Garrison ISD

🐾📣 IT’S PLAYOFF TIME, BULLDOG NATION! 🏈

Break out your maroon and white, grab your favorite Bulldog gear, and wear your BEST BULLDOG SPIRIT ATTIRE this Friday, November 13!

Join us at 2:45 PM in the HS Coliseum for our Round 1 Playoff Pep Rally! Let’s fill the stands and get our Garrison Bulldogs fired up to take on the Beckville Bearkats!

⚠️ Guest Traffic & Parking Info:
All guests must enter and exit using Tiby Lane.

Let’s hear you, Garrison! GO DOGS! 🐾🤍

🦃🍂 GES Annual Thanksgiving Feast! 🍂🦃
Mark your calendars! Our Thanksgiving Feast is happening next week on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

To keep lines moving quickly and ensure everyone stays on schedule, we need your help with two important steps:

💰 Pre-Pay for Meals: Paper forms are being sent home with your student today. The cost is $5.00 per guest. Please return the bottom portion of the form with your payment by Monday, November 16.

📱 Pre-Register for Visitor Badges: Each adult visitor needs to pre-register online to secure a visitor badge. You can use the QR code on the flyer or click the Google Form link below to register. Please complete this by 8:00 AM on Wednesday, November 18.

Important Reminders:
• 🗓️ Check-In Times: Please check the table on the flyer for your child's specific grade level check-in time, dining time, and location (Cafeteria or Gym/Outdoor Seating).
• 🆔 Photo ID: All Thanksgiving Feast guests must bring a valid photo ID to check in.
• 🍗 On the Menu: Roasted turkey or chicken nuggets, cornbread dressing, savory green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, hot roll, fruit fluff, and a cookie!
We can't wait to celebrate and enjoy this delicious meal with our amazing school family! 🍁❤️
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We had a very unexpected first today! 🐢 We’ve had dogs, cats, and even a pair of goats come to visit the district, but we have never hosted a tortoise before! This big traveler was found wandering around today. If you know who he or she might belong to, or if you are missing your shelled friend, please call the City of Garrison!

Currently our internet is down which causes the phones to be down. Should you need to reach the district, please reach out using the following phone numbers.

936 347 3187 ADMIN
936 347 2840 ELEMENTARY
936 347 2551 HIGH SCHOOL

You’ve been asking and we’ve got the details, Bulldog Fans! 🏈💥
The road to the championship starts this Friday! Grab your tickets online, check the stadium map, and let's pack Lion Stadium in Henderson to cheer our varsity team on to a Bi-District victory!
Here is everything you need to know before you go:
🗓 GAME INFO
• Matchup: Garrison (Home) vs. Beckville (Visitor)
• Date: Friday, November 13th, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM CST
• Location: Lion Stadium (Henderson, TX)
🎟 TICKET & ADMISSION INFO
• Purchase Link: Tickets must be bought online in advance ➡️ https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhZjBjMDQ1ODkzMzE2MTJkM2Q4NzcyMQ==
• Price: General Admission is $9.00 each ($8.00 ticket + $1.00 service fee)
• Passes Accepted: District, THSCA, and Senior Citizen passes will be honored.
📍 STADIUM & PARKING DETAILS (See the map layout in the second photo)
• 🏠 Garrison Fans (Home): Use the Home Tickets / Entrance located on the Northeast side of the stadium.
• 🚗 General Parking: Available at Henderson Middle School and in the designated lots off Boren Street / Campus Street.
• 🎺 Band & Cheer Personnel: Enter off of Lion Street. Designated Band Parking for both Home and Visitor groups is located on the west side of the stadium off Ball Street / Stadium Street.
Let’s bring the energy and show our incredible Bulldog Pride! See you Friday night under the lights! 🐾📣

During the month of October, our 4th grade students celebrated SOCKTOBER by collecting socks for those in need! This annual project, in partnership with Kid President, is something Mrs. Murray looks forward to each year. The socks are donated to a local homeless shelter or outreach program to help make a difference in our community.

This year, our donations will go to Open Door at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church. We are so proud of our students for showing kindness, generosity, and a heart for helping others! ❤️

🐾 PLAYOFF BOUND! 🐾 Your Garrison Bulldogs are officially headed to the playoffs! 🏈 With the win against Timpson last night, the Bulldogs have secured 3rd place in the district. Bi-District Playoff 🆚 Beckville 🗓️ Friday, November 13 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Henderson (Garrison will be the home team) Mark your calendars and get ready to pack the stands! We will send out more details regarding tickets and additional information as it becomes available. Go Bulldogs!

🐻 QUICK REMINDER: PEP RALLY & SENIOR RECOGNITION TONIGHT! 🐻
Get your camo ready! Tonight is our "Going on a Bear Hunt" Senior Night as we take on Timpson at home! Let's show up big to honor our amazing Senior Football, Band, and Cross Country participants.

🌟 Mark your calendars for GHS Career Day 2027! 🌟

We are thrilled to provide this career exploration opportunity for all Garrison High School students on Friday, January 22, from 8:30–11:30 AM. Students will get to hear from a fresh group of presenters across a wide range of fields and learn directly from industry professionals!

📌 Important Note for Students: You will have the opportunity to select your sessions during the week of January 12. Keep an eye out for more details!

💼 Want to speak? We are actively looking for new professionals to share their real-world experiences. If you're interested, please contact CTE Coordinator Lauren Tyler at 936-347-7000 x7127 or tylerl@garrisonisd.com.

