The Mustang Minute
Week of October 30th - November 3rd 2023
Principal's Message
Mustang Family,
We're are closing out the month of October in great fashion and our eyes are looking toward November as we'll be celebrating Veterans Day on Thursday, the 9th.
Our GHS Marching Band came in 6th place at Regionals last night, barely missing the cut for State by two spots. We want to congratulate them on a great season as they transition to their next performance season. On Tuesday, our Mustang Volleyball team will be competing in the first round of the playoffs against Burleson Centennial @ Mansfield Summit @ 6:30 PM. Our Girls Cross Country team will be competing for a chance to win State on Friday morning in Round Rock, TX. FInally, our Theatre troupe will be showing, Out in the Woods November 3-6th, please make plans to check out this amazing show. Let's take a look at what else is in store this week, shall we?
Rah, Rah, Rah...Mustangs Fight!
Alex
Thank you to PTSA and our amazing GHS Parents
Thank you so much for the tissue donations for our Mustangs!!! We appreciate all the community support for our teachers and students!
AP Exam Information
For our students who are taking AP classes, please be sure to check out this very important AP Exam Information. Deadlines are fastly approaching for registration for end of year exams and we don't want you to miss out on this great opportunity to earn college credits.
Tutorial Schedule
Here is the tutorial schedule for the fall semester. Note that if you may attend any of the tutorial session that you need, regardless of if the person offering is your teacher of record.
GHS Theatre - Into the Woods (Tix on Sale)
Our GHS Theatre Troupe is hard at work on their production Into the Woods . Tickets for this amazing show will go on sale on Friday, October 20th. Visit our Grapevine High School 🏫 Theatre website to purchase tickets and find out more about the upcoming shows planned for the 2023-24 school year.
Veterans Day Program Invitation November 9th 2023
If you know of a Veteran who would be interested in attending the GHS Veterans Day program on November 9, 2023 from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, please click here to fill out the form. Thank you
Ava Joins the 1000 Kills Club
The Grapevine Debate and Speech team brings home awards from the John Gossett Memorial UNT Tournament October 27-28.
Special congratulations to:
Safa Fatima – Original Oratory – 1st place
Safa Fatima – Informative speaking – 3rd place
Jack Hasper and Peyton Squires – Public Forum Debate – 3rd place
Aaron Luo – Lincoln Douglas Debate – 3rd place
Aaron Luo – Lincoln Douglas Debate – 4th place Speaker
Aadi Patil – Lincoln Douglas Debate – 14th place Speaker
Jack Hasper – Public Forum Debate – 5th place Speaker
Peyton Squires – Public Forum Debate – 8th place Speaker
Congratulate these outstanding young people on their continuing improvement and success.
We would also like to thank the parents who helped with the carpool for transportation, judged, and served as chaperones on Friday and Saturday. The program could not do what we do without our parent support.
AVCA Best & Brightest - Avery, Ella, and Afton
GCISD Board Recognition
The GCISD Board recognized some impressive student achievements. The board room was filled with applause when we announced our National Merit Semifinalists, the National Merit Commended students and the College Board National Recognitions. Congratulations!
Celebrating Red Ribbon Week
Cross Country Heading to State
Volleyball Senior Night
Student Leaders hosted another successful blood drive!!
Team #104 - 35-14 over Arlington Heights
Mustang Tennis
Fall Team Celebration and Senior Night! Monday, October 30th at 4:30 PM - 6:30PM at the GHS Tennis Courts!
Mustang Baseball Golf Tournament
Please support your GHS Mustang Baseball teams by sponsoring and/or playing in the upcoming golf tournament on Friday, November 3rd. Registration is open at www.ghsmustangbaseball.org
We hope to see you on the course!
In-N-Out Fillies Tailgate - November 2 @ 5 PM
The Fillies are having an In-N-Out tailgate on Thursday November 2 before the last home football game (senior night) from 5-6pm in the admin building parking lot! Tickets are only $5 for a burger, chips, and drink. All tickets are bought through the online form and close next Thursday October 26. We will also have posters up around the school and selling at lunches next week.
If you're going to the game, please consider getting yourself some delicious In-N-Out and supporting our Fillies!
Interested in going to France & Italy?
Who is my GHS counselor?
Students are assigned to a counselor by last name.
The GHS counseling team consists of:
Marnie Pape (A-D) - marnie.pape@gcisd.net
Abbey King (E-Le) - abbey.king@gcisd.net
Moises Flores (Li-Ri) - moises.flores@gcisd.net
Katherine Partridge (Ro-Z) - katherine.partridge@gcisd.net
Mary Parsley (Lead Counselor) - mary.parsley@gcisd.net
Jennifer Lemke (Student Advocate) - jennifer.lemke@gcisd.net
Counseling Newsletter
Here is the link to the October Counseling newsletter.
- GCISD College & Career Night - October 17th @ GHS
- ASVAB score interpretation seminar at College Night
- 9-Week Level Down Window (Oct 16-18)
- UT at Austin - Automatic Admission Policy
- Counselor visits with 9th and 12th grade English classes.
- Counseling Advisory Council (CAC)
Character Trait of the Month: Trustworthiness
Advanced Academic Booster Club
Grapevine High School PTSA needs you!
Membership dues are only $10 each school year! Students, remember that if you will be applying for any PTA/PTSA scholarships, you need to be a member of PTSA. Click here to join!
Cap and Gown Mini Sessions Fundraiser
Fundraiser for Project Graduation
We are excited to announce the return of the Lynch Creek Farm Fundraiser!
These items make beautiful, memorable gifts for the holidays. Free shipping through November 10th.
Project Graduation earns 15% back. Thank you for supporting PG2024."
https://www.lynchcreekfundraising.com/teams/300593-grapevine-project-graduation-2024
Donate a door prize for Project Graduation 2024!
Volunteer Background Check
We sincerely appreciate the investment of your time as a volunteer. Whether it is just volunteering with PTSA, a school field trip, or in any capacity in connection with our partnership with Big Brothers-Big Sisters, you must complete a background check.
All volunteers are required to reapply each year. Due to a large number of applicants, we will not notify you of your volunteer status. To get your status, please check with the school office for this information before you volunteer.
Click below to apply:
https://www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/volunteer-background-check