SGP Warrior Newsletter

• Warrior Band Parent performance - Friday, August 9th at 6:30pm in the Coliseum (see flyer)
• First Day of School - Tuesday, August 13th - 7:35am - 3:00pm
• Senior Backpack Drive - August 13th - 16th (See flyer below for all info)
• Warrior Palooza Community Pep Rally - Wednesday, August 21st @6:00pm in the Coliseum
• Senior Parent Meeting - Monday, August 26th at 6:30pm in the SGP main cafeteria
• Labor Day - No School - Monday, September 2nd (all GPISD schools and offices will be closed)
• High School Meet the Teacher Night - Thursday, September 5th from 6:00-7:30pm
• GPISD College Night - Thursday, September 19th from 6-8pm @GPHS (all are welcome)
• Senior Yearbook photos - October 10th and October 11th (link posted on 2025 Canvas Page)
• School Fall Holiday - Monday, October 14th (all GPISD schools and offices will be closed)
• 9th - 11th Yearbook photos - October 24th and October 25th during ELA classes
• Election Day - School Holiday - Tuesday, November 5th (all GPISD schools will be closed)
• Check out Fall Sports Schedules below to see what athletic events we have going on

Please read carefully the following back to school information posted under SGP Announcements: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/79

https://www.gpisd.org/calendar#calendar1/20240802/month

If you plan to drop off and/or pick up your child from school, please see the traffic map. We need parents and students to pay careful attention to the traffic flow to make things run smoothly when dropping off and picking up students from school. Please make sure you plan extra time in the mornings to navigate through traffic until everyone is familiar with the SGP traffic routes. Pay careful attention to roads that are entrance only, exit only, and bus lane only. Students and visitors will enter and exit the building at the main entrance.

We want our Warriors dressed for success daily so please take a minute to review the GPISD dress code policy: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/48060

For replacement IDs (students will get them in the discipline office):

• 1st replacement is $1.00 after that IDs will be $4.00
• IDs must be worn everyday (visible around the neck area)

Backpack Requirements

• As part of Grand Prairie ISD’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety for students and staff members, clear/mesh backpack requirements will be in effect when the 2024-2025 school year begins. This decision is a preventive safety and security measure to ensure our campuses continue to be safe and productive learning environments.

Parking Permit documents to submit:

• Valid Driver’s License (Student’s Driver's License)
• Valid Proof of Insurance
• Completed Parking Permit Request Form (Permit will be updated soon)

Parking Permit application and more info:

https://www.gpisd.org/Domain/15148

No students will be allowed to park on campus without a parking permit.

The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized assessment cosponsored by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The NMSQT can lead to college scholarships if a student scores high enough marks. Juniors are welcome to sign up/pay ($39) and take the assessment during the school day on October 8. There are no vouchers available for this exam.

Any Junior who wants to take the assessment MUST register and pay for the assessment no later than Friday, August 30. The cost is $39. Please pay through MySchoolBucks - www.myschoolbucks.com

MySchoolBucks

Pay for school meals and fees securely online! With MySchoolBucks, parents can also view cafeteria purchases, access meal balances, register for activities, purchase event tickets, browse school items, and more.

www.myschoolbucks.com

If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Butterfield, Testing Coordinator: cheryl.butterfield@gpisd.org; 972-343-7609.

Check out the Parent/Student Presentation 2024 on the website under announcements:

https://www.gpisd.org/Page/79

Below is also the information sheet we passed out during orientation.

Bus Locator: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/37019

If you need a VOE, please email your students attendance clerk 48 hours in advance to request the form. Thanks

Warrior Families,

Welcome Back!!!

We are excited to start back this school year. You will receive this newsletter weekly to be aware of what is happening at SGP. Also, make sure you are following us on social media. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year.

Larry Jones

Principal

South Grand Prairie High

Email: Larry.Jones@gpisd.org
Website: https://www.gpisd.org/Page/79
Location: 301 West Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Phone: 972-343-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SGPHSOfficial/
Twitter: @SGPHS