Transportation Update: All buses will run all of their normal routes this afternoon, including routes in the areas that were impacted earlier this morning at Heritage Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary and Colleyville Middle schools.
Transportation alert affecting portions of HES, OCT & CMS: Flooding from last night’s storms is affecting some bus routes. The following routes will not have service: TransUnion Apts on Heritage Ave and Bardilino Ave @ Heritage Ave.
Routes that are accessible, but that may be delayed by 5-10 minutes are routes in the Glade Parks Subdivision - Heritage Ave & Guadalupe Ave. This impacts students from Heritage Elementary, O.C. Taylor Elementary, and Colleyville Middle.
All other routes are operating as normal.
Update 12:31 p.m.: Power at OCT has been restored. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Update 10:54 a.m.: Unfortunately, OCT is experiencing another partial power outage. All teams have been notified and are responding to the campus. Lunches are being served.
Update 10:34 a.m.: Issues with intermittent power outages at OCT have been resolved. Thank you to Oncor and our district maintenance and technology staff for their quick response.
Original Message 9:55 a.m.: O.C. Taylor Elementary is currently experiencing intermittent power outages. Students are being relocated to lighted areas and instruction is continuing. Oncor, district maintenance and technology staff are working to resolve the issue. The district’s Nutrition Services team is prepared to serve lunch as normal.
Update 10:54 a.m.: Unfortunately, OCT is experiencing another partial power outage. All teams have been notified and are responding to the campus. Lunches are being served.
Update 10:34 a.m.: Issues with intermittent power outages at OCT have been resolved. Thank you to Oncor and our district maintenance and technology staff for their quick response.
Original Message 9:55 a.m.: O.C. Taylor Elementary is currently experiencing intermittent power outages. Students are being relocated to lighted areas and instruction is continuing. Oncor, district maintenance and technology staff are working to resolve the issue. The district’s Nutrition Services team is prepared to serve lunch as normal.
O.C. Taylor Elementary is currently experiencing intermittent power outages. Students are being relocated to lighted areas and instruction is continuing. Oncor, district maintenance and technology staff are working to resolve the issue. The district’s Nutrition Services team is prepared to serve lunch as normal.
All buses have been able to begin their routes and we are expecting no more than a 15 minute delay. Thank you!
This morning, the fire alarm was going off at GCISD's Transportation Building as bus drivers were arriving. The fire department is on the scene and staff is currently waiting for the all clear. However, all bus routes across the district will be delayed this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
For our last Principals Month Highlight of the week, we want to introduce you to Mr. Schilleci of O.C. Taylor Elementary School. His favorite part of being a principal is being able to serve and have a positive impact on so many teachers and students.
Thank you, Mr. Schilleci, for helping our students and teachers succeed daily. #WeAreGCISD
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.
Learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/payments-and-refunds
O.C. Taylor Yearbooks on Sale! You can order a yearbook and create and Ad/Dedication page online at yearbookordercenter.com. Deadline to pre-order a yearbook is April 13th.
National PTA Reflections 2023-2024
Entries due by November 15, 2023
Red Ribbon Week - October 23 - 27, 2023
Reminder: Monday, October 9, is a student and teacher holiday. This includes all schools except Collegiate Academy. The District office will remain open, and we will welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday, October 10. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
Come join us for the 1st Annual O.C. Taylor Movie Spooktacular hosted by our Dad's Club on October 26th! All students are welcome to come and enjoy fun Fall activities and watch a Halloween movie! Please dress up in your costumes and bring your lawn chairs to watch the movie! Lisa's Chicken and Seafood will be there for $20 per family (please pre order using the link below) and we will also have snacks and drinks for sale! We hope to see you all there!!
Pre-Order Link: https://octaylorpta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/260654
October 2 is World Bullying Prevention Day. Join GCISD in wearing blue shirts and boots to kick off the 17th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention. #WeAreGCISD
Fall picture day is on October 17th. Please look over the flyer for any questions you may have. SMILE!
Come by and support O.C. Taylor on October 10th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please mention O.C. Taylor for proceeds to be donated!
Thursday, September 14th, O.C. Taylor held their Annual Rock Out. It was a huge success and fun was had by one and all!
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for all districts and campuses across the State of Texas. The ratings were originally scheduled for release on September 28 and will now be delayed by approximately one month, according to the TEA’s press release.
Please view our website to learn more: https://www.gcisd.net/page/a-f-ratings
