Goodrich Independent School District

📚🧡🖤 WELCOME TO THE HORNET FAMILY! 🖤🧡📚

Goodrich ISD is excited to welcome Cole Waller as our new Secondary History Teacher!

Mr. Waller brings enthusiasm, dedication, and a passion for helping students explore the past, understand the present, and prepare for the future. We are thrilled to have him join our team and look forward to the positive impact he will make in the lives of our students.

Please join us in giving Mr. Waller a warm Hornet welcome! 🐝

📚🧡🖤 ¡BIENVENIDO A LA FAMILIA HORNET! 🖤🧡📚

¡Goodrich ISD se complace en dar la bienvenida a Cole Waller como nuestro nuevo Maestro de Historia de Secundaria !

El Sr. Waller aporta entusiasmo, dedicación y una pasión por ayudar a los estudiantes a explorar el pasado, comprender el presente y prepararse para el futuro. Estamos muy emocionados de que forme parte de nuestro equipo y esperamos con entusiasmo el impacto positivo que tendrá en la vida de nuestros estudiantes.

¡Acompáñenos a darle una cálida bienvenida a la Familia Hornet! 🐝

📣 **WELCOME TO THE HORNET FAMILY!** 🐝🧡

Goodrich Elementary is proud to welcome Ms. Deirdre Richardson to our Hornet Family as our new 4th & 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher!➕🔬📚

Ms. Richardson brings a passion for education, a commitment to student success, and an enthusiasm for helping learners develop strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. We are excited for the knowledge, creativity, and positive energy she will bring to our classrooms and school community.

Please join us in giving Ms. Richardson a warm Hornet welcome! 🎉


We are excited to have Ms. Richardson on our team and look forward to a fantastic year ahead!




📣 **¡BIENVENIDA A LA FAMILIA HORNET!** 🐝🧡

¡La Primaria de Goodrich se enorgullece de dar la bienvenida a la Srta. Deirdre Richardson a nuestra Familia Hornet como nuestra nueva Maestra de Matemáticas y Ciencias de 4.º y 5.º Grado! ➕🔬📚

La Srta. Richardson aporta una gran pasión por la educación, un firme compromiso con el éxito estudiantil y entusiasmo por ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades sólidas de pensamiento crítico y resolución de problemas. Estamos emocionados por el conocimiento, la creatividad y la energía positiva que aportará a nuestras aulas y a nuestra comunidad escolar.

¡Acompáñenos a darle una cálida bienvenida Hornet a la Srta. Richardson! 🎉

📣 WELCOME TO THE HORNET FAMILY! 🐝🧡

Goodrich ISD is excited to welcome Mrs. Brandy Choate to our Hornet Family as our new Kindergarten Teacher! 🍎📚

Mrs. Choate brings a passion for inspiring young minds, encouraging growth, and creating a love for learning in every child. We are thrilled to have her join our team and can't wait for our students to learn, grow, and succeed under her guidance.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Choate a warm Hornet welcome! 🎉

📣 ¡BIENVENIDA A LA FAMILIA HORNET! 🐝🧡

¡Goodrich ISD se complace en dar la bienvenida a la Sra. Brandy Choate a nuestra Familia Hornet como nuestra nueva Maestra de Kindergarten! 🍎📚

La Sra. Choate aporta una gran pasión por inspirar a las mentes jóvenes, fomentar el crecimiento y crear el amor por el aprendizaje en cada estudiante. Estamos encantados de que se una a nuestro equipo y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes aprender, crecer y alcanzar el éxito bajo su guía.

¡Acompáñenos a darle una cálida bienvenida Hornet a la Sra. Choate! 🎉

☕🧡 A huge THANK YOU to 7 Brew Livingston for delivering free coffee to our amazing staff today!

Your generosity and support mean so much to us. As we wrap up a busy week and continue preparing for the year ahead, this thoughtful gesture gives our team the extra boost they need to power through the workday.

🧡🤍 Come Join Our Goodrich ISD Family! 🤍🧡

We're looking for a dedicated educator to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students every day.

Apply here: https://goodrich.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5745149

🧡🤍 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Goodrich ISD Paraprofessionals of the Year! 🤍🧡

Please join us in recognizing two outstanding members of our school family whose dedication, compassion, and commitment help make a difference in the lives of our students every day.

🏆 Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year: Sandra Wells
🏆 Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year: Maegon Mills

Thank you for the care, support, and encouragement you provide to our students and staff. Your hard work behind the scenes and in the classroom helps create a positive learning environment where all students can succeed.

🧡🤍 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Goodrich ISD Teachers of the Year! 🤍🧡

Please join us in celebrating two exceptional educators whose dedication, passion, and commitment to our students make Goodrich ISD a special place to learn and grow.

