The Mustang Minute
Week of October 23rd - 27th, 2023
Principal's Message
Mustang Family,
Next week is Red Ribbon Week and we'll be participating in various dress up themes to remind us all of the importance of saying no to drugs. Next week is also packed with campus events beginning with the panoramic picture day taking place tomorrow at 10 AM. Seniors, you do not want to miss your opportunity so please make plans to be a part. Tuesday, we jam the gym to support our Mustangs volleyball team. Student Leadership is conducting our annual blood drive on Thursday in the learning commons and Friday we end the week with our 60-year-spanning Grapevine tradition of Goblin Day! 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.Let's have a look at what's in store for the coming weeks ahead, shall we?
Rah, Rah, Rah...Mustangs Fight!
Alex
Red Ribbon Week
Senior c/o 2024 Panoramic Picture Day - Monday, October 23rd @ 10 AM
GHS Volleyball Jam the Gym- Tuesday, October 24th
Just a reminder that our annual JAM THE GYM game is coming up on Tuesday, October 24th at GHS Gym 1. We'll be playing against Richland High School and we'd love to see as many of you there as possible to show your support! Spread the word and invite your friends to join us - let's pack our side of the gym and make some noise! Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Information on upcoming changes to the SAT and ACT
On Wednesday, October 25 Mary Blakemore with Chelsea Hall Academic Learning Center of Colleyville will be speaking in The GHS Learning Commons during all lunches about the upcoming changes to the SAT and ACT and other academic topics relevant to college preparation. Students, grab your lunch and head to The Learning Commons and eat while you listen to this important information.
GHS StuCo Blood Drive- Oct. 26th
Our GHS Student Council (StuCo) is hosting a school-wide blood drive on Thursday, October 26th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Learning Commons. Students must be at least 17 years old and weigh a minimum of 110 lbs to participate.
Goblin Day October 27th
Goblin Day is scheduled for October 27th. This is a long standing tradition at GHS where students can wear costumes, and clubs and organizations set up booths and sell items. It occurs at the beginning of the school day. We ask that student costumes be in dress code with the exception of hats and hair color. Masks, and look alike weapons are prohibited. Students will report to their first period class where we will conduct a dress code check. Once the dress code check is complete, students will be released to the pep rally followed by the carnival. We will adjust the schedule slightly to accommodate the pep rally and carnival.
Goblin Day Schedule
8:45 Release to Pep Rally via announcement
9:50 Release back to 2nd period
10:00 2nd Period Begins
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
Texas HB: 114 - Changes to School Policy Regarding E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Related Substances
Texas House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the DAEP if the student possesses, uses, or is under the influence of, or sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette to another person within 300 feet of school property or at a school-related event.
Parents may find the full version of the Bill here: https://capitol.texas.gov/.../88R/billtext/pdf/HB00114F.pdf
The District encourages all families to talk with their students regarding the dangers associated with vaping or drug usage and to discuss the implications of this new law with your children, emphasizing the importance of adhering to school policies and laws for their own welfare and for the betterment of the school community as a whole. Your cooperation and support in ensuring that our district remains a safe and healthy educational environment for our students is deeply appreciated.
Dress Code, Cell Phones, & GCISD Event Reminders
Dress Code Expectations
Students, please remember that it is mandatory to wear your student ID badge at all times while you are on campus. In case you forget your ID, please be sure to obtain a temporary ID sticker upon arrival in the 200 hallway. This temporary ID must be worn for the entire day.
Please also ensure that you comply with the GCISD dress code policy every day. This includes wearing appropriate length shorts, shirts that do not expose your midriff, and clothing that does not contain vulgar images or words.
Finally, please note that wearing hats or hoodies inside the building is not allowed, except for religious head coverings. Thank you for your continued cooperation!
Day of Service - 121 Church
121 Church performed a volunteer service day this morning at several schools around the district. These gracious volunteers visited Grapevine High School to clean up our outdoor Ecology Center, hauling away a trailer of debris in the process. They also repainted the our red rails by the tennis court and along Timberline Drive. We are thankful for their generosity and willingness to serve their Grapevine community!
Mustang Leadership
Leadership Students did a fantastic job helping at College & Career Fair! Not only did they help set up, but they volunteered during the event & helped clean up! We are appreciative of their leadership inside and outside the classroom!
Volleyball Senior Night
Lady Mustangs Golf Team Success
GHS Swim and Dive
GHS Swim and Dive started off the 2023-2024 season with an intersquad meet against
Colleyville Heritage on September 23rd . The day was a huge success and allowed the
team to introduce new swimmers to the meet format and reminded veterans why they
love the sport.
