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Like school districts across the state, GCISD faces financial challenges. GCISD has established a new General Fund Donation Opportunity for those who wish to further support school operations.

💯 100% of your donation stays in GCISD and is not subject to recapture.
💯 100% of your donation goes to the Maintenance & Operations Fund.

Learn more and give today: www.gcisd.net/page/donate.

Want to be part of the spring 2026 Leadership GCISD class? This is a semester-long program for parents, staff, community members and business leaders who are seeking an in-depth understanding of the day-to-day operations of GCISD and building connections with district leadership.

Apply today: www.gcisd.net/page/leadership-gcisd

Grapevine High School’s Choir opened last night’s board meeting with wonderful holiday songs. Trustees then recognized the district Holiday Card Art winners: Annabelle Henry, Bransford Elementary School; Lily Perez, Colleyville Middle School; and Hunter Phommarath-Le, Colleyville Heritage High School. Also honored was Grapevine High School head baseball coach Jimmy Webster, recently named the National High School Baseball Coaches Association Region 6 Coach of the Year and who led the school to back-to-back state championships. The Career and Technical Education Drone Team with students from Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School was also recognized for advancing to nationals, placing seventh overall and third out of public high school teams. Congratulations to everyone!

Silver Lake Elementary School's music teacher Kelsey Helton has been doing something extra special for students this month: playing Christmas songs during morning arrival! Fluent in many instruments, she started playing the piano in second grade and was even a state champion soloist. What a great way to welcome students!

This week, GCISD campuses participated in Hour of AI, formerly known as Hour of Code. The globally-observed event is to spark student interest in computer science and provide all learners with the chance to understand, explore and create with artificial intelligence.

Last night was Bransford Elementary School’s fifth grade “Shrek The Musical” performance! Students delivered a spectacular show! Check out the pictures from the dress rehearsal the morning of the show.

The Cross Timbers Middle School Choir is spreading holiday cheer throughout our community today with several stops to sing holiday songs. First, they visited the Administration building, before continuing on to spread cheer at several local assisted living facilities. This is an annual tradition and there is nothing like seeing the wonderful talent of our students.

Thank you to the Grapevine Rotary for inviting the Colleyville Heritage High School Jazz Choir to showcase their talent and provide a little holiday entertainment at today's luncheon!

We have a new Leadership GCISD graduating class! Last night, the fall class attended their final session in this semester-long program where they gained valuable insight and understanding of the inner workings of GCISD. At the last session, they heard from the Operations and Communications departments, which was followed by a graduation celebration. Dinner was graciously provided by Rock & Brews Grapevine.

GCISD ASPIRE presented at the statewide GiftED25 Conference! Our ASPIRE students and staff from Cross Timbers Middle School and Grapevine High School, along with District Liaison Jennifer Edwards, highlighted the program’s districtwide symposium, how research and layers of enriched instruction are integrated into English classes and what works or doesn’t with gifted students. The event was held at the Gaylord Texan, Thursday and Friday, December 4 and 5.

Our campuses helped the holiday spirit shine bright at last night’s 46th Annual Parade of Lights! Thank you to all of our students, staff, and families from across the district for participating.

Thank you to all families who came to The CTE Experience on Tuesday, December 2. Career and Technical Education staff and students showcased the various programs offered and set up displays so that attendees could see the work firsthand. It was a great evening!

ICYMI: Grapevine High School’s Fabulous Fillies and the Grapevine Elementary School Dads Club was featured this morning on the national television show Fox and Friends. The segment was about the Christmas Capital of Texas.

Watch: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1563196091781848

Come out to cheer our elementary, middle and high schools from across the district at this year’s Parade of Lights! The parade is at 7 p.m., Thursday, December 4, through Grapevine’s Historic Main Street. Be sure to dress warm since the forecast calls for chilly temperatures and a chance of showers!

Colleyville Heritage High School junior Caden Burris has landed a role in an upcoming movie! Caden is a theatre student who won Best Actor in UIL One Act Plays in 2022 and 2023. He will play the role of Matt in the movie “The Plague,” which premieres in theatres nationwide January 2, 2026.

Today is Special Education Day! Join us in celebrating our incredible special education professionals. Their compassion, expertise and commitment transform lives every day and help our students shine!

Tomorrow, December 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. is “The CTE Experience” showcase for middle and high school families. You’ll learn about CTE course options at the middle and high school levels, tour the center, and participate in engaging hands-on experiences to give you a preview of what the program has to offer.

Location: GCISD’s Technology Education and Career Center, 3223 Mustang Drive, Grapevine. Please park next to the Mustang indoor athletic facility (MAC).

From now until December 16, our fine arts groups throughout the district are hosting a number of winter concerts and performances. We invite you to join us at any of these events to enjoy amazing talent and holiday cheer!

Check out the events calendar on the GCISD Fine Arts page: www.gcisd.net/page/fine-arts

As we prepare to go into the Thanksgiving Break, it’s heartwarming to see how our campuses, Dads Clubs and PTAs across the district organized canned food, turkey and cereal drives to help families in need in our community. It’s great to see the wonderful spirit of giving!

Middle and high school families: Get ready to explore everything that GCISD’s Career and Technical Education program has to offer! Attend the “The CTE Experience” showcase from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, at GCISD’s Technology Education and Career Center, 3223 Mustang Drive, Grapevine. You’ll learn about CTE course options at the middle and high school levels, tour the center, and participate in engaging hands-on experiences to give you a preview of what the program has to offer.