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Proposed Changes to Ball High School Construction Plans
Learn how the rapid increase in inflation costs led to the need to propose modifications
to the new Ball High School construction plans and provide your feedback.
Check out the presentation here and don't forget to watch the recording of the live feed from the
finance committee meeting on April 16th to understand the considerations behind the proposed changes.
Share your thoughts and ideas with GISD at ballhighsouth@gisd.org. Your input is valuable!
Click below to view the presentation:
District News
![Optimist Speech Comp]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712605204/gisdorg/erdjuoaaywr3mfphnqnw/IMG_3737.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712605204/gisdorg/erdjuoaaywr3mfphnqnw/IMG_3737.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712605204/gisdorg/erdjuoaaywr3mfphnqnw/IMG_3737.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712605204/gisdorg/erdjuoaaywr3mfphnqnw/IMG_3737.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712605204/gisdorg/erdjuoaaywr3mfphnqnw/IMG_3737.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712605204/gisdorg/erdjuoaaywr3mfphnqnw/IMG_3737.jpg","width":2200}])
Saturday March 23rd the Galveston Noon Optimist Club held its annual Oratorical Contest in the Ocean & Coastal Science Bldg. Texas A&M-Pelican Island Campus.
A TOR-RIF-FIC congratulations to Caroline Livanec and Karen Cuc who competed in their first HS Speech competition.
![Robotisc US Open]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711141572/gisdorg/kys28vyfkxz6hzyta68y/RoboUSOpen01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711141572/gisdorg/kys28vyfkxz6hzyta68y/RoboUSOpen01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711141572/gisdorg/kys28vyfkxz6hzyta68y/RoboUSOpen01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711141572/gisdorg/kys28vyfkxz6hzyta68y/RoboUSOpen01.jpg","width":960}])
GISD had teams from Oppe, Parker, and Ball High competing, sending a total of 4 teams.
Ball High’s 400C team did the best that they have done in about seven years, scoring the 2nd highest skills score in their division.
![State Swim and Dive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709324944/gisdorg/sjdjbrnpwvhniw4apgxw/SwimDive1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709324944/gisdorg/sjdjbrnpwvhniw4apgxw/SwimDive1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709324944/gisdorg/sjdjbrnpwvhniw4apgxw/SwimDive1.jpg","width":640}])
The state swimming and diving competitions were held in Austin, Saturday, February 24th . Ball High was represented in each competition. Tor Senior Kai Jankowiak advanced in swimming while Sophomore Sianna Acosta competed in diving, a great accomplishment for a tenth grader.
![Chor Solo and Ens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708444999/gisdorg/vazdtrsc38ryeytc9jka/choirsoloandensemble.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708444999/gisdorg/vazdtrsc38ryeytc9jka/choirsoloandensemble.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708444999/gisdorg/vazdtrsc38ryeytc9jka/choirsoloandensemble.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708444999/gisdorg/vazdtrsc38ryeytc9jka/choirsoloandensemble.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708444999/gisdorg/vazdtrsc38ryeytc9jka/choirsoloandensemble.jpg","width":1290}])
Of the 27 Ball High choir students who participated in UIL Solo and Ensemble contest, 19 received Superior ratings and will advance to State.
This will be the largest number of Ball High Musicians headed to State UIL Solo and Ensemble in decades.
![They Say Book Cover]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703172871/gisdorg/bk7die7k6kois2gbzcpv/IconoclastCover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1703172871/gisdorg/bk7die7k6kois2gbzcpv/IconoclastCover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1703172871/gisdorg/bk7die7k6kois2gbzcpv/IconoclastCover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1703172871/gisdorg/bk7die7k6kois2gbzcpv/IconoclastCover.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1703172871/gisdorg/bk7die7k6kois2gbzcpv/IconoclastCover.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703172871/gisdorg/bk7die7k6kois2gbzcpv/IconoclastCover.jpg","width":2100}])
A partnership between Galveston ISD and Iconoclasts Artists, out of Houston, has had an amazing impact on GISD students’ lives as well as their test scores. Students at AIM College and Career Prep Academy meet weekly with Bill Moran from Iconoclast to explore themselves and their thoughts through poetry.
![GISD students participate in bilingual competition in partnership with Galveston College, Dr. Zelaya]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702678284/gisdorg/vzjbnbp0obcckh5qbrqg/SM1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1702678284/gisdorg/vzjbnbp0obcckh5qbrqg/SM1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1702678284/gisdorg/vzjbnbp0obcckh5qbrqg/SM1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1702678284/gisdorg/vzjbnbp0obcckh5qbrqg/SM1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1702678284/gisdorg/vzjbnbp0obcckh5qbrqg/SM1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1702678284/gisdorg/vzjbnbp0obcckh5qbrqg/SM1.jpg","width":2200}])
GISD students participate in bilingual competition in partnership with Galveston College, Dr. Zelaya
Galveston ISD’s bilingual department, in partnership with Galveston College and educational consultant and motivational speaker Dr. José Luis Zelaya, hosted the first Superlingual Max Finale recently.
![GISD Athletics Hosts Recognition Breakfast for Texas High School Coaches Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698939130/gisdorg/pneesix1kcfoyic064v2/IMG_4497-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698939130/gisdorg/pneesix1kcfoyic064v2/IMG_4497-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698939130/gisdorg/pneesix1kcfoyic064v2/IMG_4497-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698939130/gisdorg/pneesix1kcfoyic064v2/IMG_4497-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698939130/gisdorg/pneesix1kcfoyic064v2/IMG_4497-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698939130/gisdorg/pneesix1kcfoyic064v2/IMG_4497-2.jpg","width":2048}])
GISD’s Athletics Department hosted a breakfast for the district's hardworking coaches in recognition of Texas High School Coaches Day.
![Kate And Chloe]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698770362/gisdorg/b0svtyemadn4ercdfq4t/KateChloeR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698770362/gisdorg/b0svtyemadn4ercdfq4t/KateChloeR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698770362/gisdorg/b0svtyemadn4ercdfq4t/KateChloeR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698770362/gisdorg/b0svtyemadn4ercdfq4t/KateChloeR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698770362/gisdorg/b0svtyemadn4ercdfq4t/KateChloeR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698770362/gisdorg/b0svtyemadn4ercdfq4t/KateChloeR.jpg","width":1920}])
Ball High School Tor volleyball seniors Kate Lindamood and Chloe Stein were named to the AVCA Best and Brightest 1st Team for having a 4.3 weighted GPA or higher. They were 2 of only 700 athletes nationwide to receive this honor.
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