School Notification System
It is important that you sign up for our notification system. This is how you will know if we are having School Delays or Closings due to weather or water and power outages. To Sign Up From Your Phone Go to the web site, www.gvhisd.net , scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on “more . . .
From Eggs to Chicks!
The Kindergarten class studied the stages of development in chicken eggs. Mrs. Ingle set 8 eggs in an incubator, April the 13 th . It takes 21 days for chicken eggs to hatch. The kindergarten class learned what the . . . read more
Jack Camden earns 100 points
Jack Camden is the eleventh member of our Century Club. Congratulations to Jack on achieving the 100 Accelerated Reader points required to become a member. read more
Yearbook Orders Due May 21st!
There are only a few days left to order your yearbook! Yearbooks are $12.64 and the deadline is Friday, May 21st. To order your copy got to http://www.memorybook.com , click on . . . read more
School Wide A R Party
We Made Our Goal !
As many of you already know our school uses a reading program called Accelerated Reader. The program is designed to encourage students to be independent readers, to increase their reading . . . read more
Please Remember to Turn in Your Transfer Applications
We requested current students return their transfer applications by this Friday, May 7th for the next school year. Most of those are now in along with many requests for new students. We . . . read more
New Books Inspire More Reading
Wade Camden has reached 600 Accelerated Reader Points! His teacher said he is enjoying the " Land of Stories" series. read more
600 Points!
Easton Willis reached 600 Accelerated Reader points today. He has read over 4 million words this year. Great job, Easton! read more
Amarillo Bulls Game
Several of our Grandview-Hopkins Eagles earned vouchers for free tickets to see the Amarillo Bulls play at a home game. They completed a S.T.E.M. project that was assigned to them on a recent field trip to earn the vouchers. Some . . . read more
Amarillo Bulls and Tarpley's Music Field Trip
Third through sixth grade visited the Amarillo Bulls and watched part of their practice and had opportunity to skate on the ice as well. Later the students did a project and S.T.E.M. packet to earn a free ticket to a Bulls . . . read more
Amarillo Bulls and Tarpley's Music Field Trip
Third through sixth grade visited the Amarillo Bulls Hockey team this week. They watched part of their practice and had a short lesson on ice skating. They also did a S.T.E.M. packet and built a hockey goal. . . . read more
Membership Rapidly Growing
Yesterday Hallie Willis made the 100 point goal to become a Century Club member. Congratulations Hallie! We are all very proud of her. read more
Newest Member of Century Club
Teague Smith is our newest member to Century Club. Congratulations Teague! We are very proud of you. We are proud of all of our Century Club members. Rylee Siirtola's photo was left out of the last article so . . . read more
Century Club News!
Our students are soaring higher and higher in Accelerated Reader points! We want to reward those students who have gone far and above our expectations. We have set up a new and improved reward system. . . . read more
An American Christmas
Our Christmas program this year was an "All American Christmas" read more
3rd & 4th Learn About Skeletal System
Mrs. Bolz 3rd and 4th grade classes are having fun learning about the skeletal system. Karleigh Roberts stated that there are 206 bones in the human body. Please click on the slide show to see their creations! read more
Notes from Mr. Hargis
Grandview-Hopkins Family, The school year is up and running, and it is hard to believe we are well into October, and part way through the second six weeks already! It has been an unusual start to the school year for all of us, but the . . . read more
Century Club Starting the Year With a Bang!
Friday, September 18, 2020, Easton Willis blasted the record book by reaching the Century Club goal of 100 Accelerated Reader points earlier than any student in the history of the Grandview-Hopkins Century Club! Emily Corbitt was . . . read more
Behind Our Masks Art Project
It has been great being back together again this new school year! I for one have missed these kids and their faces. This school year looks different with some of the new guidelines in place, and we look a little different too. Wearing masks . . . read more
Transfer Applications Are Now Being Accepted
Parents interested in their students attending Grandview-Hopkins Elementary for the first time this fall may apply by completing transfer application forms and returning them to the school office at 11676 FM 293, Groom, TX . . . read more
Yearbook Pictures Needed!
If you have pictures you would like to see in the yearbook please submit those through the website or email to Mrs. Ingle at judith.ingle@region16.net. If you have not submitted any of your children . . . read more
Century Club Finale!
Trinity Siirtola and Jake Clendennen are our newest members to the Century Club. Trinity got into the castle with 100.1 points and Jake with 118.0 points! Our leader with the most points this year will have . . . read more
Hadleigh Bowers is Our Newest Century Club Member
Our Century Club now has 14 members with Hadleigh Bowers recently reaching the 100 point goal. We are so proud of the students who have continued to read at home and continue testing to get their points! Some students have taken . . . read more
Century Club Membership Will Be Closing Soon!
