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Gophers! 💙

GPHS Counselors are still finalizing student schedules and balancing classes, so schedules may continue to change through Monday.

If you notice something that doesn't look right, don't panic or contact the school just yet. Please continue checking Skyward periodically through Monday, as many schedules will be updated before then.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as our counselors work to ensure the best schedules possible for all students.

📚The August Back-to-School Gopher Gram is Here!💙

The first day of school is almost here, and we've put everything you need in one place!

This month's Gopher Gram includes:
✅ Destination Blue details
✅ Backpack requirements & school supplies
✅ Online registration
✅ Bus routes
✅ Dress code
✅ Lunch menus & Skyward
✅ Bell schedules & GPISD calendar
✅ Athletics information
✅ Senior Class of 2027 updates & Senior Sunrise
✅ Football dress-up days
✅ College Night, scholarships, counseling resources, and much more!

🔗 **Read the August Gopher Gram here:** https://app.smore.com/n/n3qbe

We can't wait to welcome everyone back to campus and see our Gophers and their families at **Destination Blue**, our annual **ALL-student orientation**! It's the perfect opportunity to explore campus, meet teachers and staff, connect with clubs and organizations, and get ready for an incredible 2026–2027 school year.

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💙 to Chicken N Pickle - Grand Prairie for hosting our Grand Prairie High School teachers and staff as we celebrate the kickoff of the 2026–2027 school year! Thank you for your incredible hospitality and for helping us start the year with great food, fun, and fellowship. Here's to an amazing year ahead!

to our Grand Prairie Early College High School Gophers! 💙

Congratulations on being recognized as an **Early College High School Designated with Distinction** by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Educate Texas for the 2025–2026 school year!

This prestigious honor recognizes Early College High Schools that demonstrate exceptional performance and outstanding student outcomes in college readiness, academic success, and postsecondary achievement.

This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our scholars, families, teachers, staff, Dallas College partners, and community stakeholders who work together every day to help students succeed. We are incredibly proud of our GP ECHS Gophers for setting the standard for excellence and showing what a **Winning Culture** looks like in action.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 💙

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Melissa Zarazua, Counselor at GPHSGophers, is the latest Grand Prairie ISD staff member to receive their doctorate. She earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University. Dr. Zarazua, congratulations on a job well done! GPISD is excited to celebrate this exceptional accomplishment with you.

💙 What an incredible turnout for our GP ECHS Summer Bridge and Parent Orientation!

The energy in the room was amazing as we welcomed our newest ECHS Gophers and their families. From meeting classmates and staff to learning about the opportunities, expectations, and support systems that make GP Early College High School such a special experience, it was a great way to kick off this exciting journey.

A huge thank you to all of the students and families who took time out of their summer to join us. Your enthusiasm, questions, and commitment to success were inspiring to see.

We can't wait to watch this group grow, achieve, and make their mark as ECHS Gophers. The future is bright, and this is just the beginning! 💙

💙🚔 to our GPHS Police Explorers! 🚔💙

Please join us in congratulating GPHS Police Explorers
👏 Danniel Quinones
👏 Melquiades "Izzy" Irizarry
👏 Belen Gomez
👏 Gabby John
on their outstanding performance at the **Allen Police Explorers Midnight Madness Competition**.

Unlike most student competitions, Midnight Madness is an overnight event designed to simulate the challenges of a real law enforcement patrol shift. Throughout the night, students respond to realistic scenarios that test their communication, critical thinking, teamwork, professionalism, and ability to perform under pressure.

Their hard work earned them placements in **5 different events**:
🥇 1st Place – Crime Scene Investigation
🥇 1st Place – Disturbance
🥉 3rd Place – Stolen Vehicle/Pursuit
🥉 3rd Place – 911 Hang-Up
🥉 3rd Place – Robbery in Progress

What makes this achievement even more impressive is that most of the team was new to competition. They embraced every challenge, learned from every scenario, and represented Grand Prairie High School with determination, professionalism, and BIG BLUE Gopher pride.

We are incredibly proud of these students and all they accomplished!

👏 Help us congratulate Danniel, Izzy, Belen, and Gabby in the comments below!