Colleyville Heritage High School

Parents, if you plan on attending the MASH Grapevine Pep Rally at 8:50 am on Friday 9/29, you will need to check in at one of the front entrance security kiosks first, to get a visitor's badge. This requires a government-issued ID to verify your identity. If you want to skip the line, then submit a Visitor Fast Pass Request (https://bit.ly/48rlNYX) by noon the day before the start of the event. A staff member will meet you at the door with your pre-printed visitor's badge. **Note** Guest parking is in the front drive. Numbered spots are reserved for CHHS staff. All guests must enter through the front of the building.

Did you hear about this feel-good story? The now homecoming king of Colleyville Heritage High School, Zakai Clay, is wheelchair-bound and requires a handicap-accessible van to get to events. When he needed a ride to the homecoming football game, GCISD Transportation didn't hesitate to help him make his appearance at not only the game, but to the dance the following evening, where he was officially crowned king since the game was canceled due to lightning just prior to the announcement. Zakai and his fellow court nominees will be also honored at tonight's football game, set for at 7 p.m. at Mustang Panther Stadium, with the help once again of GCISD Transportation staff. #WeAreGCISD Read the full story: https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/education/2023/09/21/grapevine-colleyville-isd-staff-help-student-with-be-the-one-initiative/

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for all districts and campuses across the State of Texas. The ratings were originally scheduled for release on September 28 and will now be delayed by approximately one month, according to the TEA’s press release. Please view our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/a-f-ratings

Raptor visitor management system is experiencing a system-wide service interruption. The vendor is working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. If visiting campuses, please bring your ID as we are manually checking in visitors. Thank you for your patience as the vendor works to resolve this issue.

Please join us for our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The technology department will discuss apps that parents use, such as Canvas, Skyward, Lightspeed and Seesaw. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about each app and how they can stay better informed about their child. #WeAreGCISD

Update 8:49 p.m.: Power has been restored to GCISD campuses and buildings, and district personnel are checking systems. Thank you to our first responders and Oncor for their hard work this evening. Update 5:32 p.m.: Oncor continues to work on the power outage. The next update will be provided when more information is available or power is restored. Update 5:18 p.m.: According to the Colleyville Fire Department, Warrior Way and the southbound 121 access road remains closed between Hall-Johnson and Glade. If you are traveling to CHHS for football or tennis, please use an alternate route. Update 5:12 p.m.: Power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. At this time, freshman football games and tennis matches at CHHS will begin as scheduled. Update 5 p.m.:Per Colleyville Fire Department, the fire was extinguished at Warrior Way and the 121 access road, but power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. Oncor is aware and working to address the outage. Please stay clear of this area if possible, and expect delays if you are in the area. We appreciate your patience. Original Message 4:45 p.m.: A transformer blew and started a fire in a field by the 121 access road near Colleyville Heritage HS. We currently do not have power at CHHS, Heritage MS, Heritage ES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. The fire department is on the scene. Parents with students at ECDC or EDP are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible.

Update 5:32 p.m.: Oncor continues to work on the power outage. The next update will be provided when more information is available or power is restored.

Update 5:18 p.m.: According to Colleyville FD, Warrior Way and the southbound 121 access road remains closed between Hall-Johnson and Glade. If you are traveling to CHHS for football or tennis, please use an alternate route.

Update 5:12 p.m.: Power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. At this time, freshman football games and tennis matches at CHHS will begin as scheduled.

Update 5 p.m.:Per Colleyville Fire Department, the fire was extinguished at Warrior Way and the 121 access road, but power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. Oncor is aware and working to address the outage. Please stay clear of this area if possible, and expect delays if you are in the area. We appreciate your patience. Original Message 4:45 p.m.: A transformer blew and started a fire in a field by the 121 access road near Colleyville Heritage HS. We currently do not have power at CHHS, Heritage MS, Heritage ES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. The fire department is on the scene. Parents with students at ECDC or EDP are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible.

A transformer blew and started a fire in a field by the 121 access road near Colleyville Heritage HS. We currently do not have power at CHHS, Heritage MS, Heritage ES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. The fire department is on the scene. Parents with students at ECDC or EDP are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible.

Did you know that absences from class result in serious disruption of a student’s learning experience? Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences. Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance

Parents, if you plan on attending the Homecoming Pep Rally at 8:50 a.m. on Friday (9/8), you will need to check in at one of the front entrance security kiosks first, to get a visitor's badge. This requires a government-issued ID to verify your identity. If you want to skip the line, then submit a Visitor Fast Pass Request (http://bit.ly/460A50I) 24 hours before the start of the event. A staff member will meet you at the door with your pre-printed visitor's badge. **Note** Guest parking is in the front drive. Numbered spots are reserved for CHHS staff. All guests must enter through the front of the building.

✏️Attendance matters✏️ Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s learning and educational experiences. Up to 8 days per year (4 per semester) may be excused by a parent note for missed attendance beyond medical, approved excused, and statutorily exemptions. Vacations taken during the school year will be coded as unexcused absences. Learn more about attendance by visiting our website: https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/attendance

Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event. Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole. Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.

Parents, if you are planning on joining us for the "Out of this World" pep rally on Friday (8/25, Gym 1 at 8:50 am) please take a moment to complete a Fast Pass application (https://bit.ly/3E7qWHv). All visitors are required to Raptor in at the front but with the Fast Pass, you can skip the lines because there will be a visitor's badge waiting for you at the front door. Fast Pass applications must be submitted by 12:00 pm the day before an event.

Changes to School Policy Regarding E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Related Substances Effective 9/1/2023, Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event. Parent may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole. Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.

A great night to celebrate a great team! Congratulations CHHS Softball on a historic season!

Can’t wait for our RISE students to be back at CHHS!

2023-2024 Schedule Adjustment Window May 12 @ 4pm: View schedules on Skyward May 15-17: Fill out the schedule adjustment form on the CHHS Counseling website if you need a level change, elective change, or a sport/activity change. (THE FORM WILL CLOSE AT 4PM on MAY 17) NOTE: Requests for changes in class periods or order of classes will not be reviewed. Changes to schedules are based on availability and may impact the order of a student's schedule. *Schedules are unofficial until the 1st day of school.