O.C. Taylor Elementary School

Save the Date for the 2026 Walk a Mile with GCISD! 🗓️👟

When: 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, May 4, at Mustang Panther Stadium.

This year’s event is shaping up to be the best one yet thanks to a community partnership with Baylor Scott & White Health. ❤️🩹

Check out our lineup of booths:
🚲 E-bike safety
🍎 Sports nutrition,
🏊 Water safety
📝 GCISD enrollment registration
✨ and more!

Free children’s bike helmets ⛑️ will be given while supplies last.

Incoming Pre-K families: You’re invited to attend our upcoming Pre-K preview days hosted by GCISD campuses. Come learn what a day in Pre-K may include, what children learn in Pre-K, and what students should bring to school. Remember, GCISD Pre-K is “Where the Best Begins”!

See the schedule: www.gcisd.net/page/pre-k-preview

Future and current Pre-K families: Bring your little ones to Pre-K’s Tour a Truck event from 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, at Mustang Panther Stadium. This will be an opportunity to meet Pre-K staff, explore trucks and vehicles up close and meet community helpers.

Encountering turbulence with enrollment registration for 2026-2027? ✈️ We can help:

💻 Technical issues: Please contact the district's technology team at onlinereg@gcisd.net
🛠️ Troubleshooting tips: Visit our Skyward information page at: www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/skyward
🏫 In-person assistance: From the district’s Language Assessment Center: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration-support

Don’t delay! ⏰ Register for the 2026-2027 school year today: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration ✨

The GCISD District Art Show is open now through April 22 at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). The community is invited to see works of art by students from every GCISD campus. The show is open the same hours as the Grapevine CVB: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

GCISD residents 65+: Don’t miss our last Gold Card session of the school year: 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, at the Administration Building. The card grants free admission to GCISD fine arts and athletic events (excluding playoffs). Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in.

Info: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program

National Assistant Principals Week is April 6-10! Our APs support students & staff, making a difference on their campuses daily. This week, we recognize their commitment to fostering an exceptional learning environment. Comment below to show your appreciation for these leaders.

Need help with student registration or Pre-K applications? Join us at any of the following registration support events hosted by GCISD’s Language Assessment Center:
https://www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration-support

Do you know a GCISD employee who is always putting their best foot forward for students? Someone who goes out of their way to make others feel special? A person who lights up the room the moment they walk in? Did you witness a particular moment you would like to highlight?

Nominate one of our outstanding employees today for Stars of GCISD: www.GCISD.net/StarsofGCISD.

Calling all future MVPs and sports superstars: Our GCISD athletics coaches are running super cool sports camps all summer and registration is now open. Make new friends and build skills that could make you a future sports legend.

Athletics summer camps: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics-camps

Get a head start on the next year the easy way! Order your school supplies form EPI. No hassle and it will be delivered before the first day of school to your kids classroom. Get on it and order your supplies right away.

Join us for OC Taylor Elementary's NEON NIGHT
April 2nd from 6pm -8pm
Food trucks with food for purchase
DJ Dancing Games
Let's Glow Tigers!
Wear your brightes neon for a fun family night!

Be ready. Spring and Class Pictures coming up on March 10th. Students will take individual and class pictures, so be sure to send them dressed and ready to smile!
We can't wait to see all of our students looking their best!

We are beyond proud to announce our Teacher of the Year , Mrs.Dagger and Paraprofessional of the Year, Mrs. Ana Medrano!
They represent the heart of our school.
Please join us in congratulating them on this well deserved recognition!

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and the whole family for a Fun Movie Night under the stars! And the best part, there will be hot dogs, popcorn and drinks for purchase. March 5th at 7pm.

Who doesn't love Cane's. Let's support OCT by going on March 10th from 4-10pm bring your family, invite friends it's that simmple. See you there!

Are you wondering what is going on in March, take a look at the upcoming events

O. C. Taylor Yearbooks are on Sale!
You can order a yearbook and create an ad/ dedication page online at yearbookordercenter.com.
Our order number for O.C. Taylor is 17833.
We are offering both softcover and hardcover yearbooks this year!
Last day to order an ad/ dedication page is March 14th.
Last day to pre-order a yearbook is March 28th.

O.C. Taylor Kindness Squad presents Brave Like Emily Week, May 5th - May 9th. We wanted to invite you to join our school-wide spirit week as we show love and support for our brave Tiger, Emily, in her fight against leukemia. Check out each day’s theme and dress up with us to raise awareness and lift her spirits. Don’t forget to snap a photo and share on social media using #BraveLikeEmily to spread the support far and wide. Let’s show the power of our Tiger community!