Join the GCISD Counseling team on October 24 in the Professional Development & Education Center to hear a presentation by the Stay on Track Coalition. From 6-8 p.m., parents will have the chance to learn about signs of drug and alcohol use. This presentation is for parents only.
Check it out: Community Impact recently featured a question-and-answer session with Dr. Schnautz. Get to know more about Dr. Schnautz, what made him want to be superintendent, why he chose GCISD and much more! #WeAreGCISD
https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/education/2023/09/09/qa-get-to-know-grapevine-colleyville-isd-superintendent-brad-schnautz/
Dr. Schnautz visited GCISD Collegiate Academy to speak to students, teachers, and campus leaders about the school’s 10 years of history, success, and impact! Look for more on the next episode of “Finding Out with Dr. Schnautz.” #WeAreGCISD
Heritage Middle School P.E. teacher and coach Rusty Drye promised students that if they surpassed their fundraising goal for athletics, he would shave his head. Not only did they surpass it, they reached $51,208, twice as much as they typically raise each year, and during lunchtime yesterday, he made good on his promise.
Raptor visitor management system is experiencing a system-wide service interruption. The vendor is working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. If visiting campuses, please bring your ID as we are manually checking in visitors. Thank you for your patience as the vendor works to resolve this issue.
⚠️Hiring Alert⚠️
The GCISD Extended Day Program is hiring. Apply today to work with students and provide them with new opportunities to learn! #WeAreGCISD
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/extended-day-programs
Update: 9:38 p.m. CHHS homecoming winners will be announced tomorrow night at the homecoming dance. We will be recognizing the homecoming court at the next home football game for CHHS on September 22.
Update 9:32 p.m.: Due to ongoing lightning, tonight’s CHHS vs. Ennis game has been canceled. Stay safe.
Update 9:08 p.m.: The weather delay continues at MPS. If lightning remains in the area, the teams will re-evaluate plans at 9:30 p.m.
Original message at 8:52 p.m.: We are currently in a lightning delay at Mustang Panther Stadium. We need all spectators to clear the stadium and return to their cars to take shelter until lightning moves out of the area. We will update you when it’s safe to re-enter the stadium.
Update 9:08 p.m.:The weather delay continues at MPS. If lightning remains in the area, the teams will re-evaluate plans at 9:30 p.m.
Original message at 8:52 p.m.: We are currently in a lightning delay at Mustang Panther Stadium. We need all spectators to clear the stadium and return to their cars to take shelter until lightning moves out of the area. We will update you when it’s safe to re-enter the stadium.
We are currently in a lightning delay at Mustang Panther Stadium. We need all spectators to clear the stadium and return to their cars until lightning moves out of the area. We will update you when it’s safe to re-enter the stadium.
Please join us for our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The technology department will discuss apps that parents use, such as Canvas, Skyward, Lightspeed and Seesaw. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about each app and how they can stay better informed about their child. #WeAreGCISD
Update 8:49 p.m.: Power has been restored to GCISD campuses and buildings, and district personnel are checking systems. Thank you to our first responders and Oncor for their hard work this evening.
Update 5:32 p.m.: Oncor continues to work on the power outage. The next update will be provided when more information is available or power is restored.
Update 5:18 p.m.: According to the Colleyville Fire Department, Warrior Way and the southbound 121 access road remains closed between Hall-Johnson and Glade. If you are traveling to CHHS for football or tennis, please use an alternate route.
Update 5:12 p.m.: Power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. At this time, freshman football games and tennis matches at CHHS will begin as scheduled.
Update 5 p.m.:Per Colleyville Fire Department, the fire was extinguished at Warrior Way and the 121 access road, but power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. Oncor is aware and working to address the outage. Please stay clear of this area if possible, and expect delays if you are in the area. We appreciate your patience.
Original Message 4:45 p.m.: A transformer blew and started a fire in a field by the 121 access road near Colleyville Heritage HS. We currently do not have power at CHHS, Heritage MS, Heritage ES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. The fire department is on the scene. Parents with students at ECDC or EDP are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible.
Update 5:32 p.m.: Oncor continues to work on the power outage. The next update will be provided when more information is available or power is restored.
Update 5:18 p.m.: According to Colleyville FD, Warrior Way and the southbound 121 access road remains closed between Hall-Johnson and Glade. If you are traveling to CHHS for football or tennis, please use an alternate route.
Update 5:12 p.m.: Power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. At this time, freshman football games and tennis matches at CHHS will begin as scheduled.
Update 5 p.m.:Per Colleyville Fire Department, the fire was extinguished at Warrior Way and the 121 access road, but power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. Oncor is aware and working to address the outage. Please stay clear of this area if possible, and expect delays if you are in the area. We appreciate your patience.
Original Message 4:45 p.m.: A transformer blew and started a fire in a field by the 121 access road near Colleyville Heritage HS. We currently do not have power at CHHS, Heritage MS, Heritage ES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. The fire department is on the scene. Parents with students at ECDC or EDP are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible.
A transformer blew and started a fire in a field by the 121 access road near Colleyville Heritage HS. We currently do not have power at CHHS, Heritage MS, Heritage ES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. The fire department is on the scene. Parents with students at ECDC or EDP are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible.
Did you know that absences from class result in serious disruption of a student’s learning experience?
Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences.
Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance
📚Good News Alert📚
Twenty-three GCISD students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs, a distinction that can be included on college and scholarship applications.
Learn more about these students: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1229674
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD campuses and administrative office will be closed on Monday, September 4, for Labor Day. School will resume on Tuesday, September 5. Have a fun and safe weekend. #WeAreGCISD
