Playbill Success!
On Thursday, our Heritage Playbill students competed in the district One-Act Play festival with their show This is a Test by Stephen Gregg. It was a fantastic performance, and they came away with 4 individual awards and a Superior rating! Please help us congratulating the following students on their accomplishments:
Best Tech - Olivia Kue
Honorable Mention All Star Cast - Brynley Holladay
All Star Cast - JJ Zaffos
Best Performer (of the entire contest!) - Mariana Roca
If you would like to see this award winning show, they will be performing it on Thursday, February 19th at 7:00pm in the HMS Cafeteria. Tickets can be bought at https://our.show/thisisatest26 or by scanning the QR code.
We hope to see you there!!
Join us in welcoming Ms. Naugher as our new Instructional Assistant at HMS! #BroncoChampion
This weekend 3 of our HMS Students performed at the All-Region Jazz Band Concert! Congratulations on a great performance! #BroncoChampions
Trombone
Emily Hinton
Jazz Piano
Alex Kim
Drumset
Jackson Hill
Trombone
Emily Hinton
Jazz Piano
Alex Kim
Drumset
Jackson Hill
Let's celebrate our January 2026 HMS Teachers of the Month! #BroncoChampions
Congratulations to our HMS band students who auditioned as part of the all-region jazz process! After competing against a hundred students from schools with full jazz programs, we are excited to announce that we have a school record of 3 students earning a position in this year’s All-Region Jazz Band!
Trombone
Emily Hinton
Jazz Piano
Alex Kim
Drumset
Jackson Hill
Trombone
Emily Hinton
Jazz Piano
Alex Kim
Drumset
Jackson Hill
We've received word that the HMS honors band has been named a National Winner and has received the Maestro Award from the Global Initiative For Talented Students for the second year in a row!! This is a huge honor for our students, and means that our honors band will now get to receive a free visit and clinic from a major college music professor from a major university later this year. Congratulations to the Honors Band!! #BroncoChampions
Congratulations to our HMS Spelling Bee Champion, Taha A. - 8th Grader, and to our our Runner Up, Ahan B. - 7th Grader! #BroncoChampions
Join us as we celebrate our November 2025 Teachers of the Month at HMS! #BroncoChampions
November’s Star of GCISD is Coach Nichole Cruson of Heritage Middle School! From helping run every athletic event at the campus to developing better students and athletes, she does it all with encouragement and a great attitude. She is another shining example of the amazing people at GCISD! We are so lucky to have her here at HMS! #BroncoChampion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG7kTQ1ExuY
We had 4 Broncos who auditioned for the Region 31 All-Region Middle School/Junior High Choir, and ALL 4 made it!! Congratulations to the following students! #BroncoChampions
Ava H. - Soprano 1 (was ranked 1st chair in her room!)
Greyson H. - Tenor 1
Faith W. - Alto
Ivy W. - Alto
Ava H. - Soprano 1 (was ranked 1st chair in her room!)
Greyson H. - Tenor 1
Faith W. - Alto
Ivy W. - Alto
Our HMS Honors Band students competed against 21 schools from neighboring school districts in the TMEA Region 31 All-Region Band competition and came away with some amazing results! Congratulations to the HMS members of the 2025-2026 TMEA Region 31 All-Region Band! #BroncoChampions
Let's celebrate our HMS October 2025 Teachers of the Month! #BroncoChampions
Join us in celebrating our September 2025 Teachers and Para of the Month at HMS! #BroncoChampions
Please help us welcome Becca Duncan to Heritage Middle School as our new RISE Special Education Assistant! Welcome #BroncoChampions!
Please help us welcome Adrienne McLain to Heritage Middle School as our Resource Math Teacher! Welcome #BroncoChampions!
My name is Adrienne McLain and I am so excited to be teaching Resource Math and doing Inclusion support at HMS this year! I went to Texas A&M where I studied Special Education, then taught for 10 years before taking time away with my family. I have been a parent and active PTA volunteer at Heritage Elementary for the last six years. In addition to volunteering, I was also a substitute teacher and did two long-term sub positions there.
I am married and have two daughters who are GCISD students. Our family loves going to the lake, hiking and exploring new places together. I also love watching college football (Gig 'em!) and baking with my girls around the holidays!
I'm very much looking forward to joining the outstanding team at HMS!
My name is Adrienne McLain and I am so excited to be teaching Resource Math and doing Inclusion support at HMS this year! I went to Texas A&M where I studied Special Education, then taught for 10 years before taking time away with my family. I have been a parent and active PTA volunteer at Heritage Elementary for the last six years. In addition to volunteering, I was also a substitute teacher and did two long-term sub positions there.
I am married and have two daughters who are GCISD students. Our family loves going to the lake, hiking and exploring new places together. I also love watching college football (Gig 'em!) and baking with my girls around the holidays!
I'm very much looking forward to joining the outstanding team at HMS!
Please help us welcome Rachel Naranjo to Heritage Middle School as our new ELLA & Reading Teacher! Welcome #BroncoChampions!
Hello all! My name is Rachel Naranjo, and I am the new English Acquisition and Reading Intervention Teacher at Heritage Middle School. I was born and raised in Coppell, Texas, where I met my wonderful husband. I graduated from Texas Christian University with my bachelor’s in 2020 and my master’s in 2022. After graduating with my bachelor’s, I served as a College Advisor for TCU’s College Advising Corps for two years, discovering my passion for teaching. I then became a 6th-grade English Language Arts teacher in Fort Worth ISD for three years. This will be my fourth year as a teacher, and I’m excited to be part of the Bronco family! I have an amazing daughter named Rosie who will be one in September. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, gaming, and spending time with my family. I look forward to getting to know you!
Hello all! My name is Rachel Naranjo, and I am the new English Acquisition and Reading Intervention Teacher at Heritage Middle School. I was born and raised in Coppell, Texas, where I met my wonderful husband. I graduated from Texas Christian University with my bachelor’s in 2020 and my master’s in 2022. After graduating with my bachelor’s, I served as a College Advisor for TCU’s College Advising Corps for two years, discovering my passion for teaching. I then became a 6th-grade English Language Arts teacher in Fort Worth ISD for three years. This will be my fourth year as a teacher, and I’m excited to be part of the Bronco family! I have an amazing daughter named Rosie who will be one in September. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, gaming, and spending time with my family. I look forward to getting to know you!
Please help us welcome Chelsi Reichenstein to Heritage Middle School as a Special Education Assistant! Welcome #BroncoChampions!
My name is Chelsi Reichenstein and I am so excited to join the HMS staff! I am a graduate of Baylor University with a B.A. in Political Science and Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. I practiced in the area of bankruptcy and debt collection before deciding to shift gears to enter education. Before this school year, I subbed across the district for several years and became an 8th Grade U.S. History and 7th Grade AVID teacher at Cross Timbers Middle School. I live in Grapevine with my husband of 16 years, Jake. We have two sons, a 7th Grader at HMS named Jake and a 3rd Grader at Heritage Elementary School named Chase. We have two rescue dogs, a pitbull/German Shorthaired Pointer/Basset hound named Taco and a rescue pitbull named Delta. We spend most of our free time watching and cheering on our boys while they play football, basketball and baseball.
My name is Chelsi Reichenstein and I am so excited to join the HMS staff! I am a graduate of Baylor University with a B.A. in Political Science and Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. I practiced in the area of bankruptcy and debt collection before deciding to shift gears to enter education. Before this school year, I subbed across the district for several years and became an 8th Grade U.S. History and 7th Grade AVID teacher at Cross Timbers Middle School. I live in Grapevine with my husband of 16 years, Jake. We have two sons, a 7th Grader at HMS named Jake and a 3rd Grader at Heritage Elementary School named Chase. We have two rescue dogs, a pitbull/German Shorthaired Pointer/Basset hound named Taco and a rescue pitbull named Delta. We spend most of our free time watching and cheering on our boys while they play football, basketball and baseball.
Please help us welcome Hannah Christensen to Heritage Middle School as an 8th Grade ELA Teacher and Girls Coach! Welcome #BroncoChampions!
Hello! I'm so excited to be joining the Heritage Middle School team as an 8th Grade English teacher and Girls Athletics Coach. I graduated from Baylor University (SIC 'EM!) where I received my degree in Secondary Education English. As of this past year, I finished teaching in Northwest ISD at Chisholm Trail Middle School, where I completed my first year teaching. I come from a family of educators, and I am so blessed to be able to continue in this profession where I can help educate the next generation and support students as they continue to grow!
I recently got engaged to my best friend, Justin, who I will be marrying in November and I could not be more excited! I eventually will go from being Ms. Christensen to Mrs. Thompson... I am counting down the days!
When I am not pouring into students or planning a wedding, you can find me either leading worship at my church, reading a good book with a good cup of coffee, or spending quality time with family and friends.
I look forward to meeting you and your children and supporting all HMS has to offer this upcoming year!
Hello! I'm so excited to be joining the Heritage Middle School team as an 8th Grade English teacher and Girls Athletics Coach. I graduated from Baylor University (SIC 'EM!) where I received my degree in Secondary Education English. As of this past year, I finished teaching in Northwest ISD at Chisholm Trail Middle School, where I completed my first year teaching. I come from a family of educators, and I am so blessed to be able to continue in this profession where I can help educate the next generation and support students as they continue to grow!
I recently got engaged to my best friend, Justin, who I will be marrying in November and I could not be more excited! I eventually will go from being Ms. Christensen to Mrs. Thompson... I am counting down the days!
When I am not pouring into students or planning a wedding, you can find me either leading worship at my church, reading a good book with a good cup of coffee, or spending quality time with family and friends.
I look forward to meeting you and your children and supporting all HMS has to offer this upcoming year!
Please help us welcome Taren Heinrich to Heritage Middle School as our SET Teacher! Welcome #BroncoChampions!
Hi! I’m Taren Heinrich and I am so excited to be joining you at Heritage Middle School! My family and I are new to Grapevine this summer, coming from Hershey, Pennsylvania. I have been working in Special Education for 12 years and I absolutely love it! When I’m not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family outside and attending my kids sporting practices/events!
Hi! I’m Taren Heinrich and I am so excited to be joining you at Heritage Middle School! My family and I are new to Grapevine this summer, coming from Hershey, Pennsylvania. I have been working in Special Education for 12 years and I absolutely love it! When I’m not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family outside and attending my kids sporting practices/events!
Please help us welcome Maddi Stennett to Heritage Middle School as a 6th Grade Science Teacher! Welcome #BroncoChampions!
Hi, my name is Maddi Grace Stennett. I am so excited to be a Bronco and to teach 6th grade science! I attended Mississippi College and earned a degree in elementary education. After teaching 6th grade in Mississippi for three years, I’m looking forward to starting my fourth year by returning to Texas and continuing to teach middle school. In my free time, I love to bake, read, and travel during the summer. It’s going to be a great year!
Hi, my name is Maddi Grace Stennett. I am so excited to be a Bronco and to teach 6th grade science! I attended Mississippi College and earned a degree in elementary education. After teaching 6th grade in Mississippi for three years, I’m looking forward to starting my fourth year by returning to Texas and continuing to teach middle school. In my free time, I love to bake, read, and travel during the summer. It’s going to be a great year!
