Grand Saline ISD (Official)

Grand Saline ISD (Official) Grand Saline Independent School District The first school taught in Van Zandt County was taught by James H. A three room wooden building was constructed. A. F.M.

Kuykendall in the winter of 1849-50 on Saline Creek five miles south of Grand Saline. On May 15, 1854, seven schools were established in Van Zandt County with specific bounds. Jordan Saline was established as no. 4 and later became Grand Saline District No. 4. The town was called Jordan’s Saline until the arrival of the T & P Railroad on its route from Marshall to Dallas in 1873. On January 10, 1867, the entire county was laid off in school districts and on May 13, 1879, the county clerk was ordered to issue drafts for various claims on a percentage basis according to funds belonging to each district. In 1895 the Grand Saline School was a one-room building located one mile west of town. The first teacher in the one-room wooden building was Florence Hoard. A two-room school building was erected in town in 1896. In 1898 the school was relocated to the southeast corner of Main and Jordan Streets. Eventually it became a five teacher school with the Martinite Church and the Presbyterian Church also being used for classrooms. About 1905 Grand saline School District No. 4 became an independent school district. According to minutes of the first meeting of the trustees of the Grand Saline Independent School District the trustees met in the office of Mr. Sim Florence, a Notary Public, on Tuesday afternoon, July 11, 1905. After being sworn in by Mr. Florence they organized by electing J.B. Covington as president and W. Adam as secretary. The other trustees were J.S. Kingston, S.L. Stanford, J.M. Weeks, T.B. Weeks and H.O. Kuykendall. They elected Mr. Chancellor as Principal and Mr. George D. Staton as first assistant for the following school year. During the August 15, 1905, meeting a contract with Mr. Staton was made to furnish 10 cords of wood at $2.50 per cord for heating. The salaries of the faculty was set for the Principal at $80 per month, the first assistant $60 per month and teachers $40 per month. The resolution was passed requiring tuition of all overs and unders to be paid in advance or not to be permitted to attend school. The overs were those students who were over the legal age to attend school and the unders were those students who were under the legal age to attend school.

09/15/2026
📅 REMINDER, GSISD FAMILIES!There will be no school for students on Monday, September 21. This day is designated as a Sta...
09/15/2026

📅 REMINDER, GSISD FAMILIES!
There will be no school for students on Monday, September 21. This day is designated as a Staff Workday for Grand Saline ISD.
Students will return to class on Tuesday, September 22.

Today we’re giving a well-deserved shoutout to Lance, Josh, and Amanda for everything they do to keep GSISD connected, p...
09/15/2026

Today we’re giving a well-deserved shoutout to Lance, Josh, and Amanda for everything they do to keep GSISD connected, protected, and running smoothly. From solving problems to keeping our technology up and running, they’re always there when we need them.
They truly are the REAL MVPs of GSISD! 👏

09/15/2026

🏐 GAME DAY! 🏐

The Lady Indians are back at home tonight as we take on the Edgewood Bulldogs! 🧡🖤

Come out, fill the stands, and support your Lady Indians! Let’s pack the gym and get loud! 📣🏐🧡🖤

09/15/2026

Congratulations to our Superintendent’s Award recipients and State Qualifiers!

🏆 Celebrating Excellence at GSISD! 🏆Tonight, we were proud to recognize an outstanding group of students who have repres...
09/15/2026

🏆 Celebrating Excellence at GSISD! 🏆
Tonight, we were proud to recognize an outstanding group of students who have represented Grand Saline ISD at the state level and those who achieved A Honor Roll status, earning them the Superintendent’s Award! These students have demonstrated excellence through their hard work, dedication, and commitment to achievement. We are incredibly proud of each of them and all they continue to accomplish.

09/14/2026

Calling ALL GSISD students, staff and Alumni... we would like to offer a Homecoming T-shirt and/or sweatshirt!! All orders will go through the link and payment will be on the site as well. Shirts will be delivered to Kim McVey and she will distribute to all who have ordered.

BONUS!!! You have the option to add "Class of # # # #" to the sleeve as well!!

Orders will close on Monday 9/21/26 at 3:00pm.

As ALWAYS, thank ya'll for your continued support!! GO INDIANS!!!

Click HERE to order!! https://grand-saline-homecoming-2026.square.site/

09/14/2026

Weekly Sports Schedule 9/14-9/19
📢Update from Coach Drennon:
JV Football will play Van’s 9th grade at 5pm in Van this Thursday.

09/13/2026

Some things are bigger than the game.
It’s about the ones who came before you, the ones standing beside you, and the legacy you’ll leave behind.

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Grand Saline, TX
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