Grapevine Elementary School

Today, we’re celebrating the birthday of someone incredibly special to our GES family — our beloved former kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Dodd. 💗 Students and staff wore pink today as a simple way to honor her memory and the joy and warmth she brought to our school. Though she passed away in September, her impact continues to be felt every day in our classrooms and in the hearts of those who knew her. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Dodd. We miss you, we love you, and we are grateful for the legacy you left with our GES family. 💕🌸

🎉 Principal & Assistant Principal for the Day! 🎉 Today, GES was in very capable hands thanks to our auction winners, Everly S. and Ellis S.! These two leaders took their jobs seriously—and had a blast doing it! They delivered pies to our teachers 🥧, hosted trivia games over the PA 🎤, and even answered phone calls like true professionals! ☎️ A huge thank-you to Pinch of Salt for donating the gluten-free mini pies, and to Buttermilk Sky for the rest of the delicious treats — all purchased and donated by one very thoughtful little turkey! 🦃💛 Everly and Ellis, you made today extra sweet. We loved having you in charge! 📚✨#GESShineOn

📸 Picture Day Vibes! 📸 Say cheese! 😁 Our students brought their best smiles for Picture Day. We can’t wait to see all these picture-perfect faces in the yearbook! #GESShineOn

Strike! 🎳 Last week, our friend Hayes hit the lanes at the Special Olympics Area Bowling Meet! We heard he had an awesome time — way to go, Hayes! We're proud of you!! #GESShineOn

Big cheers for Grapevine Elementary School fifth grader Oliver Chan and Timberline Elementary School first grader Charlotte Maxwell who were the Junior Captains at last week’s varsity football game. Joe Garcia from the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation, which sponsors the Junior Captains program, welcomed our students to the game.

📚✨ It’s almost Book Fair Week at GES! ✨📚

We’re so excited to welcome families for Lunch with a Loved One — happening over five fun days! You get to pick the day that works best for you and your reader. 💕

Just a quick heads-up: the Book Fair will not be open on Friday, 10/31 (our books need a rest day too 😄).

Spreading out the visits helps keep our cafeteria and library comfy and cozy for everyone. Phew!

Are you planning to join your child for lunch? 🍎🥪 Sign up here so we can get ready for all the smiles and stories! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzFvBhqh_nGBi0A9ha7MlvDNULrMKStLxs8e9IUEndOvW9DQ/viewform

Congrats to Juliette McNamara for completing her first nine weeks of teaching! She received a giftcard to Firebirds Wood Fired Grill to celebrate. Juliette, thank you for choosing GES, thank you to GCISD for noticing and celebrating our first year teachers, and thanks to Firebirds for supporting GCISD! #GESShineOn

🏆💪 Happy Coach’s Day! 🏃‍♂️🎉
Today we celebrate the motivators, mentors, and champions behind the scenes—our incredible coach!

A HUGE shoutout to Coach Basil, our amazing PE teacher, who brings energy, discipline, and a whole lot of heart to everything she does. 💥
From warm-ups to life lessons, you inspire us to push harder, aim higher, and never give up. 🙌

💙 We’re stronger, faster, and better because of YOU.

Drop a 💯 if you love Coach Basil as much as we do!
#GESShineOn

📚🌍 Happy World Teachers' Day! ✏️🍎

Today, we celebrate the mentors, guides, and everyday heroes who inspire minds and shape the future—our teachers.

💡 Whether in classrooms, online, or in the heart of communities, teachers go beyond lessons—they spark curiosity, build confidence, and change lives.

Let’s take a moment to say thank you to the teachers who made a difference. ❤️

📣 Tag a teacher who inspired you in the comments! We love reading them!
#GESShineOn

🐾📚 Special visitor alert! Murph just stopped by GES today to read with our students! Murph is a certified and registered service dog and emotional support animal. Our readers loved sharing stories with their furry friend—it was a tail-wagging good time! Thanks to Murph and Dr. Bree for swinging by!🐶❤️ #GESShineOn

✨📚 Happy Open the Magic Day! 📚✨ Today is all about celebrating the magic of picture books, and our GES family joined in by heading outside to enjoy the sunshine! Like many drills we practice each month, we need to practice READING, and what a beautiful morning it was to do it!🌞📖 There’s nothing quite like opening a book and stepping into a world of imagination and wonder! 💫 #GESShineOn

🇺🇸 Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸
Our students showed their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue as they celebrated the foundation of our nation! 📜✨
From creative crafts to interactive lessons and fun activities, it was a day full of learning and pride in being part of our great country. ❤️🤍💙 #GESShineOn

🎨✨ Happy International Dot Day! ✨🎨

Today, we celebrate the power of a dot — the simple mark that starts a journey of creativity, courage, and self-expression. 🌍💡

Inspired by "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds, Dot Day reminds us all to make your mark and see where it takes you. 🖌️ Whether you're an artist, a dreamer, a thinker, or a doer — it starts with just one dot. 🎯

💬 How are YOU making your mark today?
#GESShineOn

Who says summer is just for vacation? Our teachers are getting their teach on — literally! ☀️🍎 Mrs. Hendrickson, Mrs. Fiffick, Mrs. Cade, and Mrs. Hickerson, along with a whole crew of amazing educators from all over Texas, are at the Get Your Teach On conference this week! They’re gathering new ideas, fun strategies, and fresh inspiration to make next year even more awesome for our kids. We love that they never stop learning — even when school’s out! Give them a shout-out for making learning fun all year long! 🎉👏 #GetYourTeachOn #gesshineon

Mark your calendars and join us as we welcome our new principal, Brooke Teeter-Stocz to the GES family! We are thrilled for her to experience our GES community! See you there!

🎓 Congratulations to the GHS and CHHS Class of 2025! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud of each and every one of you. GES is so honored to play even a small part in your journey. As you step into the next chapter, know that your hard work, growth, and perseverance have inspired us all. Today, we all celebrate you! The future is bright — GO SHINE! ✨

🎉📚 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 📚🎉 We’ve made it to the end of an amazing year filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this school year so special! 💥 Reminder: We will have an early release tomorrow at 11:45 AM! 💥 Make sure pickup plans are in place—we don’t want anyone left behind as we head into summer! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing break. ☀️ See you next year! 💙

Update (1:58 p.m.) The City of Grapevine Water Department has informed us of a water main break off Hughes Road and it will be necessary to shut off water for repairs at our campus for the rest of the afternoon to make necessary repairs. Water bottles are available for students, if needed. Restrooms are available for those who have an immediate need. All other school operations are continuing as normal. Extended Day Program will be cancelled for today. Water is expected to be back on before school opens tomorrow morning. Secure released (1:17 p.m.) Grapevine Police Department has determined the area is clear for normal activity and released the “Secure” for Grapevine Elementary. All school activities will now resume and visitors are welcome. Update (11:33 a.m.) Lunch is being served and all other normal operations continue inside Grapevine Elementary, including indoor recess. We remain in contact with the Grapevine Police Department and are following their guidance to remain in the “Secure” protocol. Update (10:42 a.m.) Grapevine Elementary remains in a “Secure” as our lunch schedule begins, but lunch visitors will not be permitted. Update (10:05 a.m.) Grapevine Elementary remains in a “Secure” as normal operations continue inside the building. Please remember that visitors will not be granted access to the school at this time. Original message (9:43 a.m.) Grapevine Elementary has been placed in a “Secure” due to police activity in the area. When Secure is called, students and staff remain inside the building and conduct business as usual. Exterior doors are locked and visitors will not be granted access to the school. We will keep you informed once we have additional updates from the Grapevine Police Department.