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.
This week at a glance!
Monday: Twin day, 7th Football @CTMS, Mock Choir Auditions @GMS.
Tuesday: Fave movie character day, 8th football @GMS, Hidden in Plain Sight @PDEC.
Wednesday: PJ Day, District CC Meet @CTMS, Tennis @CHHS.
Thursday: Jersey Day, 7th volleyball @GMS, 8th volleyball @CNorth.
Friday: Neon Day, Collegiate Academy Presentation
PONIES! Red Ribbon Week starts next Monday, October 23rd. Every day has a dress up theme. Monday-Twin Day, Tuesday-Fave Movie Character, Wednesday-PJ Day, Thursday-Jersey Day, and Friday-Neon Day!
Attention Athletes! Basketball Tryouts are coming up soon. Lady Pony tryouts start on October 23rd. Boys Basketball start November 1st. See images for more information.
Tomorrow (October 20th) is the first performance of ROTTEN APPLES! Come join us to find out who is the rotten apple! Buy tickets using the QR code or got to http://www.gmstheatre.com
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
TODAY is the Advanced Band Concert performance! Come join us at 7:15 PM in the GMS Gym to watch and listen!
Start your October festivities with GMS Theatre Playbill’s performance of “Rotten Apples.” This play is incredibly funny, a little spooky and 100% perfect for all ages. Join us to find out who is the rotten apple! Buy tickets using the QR code or got to http://www.gmstheatre.com
Pony Parents: Do you want your student's school photo? You can view them by using your student's code. If you don't know their code visit www.LegacyFindMyCode.com to access your portraits.
Parents tonight the PTA is presenting Safety & Security at GMS from 6-7PM!
ATTENTION PONY PARENTS: All 7th AND 8th graders will be taking the PSAT tomorrow. Please make sure your student comes to school on time tomorrow with a charged chromebook, their charger as back up, and bottled water (if they want.) Thank you! Good luck Ponies!
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.
Are you ready to get to know the next principal highlight? Say hello to Mrs. Alexander from Grapevine Middle School. Her favorite thing about being a principal is watching her students grow, mature and discover their talents. Drop a comment to thank Principal Alexander for all she does for her school and the District. #WeAreGCISD
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
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/
FALL TENNIS started at GMS! They have been meeting for practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 to 5PM. If you are interested in joining please reach out to Coach Green, Hutcherson or Williams and bring a copy of your physical (if you aren't currently in athletics.)
8th grade Pony Parents! We are having Parent Information Night on October 2nd. We we be explaining High School 4-Year Plans that each 8th grader will complete this fall. It will take place in the GMS Lecture hall at 6PM. Reunión en español disponible en CTMS el 11 de octubre.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PONIES!!!! The PSAT is coming up on October 11th. All 8th graders will take it that morning using their chromebooks so please make sure it is charged the night before!
