Did you know today is Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day? It’s a day to celebrate the incredible GCISD support staff who make our schools such wonderful places to work and learn. Take a moment to say ‘thank you’ to our custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, nurses and paraprofessionals to help them feel truly appreciated. #WeAreGCISD
GCISD is currently experiencing telephone issues causing outside calls to intermittently drop. GCISD’s Technology Department is in contact with the vendor, which is actively working to resolve this issue. Should you experience a dropped call, please try again, or if the issue persists, please send an email to the person you are trying to reach. We will provide an update as soon as the issue is resolved.
At tonight's girls' basketball games, GCISD athletics is partnering with the Grace Christmas Cottage to spread holiday cheer! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the CHHS or GHS girls home basketball game and receive free admission for one person. Games start with JV at 5 p.m., so come out, enjoy the action and share the joy of giving! #WeAreGCISD
♟️On Monday, November 18, approximately 70 Glenhope Elementary students participated in a worldwide online Hour of Chess tournament! These brilliant minds, part of the school’s parent-organized after-school chess club, showcased their skills in strategy and logical thinking during this exciting event. Check out some pictures from today’s competition! ♟️ #WeAreGCISD
What a great turnout at Timberline Elementary School’s “Taste of Timberline” event on Saturday, November 16! Families and staff enjoyed games, food booths and student performances. A great time was had by everyone! #WeAreGCISD
We are so thankful to the Colleyville and Grapevine Rotary Club Foundations for their annual distribution of dictionaries to third graders at GCISD elementary schools. Thank you for your partnership and support of GCISD! #WeAreGCISD
Headed to the Colleyville Heritage football game tonight at Mustang Panther Stadium? Join the Panthers at 7 p.m. for their first playoff game against Anna High School. Before arriving, please review the stadium guidelines and don’t forget to bring your Panther pride! #WeAreGCISD
Heritage Middle School, an AVID National Demonstration site, recently hosted a showcase for schools across the United States, offering an inside look at how the campus earned this prestigious designation and what makes its college and career demonstration program exceptional. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is implemented in all of GCISD’s middle schools, as well as Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School. #WeAreGCISD
Congratulations to Bransford Elementary student Melanie Lin for earning an honorable mention in the Trinity River Authority’s 2024 Art Contest! The Trinity River Authority of Texas received over 1,500 entries, and Melanie’s submission showcased her incredible talent. Great work! #WeAreGCISD
Last night, the district hosted its third Leadership GCISD class this semester, presented by the Schools team. Attendees received a personal tour of the athletics, fine arts and career & technical educational facilities as they learned more from staff members and students involved with those programs. They also received an informational presentation about student services and counseling. If you are interested in applying for the class, which will be offered again in the spring semester, please do this through the Committee application on www.gcisd.net/committees and select “Leadership GCISD.”
We also want to thank Wise Guys Pizzeria for donating the delicious dinner for the class. #WeAreGCISD
The celebrations continue for GCISD’s Collegiate Academy at Tarrant County College Northeast, which was recently named one of just 356 schools in the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools! The school was honored at the National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C., on November 7 and 8. #WeAreGCISD
Last week, GCISD Nutrition Services brought storytime to lunch with a special Literary Lunch event at our elementary campuses! Students enjoyed a reading of Creepy Carrots while enjoying tasty ginger carrots inspired by the story. Plus, one lucky student from each grade who chose a plated lunch won their very own copy of Creepy Carrots! 📚🥕 #WeAreGCISD
Happy School Psychology Week! We're excited to celebrate our incredible Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs), who work with staff to help students be more successful in their academics, behavioral choices, social skills and emotional management. Thank you for your dedication and the positive impact you make in our schools!
GCISD residents who are 65 years or older, you are invited to join the Gold Card Program! Members receive free general admission to all athletic (excluding playoffs), theatrical productions and musical events hosted by GCISD. Join us at the GCISD administration building for an informational session at 2 p.m. tomorrow, November 12, to learn about the District.
For our community attending the Red Rail game tonight, please be aware that if there is severe weather in the area, attendees will not be allowed to enter Mustang Panther Stadium. Please remain in your vehicles if the weather is unsafe. As of now, the gates are scheduled to open at 5:00 p.m. and the game will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please stay tuned to GCISD's social media accounts for any updates pertaining to weather delays.
Glenhope Elementary students and teachers volunteered at Grapevine's Arbor Day event on November 2, organized by Keep Grapevine Beautiful and the city’s Parks and Recreation department. This event is part of Glenhope’s fifth-grade community service initiative, where students regularly volunteer in the community. Past efforts have included organizing a lemonade stand for GRACE, playing board games with individuals with special needs, volunteering at an animal shelter, visiting a retirement home and participating in community clean-ups. Great job, Gators!
Colleyville Heritage High School senior Nicole Namy was recently named the Texas Girls State Samsung American Legion Scholarship finalist, advanced to the national level, and selected as one of 10 national runners-up out of a field of 4,955 applicants, earning a $5,000 scholarship. Since the scholarship's inception, this is only the third time a Texas Girls State honoree has advanced to receive a national-level scholarship. Congratulations, Nicole!
Read our story about GCISD students participating in Texas Girls State and Texas Boys State this past summer: www.gcisd.net/article/1673991
On Tuesday, November 5, Mayor Tate presented the CHHS golf team with the Gallacher Cup at the Grapevine City Council Meeting. This trophy celebrates their victory in a competitive golf tournament against West Lothian, our sister city school from Scotland, during the team’s recent visit to the Lone Star State. #WeAreGCISD
In preparation for this Friday's Red Rail Rivalry game, CHHS Coach Jerry Edwards and GHS Coach Bob DeBesse, along with a few of their players, spoke at this week’s Grapevine Rotary Club luncheon. They shared insights into their programs, and the community had the chance to wish the teams good luck! #WeAreGCISD
The CHHS Premier Panteras and the GHS Fabulous Fillies participated in the inaugural DFW Area Texas Dance Educators' Association Dance/Drill Team Fall Assessment on Monday, November 4. Both teams earned a Division I rating, the highest rating awarded. Congratulations to our talented Panteras and Fillies! #WeAreGCISD
