Heritage Elementary School

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.

Save the Date for the 2026 Walk a Mile with GCISD! 🗓️👟

When: 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, May 4, at Mustang Panther Stadium.

This year’s event is shaping up to be the best one yet thanks to a community partnership with Baylor Scott & White Health. ❤️🩹

Check out our lineup of booths:
🚲 E-bike safety
🍎 Sports nutrition,
🏊 Water safety
📝 GCISD enrollment registration
✨ and more!

Free children’s bike helmets ⛑️ will be given while supplies last.

Incoming Pre-K families: You’re invited to attend our upcoming Pre-K preview days hosted by GCISD campuses. Come learn what a day in Pre-K may include, what children learn in Pre-K, and what students should bring to school. Remember, GCISD Pre-K is “Where the Best Begins”!

See the schedule: www.gcisd.net/page/pre-k-preview

Future and current Pre-K families: Bring your little ones to Pre-K’s Tour a Truck event from 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, at Mustang Panther Stadium. This will be an opportunity to meet Pre-K staff, explore trucks and vehicles up close and meet community helpers.

Encountering turbulence with enrollment registration for 2026-2027? ✈️ We can help:

💻 Technical issues: Please contact the district's technology team at onlinereg@gcisd.net
🛠️ Troubleshooting tips: Visit our Skyward information page at: www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/skyward
🏫 In-person assistance: From the district’s Language Assessment Center: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration-support

Don’t delay! ⏰ Register for the 2026-2027 school year today: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration ✨

The GCISD District Art Show is open now through April 22 at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). The community is invited to see works of art by students from every GCISD campus. The show is open the same hours as the Grapevine CVB: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

GCISD residents 65+: Don’t miss our last Gold Card session of the school year: 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, at the Administration Building. The card grants free admission to GCISD fine arts and athletic events (excluding playoffs). Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in.

Info: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program

National Assistant Principals Week is April 6-10! Our APs support students & staff, making a difference on their campuses daily. This week, we recognize their commitment to fostering an exceptional learning environment. Comment below to show your appreciation for these leaders.

Need help with student registration or Pre-K applications? Join us at any of the following registration support events hosted by GCISD’s Language Assessment Center:
https://www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration-support

Do you know a GCISD employee who is always putting their best foot forward for students? Someone who goes out of their way to make others feel special? A person who lights up the room the moment they walk in? Did you witness a particular moment you would like to highlight?

Nominate one of our outstanding employees today for Stars of GCISD: www.GCISD.net/StarsofGCISD.

Calling all future MVPs and sports superstars: Our GCISD athletics coaches are running super cool sports camps all summer and registration is now open. Make new friends and build skills that could make you a future sports legend.

Athletics summer camps: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics-camps

Test score release dates are here! Families can access STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate results in Skyward Family Portal on the scheduled dates below: 🗓️ Monday, April 28, 2025 - TELPAS Alternate Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-2 Emergent Bilingual 🗓️ Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - STAAR End of Course English I, English II, Biology, Algebra I, U.S. History Score Release 🗓️ Thursday, June 12, 2025 - TELPAS Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-12 Emergent Bilingual 🗓️ Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - STAAR grades 3-8 Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Score Release 🗓️ Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - STAAR Alternate 2 grades 3-8 and End of Course Score Release 🗓️ Thursday, July 31, 2025 - June STAAR End of Course Score Release Need help accessing scores? Click the link for instructions and more information: www.gcisd.net/page/staar.

Heritage Elementary Staff and Families, This morning we had emergency vehicles visit our campus during arrival in response to an individual employee medical issue. While we cannot share individual employee information, emergency personnel were able to assist. I just wanted to make you aware in case you or your student saw the emergency response to our campus and had questions or concerns. Thank you. Sincerely, Jill Hemme Principal Heritage Elementary School

🏁 Ready, Set, Register! 🏁 Start your engines, GCISD families! Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for ALL students, pre-K through 12th grade, new and returning. Why Race to Register? ✅ Helps GCISD plan for staffing since campuses are staffed based on registration numbers. ✅It’s a speedy lap through Skyward for returning families since most cells are pre-populated. ✅ Cruise into summer knowing your student is registered. Cross the finish line early and help GCISD gear up for another winning year by visiting www.gcisd.net/enrollment! 🏆

HES One School One Book reading starts tonight! This year we are reading The Terrible Two by Jory John and Mac Barnett! Check out some of our hallway decorations!

With the accumulation of snow today, and anticipated below-freezing temperatures overnight, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025. All facilities will be closed and any scheduled practices and activities are also canceled. Any changes to weekend extracurricular activities will be communicated by the group’s sponsor or coach. GCISD’s 2024-2025 instructional calendar has a sufficient number of minutes to cover this weather-related closure and the days will not have to be made up. Have a safe and warm weekend, and we look forward to welcoming our staff and students back on Monday, January 13! **Please note that this closure does not impact the iUniversity Prep staff or student schedule.