Goose Creek CISD April 2023

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2023 SPRING EDITION

GCCISD SPRING ATHLETES VYING FOR BIG GAME HUNTERS ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ TROPHY

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Once again, it proved to be an exciting fall season in Goose Creek with several of our high school programs advancing to the postseason. In the first-ever season of UIL water polo, Sterling High School had both their men’s and women’s teams, led by coach Tara Fielder and coach Clym Gatrell, push their way into the Area round of the State playoffs. The swimming season quickly followed water polo, and this program made history for Sterling as they sent a large majority of the team into the Regional round in Fort Bend ISD with five individuals and five relays qualifying for the finals on the second day of the meet. This was the first time that GCCISD has sent this many swimmers into the final round. Coach Candace Southall’s volleyball program at Sterling also earned a spot in the playoffs by placing second in district and beating out Texas City to advance to the Area round. As a side bonus, her program also received the American Volleyball Coaches Association Academic Award for the 28th consecutive year, giving them the longest streak in the country of holding that honor at any level (including all collegiate programs). This program celebrated many all-district honors, with Ty Joseph (SFA commit) earning Co-MVP, Katy Barger as Offensive Player of the Year, Ashley Aguilar with Setter of the Year, and coach Southall

as Co-Coach of the Year. We also had two of our tennis teams qualify for the playoffs with both GCM (coach Ismael Dutchover) and Sterling (coach John Tremmel) advancing out of district. Sterling made a playoff run for the third year in a row by defeating Texas City in the first round and Fulshear in the second round until falling in the Regional Quarterfinal. Cross Country also continued to show success with the GCM men’s team (coach William Freeman), GCM women’s team (coach Roman Huizar), and Sterling men’s team (coach Ron McDowell) all qualifying for the UIL Regional Meet in Huntsville. This year we had high hopes of sending somebody to the State competition and Brock Glasscock of Sterling met that challenge. He made his way out of the Regional Meet and then competed in Round Rock and placed 37th of 151 of the best runners in the state. As a community, we are extremely proud of all of the student athletes in Goose Creek CISD and enjoy celebrating the successes of each of these teams and individuals as well as the efforts of every one of them that represent their schools through competition. We look forward to the upcoming winter and spring seasons and proving why GCCISD is a great place to be. Lee Martinez Director of Athletics

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2023 SPRING EDITION

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TROPHY HUNTERS: Goose Creek CCISD Spring athletes are vying for big game led by Goose Creek Memorial’s Madison Desselle, Lee’s Zach White, Goose Creek Memorial’s Sammy Ibarra, Lee’s Heaven Perkins and Sterling’s Clay Mixon.

GCCISD SPRING ATHLETES VYING FOR BIG GAME HUNTERS ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ TROPHY

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BUILDING GIANTS

The 2022-2023 school year has been filled with many successes. Our students and staff have weathered the storm (literally) and have come out better on the other side. As giants, we are used to tackling the blows life gives us and instead of focusing on the negative, we set our sights on the positive. The 24,000 students in Goose Creek CISD count on us to be their soft place to land. No matter their background, it is our charge to educate and prepare them for life once they leave our district. We stress the importance of academics first and everything else second to all our students. Any student that participates in an extracurricular activity must first understand the importance of being successful in the classroom before they can effectively do anything else. By providing our students with the most individualized educational experience, we are ensuring that we can meet them where they are and when they face challenges in the classroom, there is help available to get them where they need to be. That can only happen with the expertise of our campus leadership and staff and the support of our parents. This school year, we added several new campuses to our fast-growing district. The Shelia C. Liles Early Learning Academy as well as the Jessie Lee Pumphrey and San Jacinto Elementary Schools opened their doors in August 2022. These campuses are the pathway to academic success for our youngest learners and include the Fueling Brains curriculum for pre-K learners. We also opened our new Robotics Center directly across from the Stuart Career Technical High School. This facility will serve as home base for our award-winning robotics team, but also as a place where students from across the district and state that are interested in the STEM field can visit. Our Lee High School Fine Arts building is well underway, Stallworth Stadium renovations are currently under construction and more facility updates are forthcoming. We dedicated district facilities in honor of two of our most beloved and decorated coaches this year. Sterling High School dedicated their football

field in honor of former head coach Al Dennis in August. Dennis was head football coach at Sterling when his 1972 team ended their season with a 13-2 record and the district championship. To date, his team holds the title of being the only Sterling High School team to reach the UIL State Championship. Former head volleyball coach Nadine Horne was a force to be reckoned with and expected the best from all her players. She was honored posthumously with a gym dedication in September to a gym packed with close family, friends, and former players. We have vertical alignment across our district. Our learners are taught the importance of prioritizing academics while reinforcing the importance of a balance of healthy activities, such as athletics. Many of our student athletes perform well in their classes, so much so, that we can expect that several of them will be receiving both academic and athletic scholarships very soon. Our Athletics department, led by Athletic Director Lee Martinez, with support from Assistant Athletic Director Gregory Smith and Dr. Demetrius McCall, Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services and our amazing coaching staff, ensure our student athletes remain healthy and provide them with an outlet to showcase their talents. There is a lot happening in Goose Creek CISD and as your superintendent, I couldn’t be prouder of the hard work our GIANT family puts in every day. As we move swiftly through the spring term and closer to the end of the school year, I encourage you to continue to show your support for our student athletes. Our students and coaches work hard year-round, and our children deserve our support. I want to thank each of you for your continuous support of our district. We do not take for granted that you chose Goose Creek CISD, but we are so thankful that you did. We continue to strive to better, to do better and to be better than we were a year ago. Let’s continue to make that happen. Sincerely, Dr. Randal O’Brien Goose Creek CISD Superintendent

