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/
Today’s Principals Month highlight is Dr. Wynette Griffin of Glenhope Elementary School. Her proudest accomplishment is staying at one campus for 25 years! Thank you Dr. Griffin for your years of service. #WeAreGCISD
Attention residents 65 years and older: Once a property owner receives an over-65/disability homestead exemption, there is a tax ceiling on their school taxes, meaning the amount paid in school taxes on that home cannot increase as long as you own and live in that home, unless you make additions that would increase the value of the home. Learn more at www.GCISD.net/VATRE.
To celebrate Collegiate Academy becoming one of only seven North Texas schools to earn the National Blue Ribbon School distinction from the U.S. Department of Education, CA hosted a “Blue Out” today. Students wore blue, enjoyed a sweet surprise and took a group photo to commemorate the occasion. Congratulations, Collegiate Academy! #WeAreGCISD
Monday, October 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5, 2024, general election. Please visit VoteTexas.gov for information on how to register. Additional important dates are:
◦ Early voting: Monday, October 21 through Friday, November 1
◦ Deadline to apply for ballot by mail: Friday, October 25
◦ Election Day: Tuesday, November 5
Stay informed about GCISD’s voter–approved tax ratification election by visiting www.GCISD.net/VATRE.
Thank you to our new Gold Card members who joined us at today's meeting where they learned more about the GCISD voter-approved tax ratification election (VATRE) that is on the November ballot. GCISD residents 65 and older, join us in the GCISD Administration Building at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, for the next session. #WeAreGCISD
Learn more: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program
GCISD residents 65 and older—don’t forget! Tomorrow is the day to claim your 🌟 Gold Card. 🌟 Join us at 2 p.m. at the GCISD Administration Building for an informational session and get your free card for access to all GCISD athletic events (excluding playoffs), theater performances and musical events. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
Learn more: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program
Colleyville Elementary's fourth and fifth graders wrapped up an amazing student council election guided by counselor Katie Segretti and learning liaison Ashley Francis. Candidates gave campaign speeches, and every student received a voter registration card and "I Voted" sticker after submitting their ballot. It was an excellent way for students to experience the entire voting process firsthand and learn about civic responsibility!
Congratulations to Asher Allen, a fifth grader at Heritage Elementary School, for being an outstanding Junior Captain at last week’s CHHS football game! Thanks to the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation, Asher had the honor of delivering the game ball to the field and joining the team for the coin toss. #WeAreGCISD
