All buses have been able to begin their routes and we are expecting no more than a 15 minute delay. Thank you!
This morning, the fire alarm was going off at GCISD's Transportation Building as bus drivers were arriving. The fire department is on the scene and staff is currently waiting for the all clear. However, all bus routes across the district will be delayed this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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
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
Parents, if you plan on attending the Pink Out Pep Rally at 8:50 am on Friday 10/13, you are required 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/3rRnMFi) 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.
Tomorrow, 10/11, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to 8th graders and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to grades 9-11. Students in grades 8-11 must bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school.
This year, all high school students, regardless of whether they are taking the PSAT or not, will be expected to report to school at their regular start time of 8:40 a.m. All absences on this day will be documented as normal and will be factored into the requirements for exam exemptions.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
Reminder: Monday, October 9, is a student and teacher holiday. This includes all schools except Collegiate Academy. The District office will remain open, and we will welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday, October 10. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
Today, the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dr. Schnautz to share a district update and Colleyville Heritage High School Senior Brady Fox to describe how his experience as a student in GCISD has prepared him for life beyond high school. It was a privilege to spend some time with so many leaders within our community. We are grateful for the partnership and the opportunity to be the Chamber's featured guests! #WeAreGCISD
Tune in to WFAA Channel 8 tonight at 6 to see a story of how CHHS students, families and staff have come together to help student Zakai Clay in his family’s quest to purchase a wheelchair accessible van. CHHS Panther Cheer and Football are fundraising by selling t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts with the words “I roll with Zak.” Learn more here: https://panthercheer.org/.
On October 11, 2023, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to 8th graders and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to grades 9-11. Students in grades 8-11 will need to bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school on 10/11.
This year, all high school students, regardless of whether they are taking the PSAT or not, will be expected to report to school at their regular start time of 8:40 a.m. All absences on this day will be documented as normal and will be factored into the requirements for exam exemptions.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
October 2 is World Bullying Prevention Day. Join GCISD in wearing blue shirts and boots to kick off the 17th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention. #WeAreGCISD
Join the GCISD Counseling team on October 24 in the Professional Development & Education Center to hear a presentation by the Stay on Track Coalition. From 6-8 p.m. parents will have the chance to learn about signs of drug and alcohol use. This presentation is for parents only. #WeAreGCISD
On October 11, 2023, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to 8th graders and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to grades 9-11. Students in grades 8-11 will need to bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school on 10/11.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
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.