🚌Get ready for School Bus Safety Week tip #2. Check out these tips from our Transportation Department that help keep our students safe.🚌 Tip #2: Watch for alternating flashing yellow and red lights and stop signs. These are signs that the bus is about to stop.
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
School bus safety tip #2: Watch for alternating flashing yellow and red lights and stop signs. These are signs that the bus is about to stop.
We are kicking off the Principals Month highlight for this week by introducing you to Mr. Cassada from Colleyville Elementary School. The best advice he has received is that you never know what type of day the other person is having, so be kind. Thank you, Mr. Cassada, for all you do! #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
What college did you go to?  Arizona State University & Dallas Baptist University What do you like about being a principal?  I love using expertise to build relationships and create opportunities for kids to grow. What's the best advice you've ever received?  You never know what type of day the other person is having- so be kind. If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be? I love music so I would love to play all instruments.
🚌GCISD is celebrating School Bus Safety Week by sharing tips from our Transportation Department that will keep you and your students safe around buses.🚌 Tip #1: Students should stay 10 feet from the bus! #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
School bus safety tip #1: Students should stay 10 feet from the bus. This area is known as the "Danger Zone" due to blind spots for drivers.
Great things are happening today at Bear Creek Elementary School. Thank you to the Euless Fire Department for visiting BCES to teach our students about fire safety. #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Euless Fire Department
Euless Fire Department
Euless Fire Department
Euless Fire Department
This morning, Evan the therapy dog brought smiles to Bear Creek Elementary School. Evan and his handler visit campuses around the area and bring joy to students. How cute is this pup🐕?
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Evan the dog
Evan and student
Evan the dog
Evan and student
Evan and student
Evan
The last principals month highlight of the week goes to Mrs. Hale from Grapevine Elementary School. If she could learn a new skill instantly, it would be to speak a second language. Thank you to Mrs. Hale for all you do for GES! #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
What college did you go to?  University of Florida What do you like about being a principal?  I love inspiring and supporting educators to be their best for their students each day. An elementary school is a magical place, and I'm just so grateful I get to lead a campus each day.  What's the best advice you've ever received?  Treat professionals like professionals, and they'll act like professionals.  If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be? Knowing a second language.
On October 12, Grapevine High and Colleyville Heritage cross country teams competed at the district championship meet where CHHS varsity boys won their first district championship in school history, and the varsity girls won their second straight district championship. Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1288950
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
CHHS XC Team
CHHS XC Team
Finance Facts: Property taxpayers in GCISD have contributed another $63.8 million to the state in 2023 through recapture. This is required by state law and the amount is owed even when the state has surplus revenues far beyond what it is charging in recapture.
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Since its inception, taxpayers in GCISD have paid more than $900 million in recapture payments to the State of Texas. The latest payment from GCISD totaled $63.8 million, despite the state's largest budget surplus in history.
Tonight, the Panthers are taking on Arlington Heights at 7:00 p.m. in Mustang Panther Stadium. Come out and cheer on CHHS! #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
CHHS Football
CHHS Football
How do tie-dye and dyslexia go together? Cannon Elementary celebrated Dyslexia Awareness Month by tie-dyeing shirts. The students learned that, just like tie-dye shirts, every student is unique in their own beautiful way. One student even remarked that Cannon is “like tie-dye because we are all tied together like a family.” #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Cannon Elementary School students
Cannon Elementary School students
Cannon Elementary School students
Cannon Elementary School students
Cannon Elementary School students
Can you guess who our next principal highlight is? Say hello to Mrs. Gerdes from Bransford Elementary School. Her favorite thing about being a principal is getting to know her students, staff and families. She loves serving the community that raised her. Help us wish Mrs. Gerdes a Happy Principals Month! #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
What colleges did you go to?  Texas Tech University & Lamar University What do you like about being a principal?  As a Principal, I love getting to know my students, staff and families. I love serving the community that raised me. What's the best advice you've ever received?  My dad (who was my Principal at CES) taught me to promote a ‘Family First’ environment for my staff, which I strive to uphold.  If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be? Cook or Bake - I am awful in the kitchen!
Join us at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on October 25th 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.
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
We will discuss apps that impact student's lives. Learn about different apps and their features. Discuss the risks and how to talk with your children about these apps.
🦅Happy Principals Month🦅Our next principal highlight is Mrs. Hemme from Heritage Elementary School. She loves her job because the staff at HES is phenomenal. She says that they work hard to make learning fun, so students are excited to attend school! Please help us thank Mrs. Hemme for all she does for her school. #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
What colleges did you go to?  University of Texas & Abilene Christian University What do you like about being a principal?  I love getting to work with students and families. The staff at HES is phenomenal. They work hard to make learning fun and so that students are excited to come to school!  What's the best advice you've ever received?  You can do hard things.  If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be? I would love to be able to cook gourmet meals and enjoy it.
📣Last month, the Cross Timbers Middle School cheer team performed at halftime during the TCU versus West Virginia University football game as part of Cheer America's cheer extravaganza. What an excellent experience for these young cheerleaders! #WeAreGCISD📣
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
CTMS Cheer Team
⭐️Join us at our next Gold Card Meeting⭐️ If you are a GCISD resident who is 65 years or older, please join us at the Admin Building on 10/11 at 2 p.m. for an informational meeting. Attendees receive free general admission to all athletic competitions, theatrical productions & musical events hosted by GCISD. Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/gold-card
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Gold Card Members
Last week, Heritage Elementary School hosted Lunch with a Loved One. Students and families sat outside and enjoyed their time together in the sun. #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Lunch with a Loved One
Lunch with a Loved One
Lunch with a Loved One
Lunch with a Loved One
Are you ready to get to know our next principal highlight? Say hello to Mrs. Hilcher of Timberline Elementary School. The best advice she has ever received is to leave a place or a situation better than how you found it. Comment below and let Principal Hilcher know how much we appreciate her. #WeAreGCISD
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
What colleges did you go to?  The University of Texas at Austin & The University of Texas at Arlington What do you like about being a principal?  It is truly a privilege to be around kids each day and to watch them learn and explore the world around them! What's the best advice you've ever received?  To leave a place or a situation better than how you found it.  If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be? To be bilingual and speak Spanish fluently.
Tomorrow, 10/11, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to 8th graders and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to grades 9-11. Students in grades 8-11 must bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school. This year, all high school students, regardless of whether they are taking the PSAT or not, will be expected to report to school at their regular start time of 8:40 a.m. All absences on this day will be documented as normal and will be factored into the requirements for exam exemptions. Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
about 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Good luck on the PSAT & PSAT/NMSQT
Our next principal highlight in honor of Principals Month is Mrs. Landrum from Dove Elementary School. Her favorite part of her job is seeing the amazing teachers in action and watching the students work to reach their goals! Help us thank Mrs. Landrum for all she does by dropping a comment. #WeAreGCISD
over 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
What colleges did you go to?  Abilene Christian University & UT Arlington  What do you like about being a principal?  My favorite part of being a principal is getting into classrooms and seeing our amazing teachers in action and our super smart students working so hard to reach their goals! What's the best advice you've ever received?  Don't ask someone to do something you wouldn't do yourself.  If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be? Singing!
Thank you to NBC DFW for helping us share the story of two-time cancer survivor Annabelle Grace Bartel, also known as “AG,” and how GCISD is standing with her and her family. #WeAreGCISD #AGtough https://t.co/NIBTpjJdw5
over 1 year ago, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
District gets AG Tough to support student