Grand Prairie ISD

The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) recently announced the recipients of the 2025-2026 Student Leadership Awards. The award recipient from Grand Prairie ISD is Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary! This prestigious award celebrates PK-8 student leadership teams that have made an extraordinary impact on their school communities through their dedicated leadership and service.
These inspiring young leaders have taken part in a variety of dynamic initiatives, such as:
* Championing literacy through engaging reading programs
* Spearheading kindness campaigns
* Paying tribute to teachers, staff, and veterans
* Mentoring younger students through leadership activities
* Crafting projects that ignite school spirit
* Offering support to local families and community organizations

Congratulations to you all.

Grand Prairie ISD hosted its annual Artist in Bloom Art Show last Thursday evening, featuring artists in grades pre-K to 12. Each selected piece of art to be showcased in the Artist in Bloom show was selected by teachers at each campus and then judged by an outside artist. Congratulations to all of GPISD’s talented artists.

Grand Prairie ISD’s recognition of our Top 10 students takes us to Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy. These extraordinary students deserve a round of applause for their amazing achievements.

1. Valentina Muniz
2. Aidan Roach, Elliot Kae, Jackson Villanueva (3-Way Tie)
5. Tristin Cox
6. Graciela Garcia and Roman Alarcon (Tied)
8. Callie Armenta
9. Mia Dominguez
10. Sidney Rivera Garvin

If you are looking for a district with a variety of choice campuses for great academics and extracurricular activities, then Grand Prairie ISD is the place for you. GPISD is an open-enrollment district with multiple campuses where your child can pursue their interests and thrive. We are All in for All Kids, and would love to have you join the GPISD family! Don’t wait, register now for the 2026-2027 school year. Get started on the registration process today by visiting https://www.gpisd.org/registration.
Thank you for choosing GPISD.
-ESL

Today, Grand Prairie ISD celebrates the incredible Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants who make a lasting impact in our schools!
From helping students find their voices to building confidence in communication, their dedication changes lives every single day. Thank you for supporting our learners, empowering their growth, and building a stronger community.
Join us in showing appreciation for these amazing professionals!

Today, Truman Middle School hosted the inaugural Esports tournament in Grand Prairie ISD. Students from elementary, middle school, and high school brought their gaming skills and were ready to compete. The games were intense and competitive, and the participants showed great sportsmanship, giving their all. In the end, the Esports champions were crowned! GPISD congratulates all Esports competitors.
To see all the pics from GPISD’s Esports tournament, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/grandprairieisd/albums/72177720333708024.

From GPISD roots to a FULL-RIDE at UNT, Grand Prairie High School (GPHSGophers) senior Mike Boone is taking his talents to the next level!
Mike will attend the University of North Texas on a full academic scholarship, majoring in Computer Engineering as he explores future career paths in the field.
A true GPISD product—Garner Elementary ➡️ Reagan Middle School ➡️ Grand Prairie High School—Mike represents what it means to grow and succeed right here at home.
🏀 On the court, Mike has been a force on the Gopher Boys Basketball team:
• First Team All-District
• District Defensive Player of the Year
• Part of the Regional Semifinalist team
• Back-to-Back District Championships team
In the classroom and beyond:
• National Honor Society
• Black Student Union
• November Senior Gopher of the Month
Mike credits GPHS teachers for preparing him for success: he says, “The teachers here really care about you… They prepare you to be independent while still being supportive.”

“At Sam Rayburn Elementary STEAM Academy, students are engaged in their learning through advanced integration of technology,” says Mrs. Schmitter, principal at Rayburn. Every classroom is equipped with interactive boards to enhance student engagement. Their resources include 3D printers, drones, Spheros, robots, and an Obie projector, designed specifically for PreK-5 students, which provide dynamic learning experiences.
To learn more about Rayburn, visit https://rayburn.gpisd.org.