Today, current fifth graders participated in GCISD Middle School Day! They experienced a preview of sixth grade through rotations, including art, band, choir, theater and AVID.
Fifth-grade parents, don’t forget! This evening, families and students are encouraged to visit their zoned middle school for campus-specific information sessions on electives, programs and more. #WeAreGCISD
Last night, the City of Grapevine issued a proclamation designating February as CTE Month, recognizing the impact of career and technical education in our community. GCISD is grateful for the city’s support! #WeAreGCISD
Happy 100th Day of School, GCISD! Our elementary schools are celebrating this milestone in the most fun and creative ways! Whether it’s counting, creating or dressing up as wise centenarians, classrooms are filled with exciting activities all centered around “100.” #WeAreGCISD
GCISD’s second annual Special Olympics Bocce Ball Tournament was a day filled with excitement, teamwork and unforgettable moments! Athletes, police officers, trustees, staff and community members came together for some friendly competition and plenty of high-fives. A huge round of applause to these athletes and everyone who showed up to cheer them on. We’re already looking forward to next year! #WeAreGCISD
🌟 Happy School Counselor Appreciation Week! 🌟
This week and every week, we are thankful for our counselors who build relationships, foster positive change and empower students to succeed in a supportive environment. Join us in celebrating our incredible counselors, and drop a comment to share your appreciation! #WeAreGCISD
Today, GCISD Collegiate Academy was recognized by the Texas State Board of Education in Austin for earning the National Blue Ribbon School distinction, announced earlier this school year. They are one of 31 schools in the state that achieved this prestigious recognition. Congratulations to Collegiate Academy! Learn more about CA’s National Blue Ribbon School distinction here: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1779863
Join us for the second annual Bocce Ball Tournament on Saturday, February 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! This event brings together police officers, trustees, GCISD staff, community members and Special Olympic athletes to compete in a fun game of Bocce Ball. Don’t miss the chance to cheer on these incredible athletes and show your support! #WeAreGCISD
The GCISD special services team is proud to partner with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Council of Tarrant County to host the Making Connections North Tarrant Disability Resources Fair.
Join us from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, at the GCISD Professional Development and Education Center. This resource fair is designed for all ages.
Learn more about this event: https://www.iddcouncil.org/makingconnectionsnorth
Check out the sleek banners that GCISD’s CTE students and Grapevine DECA created for the Second Annual Special Olympics Bocce Ball Tournament! The bocce ball event will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, at Grapevine High School’s Mustang Activity Center. Last year, CTE students built ramps for the tournament. Learn more about GCISD Special Olympics at https://www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-special-olympics.
Save the dates! GCISD graduation ceremonies are just around the corner! Visit www.gcisd.net/graduation to find the details and start planning your celebrations for the Class of 2025. We look forward to honoring our GCISD graduates this May! #WeAreGCISD
Did you have a chance to read the Fall 2024 edition of the GCISD Insight? The official district magazine includes stories about student achievements and involvement, sections that help the community learn about GCISD leaders and highlights of district awards and recognitions. Visit www.gcisd.net/GCISD-Insight to see recent and past issues. #WeAreGCISD
Yesterday marked the first meeting of the spring semester communications interns. Students from Collegiate Academy, Colleyville Heritage High School, Grapevine High School, and iUniversity Prep came together to learn about social media best practices, writing styles, and photography. Throughout the semester, they will take photos, write news articles and create social media posts to be shared across all district communication platforms. #WeAreGCISD
It’s Silver Lake Elementary School’s second Experience Design Week of the school year, and this year’s theme is “Factory: Gearing Up for Success.” Parents and staff decorated the hallways while teachers designed creative, curriculum-connected lessons in the classrooms. Examples include a snow factory for a weather lesson, a candy factory where students practiced fractions and a book factory where students wrote creative stories. #WeAreGCISD
Last night was Timberline Elementary School’s 2025 Art Showcase, which was inspired by a study about Spain. The event, attended by families and students, began with Timberline ambassadors leading guests through the school hallways highlighting this year’s magnificent artwork by pre-K through fifth grade students and closed with performances by the school’s ballet folklorico, a guest student singer from Grapevine High School’s choir and a fashion show that included attire worn by flamenco dancers and bullfighters.
Today, Colleyville Elementary School traveled the world during its cultural celebration! Students learned about various countries from fellow students, parents and community members. They enjoyed exploring the language, music, food and artifacts showcased from around the globe.
We have new Gold Card members! After attending an informational session to learn more about GCISD’s numerous student achievements and opportunities, the recognition of our dedicated employees, how to stay connected with the district, and public school finance, these GCISD residents aged 65 and older received free general admission to all athletics (excluding playoffs), theatrical productions and musical events hosted by GCISD.
Do you want to become a member? Join us at our next information session at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. #WeAreGCISD
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, GCISD will be closed Monday, January 20. Students will return to class Tuesday, January 21. Make sure to review the GCISD instructional calendar for upcoming holidays and breaks to plan ahead: www.gcisd.net/instructional-calendars.
✏️📸Post and graphic created by GCISD Communications Student Interns Montana Brown and Owen Stone.
GCISD residents aged 65+ are invited to the next Gold Card meeting at 9 a.m., Thursday, January 23. Attendees will receive a Gold Card, granting free entry to GCISD fine arts and athletic events (excluding playoffs). The meeting will be held at the GCISD Administration Building, 3051 Ira E. Woods Ave., Grapevine. Please arrive 10 minutes early with your driver's license or ID for check-in.
Today, we welcomed chamber leadership groups from Grapevine and Colleyville to GCISD for Education Day. Guests had the opportunity to learn about the district through student panels, presentations from the administration, fine arts performances and a delicious lunch prepared by our culinary arts students. It was a fantastic day showcasing what it means to work and learn in GCISD. #WeAreGCISD
Let’s try the spring semester again… welcome back GCISD! We hope you enjoyed your second “winter break,” and feel refreshed and ready to make the most of the rest of the school year. Let's have a great spring semester!
