Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District -

Makensie Harrison’s kindergarten class at Grapevine Elementary received a special visit from the Dallas Stars yesterday! Team mascot Victor E. Green and the organization’s Director of Alumni stopped by to congratulate them for the many books they read through the Stars’ “Stick with Reading” Program, which is to foster a love for reading outside of the classroom.

Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and we’re celebrating our incredible GCISD Nutrition Services team which fuels our students every day. These heroes ensure our learners are healthy, nourished and ready to succeed.

Join us in celebrating School Principal Day! GCISD is grateful to have outstanding leaders who always go above and beyond to help our students and staff succeed. We appreciate them today and every day!

We look forward to seeing our families, students, staff and community join us from 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, May 4, for Walk a Mile with GCISD! The event will be at Mustang Panther Stadium where attendees can walk the track and hear from a number of health experts. We will also have a free children’s helmet giveaway while supplies last. See you there!

Bear Creek Elementary student council teamed up with Colleyville Heritage High School’s student-led Delta Club for a book drive with donations to be given to people in need in the community. BCES was happy to participate and collected more 700 books. What great teamwork!

At last night’s meeting, Trustees celebrated a number of student achievements:

🔬Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Qualifiers who were among the top six projects at regionals.
🍓Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Qualifiers who are in GCISD’s Career and Technical Education and created a food innovation using a hyperlocal ingredient.
🎨A Colleyville Heritage High School student whose artwork was chosen from the district art show to be showcased at the administration building as an example of our artists’ skill and creativity.
⚽Grapevine High School Girls Soccer team which finished as the UIL 5A Division 2 State Runners Up after an exciting road to the state championship.

Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday to support the GCISD Special Olympics Bocce Ball tournament! The annual event was filled with teamwork and fun.

Reminder: Friday, May 1, is the last day to submit requests for:

🚀Transfers to Cannon Elementary (GCISD’s STEM campus)
❤️Grandfathered 8th to 9th grade student transfers
🏠Sibling student transfers

GCISD’s Transfer Information webpage explains each of the transfers in detail: www.gcisd.net/page/transfer-information

Huge shoutout to Dove Elementary RISE teacher Madison Ryan for being named a 2026 Angel Award Recipient by the National Autism Association of North Texas. Ryan was honored last week at a recognition dinner alongside one of her students and other honorees who are educators or therapists. Congratulations!

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year has officially taken flight! The wheels are up and we are moving full speed ahead. To all new and returning families: make sure you secure your seats before the summer break.

💻Returning students: Check in through Skyward Family Access
🎒New families: Request a Skyward account first
🍎Pre-K: Complete the Pre-K online application first
🏠New siblings: Log in to Skyward Family Access and add a new student by selecting the “New Student Online Enrollment” tab

Enroll today: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration

Shout out to GCISD Career and Technical Education students in the floral design program, Southern Floral and Kroger! The supermarket chain and the floral products distributor donated an estimated $1,400 worth of flowers to the class, and when teacher Jessica Neely asked students what they wanted to do, they said they wanted to create bouquets to brighten up the day of senior citizens at the Bear Creek Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center in Grapevine. The special delivery happened on Tuesday.

This morning, Grapevine High School unveiled a commemorative mural to mark the school’s 120th anniversary, alongside America’s 250th anniversary! The special artwork was designed by GHS art teacher and alum Kristi Rucker, two GHS National Art Honor Society students, and a local artist.

Tonight, Colleyville Heritage High School softball begins its playoff journey as they take on Brewer High School in a best of three series! Good Luck, Lady Panthers!

Game details and ticket information: www.gcisd.net/article/2837317

Leadership GCISD attended their last session of the spring semester! After learning from the operations and communications teams, members were presented with their certificates and were officially “pinned” as graduates. Thank you to the parents, staff, community members and business leaders who participated in the class and dedicated these last few months learning about the day-to-day operations of GCISD. We also want to give a special shoutout to Firebirds Wood Fired Grill for donating last night’s dinner.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today, we are celebrating the incredible administrative professionals who are essential to campus and department success. They keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, and their dedication, organization and care make a difference every single day.

Elementary parents: Our GCISD Extended Day Learning summer mini camps are filling up fast. Make your summer plans now.

Whether your student wants to:
🩰 Find their groove in “Tiny Twisters: Intro to Dance”
🧱 Build epic structures in “Lego Legends Lab”
📣 Learn to rally school spirit in “Cheer Fundamentals”
🚀Investigate a galaxy far far away in “Star Wars Science Explorers”
🏐Meet new friends while learning fundamentals in “Volleyball Skills with Coach Basil”
🎭Step into the spotlight in “Stage Stars Theater Camp”

There is an adventure waiting for everyone!

🔗 Secure their spot: www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/summer-programs

Future and current Pre-K families: We hope to see you and your little ones at Pre-K’s Tour a Truck event from 4-5 p.m., today, Tuesday, April 21, at Mustang Panther Stadium. This is a great opportunity to meet Pre-K staff, explore trucks and vehicles up close and meet community helpers.

GCISD’s Special Olympics is hosting its annual Bocce Ball Tournament 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at the Mustang Activity Center. The community is invited to attend and cheer on student-athletes or participate as a team. Each team will be matched with a GCISD Special Olympics athlete serving as team captain.

Sign up form (limit for the event is 30 teams): http://bit.ly/484VqJU

Public School Volunteer Week is April 20-24. Join us in celebrating the amazing volunteers who support our students, staff and schools. By donating their time, they make a lasting impact in our classrooms and beyond. Thank you for all that you do!