Last night, Argyle Liberty Christian and Grapevine High School played the first outdoor stadium volleyball match in Texas high school sports history at Liberty Christian’s Warrior Stadium. The game was under the bright lights and in 20-mile-an-hour winds on a court used for the last three NCAA Volleyball Championships. Despite the different conditions, the Mustangs won in four sets. Congratulations!
Are you ready for the final Principals Month highlight? Let’s celebrate Collegiate Academy’s Principal, Lauren Jackson! Her favorite thing about CA is the achievement-focused mindset shared by students and staff alike. Thank you, Ms. Jackson, for your dedication to your school and GCISD! #WeAreGCISD
Only a few days remain before early voting closes. Before heading to the polls, make sure you're informed about Proposition A: the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE).
Did you know that even with the three additional "golden pennies" from the passage of the VATRE, the total tax rate (Maintenance & Operations plus Interest & Sinking) will be lowered by $0.0014 from the 2023 total tax rate? This is due to state compression on the M&O tax rate and a board-approved decrease on the Interest & Sinking tax rate.
Learn more: www.gcisd.net/proposition-a
Happy Principals Month, Principal Weiche! Today, we’re celebrating iUniversity Prep principal Desiree Weiche. Her favorite GCISD memory is the "Wisely Road Trip," where she drove this owl-some mascot around the state to meet potential new students. Comment below to help us wish Mrs. Weiche a happy Principals Month! #WeAreGCISD
Early Voting ends on November 1, and Election Day is November 5! Have you checked out our voter-approved tax ratification election (VATRE) resources to answer your questions about GCISD’s Proposition A? Our helpful tools include an FAQ page, VATRE clarifications, ballot language explanations and the latest VATRE news. Visit www.gcisd.net/VATRE to get started.
Principals Month is almost over, but we aren’t done celebrating our amazing school leaders! Help us celebrate Principal Derek Cain and learn more about this panther. His favorite CHHS memory is sitting on the stage at graduation and watching his students celebrate their accomplishments. Happy Principals Month, Mr. Cain! #WeAreGCISD
Congratulations to Timberline Elementary School staff for being one of the top three schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation’s Annual Employee Giving campaign. RBFCU is partnering with the foundation to present each of the three top campuses with $500. They visited Timberline on Friday, October 25. Who will be the third campus? Stay tuned for that announcement to be made soon.
Attention GCISD Families!
Each school year, we offer a testing window for Gifted and Talented or ASPIRE services! Parents of fifth through 11th grade students may now refer their child for testing through Skyward.
🗓️ Referral Window: October 14 - November 5
🌐 Learn more: www.gcisd.net/page/advanced-academics
Happy Principals Month to Dr. Jessica Jones from Bridges and VISTA! When asked what excites her about coming to work, she said she loves being able to create a welcoming environment for students who often struggle in traditional settings. Thank you, Dr. Jones, for positively supporting your students and staff! #WeAreGCISD
Do you know what the flashing lights on a bus mean? Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop, and motorists should slow down. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms mean the bus has stopped. Motorists must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing, the stop arm is retracted and the bus moves before driving again. Thank you for celebrating School Bus Safety Week with us! #WeAreGCISD
Happy Principals Month to Grapevine High School’s Dr. Alex Fingers! In his nine years as a principal, one of his proudest achievements was earning his doctorate. Thank you, Dr. Fingers, for your dedication to your school and your strong Mustang spirit. #WeAreGCISD
Early voting continues through November 1! Before heading to the polls, make sure you're informed about Proposition A: the Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). Learn the facts and debunk misunderstandings and assumptions by visiting https://www.gcisd.net/proposition-a.
There was a great turnout at GCISD’s annual College and Career Night! Students and parents from across the district connected with more than 120 colleges, universities and military representatives. Attendees also had the chance to hear a workshop on the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). A big thank you to GCISD’s counseling team for organizing the event and to our community partner Frost Bank for providing water bottles for attendees. Check out some of the pictures!
With early elections now open, we want our voters to be informed about Proposition A, the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). This proposition will ask GCISD voters to consider a three-cent increase to the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate that, if approved, would generate approximately $6 million in revenue that would be used to fund daily operating expenses such as staff, instruction, transportation, maintenance, utilities and extracurricular activities.
If Proposition A fails, GCISD will have to reduce staffing (87% of the budget is personnel) and student programs, which would impact every campus and department, and discussions of additional cost-saving measures would also be considered.
Learn more and make an informed decision by visiting www.gcisd.net/VATRE.
It’s time for another Principals Month highlight, and today’s feature is Dr. Jamie Halliburton from Cross Timbers Middle School. When asked what she hopes her students learn, she said that when Wolves leave CTMS, they should understand the importance and value of being kind, respectful, and responsible. Comment below to say “Happy Principals Month” to Dr. Halliburton! #WeAreGCISD
In honor of School Bus Safety Week, we are sharing important facts about bus safety. Have you ever wondered what the black lines on a school bus are for? They are impact-reinforcement rub rails, strategically placed at key locations on the bus. These rub rails are designed to assist rescue teams in quickly identifying safe areas to cut into the bus, providing additional access points in case doors or windows are not easily accessible.
Happy Principals Month to Mr. Schilleci. When asked what excites him about work, he said that the amazing staff at O.C. Taylor Elementary and the incredible community bring a smile to his face each day. Leave a comment and help us wish Principal Schilleci a ‘Happy Principals Month!’ #WeAreGCISD
🎓 Exciting Opportunity for Students! 🎓
Did you know that GCISD Collegiate Academy is now accepting applications? This Early College High School (ECHS) program gives students the chance to earn their high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously—at no cost to their families! Through our partnership with Tarrant County College Northeast, students get a valuable head start on their college education.
GCISD Collegiate Academy is proud to be a National Blue Ribbon School recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for its commitment to academic excellence. Learn more: https://ca.gcisd.net/o/ca/page/application.
Bear Creek Elementary School had a heartwarming surprise on Friday, October 18. Army Specialist Johnathan Dash, who had been away training for seven months and is the uncle to a BCES pre-K student, surprised his family during dismissal. Thank you to BCES for making this a special welcome home filled with cheers and tears of happiness, and thank you Specialist Dash for your service.
Help us wish Grapevine Elementary School Principal Mrs. Hale a happy Principals Month! Her top three must-have items for her office include colorful pens, caffeine and pictures of her family. Thank you, Principal Hale, for making GES a great place to learn. #WeAreGCISD