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TEAM PLAYER

Hello Goose Creek GIANTS! Welcome to the spring semester of 2023! So far, we’ve had a great year centered around student success on and off the field. We are thankful for our amazing teachers, coaches, administrators and students for their dedication to the GCCISD community. Special thanks to VYPE magazine for generously showcasing our student athletes. Giving them the opportunity to be seen on a larger platform increases their GIANT impact in our community, state and beyond! We are all familiar with the benefits of being involved in extra-curricular activities while in school. For those of us who played sports, we believe that skills such as cooperation, self esteem, work-ethic and TEAMWORK were developed through times of victory and challenge as a student athlete. According to Patrick Lencioni, author of The Ideal Team Player, “In order to have a team with optimal success, it’s members must be a combination of humble, hungry and smart!”

Humility is the selfless perspective in acceptance of the goal being greater than any single person on the team. Hunger is having the determination to get things done. Smart, in this context, is the act of carefully thinking through situations and how it can impact the goals of the team. Having a combination of these characteristics is a winning formula, not only in the game of sports, but in the game of life! Throughout this year, we have seen many of our teams be successful in academic success, playoff appearances and community involvement. These successes would not be possible without the support of our educational stakeholders. Thank you for being “The Ideal Team Players” in our district. See you around the district! Dr. Demetrius McCall Goose Creek CISD, Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services

goose creek cIsd Board Members

Richard Clem President

Tiffany Guy Vice President

Howard Sampson Secretary

Helen Berrott-Tims Assistant Secretary

Shae Cottar Trustee

Mercedes Renteria III Trustee

Jessica Woods Trustee

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LISTEN Each semester, we will launch a

LEARN Through the ThoughtExchange, our community can view which responses rise to the top as primary concerns. The built-in qualitative data analysis tools help to easily see your priorities so we can develop an action plan to address concerns or strengthen the things you love!

LAUNCH Once the feedback window closes, a committee will review top concerns and develop a plan to communicate, clarify questions, and determine possible solutions. Then, we will share our action steps on our website, social media, podcast, and more!

ThoughtExchange. ThoughtExchange is a platform that helps us quickly gain unbiased, critical insights to improve decision-making. We choose an open-ended question, and participants confidentially share their answers and rate each other’s responses.

CONCERN: SAFETY & BULLYING Goal: Parents, students, and staff will clearly understand bullying and how to report it. CONCERN: FOOD OPTIONS & TASTE OF FOOD Goal: Evaluate what students enjoy eating and make adjustments based on feedback. T hrough Goose Talks , a community feedback process, we asked the community, staff, and students what they appreciate about our schools and some things we can improve. Seven concerns were identified.

CONCERN: ENTERING GRADES ON TIME Goal: Implement a process to monitor grades entered by teachers.

CONCERN: LIMITED TIME TO EAT LUNCH Goal: Students will be allotted a minimum of 10 minutes to eat breakfast and 20 minutes to eat lunch. CONCERN: OVERTESTING IN THE CLASSROOM Goal: Daily checks for understanding for a reduction in summative assessments. CONCERN: DELAYED SPED TESTING Goal: Implement a process to monitor grades entered by teachers.

CONCERN: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN THE CLASSROOM Goal: Improve teacher/student relationships.

Tune in to The Goose Call as we discuss related processes and action steps taken to address these concerns.

Want to learn more? Visit bit.ly/GooseTalks or scan the QR code to the right.

2023-2024 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR

MISSION: Developing The Whole Child

December S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .State Testing Day 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . District Early Release Day 22-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WINTER BREAK March S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 8 . . . . Early Release/Half Teacher Workday 11-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPRING BREAK 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bad Weather Day 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOLIDAY 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PLC/Student Holiday JuNE S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 18-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Testing Day ] ] [ September S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

october S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011121314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 13 . . . . . Early Release/Half Teacher Workday 16-17 . . . . . . . . . .Exchange Day/Student Holiday 18-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student/Staff Holiday January S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WINTER BREAK 4 . . . . . . . Teacher Workday/Student Holiday 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PLC/Student Holiday 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Day of Instruction 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HOLIDAY/Bad Weather Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 25-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Teacher Orientation [ ] [ April S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PLC/Student Holiday 16-26, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Testing Day July S M T W T F S 1

November S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PLC/Student Holiday 20-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOLIDAY August S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3, 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Staff Development Day 4, 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teacher Workday 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Day of Instruction [ February S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PLC/Student Holiday 8-9 . . . . . . . . . .Exchange Day/Student Holiday May S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .State Testing Day 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last Day of Instruction 24 . . . .Teacher Workday/Student Holiday 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student/Staff Holiday ]

