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For the full school year, click here for the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar. 

Superintendent’s Corner: Dr. Enos Shares His Thoughts

Happy New Year, Tiger Family! I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a restful holiday season and are feeling recharged as we begin an exciting new year together at Gunter ISD.

As we turn the calendar to January, I’m proud to share that great things continue to happen across our district. Even while students and staff enjoyed a well-deserved break, progress didn’t slow down. Several important facility projects moved forward, including ongoing renovations to our middle school bathrooms and updates to our administration building, investments that will improve daily experiences for students, staff, and families for years to come. We’re also continuing planning efforts connected to future growth and infrastructure, ensuring Gunter ISD stays ahead of the curve while maintaining the small-town excellence we value.

We’re equally excited about the strength of our people. Our district continues to attract outstanding professionals who believe in our mission and our kids. From classroom instruction to fine arts, safety, and student support, the Tiger team remains focused on providing a safe, supportive, and high-achieving environment for every student, every day.

Beyond our campuses, we’re working closely with community partners on improvements that affect our families directly, including traffic and roadway planning near our schools. These efforts reflect what makes Gunter special, strong collaboration, shared responsibility, and a community that puts kids first.

As we begin the spring semester, I want to thank our staff for their dedication, our students for their hard work, and our parents and community members for the unwavering support you show our schools. Gunter ISD truly is something special, and I’m confident that the months ahead will bring even more opportunities to celebrate Tiger success.

Here’s to a strong start to 2026 and another outstanding semester in the best school district in Texas!

Proud to be your superintendent,
Brandon Enos, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Gunter ISD

Each January, we celebrate the dedicated volunteers who serve as school board members. These leaders help guide our public schools and ensure students receive a high-quality education. School Board Recognition Month is our chance to thank them for their service and commitment. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to our school board for serving Gunter ISD.

Shelli Hales, Member

Dr. Gary Harris, Member

Gabe Johnson, President

Scott Meyerdirk, Member

Jason Padgett, Vice President

Jim Scano, Secretary

Dr. Brandon Enos, Superintendent

Students in Mrs. Smith's 5th-grade class took their math skills to the kitchen and had a delicious hands-on experience with fractions! For this project, each student selected a recipe that included at least 4 different fractions. They then tripled the recipe to practice their fraction multiplication skills.

After carefully measuring, mixing, and baking, the students brought their creations into class to share with their classmates. It was a tasty way to learn, collaborate, and apply math in real life.  The best part? Everyone got to enjoy the sweet (and savory!) results of their hard work.

Great job, 5th graders—way to make math irresistible! 

Our first graders celebrated Kindness Day on December 10, and it was an absolute delight! Students tie-dyed their own heart shirts and proudly wore them as they spread kindness throughout the school. They delivered special treats to every classroom, ensuring each student received a little surprise from our thoughtful first graders.

Pictured is Mrs. Ploch’s class sharing their kindness gifts with our third and fourth graders. We are so proud of these big-hearted kiddos!

Third graders in Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Keel’s social studies explored Christmas Around the World. After researching their assigned countries, students created projects highlighting unique holiday traditions. GES students from all grade levels visited the displays to learn about Christmas celebrations across the globe. 

5th grade students in Mrs. Bon's classes showed off their creativity during a festive "Ugly Christmas Sweater" activity, featuring designs inspired by science concepts..

Mrs. Rippamonti’s 5th grade class earned back-to-back titles as the “Fastest Class at GES” for the second nine weeks.

Holiday fun filled the gym during GES PE as students played “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and competed in Santa Relays.

Our GMS UIL One-Act Play team scored another district win today—four in a row! Their production of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane was truly outstanding, touching hearts with its timeless message about learning to love, experiencing loss, and finding the courage to love again. Set in the United States during the 1930s Depression Era, the cast and crew brought this poignant story to life with grace and skill.

On top of their District One-Act play contest win, our students earned some impressive individual honors. 

Please join us in congratulating:

Layla Jacques – Best Performer

Piper Pickett – All Star Cast

Abby Hilton – All Star Cast

Julianne Gross – All Star Tech

Kennedy Gartrell – Honorable Mention All Star Cast

…and the entire cast and crew of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane!

A special thank you to our amazing director, Amy McGaughey. 

The GMS STC class wrapped up their final bocce ball competition of the season, hosted at Sherman High School’s indoor facility and it was their most successful one yet! Throughout the year, our students grew their skills and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship at every event. Just look at that medal haul!

Congratulations to all:

Joshua Robinson & Noah Green – Gold

Kaley Robinson & Clark Smith – Gold

Sean McGurk – Silver

Grace Kruzie – Silver

Jesus Ontovetos – Silver

Our GMS Cheerleaders spread holiday cheer to residents at local senior care centers, bringing music, candy canes, hugs, and heartfelt smiles. The senior citizens were delighted with the visit, and our cheerleaders were just as happy to share the joy.

