On Wednesday, October 4, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test sent to all TVs, radios, and cell phones at approximately 1:20 p.m. CST (2:20 p.m. EST). The test is being conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as required by law every three years.
https://twitter.com/fema/status/1709251888657358856
Tune in to WFAA Channel 8 tonight at 6 to see a story of how CHHS students, families and staff have come together to help student Zakai Clay in his family’s quest to purchase a wheelchair accessible van. CHHS Panther Cheer and Football are fundraising by selling t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts with the words “I roll with Zak.” Learn more here: https://panthercheer.org/.
Today at Mustang Panther Stadium, GCISD bands showcased their Pre-UIL performances to prepare them for the UIL Marching Contest on October 17, at Pennington Field. Be sure to check out GHS and CHHS band performances at remaining home football games and good luck to both bands as they enter the UIL competitive season!
Help GCISD celebrate our principals this month by learning more about them. Say hello to Mrs. Shimmick of Heritage Middle School. Some of the best advice she has received is to surround yourself with people who push and support you. Thank you for all you do, Principal Shimmick.
October is Principals Month, and we want you to learn more about our amazing principals.
To kick off this month, say hello to Dr. Arencibia from Colleyville Middle School. One of his favorite things about being a principal is having an impact on the education of so many students. Comment below to wish Dr. Arencibia a Happy Principals Month! #WeAreGCISD
GCISD science teachers participated in a professional learning session on Thursday, September 28, about word walls presented by an expert in the field, Dr. Julie Jackson. Word walls provide visual reinforcement for the vocabulary students use in their science lessons. It was a great session filled with learning! #WeAreGCISD
October 2 is World Bullying Prevention Day. Join GCISD in wearing blue shirts and boots to kick off the 17th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention. #WeAreGCISD
Have you seen the Red Rail banners flying over Highway 26?
Tonight, the city of Colleyville presented the banners to the Executive Director of Athletics, Todd Raymond, GHS Coach DeBesse & CHHS Coach Edwards. We can’t wait to watch these teams at tomorrow's Battle of the Red Rail.
Silver Lake Elementary STAR students were honored with a breakfast this morning from the PTA and GCISD Nutrition Services. STAR students are nominated by their classroom teachers for displaying character qualities of kindness and respect. ⭐️Let’s congratulate our STAR students at SLE⭐️ #WeAreGCISD
The GCISD Bilingual Department hosted their annual potluck at the Bessie Mitchell House in Grapevine. Parents and guardians enjoyed a variety of culinary creations to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought in tasty food. #WeAreGCISD
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. #WeAreGCISD
It's Collegiate Academy's 10 year Anniversary! In his new episode of Finding Out with Dr. Schnautz, Dr. Schnautz speaks with students and staff to discover how Collegiate Academy has grown over the years. See what the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Collegiate Academy is doing to increase their UIL participation and find out why students feel Collegiate Academy is the right choice for them. #WeAreGCISD
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4A4K8Ynw9I
The students at Colleyville Middle School wanted to help raise money for schools in Maui that were affected by the devastating fires. To accomplish this, they hosted a fundraising pep rally where they sold leis and sunglasses. Great job CMS on making waves of change and raising $1752! #WeAreGCISD
It's Red Rail Week which means it is time to induct new honorees into the GCISD Walk of Honor. The Walk of Honor seeks to identify and recognize individuals who have become an important part of the GCISD story. Follow our page this week to learn about this year's inductees, Linda Tidmore and Tom Walker.
These honorees will be recognized during the pre-game festivities of the Red Rail game. To learn more, please visit: https://gcisdwalkofhonor.com/
Thank you the Junior Captain of last week’s football game, Samson Drye! We would also like to thank the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation for helping create memorable experiences like this for our Junior Captains. ⭐🏈 #WeAreGCISD
On October 11, 2023, 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 will need to bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school on 10/11.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday, September 25, 2023, to reduce the tax rate for the fifth consecutive year. The 2023 total tax rate will be $0.9247 per $100 valuation for 2023, which is 20.61 cents less than the total 2022 tax rate.
Read the full story to see the breakdown of the 2023 total tax rate: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1257958
Did you hear about this feel-good story?
The now homecoming king of Colleyville Heritage High School, Zakai Clay, is wheelchair-bound and requires a handicap-accessible van to get to events. When he needed a ride to the homecoming football game, GCISD Transportation didn't hesitate to help him make his appearance at not only the game, but to the dance the following evening, where he was officially crowned king since the game was canceled due to lightning just prior to the announcement.
Zakai and his fellow court nominees will be also honored at tonight's football game, set for at 7 p.m. at Mustang Panther Stadium, with the help once again of GCISD Transportation staff. #WeAreGCISD
Read the full story: https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/education/2023/09/21/grapevine-colleyville-isd-staff-help-student-with-be-the-one-initiative/
Our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year is at the PDEC tonight (9/20) 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 students. #WeAreGCISD
Last week O.C. Taylor PTA hosted its annual Rock Out event where the winning class in the membership drive got to welcome their new principal and assistant principal by showering them in colorful Silly String. What a way to welcome Mr. Schilleci and Mrs. Bailey! #WeAreGCISD
