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!
DIVE INTO SUMMER TONIGHT!!
5:00-6:00pm- CAFETERIA!!!
Due to a forecast for rain, we moved the event to the cafeteria!
Come grab some supplies and resources for summer learning; talk to GCISD and Community groups about opportunities to keep your kids engaged and learning all summer!
And best of all...there will be PIZZA!!! See you tonight!
5:00-6:00pm- CAFETERIA!!!
Due to a forecast for rain, we moved the event to the cafeteria!
Come grab some supplies and resources for summer learning; talk to GCISD and Community groups about opportunities to keep your kids engaged and learning all summer!
And best of all...there will be PIZZA!!! See you tonight!
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!
Please join us for The Last Wave: A Dolphin Farewell on May 8, 5:30–7:30 PM. This community event will honor the legacy of Dove Elementary and recognize the contributions of staff, students, and families. Your presence will help celebrate our shared history and commitment to education.
Throwback Thursday: Dove Field Day! ☀️🎉
We’re reliving the laughter, friendly competition, and those classic relay races.
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Help us celebrate our incredible GCISD transportation team, who safely get our students to and from school each day. Their dedication also makes it possible for students to attend field trips, athletic events and other experiences beyond the classroom.
A big thank you to our public school bus drivers! 🚌❤️ Your dedication to safety, punctuality, and kindness helps our students start every day ready to learn.
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
🚀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
Huge shoutout to Dove Elementary RISE teacher Madison Ryan for being named a 2026 Angel Award Recipient by the National Autism Association of North Texas. Ryan was honored last week at a recognition dinner alongside one of her students and other honorees who are educators or therapists. Congratulations!
Join us in congratulating our April SAM recipients! 🎉 Mrs. LaPoint and Mrs. Martinez! These individuals have played a key role in helping us successfully achieve our mission — thank you for your dedication and impact.
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
💻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
🌳 A Legacy Taking Root: Our Earth Day Dedication
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by ensuring the spirit of Dove Elementary lives on for generations to come? 🌎✨
Today, the Dove Garden Club held a very special ceremony at Dove Park to dedicate a newly planted Burr Oak tree in honor of our school. We chose the Burr Oak for its incredible symbolism; it is known for its massive strength, deep-reaching roots, and legendary endurance. Much like our Dove community, these trees are built to weather any storm and can live for over 300 years.
As this oak grows, it will serve as a living tribute to the strength and history we have built together.
A huge thank you to Keep Grapevine Beautiful (@KeepGrapevineBeautiful) for their partnership! Because of their support and grant funding, our students were able to give this lasting gift back to our community.
We also want to share a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Dingemanse. Your passion for gardening and your dedication to our Dolphins has been truly inspiring. You’ve helped our students plant more than just seeds; you’ve helped them plant a legacy.
Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin. 🐬💚
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by ensuring the spirit of Dove Elementary lives on for generations to come? 🌎✨
Today, the Dove Garden Club held a very special ceremony at Dove Park to dedicate a newly planted Burr Oak tree in honor of our school. We chose the Burr Oak for its incredible symbolism; it is known for its massive strength, deep-reaching roots, and legendary endurance. Much like our Dove community, these trees are built to weather any storm and can live for over 300 years.
As this oak grows, it will serve as a living tribute to the strength and history we have built together.
A huge thank you to Keep Grapevine Beautiful (@KeepGrapevineBeautiful) for their partnership! Because of their support and grant funding, our students were able to give this lasting gift back to our community.
We also want to share a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Dingemanse. Your passion for gardening and your dedication to our Dolphins has been truly inspiring. You’ve helped our students plant more than just seeds; you’ve helped them plant a legacy.
Once a Dolphin, Always a Dolphin. 🐬💚
Throwback Thursday: Culture Club & Friendship Day! 🌍💕
We’re remembering the colorful traditions, students sharing stories, learning about other cultures, and all the moments that brought us closer.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day, Mrs. Gaudet and Mrs. Galyen! 🎉 Your hard work, calm presence, and dedication keep our school thriving every day.
Attention alumni and community members who were part of the Dolphin families in the 1980s and 1990s: we are collecting archival photos for our Final Wave commemorative event. Your contributions will help preserve and showcase our shared history. Please email high-resolution images to jennifer.hill@gcisd.net before May 2nd! Thank you for helping us honor these memories.
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
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.
A huge thank you to our school volunteers! 🌟 Your dedication, time, and care support our students and strengthen our community.
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.
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.
