Happy Veterans Day! GCISD is thankful to our Veterans and their families for their sacrifices. Make sure you thank a Veteran today🇺🇸#WeAreGCISD
102.9 FM radio personalities Billy the Kid and Candace Lopez came out to Glenhope Elementary today to commend Christina Hayes’ class for their act of kindness, recently purchasing a set of colorblind glasses for one of their classmates. The radio station treated the class to a pizza snack party after lunch and surprised Ms. Hayes with a gift card to Lakeshore Learning.
Did you know that today is National STEM Day? GCISD students celebrate STEM daily by being problem solvers, taking risks, working collaboratively and communicating effectively. #WeAreGCISD
https://www.gcisd.net/page/stem-in-gcisd/
Bear Creek Elementary School students recently participated in the Euless Police Department EPIC program during PE class. The goal of EPIC is to inspire a fit and healthy lifestyle at an early age while also promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship. Thank you, Euless Police, for visiting our BCE students! #WeAreGCISD
This week is School Psychology Week, and we want to thank our school psychologists for all they do for our students. Our psychologists work with staff to help students be more successful in their academics, behavioral choices, social skills, and emotional management. Working collaboratively with parents and staff, they examine issues that may contribute to student difficulties and then develop and provide interventions and supports specific to each student and situation. Our psychologists are an integral part of our schools.
There will be no school for students on November 6-7 due to professional development days. This applies to all schools except Collegiate Academy and iUniversity Prep. #WeAreGCISD
GCISD residents who are 65 years or older: the next Gold Card session is right around the corner. Join us on November 28 at 9 a.m. at the GCISD Administrative Office to hear a presentation and receive free general admission to all athletic (excluding playoffs), theatrical productions and musical events hosted by GCISD.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program/
To support our Texas Rangers World Series Champions, GCISD invites everyone to show their spirit on Friday, November 3. Wear your favorite Rangers gear to share in the celebration!
As a reminder, tomorrow is a regular school day in GCISD. Monday and Tuesday, November 6-7, are student holidays and professional development days for staff (excluding iUP and CA).
Tonight is Senior Night for the Mustangs! Join us at 7:00 p.m. in Mustang Panther Stadium to cheer on our 2024 seniors and thank them for all they have contributed to the DIstrict. #WeAreGCISD
Kindergarteners at Glenhope Elementary School were given a very special surprise today. After learning about animals in class, students got to go outside and meet bunnies, pigs, chickens, goats and more! While petting the animals, students also practiced spelling the names of the farm animals. #WeAreGCISD
Today is the last day of Principals Month, and we want to take a moment to thank our principals for all they do for our students, staff and families. Do you have a favorite principal? Let them know how much you appreciate their hard work next time you see them. #WeAreGCISD
Do you know a GCISD employee who goes out of their way to make others feel special? Please share your nomination for our Stars of GCISD – a program that shines the light on the very people who make GCISD shine every day. #WeAreGCISD
Submit your nomination today: https://www.gcisd.net/starsofgcisd
Today, GCISD is celebrating Mathematics Monday with our nutrition team. Students will find fun math problems on the back of their cookies and be encouraged to solve it. Do you know the answer to this math problem?
Today is our last Principals Month shoutout, and it goes to Principal Knutz of Collegiate Academy. Her favorite part of being principal is creating a culture of acceptance, relationships and accountability.
Thank you, Principal Knutz, for all you do for your students and staff. #WeAreGCISD
Thank you to the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation for sponsoring last night’s Junior Captain Matthew Ecklar. He did a great job delivering the game ball and assisting with the coin toss! #WeAreGCISD
Finance Facts: As property values continue to rise, the state of Texas continues to decrease the amount of funding it contributes to its public schools, placing the tax burden on its citizens. Even so, GCISD has reduced its tax rate for the fifth consecutive year – https://www.gcisd.net/article/1257958
Did you know that Grapevine High School earned a Silver recognition from College Board for their commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit and maximizing college readiness? Congratulations, GHS, for this achievement! #WeAreGCISD
ICYMI: Have you received the latest GCISD Update, Letter from the Board, or Board Notes eNewsletters? Over the past few weeks, the district has been experiencing an issue with the list of recipients no longer receiving the updates they used to. As we work to resolve this issue, if you are no longer receiving these emails and want to ensure their delivery to your inbox, please subscribe here: https://www.hatchbuck.co/rxvGBi
Here are the links to the latest issues of each:
GCISD Update: https://tinyurl.com/GCISD-Update
A Letter from the Board: https://tinyurl.com/Letter-from-the-Board
Board Notes: https://tinyurl.com/GCISD-Board-Notes
Get to know the principal of iUniversity Prep, Ms. Weiche. The best advice she has ever received is to find joy in everything you do. Help us give a big thank you to Dr. Weiche for all she does for her iUniveristy Prep students and staff. #WeAreGCISD
Transportation Update: All buses will run all of their normal routes this afternoon, including routes in the areas that were impacted earlier this morning at Heritage Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary and Colleyville Middle schools.