Did you know today is the last full Friday of school until 2025? Next Friday, December 20, is an early release day for all GCISD students, except those attending iUniversity Prep. We know everyone will finish strong next week before winter break begins. Stay informed about holidays by checking your school's instructional calendar: www.gcisd.net/instructional-calendars.
A big thank you to the Cross Timbers Middle School choir for stopping by the GCISD Administration Building on their way to spread cheer to retirement homes around the community! Their beautiful voices were the perfect way to start the day. #WeAreGCISD
Leadership GCISD held its final meeting of the semester! After learning from the operations and communications teams, members earned their place as graduates of the inaugural class of Leadership GCISD. Want to learn more about this group and see how you can become a member? Visit www.gcisd.net/page/leadership-gcisd.
Holiday shopping is in full swing! While you’re picking out those stylish new outfits, don’t forget about the GCISD dress code! Make sure you are school ready by reviewing the full dress code on our website: www.gcisd.net/page/studentparent-handbook.
🎓 Calling all GCISD Class of 2025 Seniors! 🎓
The GCISD Council of PTAs Scholarship Common App is now open! This is your chance to apply for scholarships tailored for GCISD students. Last year, the Council and local PTAs awarded $40,500 in scholarships to deserving seniors. Start your application today and make the most of this incredible opportunity.
📅 Application Period: December 4, 2024 – February 28, 2025
📌 https://forms.gle/mz7aJY3AgHGAD2KS6
Last night, Main Street was filled with holiday spirit during the 45th Annual Parade of Lights, hosted by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce and the City of Grapevine. GCISD students, staff and families lit up the parade route with beautiful festive floats that brought the holiday cheer. Congratulations to the following groups for claiming a spot as a 2024 Parade of Lights winner:
🌲1st Place: O.C. Taylor Elementary Dad's Club
🌲2nd Place: Cannon Elementary: A GCISD STEM School
🌲3rd Place: Heritage Elementary School Dad's Club
🌲4th Place: Dove Elementary School Dove PTA Dad's Club
🌲Best Marching Group: Colleyville Heritage High School Band
🌲Judge's Merit Winner: Friends of Mustang Panther Special Olympics Team
🎄 It’s that time of year! Tonight is the 45th Annual Parade of Lights, hosted by the Grapevine Chamber and the City of Grapevine. Join us on Main Street at 7 p.m. to celebrate the season in the Christmas Capital of Texas with GCISD students, staff and families as they spread holiday cheer. Don’t forget to check our social media pages tomorrow for a full recap of this dazzling night of lights! 🎄
With the holidays just around the corner, help spread the cheer by nominating a district staff member for the Stars of GCISD award! We’re looking for staff members who go above and beyond for students, colleagues or the school community. Visit www.gcisd.net/starsofgcisd to learn more and submit your nomination! #WeAreGCISD
Guess what? The tuition-based pre-K lottery opens in January 2025!
Follow us on social media to be the first to know when application dates drop, and give your child the chance to shine with GCISD's exceptional curriculum and dedicated faculty!
Learn more: www.gcisd.net/page/pre-kindergarten
Congratulations to Colleyville Heritage High School volleyball standout Suli Davis on being named the 2024 411VBALL.COM DFW Offensive Player of the Year by GM Sports Media!
Here are just a few of her incredible achievements:
🏐 Career high 800 kills
🏐 Ranked 4th in Texas and 9th in the nation
🏐 Impressive 0.360 hitting percentage
🏐 Recorded 10+ kills in 41 of 42 matches
🏐 Led Colleyville Heritage High School to the regional final
Happy National Special Education Day! Today, December 2, we are celebrating our incredible students, staff and families who make a difference in our special education community. Together, we’re fostering inclusion and empowering learners of all abilities!
Welcome back, GCISD students and staff! We hope your Thanksgiving break was filled with rest and time spent with loved ones. Let’s make the most of this season as we wrap up 2024! #WeAreGCISD
The Grapevine-Colleyville Association of Retired School Employees (GCARSE) recently presented five first-year teachers with $100 grants. Applications were sent by GCARSE to each first-year teacher with the opportunity to apply and the GCARSE committee selected the following teachers to each receive $100.
Taylor Moore - Grapevine High School
Natasha Rhone - Grapevine Middle School
Athena Gerodimos - Heritage Middle School
Saeda Nasreen - Grapevine Elementary School
MacKenzie Potter - Cannon Elementary School
REMINDER: GCISD will be closed next week, November 25-29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. GCISD wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving break filled with fun, rest and time with family and friends.
Today is Substitute Appreciation Day, and GCISD is celebrating the incredible substitutes who work to ensure our students' learning continues without interruption. Your dedication and care make a difference at every campus. Thank you for being an important part of our GCISD family! #WeAreGCISD
Did you know today is Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day? It’s a day to celebrate the incredible GCISD support staff who make our schools such wonderful places to work and learn. Take a moment to say ‘thank you’ to our custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, nurses and paraprofessionals to help them feel truly appreciated. #WeAreGCISD
GCISD is currently experiencing telephone issues causing outside calls to intermittently drop. GCISD’s Technology Department is in contact with the vendor, which is actively working to resolve this issue. Should you experience a dropped call, please try again, or if the issue persists, please send an email to the person you are trying to reach. We will provide an update as soon as the issue is resolved.
At tonight's girls' basketball games, GCISD athletics is partnering with the Grace Christmas Cottage to spread holiday cheer! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the CHHS or GHS girls home basketball game and receive free admission for one person. Games start with JV at 5 p.m., so come out, enjoy the action and share the joy of giving! #WeAreGCISD
♟️On Monday, November 18, approximately 70 Glenhope Elementary students participated in a worldwide online Hour of Chess tournament! These brilliant minds, part of the school’s parent-organized after-school chess club, showcased their skills in strategy and logical thinking during this exciting event. Check out some pictures from today’s competition! ♟️ #WeAreGCISD
What a great turnout at Timberline Elementary School’s “Taste of Timberline” event on Saturday, November 16! Families and staff enjoyed games, food booths and student performances. A great time was had by everyone! #WeAreGCISD
