Bransford Elementary School

Need help with student registration or Pre-K applications? Join us at any of the following registration support events hosted by GCISD’s Language Assessment Center:
https://www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration-support

Do you know a GCISD employee who is always putting their best foot forward for students? Someone who goes out of their way to make others feel special? A person who lights up the room the moment they walk in? Did you witness a particular moment you would like to highlight?

Nominate one of our outstanding employees today for Stars of GCISD: www.GCISD.net/StarsofGCISD.

Calling all future MVPs and sports superstars: Our GCISD athletics coaches are running super cool sports camps all summer and registration is now open. Make new friends and build skills that could make you a future sports legend.

Athletics summer camps: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics-camps

Fall Picture Retake Information

Picture Day is Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Test score release dates are here! Families can access STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate results in Skyward Family Portal on the scheduled dates below: 🗓️ Monday, April 28, 2025 - TELPAS Alternate Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-2 Emergent Bilingual 🗓️ Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - STAAR End of Course English I, English II, Biology, Algebra I, U.S. History Score Release 🗓️ Thursday, June 12, 2025 - TELPAS Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-12 Emergent Bilingual 🗓️ Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - STAAR grades 3-8 Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Score Release 🗓️ Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - STAAR Alternate 2 grades 3-8 and End of Course Score Release 🗓️ Thursday, July 31, 2025 - June STAAR End of Course Score Release Need help accessing scores? Click the link for instructions and more information: www.gcisd.net/page/staar.

🏁 Ready, Set, Register! 🏁 Start your engines, GCISD families! Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for ALL students, pre-K through 12th grade, new and returning. Why Race to Register? ✅ Helps GCISD plan for staffing since campuses are staffed based on registration numbers. ✅It’s a speedy lap through Skyward for returning families since most cells are pre-populated. ✅ Cruise into summer knowing your student is registered. Cross the finish line early and help GCISD gear up for another winning year by visiting www.gcisd.net/enrollment! 🏆

With the accumulation of snow today, and anticipated below-freezing temperatures overnight, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025. All facilities will be closed and any scheduled practices and activities are also canceled. Any changes to weekend extracurricular activities will be communicated by the group’s sponsor or coach. GCISD’s 2024-2025 instructional calendar has a sufficient number of minutes to cover this weather-related closure and the days will not have to be made up. Have a safe and warm weekend, and we look forward to welcoming our staff and students back on Monday, January 13! **Please note that this closure does not impact the iUniversity Prep staff or student schedule.

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD will be closed Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to inclement weather forecasted to impact our area. All facilities are closed and any scheduled practices and activities are also canceled. The district will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the day tomorrow. Please continue to check www.GCISD.net, along with your email, texts, the GCISD mobile app and GCISD social media, for any announcements or updates regarding winter weather. Stay warm and safe! **Please note that this closure and changes to the schedule do not impact iUniversity Prep staff or students.

As winter weather approaches, we want to remind our community about our inclement weather procedures. Should conditions lead to any schedule changes, GCISD is your trusted source for timely updates. We will communicate important information via text, email, phone calls, social media and on our website. To stay informed, please take a moment to review our full inclement weather policy here: www.gcisd.net/inclement-weather.

It’s the FINAL week of school for 2024, GCISD! Keep up the hard work, stay focused and make these last few days count. As a reminder, this Friday, December 20, is an early release day for ALL GCISD students, except for those attending iUniversity Prep. As we head into the winter break, make sure to stay informed about upcoming holidays and important dates by checking your school’s instructional calendar: www.gcisd.net/instructional-calendars.

Early voting begins today, Monday, October 21, and continues through Friday, November 1. Tarrant County registered voters can vote at any Vote Center location during Early Voting and on Election Day. Visit www.GCISD.net/VATRE to learn more about Proposition A: the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) and to view the early voting schedule.

🏈 A big thank you to the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation for sponsoring the Junior Captain at last week's CHHS football game. Bransford Elementary School first grader Declan Kamerman did an amazing job bringing out the game ball and walking with the captains for the coin toss. 🏈

📣 College Colors Day and AVID Day are both on Friday, August 30, and we invite the GCISD community to wear their favorite college gear! 📣 This annual celebration promotes college readiness and the spirit that embodies the college experience. Use #WeAreGCISD and tag GCISD to show your college pride. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college and career readiness system and elective course offered in all GCISD middle schools, Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School.

Over the summer, the Bransford Elementary staff room got a makeover thanks to the school’s Dad’s Club. The Bransford dads, families and local businesses pitched in to transform this room into a beautiful and comfortable space. Thank you to our GCISD Dad’s Clubs for all they do to support our campuses! #WeAreGCISD

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the GCISD app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email or sms with instructions to sign up and access new features.

🏈 Today, August 1, sign-ups for Junior Captains are officially open! 🏈 As a Junior Captain, pre-K through fifth grade students can step onto the field to deliver the game ball at a home football game and join the team for the coin toss. The applications are open until August 16, and you will find out if your student was chosen in the random drawing by August 23 in an email. We can’t wait to welcome your student into the big lights on Friday nights. Apply today: https://forms.gle/wq765zdpchpEPWws7

Last year, we reviewed the GCISD Emergency Response Protocol, but did you know that if there is a situation at your child's school, there are multiple ways to ensure you receive notification? To ensure you are informed, GCISD will send you text messages (for those who opted in during enrollment), emails and mobile app notifications, and post updates on district social media pages and websites. Make sure you stay up to date with what is happening in the district by following our social media channels and downloading the GCISD app. #WeAreGCISD

Is your student returning to GCISD for the 2024-2025 school year? Registration is easier than ever since many cells are pre-populated with information about your student from the previous school year. Register now through Skyward to let schools know you’re coming! If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact your campus. We're here to support you every step of the way! www.gcisd.net/enrollment