FIRST SEMESTER August 14-October 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 days October 23-December 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 days First Semester Total .................................81 days SECOND SEMESTER January 8-March 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 days March 18-May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 days Second Semester Total.............................88 days Goose Creek Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-421-4400 IMPACT Early College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4802 RobertE.Lee .....................281-420-4535 Peter E . Hyland Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4555 POINT Alternative Center . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4630 RossS.Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-420-4500 Stuart Career Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4550 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4595 Stephen F. Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4620 Dr. Antonio Bañuelos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-420-1230 James Bowie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4605 George W. Carver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4600 Dr. Johnny T. Clark Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-420-7450 David Crockett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4645 Lorenzo De Zavala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4920 Harlem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-420-4910 Highlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4900 Bonnie P. Hopper Primary . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4685 Jessie Lee Pumphrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-421-4460 Mirabeau B . Lamar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4625 Liles Early Learning Academy . . . . . . . .281-421-4422 San Jacinto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4670 Ashbel Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-420-4615 William B. Travis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4660 Victoria Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-421-1800 JUNIOR SCHOOLS Baytown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-420-4560 Cedar Bayou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4570 E.F.Green.........................281-421-4450 George H. Gentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4590 Highlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-420-4695 Horace Mann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-420-4585 HIGH SCHOOLS Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281-420-4800

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Calendar Legend First Day of Instruction

New Teacher Orientation

State Testing Day

Designated Bad Weather Day

Exchange Day/ Student Holiday

Professional Learning Day (PLC)/Student Holiday

District Early Release Day

Early Release/Half Teacher Workday

Teacher Workday/Student Holiday

Student/Staff Holiday

Staff Development Day

[ Beginning of Report Period k ----- Ending of Report Period ]

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Baytown Lee winter Sports

Alexa Gonzalez

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THE GANDERS OF LEE HIGH HAD SOME HIGHS AND LOWS OVER THE WINTER. THE BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS TRIED TO KEEP PACE WITH THEIR DISTRICT RIVALS. LILIANA CALTZONCINTI AND MELONIE REYNOSE EARNED SECOND-TEAM, ALL DISTRICT HONORS IN GIRLS HOOPS. THE SOCCER TEAMS HAD SOLID SEASONS. THE BOYS’ SOCCER TEAM REACHED THE POSTSEASON, FINISHING FOURTH IN DISTRICT PLAY. IN ANOTHER DEVELOPING STORY, THE GIRLS POWERLIFTING TEAM ADVANCED TO THE STATE MEET AS IT CONTINUES TO BUILD IN NUMBERS.

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Javier Flores

Melanie Reynosa

Crystal Cazares

Liliana Caltzoncintl

Desmond Jones

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Selena Escalante

Lee Girls Basketball

Lee Boys Basketball

Lee Girls Soccer

Charleston Johnson

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him focused on what matters most as he hopes to lead the Ganders on their Spring campaign. “Nearly all of my favorite memories have been from the time I’ve spent at Baytown Lee,” he said. “I could have probably gone to any other high school I wanted to, but I wanted to stay local and represent my home – the city of Baytown. Once a Gander, always a Gander.”

“If I had to choose the best aspect of my game, it would definitely be my hitting,” said White. “I started switch-hitting when I was seven. Not many people can do that, and I feel like being a smaller guy and being able to make contact against both kinds of pitchers has really accelerated my performance.” Despite his personal accomplishments, White’s loyalty to his team will keep

the remainder of my time at Lee. Now, I can just have fun and focus on the team I’m with, and not worry too much about the future.” A not-so-secret weapon that sets the future UH Cougar apart from many other players in Houston is the fact that he’s a switch hitter, which can be an incredibly useful asset to optimize one’s presence on the plate.

LEE HIGH BASEBALL RETURNED TO THE DIAMOND THIS SPRING WITH THE EXPECTATION OF EARNING THE RESPECT AS A DISTRICT 17-5A CONTENDER. Their switch-hitting Division I shortstop Zach White will see to it. “I’m going to be honest we didn’t play up to our standards last season,” said White. “I’m confident that this will be our year. We have a lot of upperclassmen who are going to bring the experience the team needs to take us to the next level.” As is the case with several athletes, White’s baseball journey began at a young age. “I started playing the game when I was about five years old,” he said. “I grew up watching my older brother play, and I think that’s what really got me into it. If it weren’t for him, I don’t think I would be playing at all. Just watching the competitive atmosphere and how much fun it is, really inspired me and has driven my passion for it to this day.” Where has that passion led him? Well, just the opportunity to play Division I baseball for the University of Houston after graduating in 2024. “Obviously, I thank God for the blessing to continue my career,” White said. “It was definitely a surreal moment for my family and I, to just know that I’m good enough to play at a college level, let alone a Big 12 school. It took a lot of pressure off of me for

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Baytown Lee

spring Sports

Denzel Taylor

GROW here we

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND THE LEE GANDERS ARE SET TO FLY AS THE ATHLETIC CALENDAR COMES TO A CLOSE. WATCH OUT FOR THE LEE BASEBALL TEAM AS THEY ENTER DISTRICT PLAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL TOURNAMENT SEASON. THE TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS TAKE THEIR MARKS WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS TO REACH THE REGIONAL MEET. SOFTBALL AND GOLF SHOULD BE COMPETITIVE AS WELL IN 2023.

