Today, Dove Elementary School hosted its annual Friendship Day! Families from different countries shared their cultures with students and staff. It was a great day of learning about life in different parts of the world. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. #WeAreGCISD
🐄At this year’s Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, senior Priscilla Roberts proudly exhibited the 10th-place lightweight Angus steer, which was purchased by a local community member. Congratulations to Priscilla for making a sale in Fort Worth! Her hard work and dedication paid off🐄 #WeAreGCISD
Fun fact: Priscilla Roberts’ steer weighed a whopping 1128 lbs!
Do you know a GCISD employee who goes out of their way to help their school succeed? Nominate them for the Star of GCISD award! This program, sponsored by community partners, such as Wise Guys Pizzeria and EECU, shines a spotlight on district employees who make their campus better each day. Your nomination will be sent to the nominee, their supervisor and entered into a monthly selection for the Star of GCISD award. #WeAreGCISD
https://www.gcisd.net/starsofgcisd
Thank you to our community partner, Chicken N Pickle, for bringing the fun of pickleball to our Grapevine Elementary School students. During PE, Coach Basil and the guest coaches used pickleball to help students improve their hand-eye coordination and cardio. #WeAreGCISD
On today’s Trustee Tour, Dr. Schnautz and Trustee Dianna Sager visited Grapevine Middle School. While there, they learned more about how the school is improving their academic skills, and they got a sneak peek of the project students will present at STEM-a-palooza. They also celebrated GMS winning the GCISD Middle School Wrestling Championship. #WeAreGCISD
Congratulations to these GCISD student-athletes who signed commitment letters to play on the collegiate level. These students have worked so hard to make it to this point, and GCISD is very proud of them.
We also want to thank FOX 4 News for coming out and helping us celebrate our athletes. The event coverage will air throughout the day on Fox 4 newscasts. #WeAreGCISD
Check out who stopped by Cannon Elementary for a Trustee Tour! Board Secretary Kathy Spradley and Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz visited classrooms and saw how Cannon integrates science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) into lessons. #WeAreGCISD
Check out the Fox 4 news coverage of Signing Day held today at Grapevine High School. The ceremony celebrated athletes who signed commitment letters to play at the collegiate level. Signing Days are hosted throughout the school year by GCISD high schools. The story will air throughout the day on Fox 4 newscasts.
https://www.fox4news.com/video/1407431
For the third consecutive year, Grapevine Elementary School united to read one book together over a four-week period, which concluded on February 2. This year’s One School One Book was “Wedgie & Gizmo,” a story about a guinea pig named Gizmo and a dog named Wedgie. 📚🐕
Check out what students and parents think of this school-wide reading initiative: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1444733
The Early Childhood Development Center had some special guests come by yesterday! Trustee Mary Humphrey and Dr. Schnautz visited our littlest students and learned how the ECDC sets each child up for success. #WeAreGCISD
At its January 22 school board meeting, the GCISD Board of Trustees voted to call a $150 million bond election that addresses safety, aging schools and infrastructure without raising the tax rate. Check out the Bond 2024 website to learn more about what is included in the bond, tax information, and additional resources. The district will also share ballot language, answers to frequently asked questions and announcements regarding upcoming informational meetings, so please stay tuned. #WeAreGCISD
www.gcisd.net/bond
❗❗Today is the day❗❗
The general and STEM student transfer application window for the 2024-2025 school year is OPEN. Students who desire to attend a campus other than their zoned campus and/or are moving from the following grades/campuses must apply for a transfer:
Pre-K to Kindergarten
Elementary school to middle school
Middle school to high school
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/transfer-information
❤️ Happy National School Counseling Week ❤️
Join us in celebrating all the GCISD counselors who dedicate countless hours to empowering our students to reach their goals. Help us thank these counselors for their unwavering support of our students and staff! #WeAreGCISD
Did you see our most recent Reel? CTE students are taking over the GCISD social media accounts over the next few weeks in honor of CTE Month. Our last video was about the Graphic Design pathway. Can you guess which path will be taking over next? #WeAreGCISD
Are you looking for a job that will positively impact students and provide them with new learning opportunities? The GCISD Extended Day Program is hiring for a Lead Coordinator position and Part-Time Site Aides. #WeAreGCISD
Learn more and apply today: https://www.gcisd.net/page/extended-day-programs
February is Black History Month, which is a time for celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans throughout history. Happy Black History Month! #WeAreGCISD
The general and STEM student transfer application window for the 2024-2025 school year opens on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 8 a.m. Students who desire to attend a campus other than their zoned campus and/or are moving from the following grades/campuses must apply for a transfer:
• Pre-K to kindergarten
• Elementary school to middle school
• Middle school to high school
📣Seniors, don't miss this scholarship opportunity📣
The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation scholarship applications are open for the GCISD Class of 2024, and the deadline to apply is Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/gcefseniors
The GCISD Special Services team is proud to partner with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Council of Tarrant County to present the Making Connections North Tarrant Disability Resources Fair. Join us on February 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the GCISD Professional Development and Education Center for a disability resource fair for all ages.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/making-connections-north-tarrant
✨✨Student Spotlight ✨✨
GCISD students are not only great in class, but they also participate in activities outside of school that positively impact themselves and the people around them. iUniversity Prep senior Emery Swank is one of these students. She is active in a local teen court program, Mensa and various clubs in iUP.
Learn more about Emery Swank and her aspirations after high school: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1433853
