April 7, 2020

Dallas County Health officials have announced additional shelter-in-place regulations effective until April 30, 2020. Because of this announcement, the District is planning for alternate graduation dates in the event we are unable to meet our originally scheduled graduation dates. Please see the original dates and the alternate dates below:

Grand Prairie ISD will make a decision about graduation dates no later than Friday, May 8, 2020.

Senior year is a very special time for students, and we want to ensure that as many senior events and traditions as possible occur. The District is currently working with campus administrators to see how those events can be accommodated. If they cannot, we will advise you regarding refunds. You will hear updates about that from your campus principal.

The safety of our students, staff, and families comes first, and we have to adhere to the recommendations of our local and state authorities for the health and well-being of the community. 

We appreciate your understanding during this unprecedented time for schools all across the nation.

Sincerely,
Linda Ellis
Interim Superintendent of Schools

7 de abril del 2020

Los oficiales de salud del Condado de Dallas han anunciado regulaciones adicionales sobre el quedarse en casa hasta el 30 de abril del 2020. Por razón de este anuncio, el Distrito está planeando fechas alternativas para las ceremonias de graduación por si acaso no es posible llevarlas a cabo en las fechas originales. Favor de notar abajo las fechas originales y las alternativas:  

GPISD tomará una decisión sobre fechas de graduación para el viernes 8 de mayo a más tardar.  

El último ciclo escolar es muy especial para los estudiantes, y seguiremos adelante con todos los eventos y tradiciones posibles. El Distrito está colaborando con administradores para encontrar la mejor manera de acomodar estos eventos. Si esto no es posible, enviaremos información sobre la devolución de cuotas ya pagadas. El director de su campus se comunicará con ustedes para mantenerlos al tanto.

La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal, y familias es de suma importancia, y estamos obligados a cumplir con las recomendaciones de las autoridades locales y estatales por motivo de la salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad.  

Gracias por su comprensión durante este período sin precedentes para las escuelas del país.

Atentamente,
Linda Ellis
Superintendente de Escuelas Interina

Internet Access

• Several cable companies have made committments to providing free or reduced pricing for internet access.

Public Health

Monitor these websites for the most current public health information:

• Dallas County Coronavirus Updates
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Talking to Students

• Reduce Student Anxiety (and Your Own) During Uncertain Times - from Common Sense Education
• Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource - from the National Association of School Psychologists
• Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus - from the Child Mind Institute
• Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks - from SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
• Consejos sobre cómo hablar con los niños: Consejos para los cuidadores, padres y maestros durante un brote de una enfermedad contagiosa - de SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Coping with Stress

• Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks - from SAMHSA
• Cómo lidiar con el estrés durante un brote de una enfermedad contagiosa - de SAMHSA

Local Information

• WFAA story about the GPISD transportation department sanitizing buses
• Govornor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements