👋 Help us welcome these GCISD new hires. 👋
Today’s new hire session was another success! Our new staff members learned essential information that will give them a great start to make themselves and their students successful. #WeAreGCISD
🏗️ Check out the giant crane replacing rooftop A/C units at CMS! 🏗️
More than 100 units are being replaced throughout the summer at DES, CTMS, GHS, CMS and CES. In the picture, you can also see the new turf that, in addition to CMS, was installed at GMS and HMS.
These are just some of the many projects happening throughout the summer to ensure our campuses are ready for GCISD students to return on August 14, and we can't wait to see everyone! #WeAreGCISD
Only three more weeks until school is back in session, but who's counting? We are!
In no time, our students and staff will fill our schools with learning. To help our families prepare for the new year, we created a page with useful resources. Get ready for the year by checking it out: www.gcisd.net/back-to-school.
Congratulations to Cross Timbers Middle School student Taryn Jenkins, who recently qualified for the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation State Track & Field Competition in Brownsville, Texas! The team she is a part of, the Gazelles Track Club, will compete in over 28 events at the state level. Good luck, Taryn! #WeAreGCISD
Today, we hosted another New Hire Orientation. Cohort eight was energetic and excited to start working with GCISD students and fellow staff members. Help us welcome these new teachers! #WeAreGCISD
In just a few short weeks, GCISD’s convocation will take place at Chicken N Pickle. Convocation is a time to celebrate the excitement of the new school year as one big family! This event will be at Chicken N Pickle, and it's possible thanks to our community partners who sponsored it.
Thank you to our bronze sponsors, Leasor Crass and the City of Colleyville, for helping make this special day happen. And keep an eye out for additional sponsor shoutouts in the time leading up to the big event. #WeAreGCISD
Is your student returning to GCISD for the 2024-2025 school year? Registration is easier than ever since many cells are pre-populated with information about your student from the previous school year. Register now through Skyward to let schools know you’re coming!
If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact your campus. We're here to support you every step of the way!
www.gcisd.net/enrollment
Do you want to help create a memorable moment for first responders, GCISD Employees of the Year and other special groups? GCISD is looking for food sponsorships for Friday Night Football games. By donating food, you or your company will receive a ‘Thank You’ sign in the press box and be recognized during the game with an announcement and a slide on the jumbotron. Scan the QR code to fill out our sponsorship interest form.
https://forms.gle/uiMiqxvCee74nb9R8
🏈 Exciting Junior Captain News! 🏈
On August 1, sign-ups for Junior Captains will open! As a Junior Captain, pre-K through fifth grade students can step onto the field to deliver the game ball at a home football game and join the team for the coin toss. Sign-ups for the random drawing will be shared via social media and the district’s website, so be sure to be on the lookout and register your elementary students! #WeAreGCISD
It’s Thursday which means we hosted another New Hire session at the GCISD Administration Building. Help us welcome these new GCISD family members and show them what makes our district great! #WeAreGCISD
✏️ Ready for another fantastic school year? ✏️
Parents, please register your GCISD student for the 2024-2025 school year to help us plan the best year ever! If you have questions about registration or need assistance, contact info@gcisd.net or call 817-251-5200.
We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on August 14: www.gcisd.net/enrollment.
Following its 2024 UIL 5A State Championship, GHS Baseball was recognized at the Tuesday, July 16, meetings of the Grapevine City Council and the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. Congratulations again to the team on their outstanding season! #WeAreGCISD
❓Guess What❓
Applications for the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Communications Internship open July 31! High school students: don't miss this amazing single-semester program to dive into photography, videography, content creation and sports broadcasting.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/internship
Congratulations to Heritage Elementary's incoming fourth grader William Hicks, who is North America's Lego Mini Master Model Builder National Champion!
Check out the story on WFAA: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-9-year-old-wins-national-lego-honor-recreation-fort-worth-stockyards/287-c724fe45-1a4f-4963-8a64-305b9f4455e3
We are halfway through July, which means the school year is just around the corner. To help you navigate the start of another great year, we have created a list of back-to-school resources. Check out the website to learn more: www.gcisd.net/back-to-school
Say hello to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the GCISD app. Coming in August, it will be easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the district, schools and your student’s teachers and classes. Parents and guardians will soon receive instructions via email to create their login to access Rooms within the district app.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3CpRAe0
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3oWR83G
Please help us welcome the GCISD staff members who joined us at today's New Hire Orientation. We had a great time getting to know them and are excited to see them flourish this school year! #WeAreGCISD
Congratulations to Grapevine High School alumni Dasan Hill for being the 69th overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. We can’t wait to see his continued success in the Minnesota Twins organization. #WeAreGCISD
Thank you to the Colleyville Executive Organization (CEO) for inviting GCISD’s Director of Fine Arts Dr. Paul Sikes and Executive Director of Athletics Todd Raymond to speak last week. Dr. Sikes and Coach Raymond presented the programs’ successes and how students are engaged through participation. #WeAreGCISD
The 2024 MLB All-Star Game is returning to Texas on Tuesday, July 16, and two GCISD alumni are on the American League roster! Welcome home to Bobby Witt Jr., Colleyville Heritage High School graduate who now plays for the Kansas City Royals, and David Fry, Grapevine High School graduate who now plays for the Cleveland Guardians. Witt is also participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday, July 15, where James Russell, another CHHS alumnus and former professional baseball player, will be pitching to him.
Check out the schedule at https://www.mlb.com/all-star/schedule
