The Goose Call

The transition to high school brings important choices for eighth-grade students. In this episode of The Goose Call, we explore the High School Options available in Goose Creek CISD and how students can find an experience that fits their interests and future goals.

A Career and Technical Education specialist joins students from Stuart Career Technical High School and IMPACT Early College High School to discuss the options available, the application process, and what students can expect from these unique high school experiences. The students also share why they chose their schools, what they have learned from their experiences, and advice for eighth graders considering their own high school options.

Applications for High School Options are open now through November 30.

Watch the podcast video here: https://youtu.be/1M-LEwlr3aY

The Goose Creek CISD Education Foundation helps create opportunities for students and teachers that extend beyond traditional district funding. In this episode of The Goose Call, Education Foundation Director Dr. Anna Espinoza and Foundation President Jim Wadzinski join us to discuss the foundation's mission and its impact across the district.

Our guests share how classroom grants bring new opportunities to our schools and how community support makes these initiatives possible. We also look ahead to the upcoming gala and explore how individuals and businesses can get involved in supporting the foundation's continued work.

Discover how the Education Foundation is making a difference for our Giants and how you can be part of that impact.

Football season is underway in Goose Creek CISD. In this episode of The Goose Call, the head football coaches and athletic coordinators from Goose Creek Memorial, Robert E. Lee, and Ross S. Sterling high schools join us for an inside look at the 2026 season.

Our coaches discuss what they have learned about their programs so far, how Year 2 as head coach feels different, and the impact of UIL district realignment. We also hear about key players who have emerged this season and how each team continues to grow.

With plenty of football still ahead, the coaches share what will be most important for their teams as they continue through district play.

Every day in the classroom matters. In this episode of The Goose Call, we’re talking about the important role regular attendance plays in student learning and academic success. Kendall David, Chief of Community Engagement; Mayra Buenrostro, Truancy Specialist; and Larissa Richards, Goose Creek CISD Elementary District Teacher of the Year, join us to discuss the impact of missed school, what district data tells us about attendance and student performance, and what families should know about chronic absenteeism and truancy.

We also look at why attendance is especially important for high school students under the new 5x5 schedule and how families can work with their child’s school when attendance becomes a concern.

Welcome to The Goose Call! Championship moments, playoff history, and a season to remember—the Sterling Rangers Boys Soccer team made headlines this year and brought Ranger pride to a whole new level. Today, we’re talking about the journey, the victories, and the players behind one of the most successful seasons in school history.

Welcome to this episode of The Goose Call!

It’s been an exciting start to a new chapter in Goose Creek CISD as we welcome our new superintendent, Dr. Joe Rodriguez, who officially stepped into the role earlier this year. In just a few short months, Dr. Rodriguez has been out across our campuses and throughout the community—listening, learning, and building connections with students, staff, and families.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Rodriguez to talk about his first impressions, what he’s hearing from across GCCISD, and the priorities beginning to take shape as he looks ahead. We’ll also explore how he’s already seeing the district’s vision—“Here, We Grow Giants”—come to life in classrooms, hallways, and beyond.

Let’s get started.

Is that morning "mega-buzz" actually worth the 3 PM crash? In this episode of The Goose Call, we introduce the Giants Care Collective, a powerhouse group of juniors and seniors from across our five high schools dedicated to real talk about student health, and their first official campaign: The Energy Drink Overconsumption Initiative. They break down the negative effects of energy drinks and how you can reclaim your focus (and your sleep).

The Sterling Rangers delivered one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory, finishing with an impressive 28–8 record. Their unforgettable run included a hard-fought 50–47 victory over La Porte to capture the Bi-District Championship and secure their first playoff berth since 1988. Tune in as we break down the season, the defining moments, and the determination that fueled this historic comeback.

On this episode of The Goose Call, Dr. Randal O'Brien reflects on his tenure as Goose Creek CISD Superintendent of Schools, where he began, and what the future holds.

They started as Goose Creek students, now they’re leading the district’s high schools. Hear how five alumni came full circle to become principals, including one who’s returned to lead his alma mater.