🏆 Elementary Teacher of the Year: Stephanie Lambert
🏆 Secondary Teacher of the Year: Anita Sikes

Thank you for the countless ways you inspire students, support your colleagues, and make a positive impact on our school community every day. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

🏀🏐 Goodrich ISD Basketball & Volleyball Camps are almost here! 🏐🏀

Looking for a fun way for your child to stay active, build skills, and make new friends this summer? Join us for our upcoming sports camps!

🏀 Basketball Camp
📅 June 10–11

🏐 Volleyball Camp
📅 July 29–30

Come learn fundamentals, improve your game, and have fun with our coaches and athletes!

For more information, contact Coach K. Carter at khadijah.carter@goodrichisd.net or call (936) 365-1100 ext. 1023.

📢 Spring 2026 STAAR scores will soon be available in the online Family Portal!

🗓️ Score Release Dates:
✔️ High School EOCs — Wednesday, June 10, 2026
✔️ Grades 3–8 — Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Parents will be able to view their student’s results through the Texas Assessment Family Portal: https://www.texasassessment.gov/

Access codes for the Family Portal will be sent home with students’ final report cards.

Keeping firearms safely stored helps protect our children, prevent accidents, and keep guns out of the wrong hands.

✔️ Store firearms unloaded and secured
✔️ Lock ammunition separately
✔️ Restrict access at all times

Learn more at: SafeGunStorageTexas.com

Happy Birthday to our Goodrich ISD staff members with May, June, and July birthdays! 🎂🎈

🇺🇸 Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Thank you to all of our heroes who served our country with courage and dedication. ❤️🤍💙

🧡🐝 Reminder, Hornet Families! 🐝🧡

Goodrich ISD will have an early release on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM as we wrap up another great school year!

We hope all of our students, staff, and families have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break! ☀️📚🌴

Thank you for a wonderful year supporting our Hornets! 🧡

🔥🚒 Come out and support the Goodrich Volunteer Fire Department at their BBQ Fundraiser celebrating 50 Years of Service! 🚒🔥

📅 May 22nd & 23rd, 2026
📍 Corner of Loop 393 & FM 1988 West
⏰ Serving starts at 10:30 AM each day

At tonight’s Regular Board of Trustees Meeting, Coach Cordell Carter recognized our outstanding spring athletes, while Mrs. Kelso honored students who participated in FFA and Ag Mechanics. Both took time to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, accomplishments, and success of these incredible students, and we could not be more proud! 🧡🎉

Business Manager Sarah Bacica officially re-swore in Board President Rigoberto Reyes and Board Member Lidia Merino. Congratulations to both members, and thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to Goodrich ISD and our community! 👏

🐝 Reminder: Goodrich ISD Holiday

Please note that Monday, May 25, 2026 is a district holiday.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

We hope our Hornet family enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday weekend! 🧡🖤

🎓🧡 Congratulations to the Top 5 Graduates of the Class of 2026 at Goodrich High School! 🧡🖤

We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and achievements.

✨ Samson Blackstock – Valedictorian
✨ Tanyreauna Criswell – Salutatorian
✨ Liseidy Balbuena
✨ Perla Diaz
✨ Isabella Potts

🧡🖤 GOOD LUCK, AALIYAH! 🖤🧡

Today, the Goodrich ISD family proudly sends off an incredible student-athlete, Aaliyah Wright, as she heads to compete at the STATE TRACK MEET at The University of Texas at Austin in the 100m hurdles! 🏃🏽‍♀️🔥

Aaliyah, your hard work, determination, and dedication have brought you to this moment, and we could not be more proud of you. You have represented Goodrich with heart, grit, and excellence every step of the way. Watching you chase your dreams and earn your place among the best in the state has been truly inspiring. ✨

We also want to congratulate and thank her coaches for the countless hours, encouragement, and support they have poured into helping Aaliyah reach this milestone. Your leadership and commitment have played an important role in this incredible achievement, and we celebrate you as well! 👏🏽🧡

Go show Texas what Goodrich is made of!
Good luck, Aaliyah! Your Goodrich family is behind you every step of the way! 🙌🏽🏅🧡

🎉 Join us in celebrating the amazing teachers at Goodrich ISD who have earned recognition through the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program! 🍎👏

This honor reflects the heart, dedication, and hard work these educators pour into their classrooms every single day. Their commitment to helping students grow, succeed, and believe in themselves is what makes such a lasting impact on our school community.

These teachers truly embody what it means to empower all students to pursue excellence through their passion, encouragement, and unwavering support of every child they serve.

We are so proud of these outstanding educators for earning these well-deserved designations and grateful for the difference they make in the lives of our students each and every day. 🧡