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Dylan Edwards

Avery Kerr

Miguel Lopez

Lee’s Golf Team

Calli Barron

Baytown Lee

spring Sports

Lee Boys Track & Field

Lee Softball

Noelle Sandoval

Lee Baseball

Lee Girls Track & Field

Clarissa Tong

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go to Prairie View A&M, Texas Wesleyan or possibly LSU.” However, for the time being, she’s maintaining her tunnel vision to focus on the short-term goals with the rest of Robert E. Lee track and field team. “This year, I want to go beyond,” said Perkins. “I’ve been to Regionals twice. So, I want to do my best to help my team make it to State this year or next year to finish off my high school career.” With her bounce on the track, the sky is the limit for Perkins.

how Perkins sees it. “During my time here, I’ve really liked the teammates and coaches I’ve been surrounded by,” she said. “If I were to choose a favorite memory from my high school career, it would have to be the team bonding I’ve experienced over the years. We’ve been like a family and they make this sport that much more fun for me.” With a team-first mentality and plenty of support to back her up, Perkins has big-time aspirations for her future. “I definitely want to compete at the college level,” Perkins said. “Based on my ambitions, I’d like to maybe

the Goose Creek CISD school, Perkins has established herself as one of their top athletes. She currently holds some of the best results of this year’s team – the high jump (4-8), the 400m dash (1:03.73) and a school record in the long jump (17-2). Furthermore, the Lee High junior started off the season strong with a silver (long jump) and a fifth-place finish at the Huffman Falcon Relays, as well as another silver (long jump) and fourth-place finish (400m) at the Ed Taylor Invitational. Track and field is undoubtedly an individual sport. However, that’s not

WITH THE UIL TRACK AND FIELD SEASON IN FULL SWING, LEE HIGH WILL LOOK TO ITS STARS TO SET THE TONE ON THE OVAL. Particularly, junior Heaven Perkins, who is expected to be one of the major headliners for the Ganders this Spring. After advancing to the Regional Meet in 2022, Perkins intends to usher Lee back into UIL contention. “I was really impressed with our team’s overall performance last season,” said Perkins. “Personally, I was pleased to qualify for Regionals on an individual level and ended up finishing sixth in high jump.” Throughout her tenure at

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Baytown Lee

Baytown’s Andrew Castro

Horace Mann’s Gabriela Mendieta

Horace Mann’s Gabryl Rivas

THE FUTURE OF LEE HIGH SCHOOL CURRENTLY WALK THE HALLWAYS OF HORACE MANN AND BAYTOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. THE YOUNG GATORS AND GANDERS WILL LOOK TO REPRESENT THE SOUTH SIDE OF BAYTOWN OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. STAY TUNED. NEXT✯GEN

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Horace Mann Basketball

Horace Mann’s Jordan Trevino

Baytown Junior Basketball

Baytown’s De Essence John

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goose creek memorial

winter Sports

Gloria Martinez

FLAG Planting the THE GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL PATRIOTS HAD A GREAT WINTER CAMPAIGN AS THREE PROGRAMS REACHED THE PLAYOFFS – ONE WINNING DISTRICT. THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FINISHED THIRD IN DISTRICT PLAY AND WON A PLAYOFF GAME BEFORE BOWING OUT IN THE SECOND ROUND. THE GIRLS FELL JUST SHORT OF THE POSTSEASON AND WERE LED BY FIRST-TEAMER SHYLA HOUSTON AND SECOND TEAMER KAYLA AMEY. SOCCER SHOWED OUT IN 2023. THE BOYS’ TEAM WON DISTRICT 17-5A AND THE GIRLS FINISHED FOURTH TO REACH THE POSTSEASON.

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Tavion Gaddis

Hailey Pequeño

Dekadrion Wise

Michaylah Gray

Yaeli Alaniz

Kevin Muratalla

goose creek memorial winter Sports

Saul Chavez

Memorial Girls Soccer

Memorial Boys Basketball

Memorial Girls Basketball

Memorial Boys Soccer

Shyla Houston

BUDDING SUPERSTAR DESSELLE PRIMED TO BE A LEADER FOR GCM SOFTBALL \\ Matthew Ogle

when needed. Defense is also a strong suit for me because I tend to have a lot of range in the middle-infield.” So, what are Desselle’s plans for the future? “Five years from now, I hope to see myself graduating from LSU as a D1 player,” she said. “That would be a dream come true for me. Further down the line, maybe in 10 years, I want to be a child’s eye specialist or a journalist. I know those are two very different choices but I’m still not entirely sure what career path I’m going to take.” Going through high school can be a challenge for many, but what if one could give themselves advice with the experience they’ve gained over the years? “If I could tell my younger self anything going into my freshman year, I’d say ‘just be yourself’,” said Desselle. “Furthermore, I’d want to encourage myself to spend more time around the people who you’d want to be like in the future. Don’t be around those who aren’t making you a better person.” It would appear that Desselle has found herself in the right crowd with GCM softball. She will aspire to be her best “self” as she and the Lady Patriots take on their new Spring season with steadfast optimism for the future.

GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL SOFTBALL RETURNS TO THE DIAMOND THIS SPRING WITH THE INTENTION OF RECLAIMING ITS STATUS AS A CONTENDER IN A CHALLENGING DISTRICT THAT FEATURES THE LIKES OF PERENNIAL POWERHOUSES BARBERS HILL, PORT NECHES GROVES AND CROSBY. Head coach Rachel Smith-Duty will look to her key playmakers to provide a leading presence in the dugout in 2023. Enter Madison Desselle. The junior shortstop has burst onto the scene for the Lady Patriots, becoming one of their most well-rounded and dependable players on the field. Desselle has been honing her skills for quite some time. “My softball journey began when my mom had a dream that she wanted all of us [Desselle and her sisters] to play,” said Desselle. “She had played growing up and kind of wanted to pass that down to us. At first, I was hesitant to start playing, but when I finally did, I ended up making two all-star teams and that’s when it all started.” Desselle is what is known in softball terms as a “slapper”, which is a left handed hitter that can be utilized as one of the team’s greatest weapons due to the pressure they can impose on an opposing defense. “I can definitely be categorized as a ‘slapper’,” Desselle said. “So, I can pretty much do just about anything at the plate. When the occasion calls for it, I can power-hit or put down a bunt

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Caleb Perry

IT WILL BE A BUSY SPRING SEASON AS THE GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL PATRIOTS COMPETE FOR PLAYOFF POSITIONING IN BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL, PERSONAL BESTS IN TRACK AND FIELD AND LOW SCORES IN GOLF. THE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TEAMS BOTH HAVE LEGITIMATE ACES ON THE MOUND AND A POTENT BATTING LINEUP, WHILE GCM TRACK AND FIELD HAVE SHOWED OUT IN EARLY MEETS WITH THEIR EYES SET ON ADVANCING TO THE AREA AND REGIONAL MEETS. SWING run, catch,

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Kaylee Edwards

Jacob Mooney

Soraya Nieto

Memorial Golf Team

Samantha Cardenas

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Memorial Baseball

Memorial Girl Track & Field

Jalen Green

Memorial Boys Track & Field

Memorial Softball

Kierstyn Love

THE RENAISSANCE MAN GCM ACE SAMMY IBARRA JR. CAN DO IT ALL

\\ Matthew Ogle

BASEBALL HAS BEEN IN THE CARDS FOR GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL’S STAR SENIOR PITCHER SAMMY IBARRA JR. CONSIDERING HE WAS BORN INTO THE CULTURE, HE WOULDN’T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY. “I started when I was six years old because of my grandfather,” said Ibarra. “He’s always played since he was a young man, which kind of served as a motivation for me. I always liked the sport after watching him play.” Since then, the sport has suited Ibarra well, ultimately leading to him being the ace for the GCM baseball and signing a college scholarship with Ranger College. “I’ve always had a pretty decent arm,” he said. “But, I think it was around my eighth-grade year when I thought that I had the potential to build a future around the sport. I’ve just kept pushing from that point.” Ibarra has a knack for being versatile on the mound, throwing a fastball that ranges in the low 90s, with the capability of mixing in his off-speed slider. His impressive stats (6-4, 2.33 ERA, 81 K, 6 CG) earned Ibarra a first-team, all district selection in 2022. It wouldn’t come as a surprise if he repeats those kinds of numbers this Spring, as he hopes to guide the Patriots to the postseason. “I just want to be a leader to the team, first of all, and be a good example,” Ibarra said. “Of course, making the playoffs is our initial plan. Individually, if I can beat my team record for most single

got me into that because he’s always loved Mexican music. I started learning around my freshman year and I used to play in a band with my buddies, either on the accordion or the guitar. We would perform for my family.” Ibarra and the rest of GCM will look to make some music on the diamond this Spring. Stay tuned for the encore.

into cars and rebuilding stuff, getting into motors, etc. I’d like to be somewhere in that industry. Hopefully, as a master mechanic one day.” Further establishing himself as a jack of all trades, the senior Patriot is also a talented musician. “I actually play the accordion,” Ibarra laughed. “My dad was the one who

season strikeouts from last year, that would be pretty cool too.” In addition to his dedication to the sport, Ibarra has numerous contingencies for his future. “You always need to have a few backup plans, just in case baseball doesn’t work out,” he said. “I like the automotive industry. I’m really

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Derrick Brooks

Highlands’ Halima Sedtal and Miya Ramirez

Green Soccer

FUTURE ✯ THE ✯

Highlands’ Jaylon Hinton and Robert Carter

THE PROSPECT OF GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL ATHLETICS LOOKS BRIGHT AS THE FUTURE PATRIOTS ARE HAVING SUCCESS AT GREEN AND HIGHLANDS JUNIOR HIGHS. HOW THEY DEVELOP AT THE NEXT LEVEL IS THE BIG QUESTION, BUT THE STAFF AT GCM IS READY TO WELCOME THEM INTO THEIR RESPECTIVE PROGRAMS.

