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June 3, 2022
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Dear CISD Families,
Wow! Our graduation ceremonies on Friday were simply amazing. I am so very proud of the Senior Class of 2022 and their many accomplishments. I cannot wait to see what the next chapter in their lives will bring and wish them all the best as they start this new journey. The graduation ceremonies themselves required months of planning and a significant amount of work. I want to take a moment and thank the staff of both New Tech High @ Coppell and Coppell High School for their hard work and effort behind the scenes to ensure both ceremonies were a special and memorable experience for our graduates and their families. In particular, I want to thank our Fine Arts Coordinator Gerry Miller, our Maintenance Department, our partners at 1 Vision and our Communications and Community Engagement staff for their work on the ceremonies and the live stream.
I also want to thank our graduation sponsors, U World College Prep and Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (Las Colinas), for their financial support of our graduation events. Because of their sponsorship, we were able to have confetti cannons at the New Tech High @ Coppell ceremony and the fireworks at the CHS ceremony. These additional touches made the night even more special for our seniors and their families.
This new tradition of having our graduation ceremonies at home at the CHS Arena and Buddy Echols field is one that I cherish and feel has so much personal meaning to our graduates and their families. It's a wonderful way to use our own facilities and create an experience for our seniors and families that they will always remember. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
Sincerely,
Dr. Brad Hunt
Superintendent
Thank You Graduation Sponsors U World College Prep and Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
CISD would like to thank U World College Prep and Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (Las Colinas) for sponsoring the high school graduations of New Tech High @ Coppell and Coppell High School on May 27. We appreciate their support of the Class of 2022!
Free Meals for CISD Elementary Students Ending
Free meals for CISD elementary school students ended on the last day of school on Friday, May 27, 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expected to discontinue the waiver that has allowed schools to offer free meals through the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program for the 2022-2023 school year. The Free and Reduced Lunch program remains in place for families who qualify. Students attending summer school may purchase meals according to their free and reduced meal eligibility status. Families are encouraged to apply for this program online at www.schoollunchapp.com for the 2022-2023 school year starting on July 1, 2022. In addition, due to federal regulations and overall cost increases for food, the prices for breakfast and lunch will increase next year. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/Meals.
School Lunch Accounts Balance InformationAny balance remaining on a student’s lunch account from the 2021-2022 school year will be carried over to the next school year. The balance will follow the student to the school that he or she will be attending in 2022-2023. For those students graduating or moving out of the district, visit www.coppellisd.com/childnutrition for a form to receive a lunch account refund or to transfer funds to a sibling within the district or a form to donate your student's unused lunch balance.
Girls Golf Places 6th at State Tournament
Story courtesy of the Coppell High School student newspaper The Sidekick. Story by Angelina Liu, a junior at CHS and the Visual Media Editor for The Sidekick.
On May 16-17 the Coppell girls golf team traveled to Georgetown to compete in the UIL Class 6A State Golf Tournament, held at Legacy Hills Golf Club. After two days of play against 12 teams, Coppell finished sixth with a team score of 613, identical to its score from last year. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/GirlsGolfState.
Second Transfer Application Window Open to July 9
CISD’s second transfer application window is open through July 9, 2022. Transfer applications are only available for CISD campuses where space is available. Visit www.coppellisd.com/transfer for details and transfer applications.
Open Enrollment Application Process for New and Re-Enrolling Students Begins June 9
The Open Enrollment application process for families who live in the City of Coppell, but not in CISD’s boundary, begins for new and returning students on June 9 and lasts until 4 p.m. on July 9. Visit www.coppellisd.com/openenrollment for guidelines and the application. The Open Enrollment program is for students who reside outside the attendance zone for CISD, but inside the city limits of Coppell and who will be attending Kindergarten through the 12th grade.
CISD Seeks Input Regarding Current and Potential Programs
In June, all parents of CISD students are encouraged to complete a Parent Survey to share preferences about programs offered by your child’s school. The research team at Gibson Consulting Group, Inc. (Gibson) is conducting the survey on behalf of CISD. CISD is currently in a Visioning Process to determine the future wants and needs for our school district. The Visioning Process is a continuation of the district’s Strategic Design work and is helping outline the vision of CISD for the next five to ten years and beyond. The Visioning process builds upon this work and the work of the 2019-2020 Facilities Committee to help CISD plan for the future.
