CTMS is currently experiencing a partial power outage. Oncor, district maintenance and technology staff are working to resolve the issue and the estimated time of full power restoration is 9 a.m. School will start at the normal time, with minor adjustments made to ensure that instruction continues.
The first Principals Month shoutout of the week goes to Dr. Fingers of Grapevine High School! His favorite thing about being a principal is creating positive and lifelong experiences for students, staff and GHS families. Thank you, Dr. Fingers, for all you do for GHS. #WeAreGCISD
On October 20, we honored Collegiate Academy’s 10th anniversary with an outdoor celebration. Students, staff, alumni and families gathered to reflect on all CA has accomplished in 10 years and look forward to what's to come! Congratulations on this accomplishment, Collegiate Academy, and thank you to our partners at Tarrant County College for this decade of service to the students of GCISD! #WeAreGCISD
Shoutout to the Junior Captain of last week’s football game, Nathaniel Torrez from Timberline Elementary School, for delivering the game ball and participating in the coin toss. We also want to thank the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation for sponsoring our Junior Captains and for making it a memorable experience. #WeAreGCISD
Update at 7:54 a.m.: All bus routes are back on schedule. Thank you for your patience.
All buses have been able to begin their routes and we are expecting no more than a 15 minute delay. Thank you!
This morning, the fire alarm was going off at GCISD's Transportation Building as bus drivers were arriving. The fire department is on the scene and staff is currently waiting for the all clear. However, all bus routes across the district will be delayed this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
For our last Principals Month Highlight of the week, we want to introduce you to Mr. Schilleci of O.C. Taylor Elementary School. His favorite part of being a principal is being able to serve and have a positive impact on so many teachers and students.
Thank you, Mr. Schilleci, for helping our students and teachers succeed daily. #WeAreGCISD
Last week, CBS Texas visited Heritage Middle School to learn more about two-time cancer survivor Annabelle Grade Bartel, also known as “AG,” and her story of resilience. #WeAreGCISD #AGtough
Watch the story now: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/on-your-corner-in-your-corner-grapevine-8th-grader-beats-cancer-twice/
Tonight, the Mustang’s football team is facing off against OD Wyatt! Join us at 7:00 p.m. in Mustang Panther Stadium to cheer on your team. #WeAreGCISD
https://www.gcisd.net/page/athletics/
The recipients of the 2024 FAME (Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence Awards) have been announced, and GCISD’s very own director of nutrition services, Julie Telesca, was awarded FAME’s most prestigious honor, the Golden Foodservice Director of the Year Award.
Comment below to help us congratulate Julie Telesca! #WeAreGCISD
Click here to learn more: https://www.foodservicedirector.com/operations/2024-fame-award-winners-announced
Today is the last day of Bus Safety Week, and our Transportation team wants you to know that school buses are the safest mode of student transportation. #WeAreGCISD
ICYMI: NBC 5 and WFAA both shared a heartwarming moment that happened right here in GCISD yesterday. A 5th-grade class at Glenhope Elementary School surprised their classmate who couldn’t see certain colors with indoor and outdoor color blind glasses. Check out the full story through the links below! #WeAreGCISD
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/colleyville-elementary-school-students-open-classmates-eys-up-to-color/3365399/
https://www.wfaa.com/video/news/local/texas-5th-graders-help-color-blind-classmate-see-colors/287-1a37a1c8-ed05-4dfe-b14a-97a90fa83bd4
Help us wish a 'Happy Principals Month' to the principal of Cannon Elementary School, Dr. Garrett. If she could pick up a new skill, it would be to develop a superpower skill like telepathy!
Thank you to Dr. Garrett for all she does to make her school a great place to learn.
School Bus Safety Tip #4 is here! Today, our transportation team wants you to know that buses stop at all railroad crossings.🚂Check back tomorrow for our last safety tip of the week. #WeArGCISD
GCISD’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that parents can now download the MySchoolBucks app to make online prepayments on their child’s school meal account and view transactions. There is a $2.75 processing fee for each transaction.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/payments-and-refunds
⭐️Say hello to Mrs. Whiteside of Silver Lake Elementary. Her favorite things about being a principal are the students and how rewarding it is to work with families and teachers⭐️
Help us thank Mrs. Whiteside for all she does for SLES. #WeAreGCISD
📱Do you want to learn about the apps on your student's phone?📱
Join us at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on October 25 at 6:30 p.m. for our next Parent Tech Night. GCISD's Chief Technology Officer Kyle Berger will discuss apps that impact student's lives. You will learn about different apps and their features, potential risks, and how to discuss these apps with your children.
Applications for free and reduced meals are available at www.schoollunchapp.com and can be completed at any time during the school year. The sooner the application is approved, the sooner your child can begin to receive meals.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/freeandreduced
🚌Are you ready to learn another school bus safety tip? 🚌
Tip #3 from our transportation team is to cross in front of the bus at least 10 feet away and make eye contact with the driver before crossing. #WeAreGCISD
