Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District -

Happy 25th birthday to the Grapevine-Colleyville Association of Retired School Employees! This dedicated group of former educators continues to support our schools in many ways, including contributions to our Back-to-School Fair and grants for teachers. Join in celebrating their special milestone.

A new bronze wolf statue was unveiled this morning at the front of Cross Timbers Middle School, compliments of the school’s PTA. Commissioned artist Linda Moss worked directly with students last school year by visiting art classes to explain the process. Later, all CTMS students had an opportunity to add their thumbprints on the cast, permanently leaving their mark at the school.

Join us for Friday Night Lights as the Colleyville Heritage High School Panthers play their varsity football home opener tonight at Mustang Panther Stadium. For ticket information and stadium policies, visit GCISD athletics: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics.

GCISD’s Bilingual Services invites emergent bilingual families to their information session tomorrow, Thursday, September 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the JPS Building behind Timberline Elementary. Come meet the team and learn about transportation, attendance, grades, volunteering, and how to use the district’s communication tools such as Skyward, Rooms, and district as well as campus websites.

Thank you to Bohemian Bull in Grapevine for serving as this year’s dinner sponsor for our communications interns at Friday Night Lights. These student interns operate the cameras and video board equipment, and come early and stay late to create a top-notch game production for all our fans to enjoy.

Shoutout to the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation for sponsoring Junior Captains at home football games. Bransford Elementary School kindergartener Brewer Johnson and Colleyville Elementary School second grader Adrian “Koda” Zavros did a great job delivering the game ball and joining team captains during the coin toss at last week’s game.

Today our students and staff were sporting college gear in celebration of College Colors day! In GCISD, this day is one of many ways we help students get excited about their future by raising college awareness.

Parents, do you have a technology question or issue? Whether it's a concern with your own parent access for Skyward or Canvas, or a technical issue your student is experiencing, join GCISD’s Technology for its first online open office session from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on September 11.

Link will be posted on GCISD’s Technology page: www.gcisd.net/page/parent-technology-academy

Families: Mark your calendars for GCISD’s College & Career Night from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25, at Grapevine High School. In addition to connecting with colleges, military and technical school representatives, GCISD counselors will also hold presentations about completing the federal financial aid form.

Congratulations to last night’s board meeting honorees. Trustees recognized the Cross Timbers Middle School MisGnomers team for earning the prestigious Renaissance Award at the Destination Imagination Global Finals. Also celebrated was the Colleyville Heritage High School Honor Band, which placed fifth at the state competition—the highest in school history!

Tomorrow, August 26, is GCISD’s Parent Tech Academy at 6 p.m. on Webex. If you’re a parent who wants to know how to stay informed about your child’s technology use at school and home, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Webex video link: http://bit.ly/4fKq1z1

Show your spirit on Friday, August 29, for College Colors Day and the first home varsity football game of the season! Wear your college gear during the day to celebrate college awareness and share pictures using #WeAreGCISD. Later, come out to cheer Grapevine High School football at Mustang Panther Stadium. For ticket information, schedules, and stadium policies, visit the GCISD athletics page: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics.

Do you know a GCISD employee who goes above and beyond for students or colleagues? Nominate them for Stars of GCISD and help us recognize the amazing difference that they make in our district.

Nominate them today: www.gcisd.net/page/stars-of-gcisd

GCISD high school students: The district’s communications internship program begins next week at the first home varsity football game of the season. Level up your skills while making new friends and gaining real-world experience in photography, videography and more.
Apply today: www.gcisd.net/page/communications-internship-program

At today’s Grapevine Chamber of Commerce meeting, Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz spoke about GCISD's priorities, recent highlights and accomplishments, and the excitement around the new school year. He was joined by Grapevine High School senior Luke Ghormley, who shared his student experience about how GCISD has supported him throughout his educational journey and set him up for success following graduation.

Check out the Bond 2024 construction work that took place this summer. An update was presented at the July regular meeting that covers work at the GCISD Swim Center, Colleyville Heritage High School, Colleyville Elementary, Heritage Elementary, Cross Timbers Middle School and the Transportation Department.

Watch the update here: www.youtube.com/live/ATMA1Zt0-C8?feature=shared&t=13835

Thank you to all of our GCISD residents 65+ who attended our meeting today and received their Gold Card. The Gold Card grants free admission to fine arts and athletic (excluding playoffs) events hosted by GCISD. Mark your calendars to attend one of our future sessions.

2025-2026 Gold Card meetings: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program

Are you a parent looking to stay informed about your child’s technology use at school and home? Then you want to attend GCISD’s Parent Tech Academy at 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, on Webex.

Webex video link: http://bit.ly/4fKq1z1

Grapevine Colleyville’s FFA (Future Farmers of America) hosted its kickoff meeting of the school year yesterday at Nash Farm. Students from grades 3-12 had a blast getting to meet new friends, see animals, and learn about GCISD’s Career and Technical Education Agricultural and Animal Science programs.

The first Gold Card meeting of the school year for GCISD residents 65+ is tomorrow! Join us at 9 a.m., Wednesday, August 20, at the Administration Building to get your Gold Card, which grants free admission to fine arts and athletic (excluding playoffs) events hosted by GCISD. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in.

Info: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program