It's Taco Tuesday!! Dine in or Order Online (with PromoCode GRAPEVINE) at Chuy's in Southlake TODAY! Mention the GMS fundraiser upon paying for your meal and 10% of all food purchases will be donated!
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
Greetings Ponies! Get your yearbook now! The back-to-school sale ends 9/15!
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08291830
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
✏️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.
GMS is a PTA School of Excellence!
2022-2024
PONY PARENTS: Curriculum Night is tonight at 6PM! Come walk your pony's schedule and meet their teachers!
Pony Parents: Curriculum Night is Tuesday, August 22nd at 6PM!
Come walk your pony's schedule and meet their teachers!
Hello, Ponies!
Yearbooks are on sale now! Order them now for the lowest price of the year. You can now order them online using this link --> https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08291830
Volleyball Tryouts!
August 17th, 18th and 21st! You can tryout even if it isn't on your schedule. See the image for more info!
Attention all Ponies!
School pictures are on August 24th and it will be during your Social Studies Class. You can use the QR code here to find your child's portrait gallery code in case they misplace the QR card that will be passed out after they take their picture.
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.
Are you a new GMS Pony for the 23-24 School Year?! Then Pony Camp is for you! All incoming 6th graders and new to GMS 7th and 8th graders are invited to Pony Camp on August 11th at 9 AM.
Curriculum Night is August 22nd!
Returning Ponies! We are having the Pony Meet Up for 7th and 8th graders on August 11th at 1 PM. Come pick up your schedules, see classmates and turn in any forms.
Back to school supply list.
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year for all students is now open. While parents are able to register up until the first day of school, enrollment numbers help with planning purposes so don’t delay – enroll today! Learn more about registration through the link below.
Although GCISD’s enrichment camps are entering their last week, there are still many athletics and e-sports camps remaining. Check out our website to learn more about some of the fun summer camps happening in GCISD.
