Early voting begins today, Monday, October 21, and continues through Friday, November 1. Tarrant County registered voters can vote at any Vote Center location during Early Voting and on Election Day. Visit www.GCISD.net/VATRE to learn more about Proposition A: the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) and to view the early voting schedule.
Happy School Bus Safety Week! This week, we will be sharing facts about school bus safety. Our first fact is that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children are 70 times more likely to get to school safely in a school bus than in a car. #WeAreGCISD
Happy Principals Month, Mrs. Shimmick! Her Bronco staff and students are what make her excited to come to work each day. Help us celebrate Principal Shimmick by dropping a comment below. #WeAreGCISD
🗳️ Early voting starts next week! 🗳️
Early voting runs from October 21 through November 1, with Election Day on November 5. Do you know what's on the ballot? Learn more about Proposition A for GCISD and read the ballot language by visiting www.GCISD.net/vatre-ballot-language.
🎓 GCISD's annual College & Career Night is just around the corner! 🎓
Join us on Tuesday, October 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Grapevine High School to meet with representatives from over 120 universities, junior colleges, technical schools and military recruiters. The event is for all GCISD students. Plus, don't miss the FAFSA presentations at 6:15 and 6:55 p.m. in the lecture hall.
Today’s Principals Month highlight is Joshua Cassada from Colleyville Elementary School! He hopes that by the time students graduate from GCISD, they will develop a love of learning and the ability to become lifelong learners. Help us thank Principal Cassada for all he does for his CES Cowboys! #WeAreGCISD
Did you know that GCISD will have a lower overall tax rate with VATRE approval?
With the passage of the VATRE, the overall tax rate (Maintenance & Operations + Interest & Sinking) will be $0.0014 less than the 2023 rate of $0.9247 while generating approximately $6 million in revenue for district operations. Learn more information about how this is possible and find answers to your questions by visiting www.gcisd.net/vatre-faqs. Have a question that’s not addressed? Submit it through our form on the page!
Happy Principals Month to Mandy Alexander from Grapevine Middle School! Her favorite GCISD memory is when she had the honor of presenting her children with their high school diplomas. Do you have a favorite memory of Mrs. Alexander? Share it in the comments below! #WeAreGCISD
Tomorrow, October 16, is Unity Day, and we encourage everyone to wear orange. Started by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, the movement's call to action is to "Make it Orange and Make it End. Unite Against Bullying!" Share your pictures by tagging GCISD and using #WeAreGCISD.
GCISD will hold a community presentation about Proposition A: the GCISD Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, at the district’s Professional Development and Education Center.
If you can’t attend in person, you can watch a previous presentation that was given live on the district’s Facebook page or catch the recording on GCISD’s YouTube channel. For more details, including tax rate information and FAQs, visit www.GCISD.net/VATRE.
Get to know today’s Principal Month highlight, Heather Landrum! As the principal of Dove Elementary, she says her proudest achievement is being recognized by the GCISD Council of PTAs as a Friend of Children. Thank you, Principal Landrum, for your dedication and commitment to GCISD students and staff! #WeAreGCISD
Are you ready for today’s Principal Month Highlight? Dr. Bryan Calvert is having a great first year at Colleyville Middle School! His favorite GCISD memories have to be his first days as principal at both Bear Creek Elementary and CMS. Comment below to thank Dr. Calvert for all he does for GCISD! #WeAreGCISD
Except for Collegiate Academy, Monday, October 14, is a student/teacher holiday for all GCISD schools, including iUniversity Prep. Click the link to review the GCISD instructional calendar: https://www.gcisd.net/events.
Heading to Mustang Panther Stadium tomorrow for the CHHS homecoming game? Be sure to review the stadium clear bag guidelines, behavior expectations and other important information: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics
Help us wish Jill Hemme a Happy Principals Month! Her proudest achievement at Heritage Elementary is the relationship between the school and the PTA, which works hard to find ways to include everyone. Help us thank Principal Hemme by commenting with appreciation! #WeAreGCISD
Today's Principals Month highlight is Liz Hilcher from Timberline Elementary! When asked what excites her about coming to work, she shared, "Our students and staff are my WHY. They are so eager to work, learn, grow and play at Timberline each day!"
Comment below to wish Principal Hilcher a Happy Principals Month! #WeAreGCISD
The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation was at Grapevine High School yesterday to congratulate the school for being one of three top campuses in the foundation’s Annual Employee Giving campaign. RBFCU will present each of the three campuses with $500. The two other schools will be announced at a later date – stay tuned!
Individuals, businesses and civic organizations that would like to contribute to GCEF’s mission of providing community-based resources in pursuit of excellence in education, teaching and innovation in the classroom, can learn more at www.gcedfoundation.org.
Happy Principals Month to Dr. Nicole Whiteside from Silver Lake Elementary! She hopes that one lesson students learn by the time they graduate from GCISD is that hard work builds the foundation for their future. Thank you, Dr. Whiteside, for all you do for your campus! #WeAreGCISD
Yesterday, teachers and students from West Lothian, Scotland, who are part of the Sister Cities Program that is partnered with the City of Grapevine, visited the Colleyville Heritage golf team. Both West Lothian and CHHS students participated in an exhibition golf match and were greeted by a special guest, 2024 U.S. Open Golf Champion Bryson DeChambeau. Students had the opportunity to ask Dechambeau questions about his game and take pictures with the U.S. Open Trophy. #WeAreGCISD
On October 23, 2024, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to students in grade 8 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 on October 23, 2024.
Learn more: www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
