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Congratulations to our students who made A/AB honor roll for the 5th 6 weeks of school!

Click here to see 5th 6 weeks honor roll!

We have some exciting news!  Our Chalmers cafeteria serving line got a major facelift!  This past summer, the Board of Trustees approved the purchase of new serving lines for Chalmers, Intermediate, and GHS.  The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) approved the purchase shortly after.  

The Chalmers line was replaced during the Thanksgiving break. The total cost for this serving line replacement was $176,650.47, which was paid for with Child Nutrition funds that have accumulated throughout the past year.  For every meal that is served in our cafeteria, TDA reimburses the district for a large portion of that cost, leaving an excess of funds in the Child Nutrition account.  TDA prohibits any school district from having more than six months of operating expenses in this account and the funds must be used for kitchen needs, such as equipment replacement, etc.  

The bottom line is that the more kids who eat in the cafeteria, the more catering events held, and the more items sold in the food truck, the more money the district gets to put back into our kitchens as we continue to provide healthy, balanced meals for our students and staff!

As a reminder, all meals (breakfast and lunch) served in the cafeteria are FREE to ALL students thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision program!!

We are excited to announce that Zarah Mendoza's artwork was selected to be part of the Texas Art Education Association's 2025 txEDCON (TASA / TASB) Exhibition.  The exhibition showcased Pre-K through 12th grade works of art from across the state of Texas. Multiple districts were represented at the Texas Association of School Administrators & Texas Association of School Boards Convention. The exhibition was displayed in the exhibit hall at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston from September 11-14, 2025.

Mr. Isreal Garcia, 4th grade teacher, was selected by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to serve on the STAAR Spanish Grade 4 Reading Item Review Committee this summer (July 17–18, 2025).

The development of high-quality assessments for our students across the state depends on the knowledge and expertise of educators like Mr. Garcia. Nearly 1,000 educators from across Texas participated in this process, reviewing test items, evaluating appropriateness, and ensuring content reflects both rigor and relevance. Mr. Garcia’s contributions not only benefit Gainesville ISD but will impact students across the state for years to come.

We are proud of Mr. Garcia’s commitment to his profession and grateful for the way he represented Gainesville ISD in this important work. His service is a reminder of the impact that GISD teachers are making not just within our classrooms, but also at the state level.

If you are interested in participating in future TEA educator review committees, I encourage you to learn more and apply. These opportunities provide valuable hands-on experience with state assessment materials while allowing you to provide direct feedback that shapes testing in Texas. You can find more information and the application link here: TEA Educator Committees.

Thank you Mr. Garcia for your leadership and service!

For the 2025-26 school year, NTMC is offering School-Based Telemedicine at Chalmers. When your child is sick at school, you can schedule a telemedicine visit with an NTMC provider from the school nurse's office. This allows the child to get the care they need as soon as possible. A parent can also be on the call. To participate, you must be enrolled in our program. It's free to enroll.

Please visit our website for additional information and to enroll your Chalmers student for the 25-26 school year.

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