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

Today is IT Professionals Day! Join us in celebrating our GCISD IT professionals who keep our systems running smoothly for our students and staff!

Today our students and staff were sporting college gear in celebration of College Colors Day! In GCISD, this day is one of many ways we help students get excited about their future and the importance of college and career readiness.

🏈 Shoutout to the @GCEdFoundation for sponsoring Junior Captains at home football games. O.C. Taylor third grader Cannon McGuire, was the Junior Captain at last week’s game. Nice job, Cannon! 🏈

Your space. Your name. Your stadium. 🏟️
Premium reserved parking is now available at Mustang Panther Stadium.

⭐ FAMILY LEGACY — $1,000/year
20 personalized spaces near the entrance
🏟️ ELITE — $100/event
20 of the closest spaces per event
🚗 RESERVED — $300/year
76 spaces across four convenient lots
🔴 RED RAIL — $50
36 spaces for one of the season’s busiest games

Free parking will continue to be available. Premium spaces are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

https://www.gcisd.net/page/your-space

GCISD residents 65 years+: Come to our Gold Card session at 9 a.m., Thursday, August 27, at the district’s Administration. The card grants free entry to district fine arts & athletic events (excluding playoffs). Please arrive 10 minutes early to check-in.

GCISD is hiring! Join our team as a bus driver, bus driver trainee, diesel mechanic, custodian or cafeteria food service worker. Apply at www.gcisd.net/careers and enter in the search bar the job that you are interested in (i.e.: bus driver).

Are you ready for some football? Only one more week until Friday Night Lights returns!

Check out the 2026 Varsity Football Schedule on GCISD’s Athletics page: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics

Reserved Parking Spaces Available for Purchase at Mustang Panther Stadium: www.gcisd.net/page/your-space

Choose from four reserved parking options:
⭐ Family Legacy: $1,000 per year
Only 20 personalized spaces available
🏟️ Elite: $100 per event
20 spaces near the entrance for each event
🚗 Reserved: $300 per year
76 annual spaces across four convenient lots
🔴 Red Rail: $50
36 spaces available for one of the season’s busiest games

Free parking will also continue to be available.

GCISD residents 65 years and older are invited to attend our first Gold Card meeting of the school year at 9 a.m., Thursday, August 27, at the district’s Administration Building, 3051 Ira E. Woods Avenue, Grapevine, TX 76051.


Attendees receive the Gold Card, which grants free entry to all GCISD fine arts and athletic events (excluding playoffs). Please arrive 10 minutes early to the sessions to allow time to check-in.

It doesn't happen by accident.

It takes:
Students who strive.
Educators who inspire.
Parents who partner.
A community that believes.

GCISD improved its overall state accountability rating from a B to an A in the 2026 Texas Education Agency State Accountability System!

Read our full announcement: www.gcisd.net/article/3075964

Did you know Grapevine-Colleyville ISD 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

🚌 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.