Our Mighty Gators traveling to PSJA SW this morning to take on the Javelinas at 9am/10:30am in their first controlled scrimmage of the season. Varsity followed by JV. Best to our Mighty Gators and coaching staff. #RGCGISDproud
Congratulations to our GHS Lady Gator Varsity Volleyball for defeating the Santa Rosa Warriors (3-0) and the Santa Maria Cougars (3-2) on Wednesday, August 9th. Great way to start off the non-district season. The Lady Gators will be traveling to Idea Weslaco Pike on Saturday, Aug. 12th for a 12 noon start. Best to our Lady Gator athletes and coaching staff. #RGCGISDproud
Our RGCGISD Athletic Department held its annual UIL Athletic Coaches Orientation at Grulla HS and at Rio HS on Monday August 7th. Amongst district and UIL updates and coaches expectations, awards and recognitions were also presented to our Coaches of the Year from our middle schools and high school teams. RGCGISD is extremely proud of our student athletes and coaching staff and is especially excited for the start of the 2023 athletic season. #RGCGISDproud
Reminder to our RGCGISD Football Fans,
The start of Rattler and Gator Football is right around the corner. If you are interested in becoming a NEW Football Season Ticket holder, ticket sales begin on August 7-12. General tickets for home games will go on sale on August 21. As a reminder, ALL tickets can only be purchased online. Visit our school district webpage (myrgcgisd.org) and click on the athletic ticket sales tab. We can't wait to see you cheering on our Mighty Rattlers and Mighty Gators in 2023. Please feel free to call our athletic department at (956) 370-4866 or (956) 370-4867 if you have any questions. #RGCGISDproud
RGCGISD would like to give a special congratulations to our Grulla High School Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator Abel Gonzalez III for being announced as an inductee to the 2023 Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelina Hall of Fame. Coach Gonzalez played his stellar high school career at Rio Grande City High School from 1996-1998 where his talents led him to an athletic scholarship with the TAMUK Javelinas. During his time at TAMUK from 1999-2002, he passed for 5,448 yards and threw for 47 touchdowns while compiling over 7,371 total yards. A 2x All- Conference and All Regional quarterback, Coach Gonzalez was also selected as a finalist for the Harlan Hill Award for the best NCAA II player in the nation. Coach Gonzalez has been leading the Mighty Gators Football Team since 2010 in which they have amassed 11 playoff appearances, 1 district championship and 2 bi-district championships. The induction will be held on Feb. 16, 2024 at the Memorial Student Union Building at TAMUK. RGCGISD is extremely proud of the well deserved recognition by Coach Abel Gonzalez III. #RGCGISDproud
If you are a current season ticket holder for either our Mighty Rattlers and/or our Mighty Gators, Hometown Ticketing will be sending 2023 Football Season Ticket Renewal emails to confirm and repurchase your tickets starting July 24 - August 5. If you are interested in becoming a NEW Football Season Ticket holder, ticket sales begin on August 7-12. General tickets for home games will go on sale on August 21. As a reminder, ALL tickets can only be purchased online. We can't wait to see you cheering on our Mighty Rattlers and Mighty Gators in 2023. Please feel free to call our athletic department at (956) 370-4866 or (956) 370-4867 if you have any questions. #RGCGISDproud
Our RGCGISD High School Football programs will be hosting their annual football camps next week starting on Monday July 24th - July 26th. Camps will be held at Rio HS and Grulla HS. Contact and additional information is provided in the flyers below. #gogatorsgo #gogatorsgo #RGCGISDproud
Our very own Joe R. Sanchez Stadium bleachers are being updated for the reserved section, which will offer a wonderful backrest for our upcoming football season this fall.Our very own Joe R. Sanchez Stadium bleachers are being updated for the reserved section, which will offer a wonderful backrest for our upcoming football season this fall.
Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity for your elementary students to attend the RGCGISD ACE program's summer camp in collaboration with STC and the Paper Mill Foundation. This exclusive Secret Agent camp guarantees an unforgettable experience. Limited to only 30 students, with 15 students per robotic teacher, spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now to secure your child's place and enjoy this cost-free adventure. The elementary camp will take place from June 12-15, and keep an eye out for the upcoming Middle School Camp from June 19-22.
Our High Schools will be hosting several sports camps during the month of June 2023. We invite our future Rattlers & Gators to join the fun as form, technique, and leadership skills will be the focus. Contact Information is available through each of the flyers provided. Additional camps for July will be posted in the near future. RGCGISD is excited for the future of RGCGISD Sports.
Our RGCGISD Athletic Department held several TEP sessions on June 2-3 that covered the Principles of CPR/ First Aid/ AED and also certified those participants by the American Health & Safety Institute. Those in attendance worked with infant, child, and adult hands on scenarios which included our coaching staff who coach UIL sanctioned sports at GMS, RMS, VMS, RHS and GHS. UIL mandates certification or recertification for every athletic coach every two years. We thank Regina Dorfmeister for an excellent presentation preparing our staff for emergency scenarios to assist our student athletes during the athletic seasons in 2023-2024.
Congratulations to Grulla Gator Alum Luis Martinez for his continued success on the field and in the college classrooms at TAMUK. Luis was recently recognized for making the 2023 Spring Semester Honor Roll. RGCGISD is proud of your accomplishments. #gatorpride
Summer School 2023
Middle School Results for RMS Tournament
Duals results
Ringgold MS vs Veterans MS RMS wins 3 matches to 1
Ringgold MS vs. Grulla MS RMS wins 2 matches to 1
Veterans MS vs. Grulla MS VMS wins 4 matches to 2
RMS 2-0 VMS 1-1 GMS 0-2
1st- Ringgold MS
2nd- Veterans MS
3rd- Grulla MS
Individual Tournament results
Girls results
Veterans MS 55.0 pts
Grulla MS 38.0 pts.
Ringgold MS 9.0 pts
Boys results
Grulla MS 30.0 pts.
Veterans MS 25.0 pts.
Ringgold MS 14.0 pts.
STATE BOUND: Best to Rio Rattler senior Serina Ramirez as she competes in shot put at the 2023 UIL State Track and Field Championships this morning in Austin, Tx. Our RGCGISD community supports Serina and our coaches at STATE. #rattlerstrong #RGCGISDproud
AREA PLAYOFFS: RGCGISD and the Rattler Field at Ft. Ringgold will be the neutral host site for a 6A Area Baseball Playoff Series between Los Fresnos Falcons vs Laredo United Longhorns. Games 1 & 2 are scheduled to start at 7pm today & Friday while game 3 (if needed) will be on Saturday at 2pm. Clear bag policy will be enforced and digital tickets can be bought by scanning the QR code. Best to both teams during this playoff series.
GAMEDAY: Our Mighty Gators travel to Calallen HS to take on the Wildcats tonight at 6pm in Game 2 of the Bi-District Playoff Series. Game 3, if needed, will be 30 minutes after. Gates open at 5pm. Best to our Mighty Gators in this postseason. #gatorstrong #RGCGISDproud
GAMEDAY: Our Mighty Rattlers travel to Corpus Cabaniss Sports Complex to take on the Carroll Tigers tonight at 8pm in Game 2 of the Bi-District Playoff Series. Best to our Mighty Rattlers in this postseason. #rattlerpride #RGCGISDproud
GAMEDAY: Our Mighty Gators will host the Calallen Wildcats in Game 1 of the Bi-District Playoffs tonight at 7pm at Grulla HS. We invite our community to come out and support our Mighty Gators on the diamond. Tickets available online and our clearbag policy will be enforced. #gatorpride #RGCGISDproud
GAMEDAY: Our Rio Rattlers will host the Carrol Tigers in Game 1 of the Bi-District Playoffs tonight at 7 pm at Ft. Ringgold. We invite our community to come out and support our Mighty Rattlers on the diamond. Tickets are available online, and our clear bag policy will be enforced. #rattlerpride #RGCGISDproud
