2026-27 School Supply lists may be found on the Parent page of our website: https://www.gunterisd.org/page/for-parents
2026 Summer Hours
Gunter ISD
JUNE 1 - JULY 30
Monday - Thursday
8AM-4PM
Closed Fridays
JULY 31 - New Teacher Inservice
AUGUST 3-7 - Teacher Inservice
AUGUST 10 - First Day of School for Staff & Students
Meet the Tigers – Saturday, August 8th
Gunter ISD families and community members are invited to Meet the Tigers this Saturday, August 8th, at Tiger Stadium as we kick off the 2026 football season!
The evening will include:
Scrimmages begin at 5:00 PM
Introductions begin around 7:15 PM
Be sure to stick around after the event! Our Senior Football Players and Cheerleaders will be by the Hamburger Hut to meet our youth fans and autograph football and cheer cards.
Bring the family, wear your blue, and come help us celebrate our Gunter Tigers! We hope to see you at Tiger Stadium!
TPW!
The new Tiger Lane Extension will open on August 10th to assist with morning and afternoon Gunter Middle School traffic.
During peak drop-off and pick-up times, Tiger Lane will operate as a one-way street. All traffic must exit via Kerfoot, following the route shown in the instructional video. A traffic flow map has already been shared with middle school parents and can be viewed [here] or on the district website.
To help ensure a smooth transition, staff members will be on-site during the first week of school to assist drivers.
Important Safety Reminders:
Two-Way Road: Although Tiger Lane will function primarily for the morning carline, the extension remains a two-lane road, and oncoming traffic may occasionally be present.
Drive Safely: Please use caution and do not pass other vehicles.
GMS Traffic Pattern Video:
https://youtu.be/ggJjV0_fsfw
Welcome Back to the 2026–2027 School Year!
Gunter ISD is excited to welcome our students, families, staff, and community back for another outstanding school year.
As we prepare to welcome students on August 10th, excitement is building across the district. Behind the scenes, our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms, campuses, and learning experiences that will ensure every student has a strong start to the school year. Their dedication and passion are already setting the stage for another year of excellence.
Superintendent Dr. Enos has shared a special Welcome Back message highlighting district updates, exciting initiatives, and what our community can look forward to throughout the coming year.
We invite you to watch the video below and join us as we kick off another year of learning, growth, and Tiger pride.
🎥 Watch Dr. Enos' Welcome Back Message:
Thank you to our families, staff, and the entire Gunter community for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to welcoming students on August 10th and celebrating another successful year together.
Go Tigers!
Transportation Department Announcement: Bus Compass is Now Available!
Gunter ISD is pleased to announce that Bus Compass is now available for families who ride the school bus.
Bus Compass is a secure mobile app that provides real-time bus tracking, allowing parents and guardians to view their student's bus location, know when the bus is approaching their stop, and take the uncertainty out of daily transportation.
Getting Started
Families can begin using Bus Compass by downloading the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
To create an account, register using the same email address or phone number that is on file with Gunter ISD. Your contact information must match the information in the district's student information system to securely connect your account with your student's bus route.
If you have any questions, please contact Gunter ISD Transportation Director Nicole Mann at nmann@gunterisd.org or 903-696-1500.
We are excited to provide this new service to our families and hope it makes your student's daily transportation more convenient, predictable, and stress-free.
We're excited to welcome our Tigers back for the 2026–2027 school year on Monday, August 10, 2026! We can't wait to see everyone back on campus.
Please review your campus schedule below and plan to arrive before the tardy bell each morning to help your student start the day off right.
Gunter Elementary School
Doors Open: 7:00 AM
School Hours: 7:20 AM – 3:45 PM
Tardy Bell: 7:30 AM
Gunter Middle School
Doors Open: 7:15 AM
School Hours: 7:35 AM – 4:00 PM
Tardy Bell: 7:45 AM
Gunter High School
Doors Open: 7:15 AM
School Hours: 7:35 AM – 4:00 PM
Tardy Bell: 7:45 AM
We hope you've had a great summer and look forward to an amazing year together. See you on Monday, August 10! Go Tigers!
It's almost time for our Tigers to catch the bus! We are excited to welcome students back for another great school year and want to share a few important transportation updates.
Streamlined Transportation Registration
Transportation registration is now managed directly through the Parent Portal—no additional forms are required. If you completed the transportation section during your student's registration, you're all set!
