Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

10/23/2026

🎉 National Principal Appreciation Month Spotlight! 🎉

Help us celebrate Jill Hemme, Principal at Heritage Elementary GCISD! 🏫 Serving GCISD for 11 years, Principal Hemme is deeply devoted to her family, students, and community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, working out, traveling, and going on walks with her dog, Buddy! 🐶

Thank you, Principal Hemme, for your incredible passion and commitment to HES!

10/23/2026

It’s GAME DAY, Mustang Nation! 🏈 Pack the stands, bring the noise, and let’s cheer on our Grapevine High School varsity football team to victory tonight!

🎟️ Grab your tickets and review stadium guidelines before kickoff: https://www.gcisd.net/page/athletics/

10/23/2026

🐴 Champ is in the house! The Dallas Mavericks mascot and MavsMan came out for Heritage Elementary GCISD's assembly on Wednesday to kick off Red Ribbon Week (Oct 23–31) with huge high-fives and lots of energy! 🏀

He brought the hype to help students learn all about making healthy choices and show what true teamwork looks like.

10/22/2026

🎉 National Principal Appreciation Month Spotlight! 🎉

Today, we shine a light on Michael Schilleci, Principal at O.C. Taylor Elementary School! 🐾 With 10 years in GCISD, his favorite part about being a principal is to serve and have a positive impact on so many teachers and students. Outside of school, he is an avid athlete who loves weightlifting, running, biking, and water sports. 🚴‍♂️

Thank you, Principal Schilleci, for keeping O.C. Taylor moving strong!

10/22/2026

🎉 National Principal Appreciation Month Spotlight! 🎉

Let’s hear it for Dr. Jamie Halliburton, Principal at Cross Timbers Middle School, home of the Wolves! 🐺 With 14 years in GCISD, Principal Halliburton loves supporting students and staff and cultivating a positive environment for CTMS! Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her daughters and reading a good book. 📚

Thank you, Principal Halliburton, for your dedication to the CTMS pack!

10/21/2026

🎉 National Principal Appreciation Month Spotlight! 🎉

Let's recognize Lauren Jackson, Principal at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Collegiate Academy! 🎓 With 10 years of service in GCISD, Principal Jackson models authenticity and enthusiasm for her students' success. When she is not at school, she loves cooking, reading, and cheering on her sons at their sporting events! ⚽

Thank you, Principal Jackson, for empowering our Collegiate Academy scholars!

10/21/2026

It’s Experience Design Week at Silver Lake Elementary and this year’s theme is “Construction.” Three times a year, the school connects a theme into the standards and curriculum lessons already scheduled for the week. To make it more fun, staff and families decorate the hallways based on the theme. This year, they also invited community partners to talk about construction careers. What a great experience!

10/21/2026

As we get ready for an exciting Red Rail Rivalry next week, let's take a look back at homecoming. Enjoy this video that Grapevine High School's journalism class, under the leadership of teacher Bailey Jordan, produces for their campus to capture all of the HOCO spirit. To watch more great features like this, visit and subscribe to their YouTube channel .

Anchors:Kate NewtonThomas MooreHomecoming Dance:Alexis Loftice...

10/21/2026

Huge surprises across GCISD last week. GCISD’s Human Resources surprised the first TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) Award winners of the school year. The award is to recognize staff who exhibit excellent customer service and work in nutrition services, transportation services, facility services, distribution services, technology services, Extended Day Program (Extended Learning) and in the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC).

Congratulations to the honorees:

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Nutrition Services– Veronica Ramirez Colleyville Heritage High School
Custodial Services– Shanna Butts - Grapevine Middle School
Facility Services – Buck Breisch
ECDC –Tracey Stone
Transportation Services – Raul Perez Ortiz
GCISD Extended Learning – Sofia Martinez, Glenhope Elementary School
Technology Services – Jessica Perez

Thank you to RBFCU for partnering with us on this award.

10/20/2026

🎉 National Principal Appreciation Month Spotlight! 🎉

Today we celebrate Mandy Alexander, Principal at iUniversity Prep! 🌐 With 11 years in GCISD, Principal Alexander is dedicated to creating exceptional online learning opportunities for students across Texas! ✈️

Thank you, Principal Alexander, for your visionary leadership and care!