
🎄The GCISD Swim & Dive Team is spreading cheer for the 16th year in a row🎄
Every holiday season, the team works together to provide gifts to families in need, and this year, they gave gifts to three large families in the district. #WeAreGCISD


🗣️ Calling all high school students interested in the world of communications! 🗣️
The Communications Internship application for the spring semester is now open! Are you interested in photography, videography, content creation, social media planning or news writing? Click the link below and apply today!
https://www.gcisd.net/page/communications-internship-program/


❄️Winter break is almost here❄️
As a reminder, December 15 is an early release day for all GCISD schools except iUniversity Prep. Please review your campus schedule to learn more. Enjoy a fun and safe holiday break⛄ #WeAreGCISD
https://www.gcisd.net/documents/parents/calendars/2023-2024-instructional-calendars/467171


At the December 11 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved three individuals for leadership roles within the District. Help us welcome Kelly Mires as Chief Human Resources Officer, Dr. Lisa Pedevilla as Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Lauren Jackson as Principal of Collegiate Academy.
Learn more about Kelly Mires: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1374266
Learn more about Dr. Lisa Pedevilla: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1374268
Learn more about Lauren Jackson: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1374272




Did you know that this week is Hour of Code?💻🤖Students in GCISD are learning more about coding through fun activities like teaching robots to go through a maze or draw a circle. #WeAreGCISD


Thank you to the Cross Timbers Middle School Choir for bringing the holiday cheer to the GCISD Administration Building. Their beautiful voices brought smiles to everyone's faces. #WeAreGCISD





Are you a GCISD resident who is 65 years or older? Join us at the Administration Building on January 25 at 9 a.m. for an informational meeting. Attendees receive free general admission to all athletic competitions, theatrical productions & musical events hosted by GCISD.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/gold-card

This week, Heritage Elementary School is celebrating the holidays with its annual Holiday House market. All students get to shop for presents for their friends and family while using math skills to determine what they can purchase with their money. It’s a perfect way to combine their counting skills and help them find joy in giving to others. #WeAreGCISD

Cross Timbers Middle School is getting into the holiday spirit with a staff cookie contest. This past weekend, CTMS staff members cooked these confectionary creations to find out who is the best baker🍪How is your school getting into the holiday spirit? #WeAreGCISD



Have you voted for your favorite calendar?
We invite our GCISD students, families and staff to review the two calendar options and vote for your preference for the 2024-2025 school year calendar: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1353685



The principal of Colleyville Middle School, Dr. Arencibia, is sharing how the culture at CMS extends beyond the school walls. #WeAreGCISD
Check out what his seven steps for success are: https://www.nassp.org/publication/principal-leadership/volume-24-2023-2024/principal-leadership-december-2023/building-a-positive-school-culture/


Planning is already underway for the 2024-2025 school year, and that begins with the development of the instructional calendar. We invite our GCISD students, families and staff to review the two calendar options and vote for your preference: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1353685



Today, we hosted a Gold Card Meeting for GCISD residents 65 and older. These new members will receive free general admission to all athletic events (excluding playoffs), theatrical productions and musical events hosted by GCISD. Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, January 25, at 9 a.m.



Are you ready to watch the CHHS football team in round three of the UIL 5A playoffs? On Friday, November 24, at 6 p.m., CHHS faces Argyle at Collins Athletic Complex (1500 Long Rd, Denton, TX 76207). Come out and cheer loudly for your Panthers! #WeAreGCISD


Tonight, the CHHS football team plays against Abilene Cooper in the next round of playoffs. They play at 7 p.m. at Newsom Stadium (3700 E Broad St, Mansfield, TX 76063). Come out and support your Panthers on their road to state! #WeAreGCISD


Today is a big day for CHHS! The volleyball team will face Liberty Hill and play for a spot in the UIL 5A State final match. The game is at 11 a.m. Friday, November 17, at Curtis Culwell Center (4999 Naaman Forest Blvd, Garland, TX 75040). Come out and cheer on your Lady Panthers! #WeAreGCISD


O.C. Taylor Elementary School got into the Thanksgiving spirit by collecting turkeys and hams to donate to the GRACE Grapevine Food Pantry. With the help of parents and students, they collected over 200 items. Thank you to everyone who donated! #WeAreGCISD

🔎Check this out🔎
GCISD students and schools worldwide are participating in the World Sport Stacking Association’s attempt to set a World Record for “The Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations.” This year, their goal is to have over 750,000 stackers participate. #WeAreGCISD







CHHS Volleyball is returning to the UIL 5A State tournament for the second year! After sweeping Argyle 3-0, they are now back-to-back Region I champs🏐🐾Congratulations! #WeAreGCISD



Happy Veterans Day! GCISD is thankful to our Veterans and their families for their sacrifices. Make sure you thank a Veteran today🇺🇸#WeAreGCISD