New Bus Tracking App Coming Soon
We are introducing an upgraded routing and camera system to enhance student safety and improve communication with families.
Once bus routes are finalized, we will share instructions—expected by the end of the week—on how to download our new bus tracking app. The app will allow parents and guardians to:
Track their student's bus in real time
Receive proximity alerts
Get notifications about delays or route updates
The safety of our students is always our top priority, and we appreciate your patience as we implement this new system.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Mann at (903) 696-1500 or nmann@gunterisd.org.
We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back on the bus for another amazing school year!
GHS Class of 2027 Senior Portrait Sessions – Thursday, August 7th
Senior portrait sessions for the GHS Class of 2027 will be held on Thursday, August 6, at GHS during the following times:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please review the letter from Garner Studio Photography sent through ParentSquare for important information regarding portrait sessions and attire.
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2027!
Reminder for Families of Extracurricular Participants (Grades 7–12)
As part of the online registration process for the 2026–2027 school year, parents and guardians of students participating in extracurricular activities in grades 7–12 completed the required agreement and consent forms for Gunter ISD's Mandatory Drug Testing Program.
This reminder is intended to help families understand what to expect during the school year. In accordance with the district's Mandatory Drug Testing Program, students participating in extracurricular activities may be subject to initial testing (for new extracurricular participants) and random drug testing throughout the school year.
The program is designed to support the health, safety, and well-being of students participating in extracurricular activities.
For complete program information, please review the Drug Testing Program Guide:
https://aptg.co/ns5PPK
Questions may be directed to:
Allison Thornhill
High School Nurse & Drug Testing Coordinator
athornhill@gunterisd.org
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year, Gunter ISD Families!
We're excited to welcome you back and look forward to an amazing year together!
One of the best ways to stay informed is by activating your ParentSquare account. ParentSquare is Gunter ISD's primary communication platform, bringing district, campus, classroom, and teacher communication together in one convenient place. You'll receive important announcements, emergency alerts, attendance notifications, event information, permission slips, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
An invitation was sent this morning to all new Gunter ISD families to activate their ParentSquare account. To sign up, simply use the same email address you used in ParentPortal when you registered your student. Your ParentSquare account is connected to the contact information in ParentPortal, so using that email will help ensure a smooth sign-in experience.
Our Communications page also shares all the ways Gunter ISD keeps families informed throughout the year, including ParentSquare, our website, social media, newsletters, and more.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your student's success. We can't wait for a fantastic 2026–2027 school year with our Tiger families!
Learn more about how we communicate with our families: https://www.gunterisd.org/page/communications
Summer Assignment Reminder!
As you enjoy the rest of your summer, don't forget to complete your 2026 Summer Assignments before the start of the upcoming school year!
You can find all summer assignments on the Gunter High School website:
https://www.gunterisd.org/o/ghs/page/summer-assignments
You can also get there by:
Gunter High School Website → Menu → Students → Summer Assignments
Be sure to check for your course(s) and complete all required work before their listed due dates.
Questions about an assignment? Please contact the teacher associated with that course. Contact information is included with each summer assignment.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for a great school year!
Gunter Speech & Debate Summer Clinic Update – July 27 & 28
Mrs. Britni McDonald will be hosting the Gunter Speech & Debate Summer Clinic on July 27 & 28.
Schedule (for both days):
8:30–11:30 a.m. – Cross Examination Debate (CX)
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30–3:30 p.m. – Lincoln Douglas Debate (LD) and Speaking Events (Congress, Informative Speaking, Persuasive Speaking, Poetry, and Prose)
*Students that are only interested in Congress/ Informative or Persuasive Speaking/ Poetry and Prose need to come to the Lincoln Douglas clinic.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend. When responding, include:
The student’s name
Which event(s) they are interested in
Which clinic session(s) they plan to attend
For questions or to RSVP, please contact Mrs. Britni McDonald at bmcdonald@gunterisd.org.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the clinic
Gunter High School Schedule Pickup Information
We are excited to welcome everyone back for the upcoming school year! Please see the schedule below for student schedule pickup at Gunter High School.
Seniors
Wednesday, July 29
12:00–4:00 p.m.
Juniors & Sophomores
Thursday, July 30
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Freshman Orientation & Schedule Pickup
Monday, August 3
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Orientation will begin in the Commons Area.
We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off another great school year. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Barton at jbarton@gunterisd.org.