Battle of the Attoyac, Senior Night, & Ring of Honor Inductions—how much can we celebrate in one night? 🐾🏈

Get ready for an action-packed Friday night as the Garrison Bulldogs take on the Timpson Bears! We have a jam-packed schedule of celebrations you won't want to miss. Here is everything you need to know before you head to the stadium:
⏰ PREGAME & GAME SCHEDULE (Friday, Nov 6)

• 6:40 PM – Senior Night Celebration (Class of 2027) 🎓
• 7:00 PM – Student Council Gift Exchange
• 7:03 PM – UIL Reading & Prayer
• 7:12 PM – Timpson School Song
• 7:15 PM – Garrison School Song
• 7:18 PM – Timpson Bears Enter Field
• 7:20 PM – Garrison Bulldogs Enter Field
• 7:24 PM – National Anthem
• 7:27 PM – Coin Flip
• 7:30 PM – KICK-OFF! 🚀
• HALFTIME – Ring of Honor Inductions 🌟 (Honoring Arnie & Lisa Kelley, Sheron Kimbrough, Bob Crump, and Jabara Williams!)

🎟️ ADMISSION & GATE PRICES
• Adults: $8.00 | Students: $5.00
• ⚠️ Important: CASH ONLY at the gates. No pre-sale tickets are available.
• Passes Accepted: District, Senior Citizen, UIL, Coaches Card, and GISD Employee.

🚗 PARKING & ENTRANCE INFO
• Home Fans: Enter spectator parking via West Henning Road. The Home Entrance gate (red star) is located at the end of West Henning Road.
• Visitor Fans / Band / Officials: Enter via Bulldog Drive. The Visitor Entrance gate (purple star) is located at the end of Bulldog Drive.
• Buses: Please line up along the covered awning.
Check out the attached map and graphics for full details. Come out early, wear your school colors, and let’s pack the stands!

Join us for our Veteran’s Day Program on Wednesday November 11, 2026!
We are inviting all local veterans to celebrate with us. Here is the schedule for the morning:
🥞 8:00 AM: Breakfast (Band Hall)
🎉 9:00 AM: Community Celebration (High School Gym)
Please RSVP using the link below so we can prepare for your arrival. Thank you for your service!
🔗 RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3rLg1FMvJWapw0hlxf2lEGY97-vfGqQ2VM0rZ6ddpxChjTg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105423453475088921877

November Breakfast & Lunch Menus!

Last Friday, several groups of our amazing students visited the Garrison Nursing Home for some Halloween trick-or-treating! 🎃🍬
It was incredibly heartwarming to see the generations come together. Our students brought so much energy and joy to the residents, and seeing them interact with the elderly members of our community was truly special.
A huge thank you to the students, staff, and Garrison Nursing Home for making this wonderful connection possible! ❤️

From eerie scripts to psychological maps, GHS English III students just wrapped up an incredible Gothic unit! 🏰📜
Here’s a snapshot of their brilliant work:
• Writing original Gothic tales and dramatic scripts ✍️
• Researching early 19th-century medical ailments 🩺
• Creating architectural & psychological synthesis maps 🗺️
Swipe to see their spooky, brilliant creations! 👇

November is here, but the activities have not slowed down!

🐾 Tuesday: Our Lady Dogs will be playing in the Area Round of the playoffs in Crockett against Iola! This is a huge game—please make plans to attend and show your support!

🏃‍♂️ Thursday Morning: Join us for a send-off at 9:00 AM for our Cross Country runners as they head to the State meet!

🏈 Thursday Night: Come out for the final games of the season for our Junior High and JV football teams.

🏃‍♀️ Friday Morning: Our Cross Country runners will be taking on Old Settlers Park in Round Rock at the State meet!

🎓 Friday Night: We will host our final home football game of the season. Join us as we honor our Seniors and induct the 2026 Ring of Honor recipients!

Please join us for an incredible, action-packed week. Go Dogs!

🗳️✨ Future leaders in action! Our GHS students have been busy campaigning for class officers, and we are absolutely loving their creative sides! 🎨👩‍🎨

From clever puns and catchy slogans to incredible artwork, our hallways are packed with school spirit and big ideas. We have some seriously talented and driven students leading the way!

Swipe through to check out some of these amazing campaign posters! 👇👀

🏐 Game Details: Garrison vs. Iola

The Garrison Lady Dogs volleyball team is moving on to Round 2 of the playoffs! Here is everything you need to know to head out and support the team:
• Date & Time: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM
• Opponent: Iola Bulldogs
• Location: Crockett High School (1600 SW Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835)

💵 Admission & Ticket Prices

• Adults: $5
• Students: $3
• Passes: All valid passes will be accepted at the gate.

📢 Fan Instructions

• Theme: Wear White!
• Goal: Pack out the stands and bring the energy for the Lady Dogs!

Garrison ISD wants to reassure our families and community that our safety protocols worked exactly as intended today during a brief interaction with a visitor at the stadium.

At approximately 1:45 PM today, a Garrison alumnus entered the football stadium area. They were unfamiliar with our current security measures and it was explained why our campuses are secured during the school day.

We want to emphasize that at no time was the campus, or anyone on it, in any danger.
We know that strict safety measures, like closing the track during school hours, can sometimes be inconvenient. Thank you for your continued trust, patience, and partnership in keeping our campus secure.

For those wanting to watch the state competition, this is the direct link!

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