Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District -

Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the dedicated individuals who keep our facilities running smoothly every single day. Help us thank them for their commitment to maintaining a positive learning environment for our students and staff.

Heritage Elementary School teacher Joe Parthemore received a surprise visit today from H-E-B representatives to announce that he is an Excellence in Education Award Finalist! The award recognizes educators who exemplify passion and commitment; innovation and creativity in the classroom; and professional growth and development. Statewide winners will be announced in May.

GCISD and area homeschool families: As the district explores the expansion of enrichment opportunities, what programs, classes or resources would be of most interest to your family? Share your input to help us meet the needs and interests of our community.

GCISD Families Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGHPAQBnoS5JCDRaXMDjZ0O1q3uKwYzvTQk5ngZgX1f3h__A/viewform

Homeschool Families in DFW Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecxily1tHrxG2WMe0fUtaYK0SghQiDtM63xdzesEYlSOupSA/viewform

Calling all GCISD residents 65+: Join us for our Gold Card meeting at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 5, at the administration building. With the Gold Card, attendees receive free admission to GCISD fine arts and athletic events (excluding playoffs). Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow for check in.

GCISD’s elementary schools celebrated Read Across America yesterday with guest readers and reading activities. Check out the pictures.

⭐Extended Learning Mini Camps Are Here! ⭐
Parents, looking for exciting ways to keep your child engaged this summer? We’ve got you covered! Our Extended Learning Mini Camps offer something for everyone — from building basketball and volleyball skills to exploring science through a STAR WARS™ lens (yes, they’ll even create their own light saber!), diving into hands-on art, becoming a comic strip whiz, or learning the basics of coding.
Give your child a summer full of creativity, movement, innovation, and FUN. Spots fill fast — don’t miss out on the excitement! 🚀✨
Register at www.gcisd.net/page/summer-programs

The Glenhope Elementary School and Cross Timbers Middle School Destination Imagination teams crushed it at regionals and are advancing to the Lone Star Finals state tournament, April 10-11! At DI, teams tackle science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) challenges and student teams present their solutions live at the tournament. Two Grapevine High School seniors and DI alums were also recognized with $1,000 scholarships.

Congratulations to:
👑Glenhope DI Divas team - 1st Place Service Learning Challenge and High Instant Challenge Award
🎲CTMS Roll the Dice team - 1st Place Technical Challenge and Renaissance Award
Π CTMS - Royal Pi-thons - 2nd Place Technical Challenge
🐾CTMS - The Paw Pack - 1st Place Fine Arts Challenge and High Instant Challenge Award
🎓Scholarship Recipients - Riya Sajan and Anya Ali

Bransford second graders loved reading children’s books by award-winning and best-selling author Susan Steven Crummel and when they found out that she lived in the DFW area, they immediately said, “field trip!” Instead, the author came to the campus on Friday thanks to a collaboration with the school’s PTA and did presentations for all grade levels.

It's Educational Diagnostician Week! We want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our incredible educational diagnosticians. Your dedication to identifying student needs and ensuring every learner thrives does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do!

At last night’s Board meeting, Trustees recognized students from Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School for their recent achievements. The evening began with a recognition of the UIL Swim & Dive state qualifiers, which competed at state this weekend and had a 2x state champion. Next, UIL wrestling state qualifiers were recognized for an outstanding season. Grapevine High School Cheer was honored for their silver medal win at the recent UIL Spirit State Championships. Congratulations to all of our student honorees!

Reminder: The online Superintendent Search Survey is open through 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 24. The seven-question survey takes less than five minutes to complete and all staff, parents, and community members are encouraged to participate.

💻Take the Online Survey: https://www.gcisd.net/article/2703300

Today we joined the GCISD PTAs in celebrating Founders Day! The celebration was to honor the founders of PTA, but also to honor our amazing volunteers who continue their legacy. Congratulations to everyone receiving special awards and recognition! Thank you to our GCISD Career and Technical Education culinary students for the delicious breakfast and to leadership students for serving as greeters and helping during the event.

Statebound! This morning our community, students and staff gathered for a send-off for the Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School Swim & Dive state qualifiers as they head to state! Let’s wish them luck in bringing home the gold!

Leadership GCISD met for their second session of the semester last night. The class first heard about GCISD student services, counseling and health services, and then toured athletics, fine arts and GCISD’s Career and Technical Education facilities.

Shout out to Rock & Brews Grapevine for generously donating dinner for the class.

Bransford Elementary School scored a visit from the Grapevine High School boys soccer team on Friday, February 13. The team gave out high fives during morning arrival and then visited classrooms to read aloud to classes portions of the book “Soccer on Sunday,” which is Bransford’s One School One Book this school year.

Guess who stopped by to visit GCISD Career and Technical Education staff today in honor of CTE Month? It was Tinkerbell, a mini highland cow from Little Moo Ranch. GCISD’s CTE program has remarkable Animal Science and Agricultural programs of study, in addition to other pathways that prepare students with skills for the workforce and post-secondary education. Thank you as well to the community member who brought delicious pastries!

This Sunday, February 15, is School Resource Office Appreciation Day. Join us in thanking our SROs for keeping our campuses safe and also for building strong relationships with our students and staff.

Is your child advanced in math? Join GCISD for a parent meeting about GCISD’s Math Telescoping program (acceleration beyond grade level) for the 2026-2027 school year:
🗓️ 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 25
📍 Professional Development and Education Center, 5800 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville TX 76034

GCISD’s Bilingual Services invites families to attend a Parent Information Session about the tests that students need to pass to demonstrate English proficiency in order to be reclassified and what families can do at home to help. The session will be held from 12:30-2 p.m., Thursday, February 12. Don’t miss our Community Engagement Event with the Texas Education Agency from 12:30-2 p.m., Wednesday, February 18. Both sessions will be at the JPS Building, 3050 Timberline Drive, Grapevine, TX, 76051.

Today is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! Rain or shine, they greet our students with a smile and ensure safe passage for our walkers and bikers. Join us in thanking our incredible crossing guards for all they do!