Attention to all the royal subjects of Grandview-Hopkins Acceleratred Reading testing will end at midnight on Monday May 11 th , the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty. . . . read more
5th Six Weeks Honor Roll
It is an honor to have so many hard working and bright students in our school. Keep up the good work! "A" Honor Roll Hadleigh Bowers . . . read more
Points Earned Reading at Home
Students are continuing to read and test at home. I am so pleased with all of you for continuing your reading. The latest news is that Clara Robison and Anleigh Bowers have made it to the Century Club. Congratulations . . . read more
Parent Communication Relating to School Closing
Grandview-Hopkins Closed through Friday, April 3rd, 2020
As you know, all Texas public schools have been ordered closed through April 3rd by Governor Abbott through an executive order issued on March 19, 2020. Grandview-Hopkins ISD is of course included in that order, and the teachers and . . . read more
Mr. Hargis Update on Possible School Closing
Everyone is anxious and wondering about the possibility of Grandview-Hopkins closing because of the corona virus outbreak, and I want to update you on what is going on and what may happen. To start with, there has been no decision made . . . read more
Four New Century Club Members! and more...
We are so proud of our newest Century Club members! First Wade Camden joined the ranks, then Chris Perez, followed by Fischer Morgan and Ally Hardman. (Click on the slide show to see more pictures.) These students have read . . . read more
Tennis Anyone?
As part of our participation with Window On a Wider World the students are currently doing a unit in PE on tennis. Kids Inc. provided Mrs. Wheeler with tennis equipment for the students. The students are enjoying learning the . . . read more
Emma Wheeler Makes Century Club!
Emma Wheeler met her 100 point goal today to become a member of the Accelerated Reader Century Club. Congratulations Emma! When asked about some of her favorite books she has read recently, Emma said she likes "The Sisters . . . read more
Christmas at Grandview-Hopkins
Wanted to share a few photos of decorating, the Christmas play, visiting Santa and the goodies we are blessed with by Mrs. Hargis! More photos will be coming after the parties and caroling... read more
UIL Results
Several of our students participated in UIL competition this year hosted by the McLean ISD. We are very proud of how well our students did in the competition. Results are as follows: 2nd Grade Creative Writing Emma . . . read more
Rylee Siirtola Reaches 100 AR Points!
Rylee Siirtola reached the Century Club goal of 100 Accelerated Reader points today. We are all so proud of Rylee and her determination. read more
Lily Siirtola Becomes 2nd Century Club Member
Lily Siirtola has reached the 100 point mark in Accelerated Reader points. She is the 2nd student this year to meet the goal of 100 point goal and become a Century Club member. Congratulations! She is in Mrs. . . . read more
Easton Willis First Member of Century Club!
Easton Willis is the first to reach 100 Accelerated Reader points this year. Congratulations to Easton on a job well done! We award each student who reaches 100 points with a Century Club t-shirt. We love to see the . . . read more
Open House Fun!
We want to thank all of the parents who came to our Open House. It is a great opportunity to see the students classrooms, teachers and other students. Students had fun looking at medieval armor and helmets when they . . . read more
Palo Duro Canyon "Texas" Field Trip
This was a great field trip to Palo Duro. The kids learned about the play “Texas” and part of their dance and a few lines from the show. The students really joined in and enjoyed the experience. . . . read more
Element of Lines
Kindergarteners have been busy in Fine Arts exploring the use of art materials, techniques and learning the element of lines. In order to begin painting, there’s a lot to cover first. We read a wonderful story called I Ain’t . . . read more
The Welcome Dragon!
First through Sixth graders worked collaboratively to create a dragon for our Medieval Theme that demonstrates the element of art known as Line. Each student designed their own page to reinforce their understanding of vertical, horizontal, . . . read more
Honoring Patriot's by Wearing Red, White, & Blue
Our school wanted to honor the patriot's who represented our country during the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Students and staff dressed in red, white and blue on Patriot's Day. We want to say a thank you to all . . . read more
We're Poets and Didn't Know It!
The second grade class recently learned about poetry. We found out that there are different elements of poetry. Some of those elements we learned about are rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, imagery, mood, onomatopoeias, metaphors, . . . read more
Wade Camden Joins Century Club Membership
Wade joined the Century Club membership by earning 100 Accelerated Reader points on the 100th day of school. Way to go Wade! read more
Clara Robison Makes Century Club!
Clara Robison reached 100 AR points. Way to go Clara! She is now a member of the Century Club and received her membership t-shirt. read more
Easton Willis Reaches 200 AR Points!
