Congratulations to GHS Band! National Wind Band Honors 2024 National Winner, Mark of Excellence. The Mark of Excellence is a national concert band contest sponsored by the Foundation of Music Education. The Grapevine High School Wind Ensemble was selected as a National Winner of the Mark of Excellence for 2024. This award represents the highest level of achievement by a high school concert band at the national level and it's a tremendous honor to be selected! This award is a testament to the incredible dedication of our students, staff, lesson teachers, masterclass teachers, clinicians, middle school directors, and our band parents. We are so proud of everyone that has made this achievement and recognition possible for the first time in school history! Congratulations to all of the band members that participated in this recording!
GHS Wind Ensemble Recordings:
Angels in the Architecture - Full Score
Angels in the Architecture - Recorded Submission
Le Cid: Ballet Music for Band - Full Score
Le Cid: Ballet Music for Band - Recorded Submission
2024 Grapevine High School Wind Ensemble:
Flute
Maia Abed
Nandini Senthilkumar
Mason Partain
Charlotte Quintard
Elizabeth Marling
Piccolo
Maia Abed
Oboe
Ella Schupp
Andrew Moon
English Horn
Ella Schupp
Bassoon
Anisha Menezes
Bb Clarinet
Batul Arsiwala
Heidi Linhart
Darren Yang
Sidney Dong
Audrey Leckey
Kate Shori
Bass Clarinet
Johnny Durard
Nate Kraja
Contrabass Clarinet
Nate Kraja
Saxophone
Branden Chung
Doug Frohm
Preston Lippe
Trumpet
Madison Kress
Cole Pintar
Robin Benhaim
Jack Thiel
William Mosley
Horn
Andrew Rigler
Logan Ground
Ryan Hisel
Trombone
Thomas Hart
Yash Naik
Bass Trombone
Jack Keefe
Euphonium
Vincent Navarette
Tuba
Carissa Smith
Addison Worthan
Percussion
Ben Stebbins
Celia Strang
Isaac Brown
Julia Hall
Thane Smith
Evan East
Adam Jimenez
Jack Markle
Elsa Huff
Soprano
Roslyn Ackermann
Students in Coach Barowsky's economics classes are making connections to the Commerce and Spending Clauses to celebrate Constitution Day today!
Constitution Day, September 17th
GHS Wrestling 9/11 Tribute Climb at Mustang Panther Stadium.
Congratulations to our GHS Mustangs 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist!
Mustang Football, Friday September 6th at MPS, 7:00 PM vs Birdville
Get your tickets here: https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/23f9b777-72ba-47a8-9297-7d85e5ad2253/events/f88c6086-1eec-4b93-83cc-20a774c37ebe
It's Game Day! Grapevine Mustangs at Wakeland. David Kuykendall Stadium at 7:00PM
Rah, Rah, Rah, Mustangs Fight!
📣 College Colors Day and AVID Day are both on Friday, August 30, and we invite the GCISD community to wear their favorite college gear! 📣
This annual celebration promotes college readiness and the spirit that embodies the college experience. Use #WeAreGCISD and tag GCISD to show your college pride. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college and career readiness system and elective course offered in all GCISD middle schools, Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School.
Mustang Football @ Wakeland, Thursday, August 28th @ Kuykendall Stadium 6950 Stadium Lane, Frisco. Ticket link: https://tickets.friscoisd.org/
GHS Tennis Match Day Tuesday, August 20th vs CHHS at 6 PM
Start time changed from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Mrs. Jane Rose year 27 ! Let's go Mustangs!
Great First Day at GHS! Go Mustangs!
Has your high school student applied for the GCISD Communication Internship? This is a great opportunity for students with a passion for photography, videography, content creation or sports broadcasting. Interns gain hands-on experience and have a chance to shine in a fast-paced, creative environment. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply now at www.gcisd.net/internship.
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the GCISD app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email or sms with instructions to sign up and access new features.
Mustang Seniors! Please see the link included for detailed information regarding this years Paint-A-Slot. Signups will be live on our website on Monday at 9:00 am. Help us spread the word! If you have questions reach out to Mrs. Shepherd.
Click on link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiS6OUApuyJ7I2RhzP2Mtmo_NfsRXbdYg5AhcUGAWaNMvguw/closedform
✏️ It's time for back-to-school shopping! Before you hit the stores, take a moment to review GCISD's dress code for the 2024-2025 school year. Check out this graphic for secondary students to make sure your student is ready for another great year: https://5il.co/2pq6z.
Last year, we reviewed the GCISD Emergency Response Protocol, but did you know that if there is a situation at your child's school, there are multiple ways to ensure you receive notification? To ensure you are informed, GCISD will send you text messages (for those who opted in during enrollment), emails and mobile app notifications, and post updates on district social media pages and websites. Make sure you stay up to date with what is happening in the district by following our social media channels and downloading the GCISD app. #WeAreGCISD
Class of 2025
Seniors Portraits - At GHS and Studio in Richardson
Appointments at GHS
If you would like to schedule your senior portrait on August 6, 7, or 8 (by appointment only) at Grapevine High School, please click on this link. In case that doesn’t work for you for any reason, the URL is https://seniors.legacystudios.com/grapevine-hs-tx/ .
Appointments made be schedule at the Richardson Studio:
716-512-6336 Call to schedule.
1301 Lake Park Way #200, Richardson, TX 75080
September 10th and 11th will be at GHS for any Seniors who were not able to take their portrait over this summer.
Is your student returning to GCISD for the 2024-2025 school year? Registration is easier than ever since many cells are pre-populated with information about your student from the previous school year. Register now through Skyward to let schools know you’re coming!
If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact your campus. We're here to support you every step of the way!
www.gcisd.net/enrollment
✏️ Ready for another fantastic school year? ✏️
Parents, please register your GCISD student for the 2024-2025 school year to help us plan the best year ever! If you have questions about registration or need assistance, contact info@gcisd.net or call 817-251-5200.
We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on August 14: www.gcisd.net/enrollment.
