Goodrich Elementary School

📚✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨📚

Join us for **Meet the Teacher** on **August 10th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM**!

Come meet your teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year. We can't wait to welcome our students and families back!

📅 August 10
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

#MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #SchoolFamily #SaveTheDate

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📚✨ ¡RESERVA LA FECHA! ✨📚

Acompáñenos en nuestro evento de **Conozca a los Maestros** el **10 de agosto de 5:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.**

Venga a conocer a sus maestros, visitar los salones de clase y prepararse para un increíble año escolar. ¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y familias!

📅 10 de agosto
⏰ 5:00 p. m. – 7:00 p. m.

#ConozcaALosMaestros #RegresoAClases #FamiliaEscolar #ReserveLaFecha

Continue learning throughout the Summer with our IXL program. Usage time spent will be pulled from June 2nd through August 7th, 2026. The top 2 students will receive a grand prize that will be awarded at the start of the 2026-2027!

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Hornet Cross Country! 🧡🖤

Our Goodrich Middle School and High School Cross Country teams competed yesterday in Corrigan! We are proud of the hard work, determination, and Hornet Pride our athletes showed out on the course.

Way to represent Goodrich, Hornets! 🐝

🎃👻 Halloween is coming to Goodrich! 👻🎃

The City of Goodrich and Goodrich VFD are hosting a Halloween Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat! 🍬🍭

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 1003 St Hwy Loop 393, Goodrich, TX 77335

🚗 Please remember: This is a drive-thru event, and participants must stay in their vehicles.

Happy Birthday to our Goodrich ISD staff members with September birthdays! 🎂🧡

🩸 DATE CHANGE! 🩸

Just a quick update! Our Goodrich High School Blood Drive has been moved from September 23 to Friday, September 25.

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Goodrich High School

If you’re able to donate, we’d love to see you there! Every donation can make a difference for someone in need. ❤️

💻🐝 Happy IT Professionals Day!

Keeping the Hornets buzzing and the Wi-Fi humming! 🐝📶

A big thank you to David Pickett and Jeff Chase for all you do to keep Goodrich ISD connected and our technology running smoothly. We appreciate you more than you know! 🧡

💃🏽🌮 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

We’re proud to celebrate with our Hornet family! 🐝

🩸🐝 Goodrich ISD Blood Drive! 🐝🩸

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Goodrich High School

Don't miss your chance to make a difference and claim your goodies! 🧡

📚✨ STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY ✨📚

Friday, September 18, 2026 will be a Staff Development Day and Student Holiday at Goodrich ISD.

📅 Classes will resume Monday, September 21, 2026.

🇺🇸 Today, Goodrich ISD pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the heroes who courageously served, and reflect on the strength that comes from standing together.

We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

💛🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️💛

Goodrich ISD stands with children and families affected by childhood cancer. We support this important cause by spreading awareness, showing compassion, and coming together as a school community to support those fighting this battle.

Together, we wear gold. Together, we stand strong. 💛🐝

📣 Goodrich ISD is hiring!

We are looking for a dependable Maintenance/Transportation Liaison to join our team. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please apply today!

Apply online at https://goodrich.schoolspring.com 🐝🧡

Please help us spread the word!

🙏 We had a wonderful turnout at Prayer at the Pole this morning!
Thank you to everyone who joined us, including the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

If you missed it, no worries! Iglesia de Jesucristo will host Prayer at the Pole on the first Wednesday of every month. We hope you’ll join us next time! 🧡🐝

🎓 GHS students are invited to attend two upcoming college and career events!

📍 Livingston High School
College and Career Night
Tuesday, September 29 | 5:30 p.m.

📍 Angelina College
Public Safety Expo
Saturday, October 3 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

See Mrs. Rhodes for more information. 🐝🧡

💧 HORNET FAMILIES: WATER ONLY, PLEASE! 💧

The health, safety, and success of our students are always a priority at Goodrich ISD. As a reminder, energy drinks are NOT permitted on campus for students.

⚡ Energy drinks can contain high levels of caffeine and other stimulants that may:

* ❤️ Increase heart rate and blood pressure
* 🧠 Affect focus, mood, and decision-making
* 😴 Disrupt healthy sleep
* 🤢 Cause stomach problems
* ⚠️ Lead to caffeine dependence

💦 Students are permitted to bring WATER to school and are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle. Filtered water fountains are available throughout the school for students to fill, refill, and stay hydrated throughout the day!

Thank you, Hornet families, for helping us promote healthy choices and keeping our students ready to learn! 🧡🖤

Healthy Students = Better Learners = A Stronger Tomorrow

#InThePursuitOfExcellence


💧 FAMILIAS HORNET: ¡SOLO AGUA, POR FAVOR! 💧

La salud, la seguridad y el éxito de nuestros estudiantes siempre son una prioridad en Goodrich ISD. Les recordamos que los estudiantes NO pueden traer bebidas energéticas a la escuela.

⚡ Las bebidas energéticas pueden contener altos niveles de cafeína y otros estimulantes que pueden:

* ❤️ Aumentar el ritmo cardíaco y la presión arterial
* 🧠 Afectar la concentración, el estado de ánimo y la toma de decisiones
* 😴 Interrumpir el sueño saludable
* 🤢 Causar problemas estomacales
* ⚠️ Crear dependencia a la cafeína

💦 Los estudiantes pueden traer AGUA a la escuela y se les recomienda traer una botella reutilizable. Hay fuentes de agua filtrada disponibles en toda la escuela para que puedan llenar y rellenar sus botellas y mantenerse hidratados durante el día.

¡Gracias, familias Hornet, por ayudarnos a promover decisiones saludables y mantener a nuestros estudiantes preparados para aprender! 🧡🖤

#EnBuscaDeLaExcelencia

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hardworking people who build, create, teach, heal, serve, and make a difference in our communities every day.

We are especially grateful for our dedicated Goodrich ISD staff and all they do for our students, families, and community. Your hard work and commitment do not go unnoticed.

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

📢 Labor Day Holiday Reminder! 🇺🇸

Goodrich ISD will be closed Friday, September 4, through Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

📚 Classes will resume Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend! 🧡

🌧️ Weather Update 🌧️

Goodrich ISD will operate on a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Classes will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Please allow extra travel time and stay safe. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed. 🐝🧡

🌧️ Weather Update 🌧️

Due to inclement weather, Goodrich ISD will be closed today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Please stay safe and continue to watch for any additional updates. 🐝🧡