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.
