Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District -

What a great morning! Today is day 1 of our professional development for all new professional hires. Superintendent Dr. Jason Adams opened the event with a warm welcome, which was then followed by a number of sessions familiarizing everyone with GCISD’s mission, vision and profile of a GCISD educator. More learning will continue this afternoon and tomorrow with a focus on curriculum and instruction. Be sure to check out the last picture of our new professional hires who are alums and chose to return to teach in GCISD.

Trustees recognized GCISD bus driver James Hethcock at last night’s Board meeting. James won second place in the transit bus division at the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition after placing first in his event at the Texas School Bus “Roadeo”. The competition tests driving skills as well as knowledge of school bus laws and safety. Way to go, James!

Need in-person help with registration? GCISD is hosting a Student Registration Event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, July 30, and Thursday, August 6, at the JPS Building (behind Timberline Elementary) 3050 Timberline Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051. Staff will be available to assist families in completing their online registration in Skyward and answer questions. We’re here to help.

More smiles were seen this morning at our latest New Hire Orientation for professionals. Join us in welcoming all of them, including a GCISD alum.

Free and reduced meal applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now available. Learn more by visiting GCISD Nutrition Services at www.gcisd.net/page/free-and-reduced-information

Today was Leadership Day! Leaders from across the district came together to celebrate the successes of our students this past school year and collaborate with one another to continue the excellent work in the upcoming school year.

This morning we held another New Hire Orientation for paraprofessionals and auxiliary staff. We continue to see alums returning to our district, including one at today's event. Let’s give them all a warm GCISD welcome!

Applications are now open for the GCISD Communications Internship. If you know a high school student who is interested in photography, videography, content creation or sports broadcasting, encourage them to apply! This team helps to run the cameras and video board during home football games.

Sign up today at www.gcisd.net/internship.

Congratulations to Hunter Somerman, 2026 Colleyville Heritage High School graduate, for finishing in the top 10 at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America national competition in Washington DC last week! Led by Culinary Arts Instructor Kaylie Kotecki and through the district’s Career and Technical Education, Hunter competed in Food Innovations against more than 80 teams and received a gold medal. Exact places of each of the top 10 winners will be announced in the coming weeks.

We kicked off the week with a New Hire Orientation for our new paraprofessionals and auxiliary staff. A huge shoutout to our incredible Human Resources department for setting our newest team members up for success.

GCISD students: Do you have a great story about a game-changing moment when a teacher sparked a passion, a support staff member made a difference or an administrator offered guidance? Share your story about a current staff member and it may be highlighted at our upcoming 2026 GCISD Staff Convocation - Game On!

Form: https://forms.gle/A2xYuZo8T9SJ8RXJ7

This morning, the district’s Human Resources hosted another New Hire Orientation for professionals, which included three GCISD alums! Join us in giving all of them a warm welcome to GCISD.

Our talented coaches have some exciting camps lined up for the month of July. From baseball to basketball to football to strength conditioning to volleyball, we have a camp for students of all ages and interests.

See the full list: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics-camps

Huge shoutout to GCISD bus driver James Hethcock for winning second place in the transit bus division at the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition held June 27 and 28 in Austin! After winning first in his event at the Texas School Bus “Roadeo,” James advanced to international where he competed against the best drivers from the United States and Canada, showcasing the incredible skill and dedication of our transportation team. Join us in congratulating James on this achievement! 🏆🚌

GCISD Extended Learning mini camps are filling fast with only a few spots remaining in July for:
🩰 Tiny Twisters: Intro to Dance (Pre-K through 2nd Grade) - July 6-9
🏐 Volleyball Skills with Coach Basil (Grades 3-6) - July 20-23
🃏 Deal Me In: Classic card and board games: (Ages 8-12) - July 20-23
🤖 Innovate AI: Jump into the world of AI (Grades 6-9) - July 20-23

Register at www.gcisd.net/page/summer-programs.

We saw a lot of smiling faces at today’s New Hire Orientation for professionals, including one Colleyville Heritage High School graduate. Welcome on board to GCISD!

Additional projects funded by the 2024 Bond are underway across the district this summer, including campuswide piping replacement at Colleyville Heritage High School and installation of a commercial culinary space for the GCISD Career and Technical Education program. Work at Grapevine High School involves extensive roofing, HVAC work, mechanical upgrades, kitchen improvements and safety and security upgrades. Projects are also happening at Colleyville Middle School, Bear Creek Elementary, Glenhope Elementary, Grapevine Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary, Timberline Elementary, and the Facilities Services building.

Watch our June 15 bond update presentation to get the details: www.youtube.com/live/sGG9ZybffrY?si=fR99wvOcVSaMmekC&t=18719

GCISD is hiring special education teachers. If you are looking to join an upbeat team and make a difference in our students' lives, click the link below to learn more and apply!

www.gcisd.net/HR

Another fantastic group of professionals officially joined the GCISD family this morning and Superintendent Dr. Jason Adams gave them a warm welcome! A huge thank you to GCISD’s Human Resources team for continuing to host these sessions to get our newest educators ready for success.

Our campuses are now boarding for the 2026-2027 school year! Help our campuses prepare for a smooth takeoff by registering your new or returning student. Knowing enrollment numbers helps campuses prepare for the upcoming school year.

Don’t delay! Register today: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration