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Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 tuition-based applications are now open for the 2026-2027 school year!

🖍️ Apply today before the application period closes: www.gcisd.net/tuitionpreK

GCISD’s Pre-K program also offers limited open enrollment to:
🏢Children of employees of the cities of Grapevine and Colleyville
🍎Children of GCISD employees
❤️Grandchildren of GCISD residents
🏡Children who reside within the city boundaries of Grapevine or Colleyville, but not within the boundaries of GCISD

GCISD’s Pre-K is “Where the BEST begins!” See why by watching our video below.

With winter weather in the forecast, GCISD wants to remind our community about inclement weather procedures. Should conditions lead to any schedule changes, GCISD will communicate important information via text, email, phone calls, social media and on the district website. Families are encouraged to check that contact information is up-to-date in Skyward Family Access, as these are the phone numbers and emails used to communicate with families.

Know GCISD’s inclement weather procedures: https://www.gcisd.net/page/inclement-weather

Let’s give a big cheer to our second semester TEAM (Together Award Everyone Achieves More) Award recipients. This award celebrates employees who have demonstrated exceptional customer service, teamwork and built positive relationships. Congratulations to these outstanding employees and thank you to RBFCU for sponsoring the award.

Custodial Services: Alexa Lanmon-Carlock
Extended Day Program: Brittany Kump
Early Childhood Development Center: Lydia Hatch
Facility Services: John Pierce
Nutrition Services: Kathleen Rose
Technology Services: Graeme Porter
Transportation Services: Sheri Skains

Bransford Elementary kicked off One School One Book on Thursday, January 15, with a “Roll & Read” night! Families laced up their skates, for some after school family fun and to pick up a copy of this year’s book “Soccer on Sunday.” Across GCISD, elementary campuses organize One School One Book programs to celebrate reading together.

GCISD schools and district offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day. View GCISD instructional calendars at www.gcisd.net/instructional-calendars-25-26.

Dove Elementary School second grade students, teachers and families had a 🐾paws-itively 🐾great time of learning at the Dove Reads ‘Fur’ Fun event Wednesday night. The event was to celebrate reading and share how families can support literacy at home. Students also were able to adopt their very own reading buddy stuffed animals. What a fun way to pack some more reading skills! 📖

Why is GCISD Pre-K the best? 🍎. Let’s share 10 reasons:
🔹 Certified Teachers in every room 👩‍🏫
🔹 Follows Texas Pre-K Guidelines ✅
🔹 Curriculum-based learning 📚
🔹 Play-based academics 🎓
🔹 Prepares students for kindergarten 🎒
🔹 Small class sizes with no more than 22 students per class ✨
🔹 Located on GCISD campuses 🏫
🔹 Extended Day options available ⏰
🔹 Competitive pricing (we’re lower than most; just shop around) 💸
🔹 Our students LOVE school and learning! ❤️

Pre-K 4 applications open now through Friday, January 30. Pre-K 3 application period is Tuesday, January 20-Friday, February 6.

Apply now: www.gcisd.net/tuitionpreK

Last night was our first session of Leadership GCISD’s spring class! The Academics team kicked off this semester by sharing how GCISD delivers high-quality instruction to achieve student learning and success. A special shout out to Loveria Caffe in Colleyville for providing dinner for the class.

Thank you to all who attended today’s Gold Card session! If you missed today, we have two more sessions coming up this semester on Thursday, March 5, and Wednesday, April 8.

More info: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program

🚀 PK-4 tuition-based applications opened today! 🚀 Join GCISD’s high-quality academic pre-K program and give your child a head start on kindergarten readiness. 🌟

⏰ Deadline: January 30
🖍️ Apply now: www.gcisd.net/tuitionpreK

Need more info? Visit the tuition-based pre-K webpage where frequently asked questions and answers are listed or contact us at gcisd.pk@gcisd.net.

GCISD Extended Day Program summer camp registration opened today! This year’s theme is “Summer of the Stars” and families can sign up for any or all of the 11 adventure-filled weeks they would like their children to attend. The weekly fun activities start with “Lights, Camera Action” where students will explore filmmaking, acting, storytelling and behind-the-scenes creativity. Don’t miss out!

Register today: www.gcisd.net/page/edp-summer-camp/

GCISD residents ages 65 years+ are invited to attend our Gold Card session at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, at the district’s Administration Building. The card grants free entry to all GCISD fine arts and athletic events (excluding playoffs). Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in.

Get ready to enroll your child in GCISD’s tuition-based pre-k for the 2026-2027 school year! 🎒✨ Applications will be available on the following dates:
🗓️ Tuesday, Jan 13 – Friday, Jan 30: PK-4 (4-year-olds)
🗓️ Tuesday, Jan 20 – Friday, Feb 6: PK-3 (3-year-olds)

GCISD’s pre-k program also offers limited open enrollment to:
🍎 Children of Grapevine/Colleyville city employees & GCISD staff
❤️ Grandchildren of GCISD residents
🏡 Children in Grapevine/Colleyville city limits (outside GCISD boundaries)
More information: www.gcisd.net/page/pre-kindergarten 💻

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Join us in thanking all who serve and keep our schools and communities safe.

Seven lucky students at Heritage Middle School recently won a silent auction through the HMS PTSA to have a Whataburger lunch with former Colleyville Heritage graduate and Major League Baseball All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. who plays for the Kansas City Royals. These students received merchandise from Whataburger, autographed memorabilia and a memory to last a lifetime. Thank you, HMS PTA and Bobby Witt Jr.!

There is still time to complete applications for free/reduced-price meals. Families may submit an application online at www.schoollunchapp.com. A paper copy may also be requested at any campus or Nutrition Services office.

It’s day two of professional development! Today, our teachers continued working on collaborative planning and further honing their skills in their respective subject areas. #WeAreGCISD

Do you know a GCISD employee who is always putting their best foot forward for students? Someone who goes out of their way to make others feel special? Nominate them for Stars of GCISD today at www.gcisd.net/starsofgcisd.

Our teachers are gearing up for the second semester by participating in professional development sessions today and tomorrow. The various sessions focus on learning, teamwork and data review to help our students continue to achieve success!

January is School Board Recognition Month across Texas. As trustees, Board members volunteer their time to ensure that students are getting a high quality education. This year’s theme is "Our Future is Public,” a year-round campaign designed by the Texas Association of School Boards to highlight and elevate success stories from districts across the state.