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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

The countdown to graduation day is on for the Class of 2026! Congratulations to our amazing soon-to-be graduates, their dedicated teachers and supportive families who have all worked to achieve this incredible milestone. We can’t wait to see the amazing things ahead of you!

See the complete schedule: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-graduation

Our awesome and talented GCISD coaches are offering a number of athletic camps this summer for students of all ages. From baseball to soccer to tennis to volleyball, be sure to check out the line-up:

Athletics camps listing: www.gcisd.net/page/summer-programs

As we make our final approach to the end of the school year, be sure to register your student for the 2026-2027 school year. Knowing enrollment numbers helps campuses prepare now for the upcoming school year.

🎒 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

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

Check out this heartwarming news from Dove Elementary School! Thanks to Wish for Wheels and Charles Schwab, several second graders received the gift of brand new bicycles. The school’s counselor applied for the philanthropic experience, and the Charles Schwab team came out Tuesday to help build the bikes and teach the students how to ride them safely.

Today was the awards luncheon for our Special Olympics athletes! The event is annually hosted by the Grapevine Rotary to celebrate our special athletes for participating in events throughout the year. What a great day!

Happy School Nurse Day! Today, we recognize the amazing nurses across GCISD who keep our students healthy, safe and ready to learn. From caring for injuries and managing chronic conditions to performing health screenings, our school nurses are true heroes in every sense.

Thank you to everyone who came out for Walk a Mile 2026 yesterday! A special shout out to community partner Baylor Scott & White for providing their experts who shared information about children’s health topics and gave out children’s bike helmets–for free.

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Our incredible educators go above and beyond to support, inspire and empower students every day. Now it’s time to show them how much they are appreciated. Comment below to give shout out your favorite teacher, past or present.

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!