Today, we hosted a "Shark Tank" experience for Mr. Pearce's Business Classes in the HMS Learning Commons. CJ and Melinda Winslow, owners of Foodtronix, brought the event to our school and enlisted the Sharks to volunteer their time. Students have been preparing their business ideas and presentations for the Sharks for weeks. There will be one team winner per class period and one team winner overall for the day. #GrowingGreatnessHMS
We want to congratulate our HMS Spelling Bee Winners who competed on Friday, December 1st here at HMS! Our 2nd place winner is 7th grader, Arush, and our 1st place winner is 8th grader, Sara! Sara will compete on February 15th to represent HMS at the Area Spelling Bee. Good luck Sara! #GrowingGreatnessHMS
Heritage Middle School's National Junior Honor Society needs your help! Please consider donating any of the following items for Grapevine Grace Holiday Food Drive. NJHS will collect these items from Dec. 1st - Dec. 8th. Students will bring these donated items to their Bronco Time classroom -- the classroom with the most items will win a prize! Thank you for your support!
Veterans Day Celebration at HMS
Heritage Middle School will be hosting a special reception and school assembly to honor the Veterans in our community. We would love to have as many Veterans as possible at our assembly, so they may be honored and recognized for their selfless and valued service to our country.
Who: Veterans and their families
When: Friday, November 10, 2023
2:15pm – Reception in the Cafeteria School wide assembly to follow reception
Where: Heritage Middle School, 5300 Heritage Ave, Colleyville, TX 76034
If you or someone you know is a Veteran and would like to attend, please fill out the form linked below. Even if you are unable to attend, you can still send in a picture and information for our Veterans Day slideshow that will play throughout the school and at the assembly. To expedite the visitor check-in process, we will be collecting information for all adults (anyone old enough for a driver's license) to have visitor badges ready ahead of time. Please make sure you fill out the form for EACH adult who will be attending the reception/assembly.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We cannot wait to honor the many Veterans in our community! Please Submit pictures and fill out the form if to attend by Tuesday, November 7th RSVP/Send in pictures here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvkTG4YW0jgYPO3yBPfAvaePieyvrXmH2RhDGRLMgx4Jn3rg/viewform
All buses have been able to begin their routes and we are expecting no more than a 15 minute delay. Thank you!
This morning, the fire alarm was going off at GCISD's Transportation Building as bus drivers were arriving. The fire department is on the scene and staff is currently waiting for the all clear. However, all bus routes across the district will be delayed this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Last week, CBS Texas visited Heritage Middle School to learn more about two-time cancer survivor Annabelle Grade Bartel, also known as “AG,” and her story of resilience. #WeAreGCISD #AGtough
Watch the story now: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/on-your-corner-in-your-corner-grapevine-8th-grader-beats-cancer-twice/
GCISD’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that parents can now download the MySchoolBucks app to make online prepayments on their child’s school meal account and view transactions. There is a $2.75 processing fee for each transaction.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/payments-and-refunds
Tomorrow, 10/11, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to 8th graders and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to grades 9-11. Students in grades 8-11 must bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school.
This year, all high school students, regardless of whether they are taking the PSAT or not, will be expected to report to school at their regular start time of 8:40 a.m. All absences on this day will be documented as normal and will be factored into the requirements for exam exemptions.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
Thank you to NBC DFW for helping us share the story of two-time cancer survivor Annabelle Grace Bartel, also known as “AG,” and how GCISD is standing with her and her family. #WeAreGCISD #AGtough
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Reminder: Monday, October 9, is a student and teacher holiday. This includes all schools except Collegiate Academy. The District office will remain open, and we will welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday, October 10. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
Help GCISD celebrate our principals this month by learning more about them. Say hello to Mrs. Shimmick of Heritage Middle School. Some of the best advice she has received is to surround yourself with people who push and support you. Thank you for all you do, Principal Shimmick.
October 2 is World Bullying Prevention Day. Join GCISD in wearing blue shirts and boots to kick off the 17th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention. #WeAreGCISD
On October 11, 2023, GCISD will administer the PSAT 8/9 to 8th graders and the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to grades 9-11. Students in grades 8-11 will need to bring their charged GCISD-issued device and charger to school on 10/11.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/psatnmsqt-information/
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for all districts and campuses across the State of Texas. The ratings were originally scheduled for release on September 28 and will now be delayed by approximately one month, according to the TEA’s press release.
Please view our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/a-f-ratings
Raptor visitor management system is experiencing a system-wide service interruption. The vendor is working to get the issue resolved as soon as possible. If visiting campuses, please bring your ID as we are manually checking in visitors. Thank you for your patience as the vendor works to resolve this issue.
Please join us for our first Parent Tech Academy of the school year at the Professional Development & Education Center (PDEC) on September 20th at 6:30 p.m. The technology department will discuss apps that parents use, such as Canvas, Skyward, Lightspeed and Seesaw. Parents will have the opportunity to learn about each app and how they can stay better informed about their child. #WeAreGCISD
Update 8:49 p.m.: Power has been restored to GCISD campuses and buildings, and district personnel are checking systems. Thank you to our first responders and Oncor for their hard work this evening.
Update 5:32 p.m.: Oncor continues to work on the power outage. The next update will be provided when more information is available or power is restored.
Update 5:18 p.m.: According to the Colleyville Fire Department, Warrior Way and the southbound 121 access road remains closed between Hall-Johnson and Glade. If you are traveling to CHHS for football or tennis, please use an alternate route.
Update 5:12 p.m.: Power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. At this time, freshman football games and tennis matches at CHHS will begin as scheduled.
Update 5 p.m.:Per Colleyville Fire Department, the fire was extinguished at Warrior Way and the 121 access road, but power remains out at CHHS, HMS, HES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. Oncor is aware and working to address the outage. Please stay clear of this area if possible, and expect delays if you are in the area. We appreciate your patience.
Original Message 4:45 p.m.: A transformer blew and started a fire in a field by the 121 access road near Colleyville Heritage HS. We currently do not have power at CHHS, Heritage MS, Heritage ES, ECDC, and Heritage Annex buildings. The fire department is on the scene. Parents with students at ECDC or EDP are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible.
Update 5:32 p.m.: Oncor continues to work on the power outage. The next update will be provided when more information is available or power is restored.
Update 5:18 p.m.: According to Colleyville FD, Warrior Way and the southbound 121 access road remains closed between Hall-Johnson and Glade. If you are traveling to CHHS for football or tennis, please use an alternate route.