Easton Willis has been busy reading this year. He earned 200 Accelerated Reader points yesterday. We are so proud of him. read more
Emma Wheeler makes 100 AR Points!
Emma Wheeler made her goal this week of 100 Accelerated Reader points. She was rewarded with a Century Club t-shirt. Way to go Emma! read more
Jump Rope for Heart
Students are spending February, American Heart Month, practicing their Jump Rope skills in PE. So far students have been demonstrating individual jump rope skills, partner skills and long rope skills. They have joined together in . . . read more
Christmas Caroling 2018
Friday morning December 21, 2018 students and faculty went to various locations in Pampa to sing Christmas carols. Locations included Walmart, Happy State Bank, Aim Bank, United States Post Office, Meredith House, . . . read more
The Elf Impersonator
On December 20, 2018 the entire student body presented the Christmas play The Elves' Impersonator and various Christmas carols under the direction of Mrs. Angel Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler stated, "All the . . . read more
Siirtola Sisters Become Century Club Members Today
Congratulations to the Siirtola sisters! Both Lilyann and Rylee Siirtola earned enough AR points today to become members of the Century Club. Keep up the good work and read on! read more
New Century Club Members
We have two new Century Club members, Taylor Autry and Easton Willis. Congratulations! read more
Poster Art Contest
Students from Kindergarten through 6th grade were asked to create a poster representing the 1950's era. The posters were judged for each grade level and the students who won were given the opportunity to pick a prize. . . . read more
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
EVERYONE HAD A FUN TIME DRESSING UP FOR HALLOWEEN. CHEERS SOUNDED THROUGH THE BUILDING FOR EACH STUDENT AS THEY WERE PRESENTED WEARING THEIR COSTUME. THE CONTESTANTS WERE DIVIDED INTO TWO GROUPS, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 2 ND . . . read more
Palo Duro Canyon Field Trip
Grades Kindergarten through 6th grade went on a field trip to Palo Duro Canyon October 5th. They went on a hike with a park ranger who pointed a variety of plants including the dogwood tree. The park ranger also talked about . . . read more
The Very Best Staff!
Our staff sporting their very own Century Club shirts in support of our students. read more
Graduation and Award Ceremony
We wanted to share with you some of the many pictures taken during the Awards and Graduation Ceremony. Click on each of the three stacks for a slide show. read more
End of Year Field Trips
The lower grades, Kindergarten through second grade took some field trips at end of school. They visited the Panhandle police station and the EMS. They also toured the Botanical Gardens in Amarillo. We wanted to share some . . . read more
Earth Science
Ms. Bolz's third and fourth grade class has been studying a two week long unit over Earth Science. The students have learned different concepts that range from weathering, erosion, renewable/non-renewable resources, plate . . . read more
Contraction Surgery
First grade is back in the swing and things are going quickly. If you didn't hear at home, we had some awesome doctors show up in our class. They even performed surgery right here in our classroom with masks and . . . read more
Christmas at the OK Corral
The students had such a great time in the old west performing “Christmas at the OK Corral”! The songs were fun and lively, the characters were humorous and entertaining, and the audience was captivated and . . . read more
The Gift of Caroling
Our students went to Pampa on the last day of school and sang Christmas carols at various locations, stores, banks, nursing homes and at the Pampa Senior Citizens. (Click on the photo to see slide show.) read more
November Fitness Challenge
Turkey Jacks!
We’ve had a great year in PE so far! We’ve learned some new skills, and are learning new ways to stay ACTIVE and get STRONGER! During November the kids were challenged to complete 946 “turkey jacks”! 29 . . . read more
Dancing in the Halls
Wear Red Day
October 26th was designated as "Wear Red Day" at our school. Students celebrated being drug free by dancing in the halls! read more
Western Expansion is This Year's Theme
The wagons are hitched, the supplies are ready, and we are off on our trail. The journey will be long, but rich with learning and experience along the way. As the wagon train pushes westward there are bound to be some Native . . . read more
Cowboy Stories
Deep in the Heart of Texas is the third and fourth grade classroom theme this year. The students will be learning throughout the year about the early history of Texas and even up to present day as well. People from all over know . . . read more
Gummy Bear Math
The third and fourth grade class started the new school year with a yummy approach to math. Each student was given their own share of gummy bears and asked to guess, collect data, sort, graph, and follow mathematical steps. Once everyone . . . read more
Students Use Their Energy to Make More Energy!
