O.C. Taylor Elementary School

O.C.Taylor Pre K Camp
Tuesday August 4th
O.C. Taylor Elementary
4:15 p.m - 5:00p.m.
4:15 Doors open and parents drop students off in the gym, then go to the cafeteria
4:30 Short Parent Meeting, fill out Pre-K paperwork
Spirit Shop will be open
5:00 Parenst will pick students up from the gym

Kindergarten Camp Tuesday 4, 2026 at O.C.Taylor Elementary from 3:30 to 5:30pm.
You will drop off your tiger, then they will visit each classroom and learn about Kindergarten.
This is only for Students
Order your School Supply pack to be delivered right to your classroom if still available!
O.C.T's Spirit Shop will be open

GCISD’s top-notch coaches are running sports camps all summer long! No matter your age or skill level, there’s a camp for you.

Check out the camps: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics-camps

GCISD will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Starting Tuesday, May 26, the GCISD Administration Offices will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday, closed Fridays. Summer hours continue through July.

GCISD is offering free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 and younger this summer through the federally-funded Summer Food Service Program.

📍 Location: Cross Timbers Middle School
📅 Dates: Monday-Friday, May 26-July 30 (Closed Friday, June 19, and Friday, July 3).
🕒 Hours: Breakfast is 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch is 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Meals must be eaten on-site.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Many members of the Class of 2026 returned to their elementary and middle schools today to walk the halls one last time amid celebratory cheers! Congratulations again to this year’s graduates.

Except for Collegiate Academy and iUniversity Prep, Thursday, May 21, is the last day of school and an early release day for all GCISD campuses.
Check your school’s instructional calendar: www.gcisd.net/instructional-calendars-25-26

Today is Speech Language Pathologist Day! Our amazing speech language pathologists work with students from age three until graduation in building their fluency, articulation and social skills. We are so grateful to have these talented professionals!

This week, the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation surprised 18 GCISD educators with spring STAR Teaching Grants totaling nearly $35,000! These grants fund projects that benefit students by enhancing existing programs or funding innovative class projects.

Let the Games begin!
OC Taylor Elementary School
Field Day
Pre-K -2nd grade 8:30am -11:00am
Lunch 11:00am - Noon
3rd-5th Noon-2:30pm
5th grade Color run 2:30pm- 3pm
What to bring
-Sunscreen
-Water Bottle
-Athletic Shoes
-And most importantly WEAR YOUR CLASS SHIRT!!
Spirit Shop and concessions stand will be open for business!

Elementary parents: Our GCISD Extended Day Learning summer mini camps are filling up fast. Make your summer plans now.

Whether your student wants to:
Find their groove in “Tiny Twisters: Intro to Dance”
Build epic structures in “Lego Legends Lab”
Learn to rally school spirit in “Cheer Fundamentals”
Investigate a galaxy far far away in “Star Wars Science Explorers”
Meet new friends while learning fundamentals in “Volleyball Skills with Coach Basil”
Step into the spotlight in “Stage Stars Theater Camp”

There is an adventure waiting for everyone!
Secure their spot: www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/summer-programs

Our awesome and talented GCISD coaches are offering a number of athletic camps this summer for students of all ages. From baseball to soccer to tennis to volleyball, be sure to check out the line-up:

Athletics camps listing: www.gcisd.net/page/summer-programs

As we make our final approach to the end of the school year, be sure to register your student for the 2026-2027 school year. Knowing enrollment numbers helps campuses prepare now for the upcoming school year.

🎒 Returning students: Check in through Skyward Family Access
📍 New families: Request a Skyward account first
🍎 Pre-K: Complete the Pre-K online application first
🏠 New siblings: Log in to Skyward Family Access and add a new student by selecting the “New Student Online Enrollment” tab

Don’t delay! Register today.
https://www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration

Today was the awards luncheon for our Special Olympics athletes! The event is annually hosted by the Grapevine Rotary to celebrate our special athletes for participating in events throughout the year. What a great day!

Happy School Nurse Day! Today, we recognize the amazing nurses across GCISD who keep our students healthy, safe and ready to learn. From caring for injuries and managing chronic conditions to performing health screenings, our school nurses are true heroes in every sense.

Thank you to everyone who came out for Walk a Mile 2026 yesterday! A special shout out to community partner Baylor Scott & White for providing their experts who shared information about children’s health topics and gave out children’s bike helmets–for free.

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Our incredible educators go above and beyond to support, inspire and empower students every day. Now it’s time to show them how much they are appreciated. Comment below to give shout out your favorite teacher, past or present.

Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and we’re celebrating our incredible GCISD Nutrition Services team which fuels our students every day. These heroes ensure our learners are healthy, nourished and ready to succeed.

Join us in celebrating School Principal Day! GCISD is grateful to have outstanding leaders who always go above and beyond to help our students and staff succeed. We appreciate them today and every day!