Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District -

Congratulations to Hunter Somerman, 2026 Colleyville Heritage High School graduate, for finishing in the top 10 at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America national competition in Washington DC last week! Led by Culinary Arts Instructor Kaylie Kotecki and through the district’s Career and Technical Education, Hunter competed in Food Innovations against more than 80 teams and received a gold medal. Exact places of each of the top 10 winners will be announced in the coming weeks.

We kicked off the week with a New Hire Orientation for our new paraprofessionals and auxiliary staff. A huge shoutout to our incredible Human Resources department for setting our newest team members up for success.

GCISD students: Do you have a great story about a game-changing moment when a teacher sparked a passion, a support staff member made a difference or an administrator offered guidance? Share your story about a current staff member and it may be highlighted at our upcoming 2026 GCISD Staff Convocation - Game On!

Form: https://forms.gle/A2xYuZo8T9SJ8RXJ7

This morning, the district’s Human Resources hosted another New Hire Orientation for professionals, which included three GCISD alums! Join us in giving all of them a warm welcome to GCISD.

Our talented coaches have some exciting camps lined up for the month of July. From baseball to basketball to football to strength conditioning to volleyball, we have a camp for students of all ages and interests.

See the full list: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics-camps

Huge shoutout to GCISD bus driver James Hethcock for winning second place in the transit bus division at the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition held June 27 and 28 in Austin! After winning first in his event at the Texas School Bus “Roadeo,” James advanced to international where he competed against the best drivers from the United States and Canada, showcasing the incredible skill and dedication of our transportation team. Join us in congratulating James on this achievement! 🏆🚌

GCISD Extended Learning mini camps are filling fast with only a few spots remaining in July for:
🩰 Tiny Twisters: Intro to Dance (Pre-K through 2nd Grade) - July 6-9
🏐 Volleyball Skills with Coach Basil (Grades 3-6) - July 20-23
🃏 Deal Me In: Classic card and board games: (Ages 8-12) - July 20-23
🤖 Innovate AI: Jump into the world of AI (Grades 6-9) - July 20-23

Register at www.gcisd.net/page/summer-programs.

We saw a lot of smiling faces at today’s New Hire Orientation for professionals, including one Colleyville Heritage High School graduate. Welcome on board to GCISD!

Additional projects funded by the 2024 Bond are underway across the district this summer, including campuswide piping replacement at Colleyville Heritage High School and installation of a commercial culinary space for the GCISD Career and Technical Education program. Work at Grapevine High School involves extensive roofing, HVAC work, mechanical upgrades, kitchen improvements and safety and security upgrades. Projects are also happening at Colleyville Middle School, Bear Creek Elementary, Glenhope Elementary, Grapevine Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary, Timberline Elementary, and the Facilities Services building.

Watch our June 15 bond update presentation to get the details: www.youtube.com/live/sGG9ZybffrY?si=fR99wvOcVSaMmekC&t=18719

GCISD is hiring special education teachers. If you are looking to join an upbeat team and make a difference in our students' lives, click the link below to learn more and apply!

www.gcisd.net/HR

Another fantastic group of professionals officially joined the GCISD family this morning and Superintendent Dr. Jason Adams gave them a warm welcome! A huge thank you to GCISD’s Human Resources team for continuing to host these sessions to get our newest educators ready for success.

Our campuses are now boarding for the 2026-2027 school year! Help our campuses prepare for a smooth takeoff by registering your new or returning student. Knowing enrollment numbers helps campuses prepare for the upcoming school year.

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

Reminder: GCISD will be closed Friday, June 19, for summer hours and observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. GCISD administration offices will reopen at 7:30 a.m., Monday, June 22.

GCISD Nutrition Services is hiring cafeteria food service workers. Check out some of the perks:
❌ NO evening work
❌ NO weekend work
❌ NO holiday work
💰 Pay is $15.50/hour
🍎 Work with a friendly team in a school environment

Apply today at https://grapevinecolleyville.schoolspring.com/. Enter “Nutrition” in the search.

This morning was our second New Hire Orientation for professionals. Welcome to GCISD! Thank you to Human Resources for organizing these sessions to give our newest team members a great start.

☀️ Looking for the perfect July summer camps? GCISD Extended Learning has you covered with two amazing options! ☀️

🩰 Tiny Twisters: Intro to Dance (Grades Pre-K through 2, July 6–9) Let your little one move, groove, and build confidence! Campers will learn the basics of ballet, jazz, creative movement and simple choreography, all to fun music!

🃏 Deal Me In! Card Games Club (Grades 3-5, July 20–23) Trade screen time for strategy! Campers will master classic card games like Crazy Eights, Solitaire and more, while boosting math skills, memory, and sportsmanship with friends.

Secure your spot: www.gcisd.net/page/summer-programs

Congratulations to the UIL Academics state qualifiers from Collegiate Academy and Grapevine High School who were recognized at last night’s Board meeting. At state, they delivered top notch performances, returning with eight individual honors and three team awards.

Outgoing Interim Superintendent Rick DeMasters was also recognized for his service to GCISD since December 2025, as the search for a new superintendent was underway. GCISD is grateful to Mr. DeMasters for his steady and supportive leadership throughout the last six months!

Join us in giving Dr. Jason Adams a warm GCISD welcome on his first day as Superintendent! Trustees unanimously approved his hiring at last night’s meeting.

Watch the official appointment: www.youtube.com/live/sGG9ZybffrY?si=_6IQiUrM89AU2GkY&t=3217

Colleyville Middle School, Cross Timbers Middle School, and Heritage Middle School won first, second and third places, respectively, at the recent Texas Music Educators Association regional competition. The competition involves judges evaluating audio recordings of the band’s concerts from the school year. Next up in the competition: Area, to be held Wednesday and Thursday, June 17 and 18.

Three GCISD Career and Technical Education students were recognized this morning for completing the Future Leaders Public Safety program this school year through their Law Enforcement Practicum class.

A huge thank you to the Grapevine Police Department and Grapevine Fire Department for their incredible partnership in making this opportunity possible for our students!

Watch our previous video highlighting the partnership: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2662056244166177