Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
April 9, 2025 | GCISD.net
In This Edition
Meet Bob Lind: A Star of GCISD
CHHS Soccer Returns to State Finals for Second Straight Year
Bring the Family to Walk a Mile with GCISD, Tuesday, April 15
GHS Boys Golf Advances to Regionals
Ready, Set, Register Before May 16
Don’t Miss Last Gold Card Session of the School Year
No School for GCISD Campuses, iUniversity Prep April 18; See CA Calendar for More Info
And More!
Meet Bob Lind: A Star of GCISD
The April Star of GCISD is Bob Lind, who has been part of the facility services team for 27 years.
His nomination highlighted that he “truly demonstrates servant leadership by filling in where needed to provide our staff and students with the best clean and healthy environment in which to learn.” He also does a great job managing “with the right amount of empathy, positive encouragement and consistency.”
Thank you, Bob, for your years of dedicated service. We also want to thank our community partners at Wise Guys Pizzeria - Grapevine and EECU for helping us celebrate our Stars of GCISD.
Would you like to nominate a deserving staff member? Submit a nomination here.
CHHS Soccer Returns to State Finals for Second Straight Year
On Saturday, April 5, Colleyville Heritage High School girls soccer team defeated Midlothian High School 4-0 to clinch a spot in the UIL 5A Division I State Championship. This is the second year in a row the Lady Panthers are playing for the state title. The Lady Panthers will face A&M Consolidated at 4 p.m., Friday, April 11, at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex in Georgetown, Texas. Get your tickets and read more details, including items not permitted at the athletic complex.
Bring the Family to Walk a Mile with GCISD, Tuesday, April 15
Join us for Walk a Mile with GCISD, from 6-7:30 p.m, Tuesday, April 15, at Mustang Panther Stadium. Even if only for a moment, stop by to participate in some fun activities, like connecting with GCISD staff, families and community and walking the track. Bring the whole family, but please leave your furry friends at home to help keep our stadium clean. Feel free to also bring a football, frisbee or soccer ball to have a little fun on the field.
Watch this video to get a glimpse of the event and see you there!
GHS Boys Golf Team Advances to Regionals
On April 2-3, the Grapevine High School boys golf team competed at the District 6-5A championship. Heading into the final round, the Mustangs overcame a five-stroke deficit to secure a second-place finish as a team and a spot at the UIL 5A Region 1 tournament. Colleyville Heritage High School senior Wylie Waldrip also qualified for the regional tournament as an individual, finishing in second place by shooting a 75 on both days. The boys regional tournament will take place at the Lake Ridge Country Club (8802 Vicksburg Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424) on April 16-17.
Collegiate Academy Theater Advances to One-Act Play Regionals
On April 7-8, GCISD Collegiate Academy theater program was awarded an advancing play status and three individual awards at the UIL 3A Area One-Act play competition. They will now perform at the UIL 3A Region II competition for the second straight year, which will be held on April 24 at Tyler Junior College, Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center (1303 S. Mahon Ave, Tyler, TX, 75701).
GCISD Student Athletes Advance to Area Track and Field Championship
On April 2-3, Colleyville Heritage and Grapevine High School track teams competed at the UIL District 6-5A championship hosted at Mustang Panther Stadium. The CHHS boys team won the district championship and over 30 GCISD student-athletes qualified for the Area track and field championship, to be held April 11 at Tim Buchanan Stadium (1000 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, Texas, 76008).
Ready, Set, Register Before May 16
GCISD Families: Start your engines by registering your student for the 2025-2026 school year before May 16. The earlier you register, the better we can plan as campuses are staffed based on registration numbers. Registering now helps GCISD avoid last-minute hiring or staff relocations when the school year begins.
Here’s how to cross the finish line:
Returning students: Register via Skyward Family Access
New families: Request a Skyward Family Access account first
Pre-K: Complete the pre-K online application first
New siblings: Login to Skyward Family Access and add a new student by selecting the “New Student Online Enrollment” tab.
While families can register all year long, let’s cross that finish line together before summer to make next year a smooth ride!
Don’t Miss Last Gold Card Session of the School Year
GCISD residents 65 and older have one last chance to earn a Gold Card before summer. Join us at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the GCISD Administration Building, 3051 Ira E. Woods Avenue in Grapevine, to receive a district Gold Card that grants free general admission to GCISD athletic, theatrical and musical events. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to check in with the front desk. You will need to bring your driver's license or I.D.
No School for GCISD Campuses, iUniversity Prep April 18; See CA Calendar for More Info
Except for Collegiate Academy, there will be no school for students, including iUniversity Prep, on Friday, April 18, due to a student/teacher holiday.
Please see your school’s instructional calendar below:
Secure Your Spot in GCISD Summer Programs
Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Registration for GCISD Summer Programs is now open. Whether your child loves sports, adventure, hands-on learning, or making new friends, we have something for everyone!
Extended Day Program
This summer will be unforgettable and action packed at EDP with:
Amazing Race Challenges – Compete in exciting adventures!
