iUniversity Prep found a new way to bring collaborative art to life through their traveling mural! Thanks to a Star Teaching Grant from the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation, students submitted artwork that was compiled into a design, which then traveled across Texas to be painted by students at in-person meetings.
The mural’s journey began in Houston on March 4, where students painted the first panels. Then, on March 7, the creativity continued in Grapevine at a student meet-up! During these two painting sessions, Owls connected, collaborated and created something truly special together. Once the final touches are added to the mural, the display will be in public view at the Owl Expo.
Order your t-shirts today for Walk a Mile with GCISD! The online store, with adult and youth sizes available, is open now-Wednesday, March 26. T-shirts may be picked up at the administration building on Monday, April 14, or at the event, 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at Mustang Panther Stadium. Walk a Mile is a free, come-and-go event that is a chance to engage with fellow families, friends, GCISD staff and community leaders, while walking the track. We hope to see you there!
https://walkamilewithgcisd2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Except for Collegiate Academy and iUniversity Prep, GCISD campuses will be closed on Friday, March 14. This day was originally scheduled as a bad weather make-up day, however, GCISD’s 2024-2025 instructional calendar has a sufficient number of minutes to cover the weather-related closure that occurred in January and the days will not have to be made up.
Additionally, all GCISD schools, including Collegiate Academy and iUniversity Prep, will be closed for Spring Break Monday, March 17- Friday, March 21. District offices will also be closed during Spring Break.
📅 Stay updated: www.gcisd.net/events
As the May 3 election approaches, here are key dates to remember:
📌 April 3 – Last day to register to vote
📌 April 22 – Last day to apply for a ballot by mail
Be sure to check your registration status and make a plan to vote.
The GCISD Walk of Honor Selection Committee is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2025 Honorees! Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on GCISD? Now is your chance to recognize their contributions by submitting their nomination by May 1, 2025. Honorees will be celebrated at a special event this fall, and their legacy will be permanently displayed at Mustang Panther Stadium.
🔗 www.gcisdwalkofhonor.com/nominate/
The Cross Timbers Middle School FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team, Apex Entities, competed at the State competition last weekend, finishing in the top 3% of 1,200 teams in Texas. They were awarded the Breakthrough Award, which recognizes teams that show significant growth in confidence and capability in both the Robot Game and Innovation Project while demonstrating strong core values.
Their success secured an invitation to the Western Edge Open this summer in Long Beach, California. Congratulations to Apex Entities on an incredible season!
This week, GCISD schools celebrated Read Across America with fun activities and surprises. From guest readers coming to classes to Cat in the Hat visiting the drop-off line, students and staff showed their love of reading across the district. #WeAreGCISD
Today is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! We're celebrating the incredible team that keeps our buildings and systems running smoothly, ensuring a safe and functional environment for our students and staff. Join us in showing appreciation by leaving a thank you comment below! #WeAreGCISD
🔍 I Spy... Learning in Action! 🔍
Experience Design is back at Silver Lake Elementary, and the school is diving into an exciting “I Spy” adventure! Students are sharpening their observation skills as they analyze clues, draw conclusions and use spy tools like invisible ink and fingerprinting to solve mysteries. Every activity is designed to spark their curiosity and use critical thinking skills. #WeAreGCISD
🚓 Heritage Elementary’s School Resource Officer Trey Toney has built great connections with students, but pre-K student Finn Brown is his biggest fan. As part of their transportation unit, students created miniature replica cars for a drive-in movie, and this young learner made his ride look just like Officer Toney’s police car. From the license plate to the numbers, every detail was spot on. Thank you, Officer Toney, for making a lasting impact. 🚓
Next Wednesday, March 12, is Spring SAT School Day for all GCISD juniors! Ensure your student is prepared by getting a good night's sleep, eating a healthy breakfast and bringing a fully charged laptop to school. #WeAreGCISD
Our CTE students who created pizzas with GCISD community partner Wise Guys Pizzeria will be in the news today and tomorrow! Tune in today to the 4:30 p.m. broadcast of CBS News Texas and tomorrow at 9:50 a.m. to Fox 4’s ‘Good Day’ show.
Want to learn more? Read the district’s story about this amazing collaboration: www.gcisd.net/article/2038305.
A big thank you to our new Gold Card members who joined us at today’s meeting! We loved sharing the great things happening in our district and welcoming new community members to enjoy free general admission to GCISD athletic, theatrical and musical events.
The last chance for GCISD residents 65 years + to earn a Gold Card before summer is at 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, at the GCISD Administration Building. Don’t miss this opportunity!
🔗 Learn more: www.gcisd.net/gold-card
Last week, Timberline Elementary School hosted an "Under the Big Top" themed family learning night. Students and families came to school to play circus-themed learning games, explore the science of wind with a pinwheel and estimate the number of snacks in a jar. Families had so much fun learning and experiencing together. #WeAreGCISD
DECA students from Grapevine High School and iUniversity Prep teamed up for an unforgettable field trip to the Dallas Mavericks business and basketball event! They got an inside look at professions in the sports industry, learned from top industry professionals and saw how business plays a role behind the scenes. They were also invited to stay for the Mavs game that evening.
Way to go, future business leaders! #WeAreGCISD
📷 Photo and caption created by GCISD communications intern, Julia Thienvanich.
Yesterday, March 2, was Read Across America Day, but our campuses started celebrating last week. Bear Creek and Bransford Elementary kicked off the fun with a mysterious twist by introducing masked readers, staff members who read stories in disguise, keeping students engaged and guessing. Students had a blast guessing which teacher was behind each mask and matching them to their story!
📖 The celebration continues throughout the week, fostering a love for reading across GCISD! 📖
Are you looking to work in a school district that prioritizes student achievement and staff support? Join us at the GCISD Job Fair from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Cross Timbers Middle School! Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in on-site interviews with campuses of interest.
📌 Ready to learn more? Visit https://tinyurl.com/gcisd-job-fair-25 to register.
🏅 Get ready for an unforgettable day of determination, teamwork and celebration! GCISD is proud to host the 28th Annual Special Olympics Track Meet on Wednesday, March 12, at Mustang Panther Stadium. Athletes from GCISD, Aledo ISD, Birdville ISD, Carroll ISD, Keller ISD and Friends of Mustang Panthers will be competing, so come cheer them on and be part of the magic! #WeAreGCISD
Attention GCISD residents 65 years+: The next opportunity to earn your GCISD Gold Card is at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, at the Administration Building. After learning more about the district, new members will receive free general admission to all athletic (excluding playoffs), theatrical and musical events hosted by GCISD.
🔗 https://www.gcisd.net/gold-card
Grapevine High School AP English Literature and Composition class added rhythm to learning last week! Arthur Murray dancers came in for a two-day lesson to show how poetic meters could be paired with musical selections. The next day they danced out the meters, learning five dances in the process. What a fun way to learn how meters utilize senses and muscle groups to bolster retention when learning something new. Along the way, these students also gained greater appreciation for poetry.
