Registration is Now Open for the 2026–2027 School Year
All students planning to attend Gunter ISD schools must complete registration.
Current Returning Students
Parents/guardians should log in to the Parent Portal to complete registration.
New Students
Parents/guardians will need to create an account in the Parent Portal to begin the registration process.
Transfer Students
If you are new to the district and applying as a transfer student, please wait until your transfer has been approved before registering.
Detailed registration instructions are available here:
https://www.gunterisd.org/page/registration
Important Deadline:
Please complete all registrations before May 21.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your campus registrars:
GES – Valerie Layton – vlayton@gunterisd.org
GMS – Melanie Putnicki – mputnicki@gunterisd.org
GHS – Missy Crutchfield – mcrutchfield@gunterisd.org
Thanks for taking care of this so we can have a smooth start to the school year!
Gunter ISD Begins the 2026-2027 School Year with 1,233 Students
Gunter ISD is excited to welcome students back for the 2026–2027 school year and proudly announces a first-day enrollment of 1,233 students across the district.
Enrollment by campus level is as follows:
Elementary School: 512 students
Middle School: 300 students
High School: 421 students
We are thankful to our students, families, educators, staff, and community for their continued support. We look forward to a successful school year filled with learning, growth, and opportunities for every Gunter ISD student.
Meet the Tigers – Saturday, August 8th
Gunter ISD families and community members are invited to Meet the Tigers this Saturday, August 8th, at Tiger Stadium as we kick off the 2026 football season!
The evening will include:
Scrimmages begin at 5:00 PM
Introductions begin around 7:15 PM
Be sure to stick around after the event! Our Senior Football Players and Cheerleaders will be by the Hamburger Hut to meet our youth fans and autograph football and cheer cards.
Bring the family, wear your blue, and come help us celebrate our Gunter Tigers! We hope to see you at Tiger Stadium!
TPW!
The new Tiger Lane Extension will open on August 10th to assist with morning and afternoon Gunter Middle School traffic.
During peak drop-off and pick-up times, Tiger Lane will operate as a one-way street. All traffic must exit via Kerfoot, following the route shown in the instructional video. A traffic flow map has already been shared with middle school parents and can be viewed [here] or on the district website.
To help ensure a smooth transition, staff members will be on-site during the first week of school to assist drivers.
Important Safety Reminders:
Two-Way Road: Although Tiger Lane will function primarily for the morning carline, the extension remains a two-lane road, and oncoming traffic may occasionally be present.
Drive Safely: Please use caution and do not pass other vehicles.
GMS Traffic Pattern Video:
https://youtu.be/ggJjV0_fsfw
Welcome Back to the 2026–2027 School Year!
Gunter ISD is excited to welcome our students, families, staff, and community back for another outstanding school year.
As we prepare to welcome students on August 10th, excitement is building across the district. Behind the scenes, our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms, campuses, and learning experiences that will ensure every student has a strong start to the school year. Their dedication and passion are already setting the stage for another year of excellence.
Superintendent Dr. Enos has shared a special Welcome Back message highlighting district updates, exciting initiatives, and what our community can look forward to throughout the coming year.
We invite you to watch the video below and join us as we kick off another year of learning, growth, and Tiger pride.
🎥 Watch Dr. Enos' Welcome Back Message:
Thank you to our families, staff, and the entire Gunter community for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to welcoming students on August 10th and celebrating another successful year together.
Go Tigers!
Transportation Department Announcement: Bus Compass is Now Available!
Gunter ISD is pleased to announce that Bus Compass is now available for families who ride the school bus.
Bus Compass is a secure mobile app that provides real-time bus tracking, allowing parents and guardians to view their student's bus location, know when the bus is approaching their stop, and take the uncertainty out of daily transportation.
Getting Started
Families can begin using Bus Compass by downloading the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
To create an account, register using the same email address or phone number that is on file with Gunter ISD. Your contact information must match the information in the district's student information system to securely connect your account with your student's bus route.
If you have any questions, please contact Gunter ISD Transportation Director Nicole Mann at nmann@gunterisd.org or 903-696-1500.
We are excited to provide this new service to our families and hope it makes your student's daily transportation more convenient, predictable, and stress-free.
We're excited to welcome our Tigers back for the 2026–2027 school year on Monday, August 10, 2026! We can't wait to see everyone back on campus.
