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BCE Families- friendly reminder about 5th grade activities tomorrow 8:15 AM: Pep Rally begins 8:45 AM (approx): 5th Grade Clap Out After Clap Out: 5th Grade End of Year Party 11:45 am: dismissal

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!

We are so proud of our Educators who are always working to create engaging learning experiences for the BCE students. This week many teachers were recognized by our PTA with friend of the children awards and BCE teachers were awarded grants for learning materials. 💛💙🐻

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.

What a fun lesson of forces and gravity – an egg drop! That’s what Bear Creek Elementary School did yesterday with the partnership of the Euless Fire Department which brought out their ladder trucks for the activity.

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!

As a reminder, Bear Creek Field Day is scheduled for this Friday, May 8th. To help the day run smoothly, please review the event timing below:

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!

Bear Creek Elementary student council teamed up with Colleyville Heritage High School’s student-led Delta Club for a book drive with donations to be given to people in need in the community. BCES was happy to participate and collected more 700 books. What great teamwork!