The Mustangs recently hosted the 16th Annual Sprint Pentathlon at the Arlington
Athletics Center. This is a one-of-a-kind meet, where 200+ athletes from all over the
metro-area competed in 5 different sprint events. The male and female athlete with the
lowest total time was crowned the meet champion for their grade. This year, GCISD’s
9 th grade swimmers took home both First Place (gold) medals for their grade! An
impressive six GHS Mustangs finished in the Top 10 by grade level!
Top Ranked GHS Swimmers Overall by Grade:
9th grade girls:
Alyssa Ackermann – 1st place
Adia Stull – 3rd place
Elizabeth Pauli – 5th place
12th grade girls:
Ella Hallen – 4th place
Lily Spencer – 8th place
12th grade boys
Hayden Carey – 4th place
Top Overall High School Finishers:
Ella Hallen (12th grade) and Alyssa Ackermann (9th grade) finished 12th and
13th respectively, out of 113 female swimmers! Hayden Carey (12th grade) finished
13th place out of 120 male swimmers!
Congratulations to the GHS swim team for their very impressive performance!
Come see your Mustang Varsity / JV swimmers in action at the next home meet
on Tuesday, 10/24 at 6pm! Mustangs will take on Richland and Arlington HS!
Speech & Debate Tournament- Plano West
21 GHS Speech and Debate students competed in this weekend's tournament at Plano West, with several taking home awards. Special shout out to Ms. Jane Boyd, Ms. Stef Cambra, Mr. Robert Hazelwood, Ms. Donna Jones, our SPeech and Debate student leaders, and our Speech & Debate Booster Club and parents who are working hard to ensure that these opportunities are afforded to our Stangs!
Dramatic Interpretation
4th Place - Pepper Sychitkokhong
Duo Interpretation
5th place - Malia Radigan and Emma Kupper
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Quarterfinals (top 8) Aaron Luo
Octo finals (top 16) Adam Luo
Speaker Award
10th Place - Benjamin Hu
Public Forum Debate
Octo finals (top 16) Jack Hasper and Peyton Squires
Friday Night Lights!
Team #104 got the WIN!
Spirit Rustlers kept the crowd engaged!
Cheer brought the energy!
Color Guard & Drumline entertained @ the top of the 3rd!
Fillies in their throwback uniforms
Fillies' Dads having a Blast!
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!
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
Hidden in Plain Sight Promotion
Parent Presentation about Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco That Could Be "Hidden in Plain Sight"
Parents - Do you know the common household items that could be used to hide or disguise drugs, alcohol, or tobacco? Take the test by walking through an interactive display at the “Hidden in Plain Sight Presentation '' from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 24 at GCISD’s PDEC, 5800 Colleyville Blvd. in Colleyville. This presentation is only for parents. An interactive display will be available from 6-6:30 p.m. followed by a parent presentation from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and a panel discussion from 7:30-8 p.m.
Nutritional Services
Parents Can Manage Meal Payments Online Via MySchoolBucks App
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.
After downloading the app from the App Store or Google Play on their mobile device, parents will need the following to establish an account:
Visa, Mastercard or Discover credit cards
Child’s six- or seven-digit student ID number
Transactions made prior to 10 a.m. will be posted to the meal account the same day. Prepayments made after 10 a.m. will be posted the next school day.
Although the online option is available, parents will still continue to have the option to pay at their child’s school using cash or via check. There is no processing fee for payments at school.
If you need assistance with the meal account, please call GCISD Nutrition Services at 817-251-5617 or send an email to child.nutrition@gcisd.net.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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!
We are kicking off our first Staff Appreciation Sonic Drink Sale!
Show your appreciation with a special delivery of a Sonic drink, a homemade treat, & a personal note. PRICING: { 1 @ $10 } { 3 @ $25 with the code SONIC3 at checkout } { 8 for $50 with the code SONIC8 at checkout } Please click on this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/f6ed5d3c-744f-426c-910d-96158fdbc61d?fbclid=IwAR3fQEdBE8-36FP30UYgimrP8okDxJOpYFcK3_xlCdJeIHUf4sDzZNpmZ0w
RISE students will make deliveries on October 29th! This is a joint fundraiser between GHS Project Graduation and the GHS RISE Program. (Be sure to check out all that RISE has going this year https://twitter.com/GhsRise)
Thank you for your support!
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