🔥 GCISD BBQ Team Debuts as “Sandbar Smokehouse” at West Texas BBQ Bash! 🔥
This weekend marked an exciting milestone as the brand-new GCISD BBQ Team, proudly calling themselves Sandbar Smokehouse, fired up their pits for their very first competition at the West Texas BBQ Bash in Monahans — a Champions BBQ Alliance–sanctioned event!
Thanks to the generous sponsorship from OSC Rentals and the incredible support of the event organizers for securing our sponsorship, our student pitmasters — Reagan Hillger, Aubrey Halfmann, Shooter Brinkley, Harrison Little, Trevor Garcia, and Grady Ivins — entered the full card of cookoff categories: brisket, pork butt, ribs, and chicken. Competing against professional pitmasters from across Texas, teams representing the sponsorship of major oilfield companies for the charity event, our students held their own and received excellent marks in a field of tough competition.
While they didn’t crack the Top 10 this time, the team gained invaluable experience and mentorship from BBQ legends such as Paul Whitaker of Scooter-N-Clarke, D’Kota Dixon of West Texas Smoke, and Tim Milligan of Team Chupacabra, who all took time to share tips and encouragement with our young cooks.
And they didn’t leave empty-handed! In the Senior KidsQ, our students made their mark cooking individual ribeye steaks for turn in:
🥩 5th – Aubrey Halfmann
🔥 4th – Trevor Garcia
🏆 1st – Grady Ivins — proving that all that extra practice at home pays off!
Next weekend, Sandbar Smokehouse will take their talents to Greenwood to compete in the Tried & True Cookoff, once again sanctioned by Champions BBQ Alliance.
Mrs. Gunkel shared, “I couldn’t be more proud of these hard-working first-time competitors or more excited for their future. This is only the beginning for this young team because they really have the BBQ Fever now!”
Special thanks to additional coaches, haulers of pits and all the stuff, and amazing team supporters- Lissa & Karen Cammack, Adam & Tammy Halfmann, Kristen & Darren Hillger, and Steven Brinkley for all your help in Monahans!
This weekend marked an exciting milestone as the brand-new GCISD BBQ Team, proudly calling themselves Sandbar Smokehouse, fired up their pits for their very first competition at the West Texas BBQ Bash in Monahans — a Champions BBQ Alliance–sanctioned event!
Thanks to the generous sponsorship from OSC Rentals and the incredible support of the event organizers for securing our sponsorship, our student pitmasters — Reagan Hillger, Aubrey Halfmann, Shooter Brinkley, Harrison Little, Trevor Garcia, and Grady Ivins — entered the full card of cookoff categories: brisket, pork butt, ribs, and chicken. Competing against professional pitmasters from across Texas, teams representing the sponsorship of major oilfield companies for the charity event, our students held their own and received excellent marks in a field of tough competition.
While they didn’t crack the Top 10 this time, the team gained invaluable experience and mentorship from BBQ legends such as Paul Whitaker of Scooter-N-Clarke, D’Kota Dixon of West Texas Smoke, and Tim Milligan of Team Chupacabra, who all took time to share tips and encouragement with our young cooks.
And they didn’t leave empty-handed! In the Senior KidsQ, our students made their mark cooking individual ribeye steaks for turn in:
🥩 5th – Aubrey Halfmann
🔥 4th – Trevor Garcia
🏆 1st – Grady Ivins — proving that all that extra practice at home pays off!
Next weekend, Sandbar Smokehouse will take their talents to Greenwood to compete in the Tried & True Cookoff, once again sanctioned by Champions BBQ Alliance.
Mrs. Gunkel shared, “I couldn’t be more proud of these hard-working first-time competitors or more excited for their future. This is only the beginning for this young team because they really have the BBQ Fever now!”
Special thanks to additional coaches, haulers of pits and all the stuff, and amazing team supporters- Lissa & Karen Cammack, Adam & Tammy Halfmann, Kristen & Darren Hillger, and Steven Brinkley for all your help in Monahans!
Congratulations to our Girls Cross Country Team for an incredible 2nd place finish at Regionals—punching their ticket to the STATE MEET!
A big shoutout as well to our Boys Cross Country Team for finishing 7th overall, and to Thomas Hillger, who qualified for State individually!
We’re so proud of all our runners for representing our school with determination and heart. Let’s go make some noise at State!
It's a great day to be a Bearkat!
Shout out to Yamilet for earning a bus ticket this morning! We are proud of you!
Our Cross Country team is competing in the Regional Meet today! We’re proud of their effort, perseverance, and teamwork throughout the season. Good luck, Bearkats —we’re cheering you on every step of the way!
Athletic Schedules Oct 19-25. Please note JH start times each day. Lots of changes. Regional XC Monday! Go Kats!
Parents,
If your child rides the school bus, we have great news! Be on the lookout for an email on Tuesday, October 21st, from EZ Routing/TransAct. This email will guide you through the next steps to monitor your child’s bus rides to and from school.
We are excited to bring this platform to you as an added measure of transparency and safety for all.
Happy National Boss’s Day to our incredible leaders — Mrs. Marr, Mr. Keele, and Mrs. Keele!
Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and community make our district a great place to learn and grow. Thank you for the countless ways you support and inspire excellence every day!
Glasscock County FFA members had a great showing at their first LDE Invitational of the season! We hosted the 4th Annual Garden City Invitational and appreciate all of the help! Below are the results!
Brody made an Impossible Shot! He ran over 4 laps for Mileage Monday to get an opportunity! Way to go Brody!
Congratulations to our latest bust ticket earners - Noah and Hudson! We're proud of you!
GCHS Weekly is live! Check it out here: https://5il.co/3r2mz
Celebrating our athletes! Let the work continue — on to Regionals next week!
Happy National Principal Month! Our leaders don’t just guide—they drive the bus! Thank you for fueling our Bearkats with positive energy and purpose every day!
Athletics Schedule Oct. 12-18. Go Kate!
Your Bearkats came up short tonight against Rankin, but it wasn’t without a fight!
It's messy, hilarious, and totally for a great cause -- stop by our table tonight to buy some squares and join the fun! GCHS Student Council appreciates your support in helping us raise funds for community service activities.
Just wanted to give a big "THANK YOU!" to a couple of area businesses that provide all the Bearkats and our fans with some "high quality H2O!"...Midkiff Farmers Insurance and Westex Telephone and Internet! Thank you both for this awesome donation to our GCISD Community! It is greatly appreciated.
Shoutout to our two latest bus ticket earners - Brantley and Ava! Brantley earned two tickets today! We are continually blown away by our students!
It’s Game Day, Bearkats!
Join us at 6:50 p.m. to honor our First Responders, PTO, Booster Club, and Substitute Teachers before kickoff. We’re grateful for all you do for our school and community!
We'll also have Chicken Bingo available tonight, so come early, have some fun, and support our GCHS Student Council!
📍 Location: Bearkat Stadium
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30
#GameDay #GoBearkats
Join us at 6:50 p.m. to honor our First Responders, PTO, Booster Club, and Substitute Teachers before kickoff. We’re grateful for all you do for our school and community!
We'll also have Chicken Bingo available tonight, so come early, have some fun, and support our GCHS Student Council!
📍 Location: Bearkat Stadium
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30
#GameDay #GoBearkats
