Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District -

In observance of Patriot Day and Texas First Responders Day today, students reflected on the events of September 11, 2001, and the bravery, courage, and determination first responders showed on that day in American history as well as the ways our safety partners continue to step in still today to assist others in emergency situations.

To honor the bravery of first responders on September 11, 2001, Grapevine High School Wrestling held their sixth annual 9/11 Tribute Climb this morning at Mustang Panther Stadium. Alongside local first responders, they ascended 1,980 steps, replicating the 110 flights of stairs that 9/11 heroes climbed inside the Twin Towers.

GCISD residents 65+: Mark your calendar to join us at our next Gold Card session at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 25, at the Administration Building. The Gold Card grants free admission to GCISD-hosted fine arts and athletic events (excluding playoffs).

Visit our Gold Card page for more information: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program

ICYMI: The new Emergency Medical Technician class offered by GCISD’s Career and Technical Education program in partnership with the Grapevine Fire Department was highlighted on Fox 4 yesterday. Check it out!

www.fox4news.com/video/1704678

Parents: Join GCISD Technology for an online office hours session, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, September 11. They will answer technology-related questions, whether it’s one about parent access for Skyward or Canvas, or a technical issue your student is experiencing. Don’t miss it.

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

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.