Please help us welcome our new Girls’ Assistant Coach and Secondary Teacher, Kyle Johnson, to the Bearkat family! We’re excited to have him join our team and bring his passion and experience to Garden City!
We are thrilled to announce that Clayton Fryar has been named the new Athletic Director for Glasscock County ISD. Coach Fryar, who has been a dedicated member of our faculty and coaching staff, brings a wealth of experience, as well as a deep commitment to the development of our student-athletes.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Fryar to this new role as he leads our Bearkats with passion, integrity, and a focus on excellence both on and off the field. We look forward to the continued success of our athletic programs under his leadership.
Congrats to the Bearkats for making the Super Elite Tennis Team, by the THSCA! #GCPride
Lilly Yanez and Mrs. Gunkel attended SkillsUSA summer leadership conference last week in Hunt, TX where Lilly was inducted as District 2 Historian! They participated in training including team building, public speaking, time management, etiquette, parliamentary procedure, and planning chapter meetings and district events. Lilly earned her SkillsUSA Texas Stateman – the highest honor a member can achieve in SkillsUSA Texas through rigorous study and practice. Earning her Stateman also qualifies her to participate in the Washington Leadership Institute event held in Washington D.C. in the fall! It was a week of hard work and fun and outstanding personal growth! Lilly represents GCISD very well as a leader in the state!
Earlier this week, Levi Easterling participated in the final stages of the Texas FFA scholarship interviews. We learned the results yesterday and Levi earned a $20,000 scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! This is a reflection of the dedication, hard work, and commitment Levi has shown in FFA and the classroom over the last 4 years. We couldn’t be prouder of him! Let’s congratulate Levi!
Help us welcome Ashley Pierce to GCHS as our newest Ag Teacher! Ashley brings passion, knowledge, and heart to our Ag program. She’s married to Will and proud mom to baby Josie — our newest Baby Kat! We’re excited to have the whole Pierce family join our community!
Congrats to Bearkat Miles Colunga for being named to the THSCA Super Elite Track Team! Way to go, Miles! #GCPride
Congratulations to Katie Braden for earning 11th place in the Texas FFA State Public Speaking contest! Over 100 speakers competed today across all categories! A huge accomplishment to be able to compete at this level!
Our senior class was asked how they wanted to spend their class funds. They could either split the money amongst themselves or donate it to a good cause. Without hesitation, the class felt called to support Gordon ISD. We’re so proud of these Bearkats and their generous hearts!
Day 3 - Behind the Scenes at Sea World. Great trip and headed to the Garden.
Final day in DC!...been a great week! Pentagon 9/11, Jefferson, MLK, and FDR memorials and shopping and lunch in Old Town Alexandria! Then back to God's Country!...GC America!
Day 2 - Busy day
Missions Tour, Tower of Americas, lunch at Bubba Gumps, Natural Bridge Caverns and Maze, Dinner at Incredible Pizza and Games
Class of 2026 in DC Day 4!
Rain ALL Day...but kiddos had a great time! Smithsonian Complex, National Archives, Ford's Theater, more Smithsonian Museum time...some scooter rides around the mall and ended at Georgetown Shopping district!/ and Shakes at Z Burger!
Great day!
Day 1 - 6th grade trip
Lunch at County Line BBQ and getting ready for Capitol tour
Finishing up Day 3 - WWII Memorial, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, US Capitol Tour, National Holocaust Museum and Memorial, Orioles and Cardinals MLB Game...in the rain! Great Day!
Great Days 2! Many adventures and discoveries! - Udvar-Hazy Center, National Zoo, WWI Memorial, White House, Vietnam, And Korean War Memorials and Lincoln Memorials!
Class of 2026 Bearkats in DC day 1...Early start...Arlington Cemetery, USMC Memorial and Air Force Memorial!...supper at Silver...Now to get ready for day two!
Join our team for the 2025-2026 school year!
Class of 2025
As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, we are excited to announce our Service Awards, Employee of the Year, and Teacher of the Year recipients!
Service Awards
5 Years – Alma Cano and Rosario Martinez
10 Years – Becky and Jeff Jones
15 Years – Ana Rodriguez, Stephanie Braden, and James Barfield
25 Years – Christina Montes
30 Years – Melissa Schmitz
Employee of the Year – Aline Heine
Elementary Teacher of the Year – Pricilla Nunez
Secondary Teacher of the Year – Amy Hoelscher
Retiree - David Wood
Congratulations to all of our honorees for your dedication, service, and outstanding contributions to our school community!