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Highlands’ Deja Buchner and Janelle Garcia

Green Basketball

Highlands Soccer

Halima Sedtal

Green’s Madyson Dumphy and Jaryia Green

Green’s Jaslene Gomez, Karsyn Purcell and Kaylee Lopez

Baytown Sterling

winter Sports

Kelon Seastrunk

RANGER ✯ UP ✯

THE WINTER SEASON WAS HEADLINED ON THE SOCCER FIELD. ON THE PITCH, THE RANGER BOYS TEAM FINISHED THIRD IN DISTRICT, ADVANCING TO THE PLAYOFFS. STERLING WAS LED BY ROGELIO CHAVEZ, ANTHONY VASQUES AND ROMIRO LONGORIO, JUST TO NAME A FEW. THE GIRLS MISSED THE POSTSEASON IN A REBUILDING YEAR. BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS WERE ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN OF THE POSTSEASON PICTURE. THE BOYS TEAM FINISHED FIFTH IN DISTRICT, JUST MISSING THE PLAYOFFS. COULD THE GIRLS TEAM HAVE A FUTURE STAR? ADELAINE DANCEL WAS THE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR AS A FRESHMAN. SHE WAS ALSO A FIRST TEAMER ALONG WITH KYERA ASHLEY. JAYLA HUTCHINSON WAS A SECOND-TEAMER.

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Sterling Boys Soccer

Sterling Girls Basketball

Sterling Boys Basketball

Sterling Girls Soccer

Savina Sarduy

Baytown Sterling winter Sports

Jackelyn Arevalo

Amia Terrell

Joshua Farias

Sterling Swim Team

Bryson Elmore

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MR. PRESIDENT MIXON LEADING IN CLUBHOUSE, HALLWAYS OF STERLING \\ Matt Malatesta

CLAY MIXON IS A BASEBALL LIFER. His parents got him into the sport as a youth and he has stayed between the lines ever since. “It’s always been baseball,” the senior said. “My strength is just being versatile. Whatever is asked from me, I’m going to do it to the best of my ability.” When not on the field, he stays in the weight room. “Just being committed to fitness has been a big part of my success,” the Sterling senior said. “If I’m not on the diamond, I’m in the gym.” If he’s not in either of those places, you can find Mixon in a meeting leading his peers as the Student Body President at Sterling High School. “One of my teachers told me I should run for the position,” he laughed. “She actually signed me up for it and before I knew it, I was the president. It’s really pretty fun. We are in a lot of meetings creating ways to improve school spirit, setting up fun student events and just trying to make the school better.” After he hangs up his blue and white jersey and his presidency, Mixon is off to Blinn Community College, where he will be playing college baseball. “It’s been a dream of mine since I started playing,” he said. “I really like the coaches there and will fight for any opportunity to get on the field.”

THE SCOUTING REPORT FAVORITE PLAYER: Trevor Bauer, Bryce Harper, Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker FAVORITE SHOW: Outer Banks FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT: Chipotle BIGGEST INFLUENCES: My Parents and Coach Shibley FUN FACT: I broke my hand punching the ground of a baseball field before my freshman year

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Luis Fuenmayor

& BLUE The Silver

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL FOR THE STERLING RANGERS. THE SOFTBALL TEAM WILL BATTLE FOR A PLAYOFF SPOT WITH ACE KEARSTON GOOCH (TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE SIGNEE) ON THE MOUND AND AISHA SOLIS AND SIMYAH SMITH AT THE PLATE. KENDALL WILCOX IS ALSO PLAYING A BIG ROLE FOR THE RANGERS THIS SEASON. THE BASEBALL TEAM HAS TERRIFIC BALANCE. DIEGO GONZALEZ AND DAVID BENAVIDES ARE SOLID ON THE MOUND WITH JACOB YBARRA BEHIND THE PLATE. CLIFF GAMMEL, CLAY MIXON AND NOAH MARRON HAVE BEEN SWINGING THE BAT WELL. THE RANGERS HAVE THE DEPTH TO BE A PLAYOFF CONTENDER. ON THE OVAL, BROCK GLASSCOCK IS THE HEADLINER. THE RANGER IS THE ALL-TIME BEST LONG-DISTANCE RUNNER IN THE HISTORY OF STERLING HIGH. HE HAS HIS SIGHTS ON THE STATE MEET THIS SPRING. CALEB SMITH AND O’RIAN BELL ARE ALSO ONES TO WATCH ON THE BOYS’ SIDE. THE GIRLS ARE LED BY CYPRIANNA JONES, KAYLAH WRIGHT AND SANDRA PONZ.

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Caleb Smith

Kearston Gooch

Sydney & Sonnie Owens

Jace Greer

Brock Glasscock

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Sterling Baseball

Sterling Girls Track & Field

Simyah Smith

Sterling Boys Track & Field

Sterling Softball

Neviah Wilson

GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Back to Stallworth GRADUATION 2023

May 25, 2023 Robert E. Lee HS

May 23, 2023 Stuart Career Tech HS

May 24, 2023 IMPACT Early College HS

May 26, 2023 Ross S. Sterling HS

May 27, 2023 Goose Creek Memorial HS

Stallworth Stadium will host all GCCISD high school graduations. Each graduation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Graduations will also be streamed live at www.gccisd.net

Go to https://bit.ly/gcGraduation OR scan QR Code to view the most up-to-date Graduation details.