The 3rd and 4th grade students completed their science units over energy. A lab was created to give them hands-on experience with different variations of energy. The glass bottles were used to . . . read more
Jump Rope for Heart Wrap-Up
We wrapped up our Jump Rope for Heart event last week with a pizza party for the top fundraisers from each grade level! Everyone did an amazing job supporting the American Heart Association. As a school, we raised a . . . read more
First Grade Learns Money
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First grade started learning about money last week. Today, we played a game, "I have, who has", where the students had to be able to count coins and listen for their answer. We finished in less than 30 . . . read more
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART 2017
Our Jump Rope for Heart campaign has kicked off for this year! Our total school goal is to raise $1200! We can do it! We decided to change things up a bit for the top fundraisers for each class…this year the student . . . read more
MARATHON MONDAYS
Monday’s in PE are well known for running! In January we finally made our first goal…we “ran” from the school to Brownsville, TX for a total of 766 miles! The students were awarded with gold medals for . . . read more
Christmas Program a "Chilling" Success!
Grandview-Hopkins students, Kindergarten through 6 th grade presented “The Big Chill” to parents and other family members on December 15 th in the Eagle Gym. Deborah Davis, fine arts teacher, led the students in . . . read more
Students Spread Christmas Cheer
Each year our students enjoy a field trip to sing Christmas Carols at various Pampa locations. This year they sang at Happy State Bank, First Bank Southwest, Gray County Courthouse, Walmart, Meredith House, . . . read more
First Century Club Member!
Christopher Perez is the first student to make the Century Club this year! To be a member of the Century Club you must earn 100 Accelerated Reader points. Mr. Wilson presents a special T-shirt to each student who reaches the . . . read more
News from the Eagle Gym
During PE, I have recently started “Marathon Mondays”! This is a fun way to incorporate and encourage running into our fitness program. I chose Brownsville, TX as our first goal. Through a group effort, we are . . . read more
Halloween Extravaganza!
We wanted to share a video of the Kindergarten with you plus pictures and results from the Halloween Costume Contest and pictures of the lowers grades Halloween Carnival. Halloween Costume Contest Results . . . read more
Elements of Art!
We have been busy in Fine Arts the last few weeks learning about the "Elements of Art"! We discussed lines, patterns, space, shades, balance, shapes, and color. The students did two different projects which were a lot . . . read more
First 2nd Grader to Receive Pizza Coupon
Jessca Waterson was the first 2 nd grader to receive her pizza coupon for a FREE personal pan pizza. Jessca has already met her AR goal for the 2 nd six weeks. Once a student has met their goal, they will receive a . . . read more
Kindergarten 2016-2017
We have a great group this year. We have 9 kindergarten students, 8 girls and 1 boy. The schools theme this year is Learning Around the World. Our class is studying the continent of Australia. We will be learning . . . read more
Oooey Gooey Science Lab
The school was treated with a great science lab through the Don Harrington Discovery Center. The students learned about mixtures and solutions while making Flubber and Garch. Ask your child all about it! read more
Open House Enjoyed by All
Open House was held at our school on Thursday, September 8. Approximately seventy parents and supporters were in attendance, and everyone enjoyed visiting with staff, students, and each other. PTO provided a do-it-yourself photo booth . . . read more
Reader's Theater - Stellaluna
Reader’s Theatre has begun in Mrs. Wilson’s Second Grade class. Students are learning to read out loud to an audience. Sometimes they will be reading by themselves but sometimes . . . read more
School has begun!
Just a few snapshots of the first few days of school. So glad to see all of the students! read more
Wrapping up Graphs!
First grade wrapped up graphs this week. Together, they polled the school on favorite colors and completed a bar graph displayed in the hallway, and then individually graphed what they found in a skittles bag. I'm so proud of . . . read more
Funds Raised for American Heart Association
Grandview-Hopkins helped earn donations for American Heart Association through Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart this year. K-2 nd participated in Jump Rope for Heart. We learn different kinds of . . . read more
Kindergarten celebrates President's Day
Kindergarten made special crafts to wear to celebrate President Washington's and President Lincoln's birthdays! read more
KVII Channel 7's Steve Kersh comes to Grandview-Hopkins
January 26, 2016 Steve Kersh installed a weather station at our school today and presented a program to our students on weather. Watch KVII Channel 7 at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, or 10:00 pm tonight or in the morning to see his report on . . . read more
Students Go Christmas Caroling
Students spent the morning, today, Friday, December 18th, caroling in various locations in Pampa. They went to different businesses, nursing homes, banks, the courthouse and senior citizens. Merry Christmas to all! read more
Eagles Soar at UIL Contest!
Twenty-one students from Grandview-Hopkins traveled to Valley school on December 8 th for the Elementary UIL Academic competition. Eight different school districts were represented and approximately two hundred students competed. . . . read more
Sharing Holiday Cheer on Ugly Sweater Day
Staff donned their ugliest Christmas sweaters on the 13th and we all had a great time! read more
