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Gladewater ISD

Achieving Excellence Together

About Gladewater ISD

About Gladewater ISD

Gladewater Independent School District logo featuring an orange bear.

Mission Statement

Gladewater provides a safe and nurturing learning environment where students are empowered with the knowledge, skills and character to be productive and successful citizens.

  • Established
    Circa 1895
  • Schools
    4 campuses

Vision Statement

Achieving Excellence Together

  • Employees
    Approx. 310
  • Students
    Approx. 1835
    • Asks questions
    • Exhibits self-control
    • Follows GISD expectations
    • Is actively engaged
    • Knows his/her learning styles
    • Knows his/her strengths and weaknesses
    • Lifelong learner
    • Listener
    • Problem solver
    • Sets high goals for learning and for his/her future and works to attain those goals
    • Writer
    • Works well with others
    • Student safety is our top responsibility.
    • Student learning is our top priority.
    • All students (and adults) can learn.
    • All students will grow as individual learners through inquiry.
    • Partnerships between the school, home and community are vital for student growth.
    • GISD will create and maintain a culture of growth and excellence.
    • Commitment
    • Compassion
    • Growth
    • Integrity
    • Leadership
    • Pride
    • Respect
    • Responsibility
    • Safety
    • Teamwork

     

    • Builds relationships
    • Engages all learners
    • Ensures delivery of an aligned curriculum
    • Exhibits effective communication skills with all stakeholders
    • Follows GISD expectations
    • Has high expectations for all students
    • Has passion for teaching
    • Has a strong work ethic
    • Has patience
    • Has classroom management and content competency
    • Has enthusiasm
    • Has a love for kids
    • Helps students develop self-control
    • Helps students identify strength and weaknesses
    • Is creative
    • Is a lifelong learner
    • Is an instructional leader