sent to all parents associated with GISD. In this email, please click the link to verify your account and update any information necessary.

You WILL receive all messages from the campus, district, and teachers even if you have not registered your account. However, users need to register their account to participate in two-way communication features.

Also, please consider downloading the mobile app. You can set your notification preferences to mobile app, text, email, or all three.

Please note that the district Ascender Parent Portal rollover is set for July 15. After that date, your students will be moved into the 26-27 school year and next grade level.

Free student meals continue for 26-27 school year

FREE Meals Continue for All GISD Students

Gainesville ISD will continue to provide FREE MEALS for all students for the 2026-2027 school year. GISD continues to qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program, which will allow GISD to provide breakfast and lunch to all children at NO CHARGE.

This program will once again enable ALL students in GISD to receive free breakfast and lunch without the requirement for families to complete the National School Lunch Program free/reduced meal application. However, districts in the CEP program are required to collect an income survey from all families. The survey is now included during the registration process. This simple and concise form will provide valuable information that will assist GISD in qualifying for a multitude of grants from additional funding sources. The survey is collected via paper form when school begins.

All enrolled students at a CEP-participating campus can receive healthy meals for free. The free provision only applies to standard, reimbursable meals. Extra items like snacks or milk outside of the meal bundle must still be paid for separately.

For questions or concerns, please contact Starla Edgett, Child Nutrition Supervisor, at 940-668-3626 or sedgett@gainesvilleisd.org.

Welcome Mrs. Kali Wood - GJHS Principal

Please join us in welcoming Kali Wood as the new principal of Gainesville Junior High School!

With nearly 20 years of experience in public education, Mrs. Wood brings a passion for student success, strong family partnerships, and a commitment to helping every student thrive. We are excited for her to join the Leopard family and lead GJHS into its next chapter of excellence.

Welcome to GISD, Mrs. Wood!

Gainesville ISD and Baylor Moody School of Education Announce New Collaboration

Gainesville ISD and Baylor Moody School of Education Announce New Collaboration to Expand Graduate Education Opportunities for Educators

Baylor University’s Moody School of Education has launched a new collaborative initiative with Gainesville ISD aimed at expanding access to high-quality graduate education for district educators. This collaboration aligns with the Moody School of Education’s broader strategic commitment to building strong partnerships with school districts and educational organizations throughout Texas, linking educators to advanced academic opportunities that promote lifelong learning and professional development.

Through this new arrangement, Gainesville ISD employees will receive streamlined access to distance education graduate education at Baylor University, including a range of benefits designed to support working professionals and additional scholarships.

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