Applications Now Open for the 2026–2027 Gunter ISD Ambassador Academy
Gunter ISD is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Gunter ISD Ambassador Academy. Following the success of our inaugural program, we are looking forward to welcoming a new group of community members who are interested in learning more about our district and supporting the mission of Gunter ISD.
The Ambassador Academy is a year-long program designed to provide participants with an in-depth look at the operations, programs, and initiatives that make Gunter ISD successful. Through interactive sessions with district and campus leaders, participants will gain valuable insight into public education while building meaningful connections with our schools.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Learn how Gunter ISD operates and serves students.
Gain the knowledge and tools to become informed advocates for public education.
Help share the mission, vision, and accomplishments of Gunter ISD.
Strengthen partnerships between our schools and the community.
The Ambassador Academy is open to parents, business leaders, community members, and anyone with an interest in supporting Gunter ISD and its students.
Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
Applications are available by scanning the QR code on the promotional graphic or by visiting:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6DIOySE7cmLROtLObN5lxl6FLE-MhLp60OEZOXdByLzbfGA/viewform?urp=gmail_link
For additional information or questions about the Ambassador Academy, please contact Heather Hale at hhale@gunterisd.org.
We look forward to partnering with another outstanding group of ambassadors as we continue working together to support excellence in Gunter ISD.
2026 Gunter Football Spirit Days Announced
We know it's only June, but we wanted to share the 2026 Gunter Football Spirit Days early so everyone has plenty of time to plan ahead and get prepared for a fun season of school spirit!
Whether you're digging out your favorite jersey, planning a Disney-inspired outfit, or getting ready for Pink Out and Senior Night, we hope these advance themes help students, families, and staff participate throughout the year.
Check out the full Spirit Day schedule below and mark your calendars now.
2026 Gunter Football Spirit Days
Aug. 28 @ Sealy (Waco) – Greek/Frat
Sept. 11 @ Jefferson – America
Sept. 18 vs. Sulphur* – Game Day/Favorite Jersey
Sept. 25 vs. FW All Saints* – Biker vs. Surfer
Oct. 2 @ A+ Academy – Disney
Oct. 9 vs. Plainview* – Pink Out
Oct. 16 @ Pottsboro – Hunting/Camo
Oct. 23 vs. Whitesboro* – Country/HoCo
Oct. 30 @ Life Oak Cliff – Halloween
Nov. 5 vs. Pilot Point* – Blackout/Senior Night
*Home Game
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment in both the classroom and athletics have truly paid off. Gunter is proud of you all for this outstanding achievement!
Camp RYLA District 5810 is a world class leadership program for rising seniors in the Dallas to Denison corridor.
RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Award. Local Rotary Clubs award the RYLA distinction and send recipients to camp via full scholarship.
Preston Trails Rotary Club has been generously sending incoming seniors from Gunter ISD for years. This years RYLA recipients were Rhys Dainauski, Kynlee Chalker, Blake Hale, Harper Holmes, and Caleb Siler. These five students represented Gunter incredibly, learned so much, and are coming back ready to serve the school and community more powerfully than ever. Expect great things from these students!
Many Gunter/RYLA alumni have stayed active in the program. J Bailey (GHS class of 2013) serves as an assistant camp director, and this year Keely Ward (GHS class of 2020) was back on staff as a cabin counselor. Dalton Lee (GHS class of 2010), Gunter Coach Jeff Egger, and former GISD teacher Becca Egger were leaders on staff as well.
A huge thank you to Gunter Exxon for creating the Gunter Exxon STEM Scholarship and investing in the future of our students through their support of STEM education and academic excellence in Gunter ISD.
Congratulations to Jackson Mazey, the first recipient of this $1,000 scholarship! Jackson’s outstanding achievements in UIL Academics, dedication to STEM, and ability to successfully balance academics, work, college coursework, and extracurricular activities make him truly deserving of this honor.
We are incredibly grateful to Gunter Exxon for recognizing and supporting student success while encouraging the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Congratulations to Karlee Beavers on being named the Texoma Chevy Dealers and KXII Overall A+ ATHLETE FEMALE OF THE YEAR!
Through her unwavering dedication in the classroom and her determination, grit, and excellence in competition, Karlee has earned this outstanding honor. Her commitment to success both academically and athletically is truly inspiring.
Well done, Karlee! We are incredibly proud of your achievements and look forward to watching you continue to reach new heights in all your future endeavors. The standard you have set for yourself will undoubtedly continue to fuel your success for years to come.
