Great things are happening today at Bear Creek Elementary School. Thank you to the Euless Fire Department for visiting BCES to teach our students about fire safety. #WeAreGCISD
This morning, Evan the therapy dog brought smiles to Bear Creek Elementary School. Evan and his handler visit campuses around the area and bring joy to students. How cute is this pup🐕?
We are kicking off the Principals Month highlight for this week by introducing you to Mr. Cassada from Colleyville Elementary School. The best advice he has received is that you never know what type of day the other person is having, so be kind. Thank you, Mr. Cassada, for all you do! #WeAreGCISD
The last principals month highlight of the week goes to Mrs. Hale from Grapevine Elementary School. If she could learn a new skill instantly, it would be to speak a second language. Thank you to Mrs. Hale for all you do for GES! #WeAreGCISD
Finance Facts: Property taxpayers in GCISD have contributed another $63.8 million to the state in 2023 through recapture. This is required by state law and the amount is owed even when the state has surplus revenues far beyond what it is charging in recapture.
Tonight, the Panthers are taking on Arlington Heights at 7:00 p.m. in Mustang Panther Stadium. Come out and cheer on CHHS! #WeAreGCISD
How do tie-dye and dyslexia go together?
Cannon Elementary celebrated Dyslexia Awareness Month by tie-dyeing shirts. The students learned that, just like tie-dye shirts, every student is unique in their own beautiful way. One student even remarked that Cannon is “like tie-dye because we are all tied together like a family.” #WeAreGCISD
On October 12, Grapevine High and Colleyville Heritage cross country teams competed at the district championship meet where CHHS varsity boys won their first district championship in school history, and the varsity girls won their second straight district championship.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1288950
Can you guess who our next principal highlight is?
Say hello to Mrs. Gerdes from Bransford Elementary School. Her favorite thing about being a principal is getting to know her students, staff and families. She loves serving the community that raised her. Help us wish Mrs. Gerdes a Happy Principals Month! #WeAreGCISD
Join us at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on October 25th at 6:30 p.m. for our next Parent Tech Night. GCISD's Chief Technology Officer Kyle Berger will discuss apps that impact student's lives. You will learn about different apps and their features, potential risks and how to discuss these apps with your children.
🦅Happy Principals Month🦅Our next principal highlight is Mrs. Hemme from Heritage Elementary School. She loves her job because the staff at HES is phenomenal. She says that they work hard to make learning fun, so students are excited to attend school! Please help us thank Mrs. Hemme for all she does for her school. #WeAreGCISD
📣Last month, the Cross Timbers Middle School cheer team performed at halftime during the TCU versus West Virginia University football game as part of Cheer America's cheer extravaganza. What an excellent experience for these young cheerleaders! #WeAreGCISD📣
⭐️Join us at our next Gold Card Meeting⭐️
If you are a GCISD resident who is 65 years or older, please join us at the Admin Building on 10/11 at 2 p.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
Last week, Heritage Elementary School hosted Lunch with a Loved One. Students and families sat outside and enjoyed their time together in the sun. #WeAreGCISD
Are you ready to get to know our next principal highlight? Say hello to Mrs. Hilcher of Timberline Elementary School. The best advice she has ever received is to leave a place or a situation better than how you found it. Comment below and let Principal Hilcher know how much we appreciate her. #WeAreGCISD
Tomorrow, 10/11, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to 8th graders and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to grades 9-11. Students in grades 8-11 must bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school.
This year, all high school students, regardless of whether they are taking the PSAT or not, will be expected to report to school at their regular start time of 8:40 a.m. All absences on this day will be documented as normal and will be factored into the requirements for exam exemptions.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
Our next principal highlight in honor of Principals Month is Mrs. Landrum from Dove Elementary School. Her favorite part of her job is seeing the amazing teachers in action and watching the students work to reach their goals! Help us thank Mrs. Landrum for all she does by dropping a comment. #WeAreGCISD
Thank you to NBC DFW for helping us share the story of two-time cancer survivor Annabelle Grace Bartel, also known as “AG,” and how GCISD is standing with her and her family. #WeAreGCISD #AGtough
https://t.co/NIBTpjJdw5
⚠️GCISD Hiring Alert⚠️
The GCISD Extended Day Program is hiring Lead Coordinators and Site Aides. Apply today to work with students and provide them with new learning opportunities! #WeAreGCISD
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/extended-day-programs
Reminder: Monday, October 9, is a student and teacher holiday. This includes all schools except Collegiate Academy. The District office will remain open, and we will welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday, October 10. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
