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
Did you know that GCISD’s tax rate is one of the lowest in North Texas? If voters approve a three-cent increase to the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate through the VATRE, the district would still rank among the lowest rates in the area. Learn more about Proposition A and what's at stake by visiting www.gcisd.net/VATRE.
⚠️GCISD Student Holiday Reminder⚠️
GCISD students, excluding Collegiate Academy and iUniversity Prep, will not have school on November 4-5 for professional development days. We hope our students enjoy a fun and safe weekend.
https://www.gcisd.net/events
Help us wish the CHHS band luck at the UIL 5A State Band Competition!
On Sunday, November 3, guests are invited to arrive at the band hall starting at 9:30 a.m. for a state send-off. The band will depart at 10:00 a.m. to begin their journey to the Alamodome in San Antonio. Join us to cheer on these talented students as they make their way to state! #WeAreGCISD
Tomorrow, November 1, is the last day for early voting. Before you go to the polls, know what's on your ballot. If Proposition A: the Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) passes, the $6 million in additional revenue would be used to fund daily operating expenses such as staff, instruction, transportation, maintenance, utilities and extracurricular activities. Learn more by visiting www.gcisd.net/VATRE.
This week, Heritage Elementary School students showed off their love of reading and fall by designing and painting pumpkins as their favorite books to display in the Learning Commons. The Book Character Pumpkin Patch was a great way to showcase their artistic skills and celebrate the season! #WeAreGCISD
Last night, Argyle Liberty Christian and Grapevine High School played the first outdoor stadium volleyball match in Texas high school sports history at Liberty Christian’s Warrior Stadium. The game was under the bright lights and in 20-mile-an-hour winds on a court used for the last three NCAA Volleyball Championships. Despite the different conditions, the Mustangs won in four sets. Congratulations!
Are you ready for the final Principals Month highlight? Let’s celebrate Collegiate Academy’s Principal, Lauren Jackson! Her favorite thing about CA is the achievement-focused mindset shared by students and staff alike. Thank you, Ms. Jackson, for your dedication to your school and GCISD! #WeAreGCISD
Only a few days remain before early voting closes. Before heading to the polls, make sure you're informed about Proposition A: the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE).
Did you know that even with the three additional "golden pennies" from the passage of the VATRE, the total tax rate (Maintenance & Operations plus Interest & Sinking) will be lowered by $0.0014 from the 2023 total tax rate? This is due to state compression on the M&O tax rate and a board-approved decrease on the Interest & Sinking tax rate.
Learn more: www.gcisd.net/proposition-a
Happy Principals Month, Principal Weiche! Today, we’re celebrating iUniversity Prep principal Desiree Weiche. Her favorite GCISD memory is the "Wisely Road Trip," where she drove this owl-some mascot around the state to meet potential new students. Comment below to help us wish Mrs. Weiche a happy Principals Month! #WeAreGCISD
Early Voting ends on November 1, and Election Day is November 5! Have you checked out our voter-approved tax ratification election (VATRE) resources to answer your questions about GCISD’s Proposition A? Our helpful tools include an FAQ page, VATRE clarifications, ballot language explanations and the latest VATRE news. Visit www.gcisd.net/VATRE to get started.
Principals Month is almost over, but we aren’t done celebrating our amazing school leaders! Help us celebrate Principal Derek Cain and learn more about this panther. His favorite CHHS memory is sitting on the stage at graduation and watching his students celebrate their accomplishments. Happy Principals Month, Mr. Cain! #WeAreGCISD
Congratulations to Timberline Elementary School staff for being one of the top three schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation’s Annual Employee Giving campaign. RBFCU is partnering with the foundation to present each of the three top campuses with $500. They visited Timberline on Friday, October 25. Who will be the third campus? Stay tuned for that announcement to be made soon.
Attention GCISD Families!
Each school year, we offer a testing window for Gifted and Talented or ASPIRE services! Parents of fifth through 11th grade students may now refer their child for testing through Skyward.
🗓️ Referral Window: October 14 - November 5
🌐 Learn more: www.gcisd.net/page/advanced-academics