Please review your campus schedule below and plan to arrive before the tardy bell each morning to help your student start the day off right.
Gunter Elementary School
Doors Open: 7:00 AM
School Hours: 7:20 AM – 3:45 PM
Tardy Bell: 7:30 AM
Gunter Middle School
Doors Open: 7:15 AM
School Hours: 7:35 AM – 4:00 PM
Tardy Bell: 7:45 AM
Gunter High School
Doors Open: 7:15 AM
School Hours: 7:35 AM – 4:00 PM
Tardy Bell: 7:45 AM
We hope you've had a great summer and look forward to an amazing year together. See you on Monday, August 10! Go Tigers!
It's almost time for our Tigers to catch the bus! We are excited to welcome students back for another great school year and want to share a few important transportation updates.
Streamlined Transportation Registration
Transportation registration is now managed directly through the Parent Portal—no additional forms are required. If you completed the transportation section during your student's registration, you're all set!
New Bus Tracking App Coming Soon
We are introducing an upgraded routing and camera system to enhance student safety and improve communication with families.
Once bus routes are finalized, we will share instructions—expected by the end of the week—on how to download our new bus tracking app. The app will allow parents and guardians to:
Track their student's bus in real time
Receive proximity alerts
Get notifications about delays or route updates
The safety of our students is always our top priority, and we appreciate your patience as we implement this new system.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Mann at (903) 696-1500 or nmann@gunterisd.org.
We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back on the bus for another amazing school year!
Reminder for Families of Extracurricular Participants (Grades 7–12)
As part of the online registration process for the 2026–2027 school year, parents and guardians of students participating in extracurricular activities in grades 7–12 completed the required agreement and consent forms for Gunter ISD's Mandatory Drug Testing Program.
This reminder is intended to help families understand what to expect during the school year. In accordance with the district's Mandatory Drug Testing Program, students participating in extracurricular activities may be subject to initial testing (for new extracurricular participants) and random drug testing throughout the school year.
The program is designed to support the health, safety, and well-being of students participating in extracurricular activities.
For complete program information, please review the Drug Testing Program Guide:
https://aptg.co/ns5PPK
Questions may be directed to:
Allison Thornhill
High School Nurse & Drug Testing Coordinator
athornhill@gunterisd.org
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year, Gunter ISD Families!
We're excited to welcome you back and look forward to an amazing year together!
One of the best ways to stay informed is by activating your ParentSquare account. ParentSquare is Gunter ISD's primary communication platform, bringing district, campus, classroom, and teacher communication together in one convenient place. You'll receive important announcements, emergency alerts, attendance notifications, event information, permission slips, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
An invitation was sent this morning to all new Gunter ISD families to activate their ParentSquare account. To sign up, simply use the same email address you used in ParentPortal when you registered your student. Your ParentSquare account is connected to the contact information in ParentPortal, so using that email will help ensure a smooth sign-in experience.
Our Communications page also shares all the ways Gunter ISD keeps families informed throughout the year, including ParentSquare, our website, social media, newsletters, and more.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your student's success. We can't wait for a fantastic 2026–2027 school year with our Tiger families!
Learn more about how we communicate with our families: https://www.gunterisd.org/page/communications
Applications Now Open for the 2026–2027 Gunter ISD Ambassador Academy
Gunter ISD is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Gunter ISD Ambassador Academy. Following the success of our inaugural program, we are looking forward to welcoming a new group of community members who are interested in learning more about our district and supporting the mission of Gunter ISD.
The Ambassador Academy is a year-long program designed to provide participants with an in-depth look at the operations, programs, and initiatives that make Gunter ISD successful. Through interactive sessions with district and campus leaders, participants will gain valuable insight into public education while building meaningful connections with our schools.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Learn how Gunter ISD operates and serves students.
Gain the knowledge and tools to become informed advocates for public education.
Help share the mission, vision, and accomplishments of Gunter ISD.
Strengthen partnerships between our schools and the community.
The Ambassador Academy is open to parents, business leaders, community members, and anyone with an interest in supporting Gunter ISD and its students.
Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
Applications are available by scanning the QR code on the promotional graphic or by visiting:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6DIOySE7cmLROtLObN5lxl6FLE-MhLp60OEZOXdByLzbfGA/viewform?urp=gmail_link
For additional information or questions about the Ambassador Academy, please contact Heather Hale at hhale@gunterisd.org.
