Galveston Independent School District

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Galveston Independent School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Maryori “MJ” Aceituno as the new principal of Burnet Elementary School.

Aceituno’s journey in education began as a bilingual student in Galveston ISD after immigrating from Guatemala at the age of 10. Inspired by the educators who invested in her success, she has dedicated her career to serving students, families, and educators throughout the region.

“MJ’s story is a powerful example of the life-changing impact our schools can have on students,” said Dr. Matthew Neighbors, Superintendent of Schools for Galveston ISD. “As a former Galveston ISD student who has returned to serve our community, she embodies the spirit of our mission to 'Raise the Grade' and maintain 'High Expectations' for every learner. MJ understands our students, our families, and the importance of creating a culture where academic excellence, opportunity, and student success are at the forefront. We are excited to welcome her as the new principal of Burnet Elementary and look forward to the leadership she will provide in helping our students reach their fullest potential.”

Aceituno began her educational career as a bilingual teacher at Oppe Elementary, where she served from 2013 to 2019. She later served as a Collaborative Learning Leader from 2019 to 2021, helping support instructional excellence and teacher development. In 2021, she was named the district’s Bilingual/ESL Instructional Coach, a role she held through 2022 before advancing to assistant principal positions in both Galveston ISD and Dickinson ISD.

Throughout her career, Aceituno has led instructional coaching, professional learning, curriculum implementation, and the successful implementation of bilingual and multilingual education programs. She has also played a key role in campus improvement efforts focused on strengthening instruction and improving student outcomes for all learners.

Aceituno holds a master's degree in educational leadership and is excited to return to the community that helped shape her educational journey.

06/17/2026

🎉 Supporting the whole child!🌟
Leaders from AIM, Austin Elementary and Weis Middle School attended the Texas Center for Student Supports (TCSS) conference to further their work on students' nonacademic needs.
This also marks the completion of a prestigious two-year grant awarded to only 98 districts across Texas!🏅
Thank you to our incredible leaders for their dedication to our students' well-being. 💙

06/16/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to GISD’s Cohort 17 on their graduation from the Houston Education Leadership Partners, LLC at Rice University! We are so proud of your dedication to professional development and excellence in leadership.

Pictured are:
• Lindsay Haney (Director of Marketing)
• Susana Tapani (Assistant Principal Ball High School)
• Robin Sanders (District Math Content Specialist)
Not pictured: Desiree Monges (Multilingual District Specialist)

We can't wait to see the impact you continue to have on our students and district!

06/16/2026

All summer activities at Crenshaw Environmental Science Magnet school will be cancelled tomorrow due to potentially deteriorating weather conditions. The campus will be closed.

06/15/2026

Is your student ready to start day 1? Enroll Now Pre-K-12!
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06/13/2026

It’s was a great week of learning, creativity, movement, and connection at Camp TKP! 👏🏼

06/13/2026

🎥 New Drone Footage Alert! 🚁
Check out the latest aerial views of the Ball North block! This video captures our most recent progress updates for June, giving you a bird's-eye view of how things are shaping up.
A huge thank you to Zero/Six Consulting capturing and sharing this incredible footage for us! 🙌

06/12/2026

Stories of GISD – Volume 06 ✨📖

This month, we are excited to feature Addison Applegate, a Ball High School student preparing for her senior year and making a difference through the BESTT program. 🍎💛💜

With a passion for working with children and a heart for helping others, Addison is spending her summer with our very own Galveston ISD Camp TKP, gaining hands-on experience and building skills for her future.

Take a few minutes to read about this amazing student and the impact she is already making in our GISD community. 🌟