GOHS Speech & Debate

NEWSLETTER

Grand Oaks Speech & Debate Team Advances to IPPF Top 64!

Congratulations to the GOHS Speech & Debate team for being named one of the Top 64 teams worldwide in the 2025 – 2026 International Public Policy Forum (IPPF)! This year’s competition set a record with 332 teams from 39 countries submitting essays on the global education crisis, marking the most internationally diverse field in IPPF history.

Representing Grand Oaks are Gabriella Buhl, Peyton-Quinn Love, MaKaila Ott, Evelynn Phillips, Parker Russo, and Annika Thomas. Their achievement places them among the top student policy debaters across the globe - an incredible milestone for our program!

Upcoming Booster Club Meeting - Parents Welcome!

Thurs, Nov 20 | 6:30 PM

Please join us at for our next Booster Club meeting. Parent involvement is crucial to the success of our students and program.

Community Fieldhouse Sports Bar & Grill

2007 Riley Fuzzel Rd

Spring, TX 77386

Little Caesar’s Pizza Fundraiser

Now - Nov 19: Nationwide!

We’d love your help making our Little Caesars fundraiser a success by signing your student up and helping them make a few sales to support our program! Each kit sold earns us $6, and the money goes directly toward supporting our students' success. Stock your freezer with delicious pizzas and help our team keep making their voices heard! Have your child create their personal link at bit.ly/4qkDDpo then share it with friends and family, and on social media! Top seller will get a special surprise!

Annual Fall Silent Auction

Our auction is LIVE! Bidding ends at 8 PM on 11/20. The final two hours of the event (6-8 PM on 11/20) will be held at Community Fieldhouse where you can take your items home! Can’t make it? No problem! Winners not present will be contacted to arrange item pickup/delivery.

Check out our auction site: https://www.32auctions.com/gohsdebate2025

Kroger Community Rewards

Did you know you can support the GOHS Speech & Debate program just by shopping at Kroger? It's simple and doesn't cost a thing! Login to your app or online account and navigate to Rewards then Community Rewards. Search for code XP456, select GOHS S&D, and save. It’s that easy!

Thank you, Spring Creek Barbeque!

We’re so grateful to Spring Creek Barbeque for their incredible generosity in donating their amazing food to our Fall Tournament! Their support helped fuel our students and volunteers through a long day of tournaments and preparation.

We are very honored to have such amazing local partners who believe in our students and their hard work. If you’re looking for some delicious BBQ, be sure to stop by our local Spring Creek Barbeque on Riley Fuzzel and let them know the GOHS Speech & Debate team sent you!