The recent Visioning Forums focused on 12 priority areas. Additionally, participants offered additional areas for consideration. Therefore, CISD is seeking specific input through this survey on those areas including current and potential programs in CISD. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/GibsonSurvey.
The findings from this survey will be used in making decisions through the Visioning Process and any future potential bond programs.
Gibson will send emails and text messages with survey invitations and reminders with a link to the online survey starting in June. The survey is available in English and Spanish. Responses are confidential and Gibson will only provide summary data only to CISD.
CISD Summer Hours Start June 6
CISD will begin its Summer Hours starting Monday, June 6. CISD will be open Monday through Thursday and be closed on Friday each week from June 4 to July 29. CISD will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Please check your school’s website for Summer Hours. Normal business hours resume on Aug. 1.
City of Coppell Honors High School Seniors
Graduation festivities may be back in full swing, but Coppell’s graduating high school seniors have had their fair share of challenges during the last two plus years in a lingering global pandemic. The City of Coppell wants to honor their resiliency and help celebrate this momentous occasion with a Grad-venger Hunt around Coppell. The names of graduating seniors can be found on signs displayed at participating businesses around town through Wednesday, June 8. From restaurants to retail shops, seniors and their families and friends are encouraged to hunt for their names by stopping by each of the local businesses. Coppell High School students can be found on blue signs, New Tech High @ Coppell students on red signs and Victory Place @ Coppell students on green signs, and all others, including Lewisville ISD, private school and homeschool students, are on purple signs. For a list of the 46 participating businesses, visit coppelltx.gov/grads.
Purchase a Ticket for Coppell ISD Education Foundation Raffle by Midnight on June 12
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase a ticket for the Coppell ISD Education Foundation's Raffle with 12 amazing prizes. Proceeds from our raffle will be used to help fund grants for Coppell ISD Educators. You choose which item you would like to have an opportunity to win and then purchase raffle tickets for that item. The last day to purchase tickets is Sunday, June 12 at midnight. Tickets are $10 each or three 3 for $25. Purchase tickets at https://coppellisdeducationfoundation.revtrak.net/Raffle/.
Give back to the community by participating in local government! The City of Coppell is seeking passionate individuals to be a part of the Special Legal Counsel and the Ethics Review Panel. Applications will be accepted online at www.coppelltex.gov/boards through June 13, 2022.
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May 26, 2022
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Dear CISD Families,
As our school year comes to a close, I know our collective hearts ache for Uvalde ISD. It is unfathomable for us to once again comprehend the senseless killing of children and teachers. In times of tragedy such as this, I look to the late Mr. Fred Rogers, one of my personal heroes, who once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”
As we process this tragedy together, I see the helpers in Uvalde ISD and in our own district community who give me hope. Our teachers and staff are helpers for our students, who are our most precious asset. Our school counselors and school nurses (RNs) are helpers in dealing with our students' mental and physical health. Our School Resource Officers and School Resource Deputies, as well as our local law enforcement officials, are helpers to keep our schools and communities safe. Our parents are helpers in partnering with us to educate and care for our children.
I have kept this message brief, as the video below contains my end of the school year message for our community. Despite the hardships that we have all had to face this year, I believe this was another wonderful school year for our district, our students, our teachers and staff, and our families.
CISD will be in touch with you periodically this summer with important updates and information to help prepare you for the 2022-2023 school year. Until then, enjoy your summer break.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brad Hunt
Superintendent
CISD Seeks Input Regarding Current and Potential ProgramsIn June, all parents of CISD students are encouraged to complete a Parent Survey to share preferences about programs offered by your child’s school. The research team at Gibson Consulting Group, Inc. (Gibson) is conducting the survey on behalf of CISD. CISD is currently in a Visioning Process to determine the future wants and needs for our school district. The Visioning Process is a continuation of the district’s Strategic Design work and is helping outline the vision of CISD for the next five to ten years and beyond. The Visioning process builds upon this work and the work of the 2019-2020 Facilities Committee to help CISD plan for the future.
The recent Visioning Forums focused on 12 priority areas. Additionally, participants offered additional areas for consideration. Therefore, CISD is seeking specific input through this survey on those areas including current and potential programs in CISD. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/GibsonSurvey.
The findings from this survey will be used in making decisions through the Visioning Process and any future potential bond programs.
Gibson will send emails and text messages with survey invitations and reminders with a link to the online survey starting in June. The survey is available in English and Spanish. Responses are confidential and Gibson will only provide summary data only to CISD.