Baytown Sterling

Cedar Bayou’s Jocelyn Chavez and Gabby Turner

Gentry’s Caden Sutton and Xzhander Meza

Cedar Bayou’s Jefferson Rodriguez and Kevin Garcia

Gentry’s Kelan Algere

THE GENTRY MUSTANGS AND CEDAR BAYOU BEARS HAVE BEEN FEEDING ROSS STERLING HIGH SCHOOL FOR DECADES. VYPE CAUGHT A SNEAK-PEEK INTO THE WHAT’S TO COME FOR THE RANGERS, IDENTIFYING THEIR WHO’S WHO OF THE FUTURE. FORCAST ✯ THE ✯

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Cedar Bayou’s Camron Myers and Braylon Harris

Gentry’s Klaire Groves and Kayla Gallow

Cedar Bayou’s Yarianys Oquendo

Gentry’s Kevin Penn and Kelan Algere

Cedar Bayou’s Isabella Rendon and Yarianys Oquendo

Gentry’s Kenady Medina and Estefany Garces

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Katy Barger, Sterling

Josiah Jospeh, Lee

Isabella Lopez, Memorial

YEAR- IN REVIEW \\ Matt Malatesta

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VOLLEYBALL STERLING HAS HISTORIC SEASON

The Sterling Rangers had a breakout season under the direction of Candace Southall-Burkhalter, finishing second in District 17-5A. The Rangers went 28-8; 11-3 in district and reached the postseason playoffs, beating Santa Fe in the first round before falling to Fulshear. Sterling dominated the superlatives. Goose Creek Memorial just missed the playoffs going 18-20 overall and a fifth place district finish.

SUPERLATIVES CO-MVP Tanishua Joseph , Sterling OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Katy Barger , Sterling SETTER OF THE YEAR Ashley Aguilar , Sterling CO-COACH OF THE YEAR Candace Southall-Burkhalter , Sterling FIRST TEAM Ashley Aguilar , Sterling Kyera Ashley , Sterling Katy Barger , Sterling Sanaa Donaie , Goose Creek Memorial Karmyn Herbert , Sterling Tanishua Joseph , Sterling Bailee Payne , Sterling SECOND TEAM I’Slyn Edwards , Goose Creek Memorial

Ashley Aguilar, Sterling

Briana Galvan , Sterling Kadince Grothe , Sterling HONORABLE MENTION Christian Duncan , Lee

Makenzy Moore , Lee Kandace Waller , Lee Bryleigh Hollomon , Sterling Kylie Palma , Sterling Simyah Smith , Sterling Carmen Cervantes , Goose Creek Memorial Shyla Houston , Goose Creek Memorial Aracely Nunez , Goose Creek Memorial

Kandace Waller, Lee

Tanishua Joseph, Sterling

FOOTBALL LEE CARRIES FLAG FOR GCCISD

After realignment this time last year, the Goose Creek CISD was combined in District 8-5A DI. It was great to have them all in the same district, but it was a nine-team conference that was loaded with elite programs. Lee was the top GCCISD school in the district with a 5-5 overall; 3-5 record in district play, finishing seventh.

ALL DISTRICT OFFENSE FIRST TEAM Devante Broussard , Lee, WR OFFENSE SECOND TEAM Kevin Ortiz , Lee, OL DEFENSE FIRST TEAM Josh Marquez , Lee, LB DEFENSE SECOND TEAM Harold Gibson , Lee, LB Joshua Huerta , Lee, DB SPECIAL TEAMS FIRST TEAM Josiah Joseph , Lee, Utility SPECIAL TEAMS SECOND TEAM Brian Samuel , GCM, Punter

Harold Gibson, Lee

Kevin Ortiz, Lee

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THE NETTERS

The Sterling Rangers have become a super-power inside GCCISD under the direction of John Tremmel and continued to stack their trophy case last season. The 2022 Rangers Team Tennis squad won District, Bi-District and Area. They advanced to the Regional Quarters. Sterling tennis signed three to college scholarships. Matthew De Luna and Nataly Velasco are headed to University of St. Thomas and Lucas Northcutt will play for Belhaven University.

RUN THIS TOWN

The Sterling Rangers’ Brock Glasscock led the way for the district’s cross country field. The senior won the District 17-5A Title and appeared at the State Meet. He led his team to a third-place district finish. Goose Creek Memorial took silver as a team in the district race. The Patriot girls’ team finished second and Sterling landed in sixth. Luna Lerma was GCCISD’s top female finisher in eighth place.

SOCCER’S SENSATIONAL SEASON

It was a sensational soccer season inside of the GCCISD. All three boys’ programs advanced to the postseason. Goose Creek Memorial won District 17-5A going undefeated at 9-0-1. Sterling finished in the third spot with a record of 7-4-3 and Lee reached the playoffs in the fourth spot. On the girls’ side, it was Goose Creek Memorial representing the district, finishing in the district’s fourth spot.

Oliver Reyes, Memorial

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BOYS BASKETBALL

The hardwood was good to Goose Creek Memorial, as the Patriots continued to build their program under the direction of Jamal Haymon. The Pats finished third in a competitive District 17-5A and beat Texas City in the first round of the postseason. Defense was the team’s calling card and Diamon Maloney earned the Defensive MVP for the district. Sterling had a solid season, going 16-19 overall and 6-8 in district. The Rangers missed the playoffs by one spot but won more games in a single-season since 2007. Johnny Daniels Jr. led the way for Sterling along with Deshawn Broussard and Bryson Elmore. Need a fun fact? Kylan Williams of Lee earned a first-team, all-district nod as a junior. Only one other GCCISD player earned a first-team selection.

ALL DISTRICT DEFENSIVE MVP Diamon Maloney , Goose Creek Memorial FIRST TEAM Dekadrion Wise , Goose Creek Memorial Kylan Williams , Lee SECOND TEAM Brian Samuel , Goose Creek Memorial Za’Von Spencer , Goose Creek Memorial Mason Compton , Lee Tavion Gaddis , Goose Creek Memorial Gage Marshall , Goose Creek Memorial Desrick Payne , Goose Creek Memorial Garret Tolleson , Goose Creek Memorial Deshawn Broussard , Sterling Bryson Elmore , Sterling Johnny Daniels Jr ., Sterling HONORABLE MENTION

Kylan Williams, Lee

Diamon Maloney, Memorial

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Goose Creek Memorial carried the torch for GCCISD in 2022-23. The Patriots finished fifth in district play, going 6-8, one spot out of the playoffs. Sterling and Lee were trying to get their footing in a tough district. The silver lining for Sterling is that freshman Adelaine Dancel earned the Newcomer of the Year for the district and was a first-teamer.

ALL DISTRICT NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR Adelaine Dancel , Sterling FIRST TEAM Shyla Houston , Goose Creek Memorial Kyera Ashley , Sterling Adelaine Dancel , Sterling SECOND TEAM Kayla Amey , Goose Creek Memorial Liliana Caltzoncinti , Lee Melonie Reynose , Lee

Jayla Hutchinson , Sterling HONORABLE MENTION

Kiara Amey , Goose Creek Memorial Aryn St. Julian , Goose Creek Memorial

Ashley Susaita , Lee Amia Terrell , Sterling Gabby Washington , Sterling

Kiara Amey, Memorial

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District Opens Early Enrollment for Pre-K and Kinder Students

Will your child be four years of age on or before September 1st of the upcoming school year? It’s time to start thinking about pre kindergarten! You could probably guess that sending a child to pre kinder results in better kindergarten readiness, improved vocabulary, and enhanced reading skills. But did you know that the benefits of Pre-Kinder go far beyond their school years and into their adult lives? Starting at age four, nationwide studies reveal that investing early in a child’s education by sending them to pre-kindergarten yields a long list of benefits that go beyond test scores and into the very fabric of their, and our, futures.

PRE-K & KINDER REGISTRATION Goose Creek Memorial High School Saturday, April 22, 2023 8 AM – 3 PM

Scan QR code for Pre-K Registration Survey, Qualifications, Who to Contact List, Important Dates, Family Engagement Plan and Parent Resources.

www.gccisd.net/PreKMatters

HOPPER, LILES, PUMPHREY & SAN JACINTO

LOCATIONS: Bonnie P. Hopper Primary, Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy, Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary & San Jacinto Elementary COST: Free for students who qualify under federal guidelines. OVERVIEW Are you interested in boosting your prekindergarten child’s development? Our Early Learning Academy, in partnership with Fueling Brains, uses a research-led approach to provide prekindergarten students with the knowledge and skills to start on the road to success. Students will have the opportunity to build their creativity and curiosity through interest-led learning in a state of-the-art facility with thematic, hands-on classrooms. Students and teachers will rotate through the thematic classrooms every two to three weeks. Classrooms provide group and individualized lessons that support students’ development and increase their self-control, thinking, and problem-solving skills as they discover, explore, and connect to the world around them.

LOCATION:

COST:

Stephen F. Austin Elementary

$500/month

ENROLLMENT: Space is limited based off of student observational inventory. OVERVIEW Give your pre-kindergarten child the opportunity to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Goose Creek CISD’s STEAM Early Learning Academy will prepare pre kindergarten students in our community to be life-long thinkers, creators, and doers by immersing them in daily, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities. Students will have the opportunity to grow their knowledge and skills through an inquiry-based approach that encourages them to observe, explore, question, investigate and express themselves daily as they learn about the world around them. Our STEAM classrooms provide immersive experiences that encourage hands on learning. In addition, visitors and/or field experiences tied to units of study will deepen students’ understanding of their learning and provide students the opportunity to make real-world connections. The STEAM Early Learning Academy will be offered at Stephen F. Austin Elementary. Students do not have to be zoned to this campus to qualify. Family must be able to provide transportation to and from Austin Elementary.

GCCISD'S HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS for the Class of 2027

SECOND ROUND APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS

Advanced Automotive Academy - SCTHS Agriculture Science Academy - SCTHS Career Academy for Future Educators - RSSHS Cosmetology Program - RELHS Culinary Arts Academy - SCTHS Digital Communications Academy - SCTHS

Global Business Academy - GCMHS Health Science Academy - RSSHS IMPACT Early College High School Information Technology Career Academy - SCTHS Manufacturing & Industrial Maintenance Academy - SCTHS

NEW!!!! Maritime Program - RELHS STEM-Engineering Academy - RELHS

More information, 8th Grade options book & application available at www.gccisd.net