Special Interest Clubs – Explore new hobbies and skills!
Splash Days – Cool off with water-filled fun!
Time Travel Adventures – Journey through time in engaging, learning activities!
Check out the full calendar here of fun themes and weekly activities.
New: EDP Mini Camps
Choose mini camps only or add them to your EDP experience for the ultimate summer adventure.
Soccer Mini Camp (ages 5-8), June 2-6
Quest for the Minibeast: Science Exploration (ages 7-12), June 9-13
Art on the Wild Side (ages 5-7), June 23-27
Volleyball Mini Camp, (ages 8-12), July 7-11
Superhero Story Camp (ages 5-7), July 7-14
One Act at a Time (ages 8-12), July 7-11
Comic Book Creativity (ages 8-12), July 14-18
Unique Careers: When Science and Art Collide (ages 8-12), July 14-18
Calling All Future MVPs and Sports Superstars
Want to train with the best? GCISD’s top-notch coaches are running sports camps all summer long! No matter your age or skill level, we’ve got a camp for you. Get ready to run, jump, and score your way to an amazing summer.
Check out our full listing of athletic camps from baseball to soccer to volleyball for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Athletic camps are being added every day.
Summer is calling. Register today while space is available.
STEM and Non-Resident Transfer Applications Now Open
GCISD has updated its transfer policies – FDA(LOCAL) and FDB(LOCAL) – for the 2025-2026 school year, and transfer applications are currently open for the following groups:
Elementary STEM Transfer Requests, which will close April 21.
Non-Resident Student Transfer Requests, which include:
students in grades K - 12 living within the boundaries of the cities of Grapevine or Colleyville, but outside the boundaries of GCISD
employee of the City of Grapevine or City of Colleyville
nonresident students in grades K - 12 living outside the boundaries of GCISD, but have a grandparent that resides in the GCISD attendance zone
Children of GCISD Employees
GCISD’s Transfer Information webpage explains each of the transfers in detail, along with application deadlines. Watch this video which summarizes the policy updates that go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
#WeAreGCISD Wednesday: Sara Stricherz, O.C. Taylor
It’s #WeAreGCISD Wednesday. Meet Sara Stricherz, an early childhood special education teacher at O.C. Taylor Elementary School. For Sara, #WeAreGCISD means seeing the potential in every student and helping them discover their unique talents so they can grow into confident, productive citizens.
#WeAreGCISD Highlights
After showcasing their creativity and problem-solving skills at the Destination Imagination Lone Star Finals in March, two GCISD teams are headed to the Global Finals in Kansas City, MO, taking place May 22–25! The MisGNOMErs, a sixth-grade team from Cross Timbers Middle School, earned fourth place in the Engineering Challenge: High-Wire Act. Joining them are The Crazy Carrot-Tastic Kids from Glenhope Elementary School, who were also selected to represent GCISD on the global stage. Congratulations!
As national winners in the Medal of Distinction music competition, students were treated to an incredible learning experience with some of the world’s top musicians on Friday, April 4! Colleyville Middle School welcomed Dr. Damon Talley, director of the acclaimed LSU band. Heritage Middle School hosted internationally-known conductor Jeffrey Grogan. Grapevine High School was visited by world-renowned wind conductor Jerry Junkin. It was an unforgettable day of music and mentorship.
On April 1, Dove Elementary School student Niko attended a Grapevine City Council meeting, where Mayor William D. Tate officially presented him with a proclamation designating April as Autism Awareness Month. Thank you to the City of Grapevine for inviting Niko to be part of this meaningful moment and for helping us celebrate Autism Awareness Month.
National Assistant Principals Week is April 7-11! Our assistant principals support students and staff, making a difference on their campuses every day. This week, we recognize their commitment to fostering an exceptional learning environment.
On Friday, April 4, Glenhope Elementary School was glowing with excitement! Each grade level lit up their classrooms with black lights and neon decorations for glow-themed lessons and activities. The day kicked off with a neon pep rally celebrating the end of another nine weeks and the start of STAAR testing season. From there, students were immersed in a full day of learning all centered around the exciting theme: Let’s Glow, Gators! Check out this bright and engaging day of hands-on learning.
Congratulations to Arush Shankar from Heritage Middle School for an outstanding performance at the Regional Spelling Bee. Arush secured an impressive second-place finish at the competition, which featured the top spellers from across our region. We are so proud of Arush for representing GCISD well!
School Librarian Appreciation Day was Friday, April 4. GCISD celebrated its librarians for inspiring a love of reading and equipping students with essential research skills. Thank you for making a difference every day!
Upcoming Events
View GCISD’s athletics calendar
Check out upcoming performances on GCISD’s fine arts calendar
Free Health Event for GCISD Community Presented By Baylor Scott & White
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 12
Works of art by students from every GCISD campus will be on display.
Now open through April 23
Hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051
Tuesday, April 22 – Last day to apply for a ballot by mail
Tuesday, April 22-Tuesday, April 29–Early Voting (Early voting locations)
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