We look forward to partnering with another outstanding group of ambassadors as we continue working together to support excellence in Gunter ISD.
2026-27 School Supply lists may be found on the Parent page of our website: https://www.gunterisd.org/page/for-parents
2026 Summer Hours
Gunter ISD
JUNE 1 - JULY 30
Monday - Thursday
8AM-4PM
Closed Fridays
JULY 31 - New Teacher Inservice
AUGUST 3-7 - Teacher Inservice
AUGUST 10 - First Day of School for Staff & Students
ParentSquare Sports Groups: Don't Miss Summer Updates!
As summer activities get underway, we want to make sure families don't miss important information about our Summer Skills Sessions for high school and middle school sports.
Many of our coaches communicate directly through ParentSquare groups for their specific sports. To receive updates about summer skills sessions, schedules, and other opportunities, parents should join the ParentSquare groups that match their student's interests.
How to join a sports group in ParentSquare:
1. Log in to ParentSquare.
2. Select More on the bottom menu bar.
3. Select Groups.
4. Find the sports your student is interested in.
5. Join those groups to begin receiving updates from coaches.
This is especially important for incoming 7th-grade families and students who are new to middle school athletics, as many sport-specific communications are shared through these groups.
If your student is considering participating in multiple sports, we encourage you to join all relevant groups so you can stay informed about summer skills sessions and upcoming opportunities.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone connected and informed throughout the summer!
Memorial Day 2026 | Remember and Honor
Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.
As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, we encourage our Tiger community to reflect with gratitude on those who paid the ultimate price for our nation.
From all of us at Gunter ISD, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy some sunshine, make great memories, and show off your Gunter pride! We hope you have a fun and relaxing break, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back on August 10th.
Get Ready for Next Year
Registration for the 2026-27 school year is open. Every student returning to the district must register. Please get this done as soon as possible. All instructions for registration may be found at https://www.gunterisd.org/page/registration
Don't forget to check out all of our Coach's Summer Sport Camps. There are so many to choose from: https://www.gunterisd.org/o/gunter-isd/page/summer-camps1
2026-2027 School Supplies
Elementary List - https://5il.co/3ggpe
Middle School List - https://5il.co/3ggo0
High School lists are by teacher, and will be provided the 1st week of school.
Calculator Notice: 8th grade – high school students taking Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Cal, and Calculus are required to have a graphing calculator. Calculators may be rented from the librarian (be sure to sign the waver in registration). If purchasing, we recommend a Texas Instruments 83+/84+/84+CE. If you are purchasing your own, we ask that you save the proof of purchase and place it on the back where the math teacher can see it.
Gunter ISD Summer Sports Camps 2026
We’re excited to offer a variety of camps for students to stay active, build skills, and have fun this summer. Be sure to check out the Gunter ISD Summer Sports Camps webpage for information on available camps, dates, times, and registration links.
Use the links on the webpage below to find the camp that’s right for your athlete!
https://www.gunterisd.org/page/summer-camps1
Our Gunter Tigers (30-7) advance to the 3A Region 2 Semifinals to take on New Diana (18-12) in a best-of-three series at Rowlett High School.
Location: Rowlett High School
Game Schedule:
Game 1- Thursday at 7:00pm (Visitor/1st Base side)
Game 2- Friday at 7:00pm (Home/3rd Base side)
Game 3- Saturday at 1:00pm if needed (Flip)
Gate:
$5 Adults
$3 Students
All passes accepted.
Come out and support the Tigers as they continue their playoff run!
Gunter Track Camp – Registration Now Open!
Gunter Track Camp registration for students entering 2nd through 8th grade is now open!
This camp is a great opportunity for young athletes to build skills, improve technique, and have fun learning more about track and field in a positive and encouraging environment.
Camp Details:
Dates: June 2–4
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
Location: Gunter High School Football Field/Track
Cost: $60 (includes camp t-shirt)
The camp is also open to students outside of Gunter ISD, so feel free to invite friends from neighboring districts!
To register, please use the QR code on the flyer or the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7EXix7VKVMiQ0-dokWLLiVDazi2NSKizX6DxuhO1rcEjK3A/viewform
