GCISD’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that parents can now download the MySchoolBucks app to make online prepayments on their child’s school meal account and view transactions. There is a $2.75 processing fee for each transaction.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/payments-and-refunds
⭐️Say hello to Mrs. Whiteside of Silver Lake Elementary. Her favorite things about being a principal are the students and how rewarding it is to work with families and teachers⭐️
Help us thank Mrs. Whiteside for all she does for SLES. #WeAreGCISD
📱Do you want to learn about the apps on your student's phone?📱
Join us at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on October 25 at 6:30 p.m. for our next Parent Tech Night. GCISD's Chief Technology Officer Kyle Berger will discuss apps that impact student's lives. You will learn about different apps and their features, potential risks, and how to discuss these apps with your children.
Applications for free and reduced meals are available at www.schoollunchapp.com and can be completed at any time during the school year. The sooner the application is approved, the sooner your child can begin to receive meals.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/freeandreduced
🚌Are you ready to learn another school bus safety tip? 🚌
Tip #3 from our transportation team is to cross in front of the bus at least 10 feet away and make eye contact with the driver before crossing. #WeAreGCISD
Say hello to today’s principal highlight, Dr. Calvert from Bear Creek Elementary School. If he could quickly pick up a new skill, it would be successfully folding fitted sheets! Help us thank Dr. Calvert for all he has done to make a difference in the lives of others at BCES. #WeAreGCISD
🤔Do you know the common household items that could be used to hide or disguise drugs, alcohol, or tobacco?🤔
Take the test by walking through an interactive display at the “Hidden in Plain Sight Presentation '' from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 24 at GCISD’s PDEC. This presentation is only for parents. An interactive display will be available from 6-6:30 p.m. followed by a parent presentation from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and a panel discussion from 7:30-8 p.m.
Are you ready for GCISD’s annual College and Career Night? On October 17 from 7-8:30 p.m., Grapevine High School will host over 120 universities, many junior colleges and technical schools, as well as members from the military. #WeAreGCISD
🚌Get ready for School Bus Safety Week tip #2. Check out these tips from our Transportation Department that help keep our students safe.🚌
Tip #2: Watch for alternating flashing yellow and red lights and stop signs. These are signs that the bus is about to stop.
We are kicking off the Principals Month highlight for this week by introducing you to Mr. Cassada from Colleyville Elementary School. The best advice he has received is that you never know what type of day the other person is having, so be kind. Thank you, Mr. Cassada, for all you do! #WeAreGCISD
🚌GCISD is celebrating School Bus Safety Week by sharing tips from our Transportation Department that will keep you and your students safe around buses.🚌
Tip #1: Students should stay 10 feet from the bus! #WeAreGCISD
Great things are happening today at Bear Creek Elementary School. Thank you to the Euless Fire Department for visiting BCES to teach our students about fire safety. #WeAreGCISD
This morning, Evan the therapy dog brought smiles to Bear Creek Elementary School. Evan and his handler visit campuses around the area and bring joy to students. How cute is this pup🐕?
The last principals month highlight of the week goes to Mrs. Hale from Grapevine Elementary School. If she could learn a new skill instantly, it would be to speak a second language. Thank you to Mrs. Hale for all you do for GES! #WeAreGCISD
On October 12, Grapevine High and Colleyville Heritage cross country teams competed at the district championship meet where CHHS varsity boys won their first district championship in school history, and the varsity girls won their second straight district championship.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/article/1288950
Finance Facts: Property taxpayers in GCISD have contributed another $63.8 million to the state in 2023 through recapture. This is required by state law and the amount is owed even when the state has surplus revenues far beyond what it is charging in recapture.
Tonight, the Panthers are taking on Arlington Heights at 7:00 p.m. in Mustang Panther Stadium. Come out and cheer on CHHS! #WeAreGCISD
How do tie-dye and dyslexia go together?
Cannon Elementary celebrated Dyslexia Awareness Month by tie-dyeing shirts. The students learned that, just like tie-dye shirts, every student is unique in their own beautiful way. One student even remarked that Cannon is “like tie-dye because we are all tied together like a family.” #WeAreGCISD
Can you guess who our next principal highlight is?
Say hello to Mrs. Gerdes from Bransford Elementary School. Her favorite thing about being a principal is getting to know her students, staff and families. She loves serving the community that raised her. Help us wish Mrs. Gerdes a Happy Principals Month! #WeAreGCISD
Join us at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on October 25th at 6:30 p.m. for our next Parent Tech Night. GCISD's Chief Technology Officer Kyle Berger will discuss apps that impact student's lives. You will learn about different apps and their features, potential risks and how to discuss these apps with your children.
