Story by: Kendall David, GCCISD Executive Director of Community Engagement
Goose Creek CISD (GCCISD) employees once again demonstrated their strong commitment to students, families, and the community through the successful 2025–2026 United Way campaign.
GCCISD has maintained a long-standing partnership with United Way of Greater Baytown Area & Chambers County in support of services that strengthen families and improve lives for the students they serve. During this year’s campaign, 1,001 district employees collectively raised $51,614, directly supporting United Way programs that provide essential resources and support throughout the community.
To help recognize the success of the campaign, the district was honored to welcome United Way CEO Mrs. Reabold to celebrate the generosity of GCCISD employees and the campuses that led the way in participation and giving. District leaders expressed appreciation for every employee who contributed, noting that the campaign’s success reflects the service-minded spirit of GCCISD.
Pictured, from left, Joe Rodriguez, GCCISD Superintendent; Renee Stripling, Highlands Elementary campaign coordinator; Blanca Capetillo, Highlands Elementary Principal; Melissa Reabold, United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County CEO; and Jim Campisi, GCCISD School Board President. Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman.
Pictured, from left, Pictured, from left, Joe Rodriguez, GCCISD Superintendent; Michelle Jackson, Robert E. Lee High School Assistant Principal; Clemencia Vigil, Robert E. Lee High School campaign coordinator; Melissa Reabold, United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County CEO; and Jim Campisi, GCCISD School Board President. Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman.
Pictured, from left, Pictured, from left, Joe Rodriguez, GCCISD Superintendent; Carlaskio Smith, Pumphrey Elementary Principal; Michelle Grimes, Pumphrey Elementary campaign coordinator; Melissa Reabold, United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County CEO; and Jim Campisi, GCCISD School Board President. Photo by Carrie Pryor-Newman.
Several campuses were recognized for outstanding employee participation. POINT Alternative Center earned the third-highest participation rate at 50 percent, led by Principal Bill Kimbel and United Way campaign coordinator Nancy Hockless. Clark Elementary received recognition for the second-highest participation rate at 70 percent under the leadership of Principal Kem Scheidt and campaign coordinator Michelle Schramm. Highlands Elementary achieved the highest employee participation rate at 85 percent, with leadership from Principal Blanca Capetillo and campaign coordinator Renee Stripling.
Campuses were also recognized for the highest monetary contributions within their size categories. In the small campus category, ranging from one to 85 employees, IMPACT Early College High School led contributions with a total of $2,095 under the leadership of Principal and campaign coordinator Laura Reyes. In the medium campus category, ranging from 86 to 115 employees, Pumphrey Elementary raised $3,027, led by Principal Carlaskio Smith and campaign coordinator Michelle Grimes. In the large campus category, ranging from 116 to 259 employees, Robert E. Lee High School contributed the highest amount at $5,135, with leadership from Principal Earnest Brooks and campaign coordinators Clemencia Vigil and Connie Guerrero.
GCCISD extends sincere gratitude to all employees who participated in the 2025–2026 United Way campaign. Their generosity continues to strengthen the partnership with United Way and ensures vital resources remain available to support students, families, and the greater Baytown and Chambers County communities.