W. H. Gaston MS-"Find Your Fire"

📣 W.H. Gaston Middle School Open House & Community Vendor Opportunity! 🐾💙💛
Join us for the W.H. Gaston Middle School Open House on Thursday, August 6th and help us kick off an amazing school year!
🕔 7th Grade Families: 5:00 PM
🕕 8th Grade Families: 6:00 PM
Parents and students will have the opportunity to:
✅ Learn about school rules and expectations
✅ Review class schedules and academic programs
✅ Get dress code information
✅ Explore extracurricular activities and clubs
✅ Learn about athletics and student opportunities
✅ Meet teachers, staff, and administrators
🌟 Calling All Community Vendors! 🌟
We are looking for FREE community vendors, organizations, businesses, and service providers who would like to support our students and families by setting up an informational table during our Open House from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to:
📚 Share resources with families
🤝 Connect with the community
🎓 Support student success
💼 Promote educational, health, mentoring, youth development, and family-focused services
There is no cost to participate, but space is limited.
📩 If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact us to reserve your spot.
🏫 W.H. Gaston Middle School
"Where Excellence is the Expectation!"
We look forward to welcoming our students, families, and community partners as we prepare for a successful school year. Go Panthers! 🐾💙💛

🏈 FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS 🏀
Parkland Health is offering FREE sports physicals for students!
📅 Saturday, July 25
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 C.V. Roman Health Center
3560 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75237
👩‍⚕️ Open to students entering 7th–12th grade (2026–2027 school year)
📝 Registration is REQUIRED
🔗 Sign up here: form.jotform.com/260966778091169
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent/Guardian MUST be present
👕 What to wear:
• Athletic clothing (shorts, t-shirt, athletic shoes)
• Sports bra or tank (for females)
• Glasses/contacts if needed
🚫 No jewelry, caps, sandals, or flip flops
📄 Forms will be completed on-site the day of the event
📧 Questions? [email protected]
Don’t miss this great opportunity to get ready for sports season! 💪

We are excited to welcome Jessica Johnson as our new leader

She is passionate about building schools where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to lead with confidence and purpose.

☀️ Summer Cool 2026 is HERE! 🎉

Get ready for a summer full of learning, fun, and new experiences!

📅 Dates: June 1 - June 25, 2026
🏫 Elementary: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
🏫 Middle School: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Students will enjoy:
📚 Reading & Math support
🎨 Enrichment & extracurricular activities
🍽️ Breakfast & lunch provided
🚌 Transportation included

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to grow, explore, and succeed this summer!

📝 Registration Period: March 2 - June 22, 2026

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://www.dallasisd.org/departments/extended-learning-opportunities/summer-learning

🌟 Join us and make Summer 2026 unforgettable! 🌟

Gaston’s Early Release Days