They started by singing through the GES hallways, then shared their songs at Old Settler’s Ridge in Celina, Tribute Living Center in Prosper, and the Ralph O’Dell Senior Center luncheon. It was a joyful way to celebrate the season together.

Mrs. Bullard's STEM classes have been busy learning all about simple machines and then putting that knowledge to work in a fun and festive way! Students combined two simple machines to design and build a toy factory machine that could help Santa move heavy toys into his bag.

With a limited budget and specific material constraints, students rose to the challenge by creating machines that were both creative and functional. Their teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering skills were on full display. We think Santa would definitely approve! 

NJHS members proudly delivered toys collected during their donation drive to Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. A total of 261 toys were presented to the hospital for use by patients, given in loving memory of GMS student Alayna Hulsey, affectionately known as “Sparkles.” We would like to sincerely thank everyone who donated and helped make this meaningful gift possible during the Christmas season.

GMS art students put their creativity to the test by designing and building their very own gingerbread houses! From imaginative layouts to unique decorative details, each creation showcased the students’ artistic flair and originality. It was a fun and festive way to welcome the Christmas holidays while celebrating creativity in the art room.

Mrs. Clement's middle school Tech Apps students have been exploring CAD and 3-D design with hands-on learning. The unit began with a visit from Mr. John Kanouse, who introduced 3-D printing and shared examples with students.

Using these skills, students designed their own “perfect pumpkin patch,” then took a research trip to Preston Trails Big Orange Pumpkin Farm to see a real operation in action. Students learned about how the farm runs from Mr. Rick Nevil, asked thoughtful questions, and enjoyed highlights like the animals and hay maze.

To wrap up the unit, students designed Christmas ornaments that were 3-D printed by Mr. Kanouse. They were thrilled to see their designs come to life. Thank you to Mr. Kanouse and Preston Trails for helping make this a memorable learning experience!

On December 6, GMS wrestlers competed in Allen at the A-Town Showdown, proving their toughness and resilience in one of the most demanding sports. They gained valuable experience and represented GMS with pride.

On December 6, GMS wrestlers competed in Allen at the A-Town Showdown, proving their toughness and resilience in one of the most demanding sports. They gained valuable experience and represented GMS with pride.

GMS Girls Are Undefeated and On Fire!

The 7th and 8th grade A Team basketball squads are both undefeated in district play! The 7th grade team pulled off an exciting one-point win over Bonham with a clutch pair of free throws, while the 8th grade team is dominating the court—averaging around 40 points per game. Way to go, Tigers!

GMS Boys Basketball is on a Roll!

The boys 7th and 8th grade A and B teams are on fire, posting a combined 16–0 record in district play! Together, they’ve swept Pottsboro, Bonham, Howe, and S&S, showing incredible teamwork and determination across all squads. Way to represent, Tigers!

HOSA members collected and delivered toys for patients at Scottish Rite Hospital. During their visit, students had the opportunity to tour the hospital and learn about the rich history of Scottish Rite.

Congratulations to all of our HS students that auditioned at the All-Region competition last night.

We had 2 students earn a spot in the region bands! These 2 competed against 400+ students from 25 different schools to earn a spot amongst the best of the best musicians in our region!

Justin Grayard - Bass Clarinet - ADVANCE TO AREA

Sarah Smith - Euphonium - ADVANCE TO AREA

These 2 students also have earned an opportunity to compete at the All-Area competition in January for a chance to become an All-State musician!

The Gunter Lady Tigers are off to a strong start this season! Currently ranked 7th in the state according to MaxPreps, the team holds an overall record of 12–5 and is 2–0 in district play following a big win over Pottsboro. Keep up the great work, ladies!

The Lady Tigers softball team is excited to kick off their season with the first day of practice on January 21. To help fund this season, they will host a cornhole tournament on January 31 at 3 PM. Come out and show off your skills while supporting the team!

The Tigers wrapped up their season, defined by toughness and non-stop effort. with an impressive 13–2 record. Through every challenge, this group competed with heart and determination, leaving it all on the field. Congratulations to the coaches and this team on an outstanding year—this season and the legacy it created will not be forgotten.

Several Gunter Tiger football players earned district honors for their tough, gritty play throughout the 2025 season. Congratulations to all on these well-deserved recognitions.

Show your support for the GHS Varsity Cheerleaders as they prepare to compete at the UIL State Spirit Competition! Join us for the Community Show-Off on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:45 PM in the middle school gym. The team will compete on Thursday, January 15 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, with competition times to be announced. They spend the year cheering for all of us, now it’s our turn to cheer for them and bring the energy that helps them shine!!

Get ready to spice things up! The Cheer Booster Club is hosting a Chili Cook-Off on February 1! Think your chili has what it takes to be the best? Entries are due by January 15—don’t miss your chance to compete. Come for the fun, the flavor, and the friendly competition! 

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Location: Gunter, TX, USA
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