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Military Families
Welcome to Gatesville Independent School District! Gatesville ISD provides excellent educational opportunities to ensure all students served are able to reach their maximum learning potential.
We recognize that school-age dependents of military personnel are faced with numerous transitions during their formative years that may pose challenges to their learning and achievement. In recognition of those challenges and the importance of military families to our community, GISD remains committed to supporting our military-connected students and their families. We hope you find the resources on this page helpful as you transition into your new duty station.
Explore our Gatesville ISD Campus Liaisons
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Military Liaisons support military families with integration into school, coordinate military-connected professional development opportunities for staff, and provide military families with guidance and information about district, community, and military resources.
ON-CAMPUS MILITARY LIAISONS
The following on-campus military liaisons serve as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus. They will help your student:
- Integrate the Military child into the campus.
- Report to the principal on transitional issues for the parent or child.
- Advocate and provide program information and support to military families.
- Interact with Military parents and students for personal needs.
- Provide optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.
DESIGNATED GISD CAMPUS-BASED MILITARY LIAISONS:
- Primary Campus-Van Collins
- Elementary Campus-Cassie Perez
- Intermediate Campus-Deborah Ford
- Junior High Campus-Staci Pruitt
- High School Campus-Liz Shoaf
FORT CAVAZOS SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER
Child & Youth Services/Family and MWR
Kristine Caparco
254-553-3340
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High School Campus (9-12)
Welcome to the Gatesville ISD High School Military Families Information Page. This page serves as a resource for active-duty, retired, and civilian support staff, whose children are enrolled or looking to enroll at Gatesville High School.
On Campus Military Liaison
The following on-campus military liaison serves as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus.
They will help:
- Integrate the Military child into the campus.
- Report on transitional issues for the parent or child.
- Advocate and provide program information and support to military families.
- Interact with Military parents and students for personal needs.
- Provide optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.
Elizabeth Shoaf
Campus-Based Military Liaison
High School Principal
254-865-8281 Ext. 5260
Gatesville High School Web Page
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Junior High Campus (7-8)
Welcome to the Gatesville ISD Junior High School Military Families Information Page. This page serves as a resource for active-duty, retired, and civilian support staff, whose children are enrolled or looking to enroll at Gatesville Junior High School.
On Campus Military Liaison
The following on-campus military liaison serves as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus.
They will help:
- Integrate the Military child into the campus.
- Report to the Principal on transitional issues for the parent or child.
- Advocate and provide program information and support to military families.
- Interact with Military parents and students for personal needs.
- Provide optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.
Staci Pruitt
Campus-Based Military Liaison
Junior High School Counselor
254-865-8271 Ext. 3323
Gatesville Junior High School Web Page
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Intermediate Campus (4-6)
Welcome to the Gatesville ISD Intermediate School Military Families Information Page. This page serves as a resource for active-duty, retired, and civilian support staff, whose children are enrolled or looking to enroll at Gatesville Intermediate School.
On Campus Military Liaison
The following on-campus military liaison serves as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus.
They will help:
- Integrate the Military child into the campus.
- Report to the Principal on transitional issues for the parent or child.
- Advocate and provide program information and support to military families.
- Interact with Military parents and students for personal needs.
- Provide optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.
Deborah Ford
Campus-Based Military Liaison
Intermediate School Counselor
254-865-2526 Ext. 4433
Gatesville Intermediate School Web Page
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Elementary Campus (1-3)
Welcome to the Gatesville ISD Elementary School Military Families Information Page. This page serves as a resource for active-duty, retired, and civilian support staff, whose children are enrolled or looking to enroll at Gatesville Elementary School.
On Campus Military Liaison
The following on-campus military liaison serves as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus.
They will help:
- Integrate the Military child into the campus.
- Report to the Principal on transitional issues for the parent or child.
- Advocate and provide program information and support to military families.
- Interact with Military parents and students for personal needs.
- Provide optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.
Cassie Perez
Campus-Based Military Liaison
Elementary School Counselor
254-865-7262 Ext. 2208
Gatesville Elementary School Web Page
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Primary Campus (ECSE, PreK-K)
Welcome to the Gatesville ISD Primary School Military Families Information Page. This page serves as a resource for active-duty, retired, and civilian support staff, whose children are enrolled or looking to enroll at Gatesville Primary School.
On Campus Military Liaison
The following on-campus military liaison serves as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus.
They will help:
- Integrate the Military child into the campus.
- Report on transitional issues for the parent or child.
- Advocate and provide program information and support to military families.
- Interact with Military parents and students for personal needs.
- Provide optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.
