O.C. Taylor Elementary School

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!

We look forward to seeing our families, students, staff and community join us from 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, May 4, for Walk a Mile with GCISD! The event will be at Mustang Panther Stadium where attendees can walk the track and hear from a number of health experts. We will also have a free children’s helmet giveaway while supplies last. See you there!

Reminder: Friday, May 1, is the last day to submit requests for:

🚀Transfers to Cannon Elementary (GCISD’s STEM campus)
❤️Grandfathered 8th to 9th grade student transfers
🏠Sibling student transfers

GCISD’s Transfer Information webpage explains each of the transfers in detail: www.gcisd.net/page/transfer-information

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year has officially taken flight! The wheels are up and we are moving full speed ahead. To all new and returning families: make sure you secure your seats before the summer break.

💻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

Enroll today: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration

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

Future and current Pre-K families: We hope to see you and your little ones at Pre-K’s Tour a Truck event from 4-5 p.m., today, Tuesday, April 21, at Mustang Panther Stadium. This is a great opportunity to meet Pre-K staff, explore trucks and vehicles up close and meet community helpers.