08/09/2024
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the GCISD app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email or sms with instructions to sign up and access new features.
10/23/2023
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.
10/07/2023
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.
10/04/2023
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/.
09/28/2023
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.
09/27/2023
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/
09/18/2023
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
09/11/2023
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.
09/07/2023
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.
09/06/2023
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
08/29/2023
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 ma*****na, 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 va**ng 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.
08/18/2023
Important AP Testing Dates
www.bces.gcisd.net