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

🚌 Registered bus rider families: Get your student's bus stop info on the SMART Tag app. Find it in the App Store or on Google Play.

Remember, bus riders must apply for services every year. Complete your application at www.gcisd.net/page/bus-rider-registration.

What a great morning! Today is day 1 of our professional development for all new professional hires. Superintendent Dr. Jason Adams opened the event with a warm welcome, which was then followed by a number of sessions familiarizing everyone with GCISD’s mission, vision and profile of a GCISD educator. More learning will continue this afternoon and tomorrow with a focus on curriculum and instruction. Be sure to check out the last picture of our new professional hires who are alums and chose to return to teach in GCISD.

Need in-person help with registration? GCISD is hosting a Student Registration Event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, July 30, and Thursday, August 6, at the JPS Building (behind Timberline Elementary) 3050 Timberline Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051. Staff will be available to assist families in completing their online registration in Skyward and answer questions. We’re here to help.

Free and reduced meal applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now available. Learn more by visiting GCISD Nutrition Services at www.gcisd.net/page/free-and-reduced-information

GCISD students: Do you have a great story about a game-changing moment when a teacher sparked a passion, a support staff member made a difference or an administrator offered guidance? Share your story about a current staff member and it may be highlighted at our upcoming 2026 GCISD Staff Convocation - Game On!

Form: https://forms.gle/A2xYuZo8T9SJ8RXJ7

Our talented coaches have some exciting camps lined up for the month of July. From baseball to basketball to football to strength conditioning to volleyball, we have a camp for students of all ages and interests.

See the full list: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics-camps

GCISD Extended Learning mini camps are filling fast with only a few spots remaining in July for:
🩰 Tiny Twisters: Intro to Dance (Pre-K through 2nd Grade) - July 6-9
🏐 Volleyball Skills with Coach Basil (Grades 3-6) - July 20-23
🃏 Deal Me In: Classic card and board games: (Ages 8-12) - July 20-23
🤖 Innovate AI: Jump into the world of AI (Grades 6-9) - July 20-23

Register at www.gcisd.net/page/summer-programs.

Additional projects funded by the 2024 Bond are underway across the district this summer, including campuswide piping replacement at Colleyville Heritage High School and installation of a commercial culinary space for the GCISD Career and Technical Education program. Work at Grapevine High School involves extensive roofing, HVAC work, mechanical upgrades, kitchen improvements and safety and security upgrades. Projects are also happening at Colleyville Middle School, Bear Creek Elementary, Glenhope Elementary, Grapevine Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary, Timberline Elementary, and the Facilities Services building.

Watch our June 15 bond update presentation to get the details: www.youtube.com/live/sGG9ZybffrY?si=fR99wvOcVSaMmekC&t=18719

Our campuses are now boarding for the 2026-2027 school year! Help our campuses prepare for a smooth takeoff by registering your new or returning student. Knowing enrollment numbers helps campuses prepare for the upcoming school year.

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

GCISD Nutrition Services is hiring cafeteria food service workers. Check out some of the perks:
❌ NO evening work
❌ NO weekend work
❌ NO holiday work
💰 Pay is $15.50/hour
🍎 Work with a friendly team in a school environment

Apply today at https://grapevinecolleyville.schoolspring.com/. Enter “Nutrition” in the search.

☀️ Looking for the perfect July summer camps? GCISD Extended Learning has you covered with two amazing options! ☀️

🩰 Tiny Twisters: Intro to Dance (Grades Pre-K through 2, July 6–9) Let your little one move, groove, and build confidence! Campers will learn the basics of ballet, jazz, creative movement and simple choreography, all to fun music!

🃏 Deal Me In! Card Games Club (Grades 3-5, July 20–23) Trade screen time for strategy! Campers will master classic card games like Crazy Eights, Solitaire and more, while boosting math skills, memory, and sportsmanship with friends.

Secure your spot: www.gcisd.net/page/summer-programs

Join us in giving Dr. Jason Adams a warm GCISD welcome on his first day as Superintendent! Trustees unanimously approved his hiring at last night’s meeting.

Watch the official appointment: www.youtube.com/live/sGG9ZybffrY?si=_6IQiUrM89AU2GkY&t=3217

GCISD Families: Starting June 10, you can access your students’ STAAR End of Course results. STAAR 3-8 results are expected to be available Tuesday, June 16. Log in to the Skyward Family Portal and click “District Links” to see results. Please check your email for additional state assessment release dates issued by the Texas Education Agency.

GCISD Skyward Family Portal: skyweb.gcisd.net/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/fwemnu01.w

Summer is just beginning and there is still time to sign up for GCISD Extended Learning summer camps:

🎵 Intro to Dance (Pre-K – 2nd grade): Get ready to show off those moves and express yourself! It’s time to shake, groove, and have a blast.
🏀 Hoop Stars (3rd-5th grade): Dribble, shoot, and score! Lace up those sneakers and learn the fundamental skills of basketball in a super fun team environment.
⏳ Deal Me In (Ages 8–12): Want to become the ultimate board game master? Learn awesome strategies and rules of the games—all while sharpening math skills and making new best friends!

Register today through the GCISD Extended Learning summer programs: www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/summer-programs

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.