Van Collins
Campus-Based Military Liaison
Primary School Principal
254-865-7264 Ext. 6622
Gatesville Primary School Web Page
We recognize that school-age dependents of military personnel are faced with numerous transitions during their formative years that may pose challenges to their learning and achievement. In recognition of those challenges and the importance of military families to our community, GISD remains committed to supporting our military-connected students and their families. We hope you find the resources on this page helpful as you transition into your new duty station.
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Introduction to GISD Environment and Processes
Upon enrolling at GISD with all required documents (see enrollment requirements section), students and parents will receive information for the school year, including a registration packet. A campus registrar will have parents complete all registration paperwork. Once the school is aware of any services your child needs, a counselor will contact the parent with further details. School calendars are viewable on the Gatesville ISD website.
Enrollment Requirements
- Child’s official birth certificate (hospital certificates are not accepted)
- Child’s complete, validated immunization record (including four-year boosters for Primary-aged students)
- Child’s Social Security card
- Driver’s license of parent enrolling child
- Proof of residency (current utility bill, lease or rental contract showing parent name and address)
- Any legal documents pertaining to the student
*PRE-K, all of the above, plus:
Immunizations up to date for Pre-K including HIB, Pneumococcal (4-yr boosters recommended) and
- Proof of income for household (3 months-worth of pay stubs)
Other helpful information includes a withdrawal form and a most recent report card from child’s previous school.
School Contact Numbers
- Primary 254-865-7264
- Elementary 254-865-7262
- Intermediate 254-865-2526
- Junior High 254-865-8271
- High School 254-865-8281
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Using the TREx application, school registrars can electronically request and receive student records for students who have attended or will be attending Texas public schools. High school registrars and counselors can electronically create and send official student transcripts to Texas public colleges and universities using TREx. For students who’ve attended outside of Texas, those schools are contacted directly from GISD.
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A child is eligible free Pre-K if the 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2025 and meets at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
- is educationally disadvantaged (which means a student eligible to participate in the national free or reduced lunch program), including students who receive SNAP,TANF; or
- is unable to speak and comprehend the English language (based on language score);or
- is homeless; or
- is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care); or
- is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States or is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
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Local Resources:
GISD Resources:
CAMPUSES
- High School (Grades 9-12)
- Junior High School (Grades 7-8)
- Intermediate School (Grades 4-6)
- Elementary School (Grades 1-3)
- Primary School (Grades ECSE, PK-K)
RELOCATION INFORMATION
- Extracurricular Activities & Clubs
- Free & Reduced Meals/Menus
- Student Handbooks & Code of Conduct
- Transportation Information
- Tutoring & Homework Help (No Cost)
ENROLLMENT & REGISTRATION
ACADEMIC PLANNING
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Career Readiness Options
- Career & Technical Education
- GHS Course Catalog
- Military Interstate Compact Rules
COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES
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Fort Cavazos Resources
Fort Cavazos School Liaison Officer
Child & Youth Services/Family and MWR
Leticia Sanchez
School Liaison Officer
Child & Youth Services
36000 Shoemaker Lane, Room 160
USAG Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
Desk: (254) 553-3341
Bridget Register
GISD District Lead Military Liaison to Fort Cavazos
311 South Lovers Lane,
Gatesville, TX 76528
Desk: (254) 865-7251 Ext. 1127
- Fort Cavazos Liaison Office
- Fort Cavazos Child & Youth Services (Childcare, After-School Programs, Sports & More)
- Education Services Division
- Military & Family Life Counselors
- Military Community-School Support Services
- Newcomers to Fort Cavazos (Orientation Program, Housing, Services & More)
Additional Resources:
- Child-Friendly Resources for Military Families (Ages 0-6)
- High School Senior Stabilization Programs
- Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) / MCEC en Espanol
- Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Military Student Consultants
- Military Interstate Compact Rules
- MilitaryOneSource (Free Benefits & Resources)
- Survivor Outreach Services
- TEA Resources for Military Families
- Texas Military Department Family Support Services
- Texas Veterans Commission
- Veterans Guide
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What should I do if my child is interested in extracurricular activities/clubs?
MIC3 Eligibility for Extracurricular Participation: State and local education agencies shall facilitate the opportunity for transitioning military children’s inclusion in extracurricular activities, regardless of application deadlines, with consultation with the State high school athletic association, to the extent they are otherwise qualified. Application deadlines include tryouts, summer conditioning and other coach or district prerequisites.
Students/Parents are welcome to contact the school and their information will be given to the sponsors of the extra-curricular activities and clubs so that they can be included in them. You can also get into contact with the campus based military liaison and they will give you more information.
Is help available if my child is struggling academically with the transition?
If your child is struggling academically, please reach out to your child's teacher so that targeted support can be provided during their daily intervention time.
In addition, the following Tutor website has free tutoring for military connected students.