Giddings High School

Congratulations to three Giddings HS Buffalo Band members for winning a place in the ATSSB Region18/26 Jazz Band in a competitive audition this past Saturday, September 17. Alonzo Tello earned 3rd Trumpet Rafael Salazar earned 1st Alto Saxophone Palbo Luna earned the only available Bass Guitar spot. He also recorded his audition for a chance to make the All-State Jazz Band Also, Andrew Clark placed 2nd on Baritone Saxophone and is considered an alternate to the band The All-Region Jazz Band is scheduled to perform a concert at the Wilhelm Performing Arts Center in Bastrop in January, and will be made up of students from Giddings, Wimberley, Caldwell, .Manor New Tech, Brentwood Christian Academy, Taylor, McDade, La Grange, Lexington, and Meridian World School.

Congratulations to Abby Iselt, GHS Homecoming Queen!

Thanks to all the sponsors, parents, and community members for making our 1st homecoming parade a huge success!!!

Giddings High School Students and Parents: Herff Jones is holding a class ring ordering event at Giddings High School. What: Class Ring Order Event When: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 (11:50-12:50 pm) Where: Cafeteria

Rev up your GIDDINGS BUFFALO pride with September's Feature of the Month: custom mesh jerseys! Show your personality by adding a name and number. It's the perfect fan gear to cheer on the Buffs. Grab your new game day favorite from your Giddings Buffaloes Sideline Store now. Check us out on social to learn more. Go GIDDINGS BUFFALOES! http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/texas/giddings/giddings-isd

*** Maroon Day at GISD *** Giddings ISD asks that students wear the school colors of Uvalde CISD (maroon & white) in support of the students of Uvalde on Tuesday, Sept. 6, as they return to school for their first day of the 2022-23 school year.

GISD Superintendent Roger Dees highlights a few items of interest for the Giddings ISD community -- a PDF of this newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/1hi4v

A special provision has been approved to provide free meals (breakfast and lunch) to ALL GISD students at all four campuses. This program takes effect immediately, so meals are free to all students beginning Friday, Sept. 2. The full press release can be found here: https://5il.co/1hfln (English) or here for Spanish:https://5il.co/1hflm

This week’s varsity football game at Jarrell (Cougar Field) will have online-only ticket sales. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students. The ticket purchase link is: https://www.vancoevents.com/BGNA Kickoff is Friday, Sept. 2 @ 7:30pm There is a “Clear Bag Policy” in effect at the stadium. All bags must be clear to enter the stadium and not exceed 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 6 inches depth. Clear one-gallon resealable plastic storage bags are approved.

*Parent & Community Alert* Giddings ISD will be conducting its first required lock-down drill of the school year THIS MORNING, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, at approximately 9:15am. This is only a drill. Law enforcement agencies will be on the scene at each campus, but there is no cause for alarm. Thank you for your support as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students, faculty, and community.

It's a PARADE! A GISD Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Veterans Park. Any GISD group, organization, or team is eligible to enter a float. (Other community members or organizations will be considered upon request.) Additional information can be found here: https://5il.co/1h69g. Parade Guidelines can be found here: https://5il.co/1h69h

The GISD Official Sideline Store is OPEN! Orders are made online and sent directly to the buyer's address. Items are available in both children and adult sizes, and there is a huge variety of merchandise to choose from! Quick Link: https://bit.ly/3Cz2uiN

The Lady Buffs volleyball matches scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, Aug, 26, have been cancelled.

Remember Family Impact Night is the 3rd Wednesday of each month! GISD has set aside one night per month in which all students in every grade level will not be assigned homework. The goal is to encourage families to foster, re-establish, or even strengthen relationships in the household. MAKE AN IMPACT! Read more here: https://5il.co/1gsd0

GHS JV and varsity volleyball win over Lexington tonight!

For those parents who planned on turning in registration forms for Giddings Future Buffs at the cancelled Meet The Buffs event, please make sure they are turned in to the Giddings Elementary front office no later than tomorrow, Tuesday, August 23. Thank you!

Due to severe weather, Meet The Buffs is cancelled for this evening. Stay safe!

Don't Forget!! Meet The Buffs Tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 22 @ 6:00pm Buffalo Stadium

The Buffs high school football teams are scheduled to scrimmage against Bellville this evening at 6 & 7:30. As the potential for severe weather exists, start times may be delayed. Any updates will be posted on social media and the Giddings ISD app.

GISD Superintendent Roger Dees highlights a few items of interest for the Giddings ISD community -- a PDF of this newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/1g63e