Thursday, August 31, 2017

Great things in GPISD

Harlem Globetrotter at Adams

Melvin Adams, an NCAA All-American basketball player, professional basketball competitor and member of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters spoke to Adams Middle School students about new beginnings, self worth and empathy towards others.

GPFAA Senior Seminar
The GPFAA counselors had their first meeting with the Senior Class of 2018. The guidance lesson detailed the college application process and upcoming events. Thanks to Mrs. Blanca McGee for planning this important session.


Monday, August 28, 2017

GPFAA Counselors

The counselors at GPFAA are visiting each seminar class to introduce themselves and provide guidance to all students. It's been an awesome first week.


Wednesday, August 23, 2017

De Zavala Supplied

Lorenzo de Zavala ESA counselors Ms. McGriff and Mrs. Glover received an unexpected but welcomed school supply donation. Mr. Lockridge from GP's Bosscuts Barbershop donated a box of school supplies to our amazing students. The supplies are packaged and ready to be distributed to students in need. Thank you, Mr. Lockridge, for supporting our students and our school with your donation. 


Monday, August 21, 2017

Donations for the Kids

Florence Hill Supplied

Dr. Bridges, Mrs. Maynard and counselor Megan Hay want to give a huge thank you to Safran in Grand Prairie for donating these school supplies to Florence Hill for families in need. We are so thankful for their generosity.

Milgard Windows and Doors Donations to Eisenhower Elementary
Our community partner Milgard Windows and Doors showed how much they love what counselors do by successfully running a school supply drive for our Eisenhower scholars. Thank you so much, Milgard friends.


Friday, August 18, 2017

Best Day Ever!!!

Florence Hill Photo Booth

Counselor Megan Hay gets ready to welcome students back for the 2017-2018 school year at Florence Hill with a photo booth for Sneak-a-Peek. 

GPFAA Ready to Welcome
GPFAA counselors are preparing for the first day of school by spreading kindness. The Friends of Rachel Club will welcome students by throwing kindness like confetti. We want to send a huge thank you to Mrs. Beatriz Beccera, school secretary, for always sharing a kind word.

Moseley Breakfast

Admin and the counselor at Moseley Elementary energized their staff for last night's Sneak-a-Peek by cooking and serving them breakfast.


Monday, August 14, 2017

Back-to-School Breakfast

Counselors from Travis, Eisenhower, Whitt, Bowie, De Zavala and Ochoa were excited to assist with the Back-to-School Breakfast as they greeted families and students.


Sunday, August 13, 2017

Schedule pick-up time at GPHS & SGPHS



SGP student leaders, administration, counselors, and staff are welcoming students this week for schedule pickup.


GPHS counselors and staff welcome students back during the first day of schedule pickup. 


South's new counseling team is excited about the upcoming school year.


Tuesday, August 1, 2017

GPCI Prepares for College

GPCI seniors are getting ready for college. School counselor Mrs. Swanigan met with the first senior class and went over the college process. Scholars were able to research scholarships and colleges on Career Cruising. They also submitted at least one college application.