Reminder: Friday, May 27 Is an Early Release Day for CISD
The last day of school on Friday, May 27, is an Early Release Day for all CISD campuses. Elementary schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m., Middle Schools will release at 1 p.m. and High Schools will release at 1:40 p.m.
Free Meals for CISD Elementary Students Ends on May 27
Free meals for CISD elementary school students will end on the last day of school on Friday, May 27, 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expected to discontinue the waiver that has allowed schools to offer free meals through the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program for the 2022-2023 school year. The Free and Reduced Lunch program remains in place for families who qualify. Families are encouraged to apply for this program online at www.schoollunchapp.com for the 2022-2023 school year starting on July 1, 2022.
In addition, due to federal regulations and overall cost increases for food, the prices for breakfast and lunch will increase next year. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/Meals.
Congratulations to High School Valedictorians and Salutatorians
CISD congratulates the Class of 2022 Valedictorians and Salutatorians. Congratulations to CHS Valedictorian Mira Jiang, who will attend Harvard University, and Salutatorian Rujula Polu, who will attend Washington University in St. Louis this fall. Congratulations to New Tech High @ Coppell Valedictorian Aneka Kelley, who will attend Southern Methodist University (SMU), and Salutatorian Finley Tipton, who will attend Wellesley College in the fall.
Sarang Goel Places 3rd at International Science and Engineering Fair
CHS Sophomore Sarang Goel placed third at the 2022 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, which was held in Atlanta from May 7 to May 13. This competition featured 1,750 young scientists representing 49 states and 63 countries, regions and territories across the world. As a result of his top three finish, Goel received an award prize of $1,000. Goel was recognized for his research project “IVY – Intelligent Vision System for the Visually Impaired.” Goel has competed in science fairs since he was in 7th grade and has advanced to the Texas State Science Fair in 2020 and 2022. The event was canceled in 2021. Goel won first place in the Embedded Systems category at the Dallas Regional Science Fair and received a Grand Prize award, which gave him an automatic advancement to the 2022 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
Valley Ranch Elementary Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Valley Ranch Elementary celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a special trip to the movies to see DC The League of Super-Pets on May 19. The proud VRE Stars also recognized their custodian, Hilda Herrera, who has been at Valley Ranch Elementary since it opened 25 years ago.
High School Students Qualify for National Debate Tournament
Under the leadership of Debate Director Dr. Jason Sykes, a total of 14 high school students have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament, the largest academic competition in the world. The tournament will be held in Kentucky in June. Congratulations to the qualifiers from CISD: CHS Senior Natasha Banga for International Extemporaneous Speaking; CHS Senior Ananya Chintalapudi, CHS Junior Kaveen Patel, CHS Sophomore Trishay Naman, CHS Sophomore Ameya Kulkarni, CHS Junior Keerthi Chalamalasetty, CHS Junior Alexis Sibanda, and CHS9 Students Tvisha Jindal and Aayush Shah for Cross-Examination Debate; CHS Junior Suchit Ineni, CHS Senior Dawson Marold, CHS Junior Sahith Mocharla and CHS Sophomore Anushree De for World Schools Debate and CHS Sophomore Akshita Krishnan for Big Questions Debate.
Nathan Meekins Wins Two Silver Medals at Special Olympics Texas Competition
Nathan Meekins, a 5th grader at Denton Creek Elementary, won two silver medals in tennis at the Special Olympics Texas Competition. Meekins won a silver medal in tennis singles and a silver medal in doubles. The competition was held from May 12 to May 15 in San Antonio. Meekins competed with the ACEing Autism delegation and was the only Special Olympics student-athlete representing CISD at this competition.
Three New Tech Students Recognized by Dallas Holocaust Museum
Under the direction of Social Studies Teacher Danae Boyd, New Tech High @ Coppell freshmen Blake Conoley and Benjamin Hall were chosen as Honorees, and junior Alisha Min was selected for Honorable Mention recognition as part of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum's Every Child Has a Name Legacy Project. The project remembers and honors the 1.5 million Jewish children who were murdered during the Holocaust, through research and creative thought. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/NewTechDHHRM.
Shraavya Pydisetti Wins ‘Best in Show’ in 2022 SPARK! Art Competition
A cyanotype created by CHS Junior Shraavya Pydisetti won “Best in Show” in the 2022 SPARK! art competition. Her piece will be on display at Dallas Love Airport in the public area by the terminals through September 2022. Pydisetti also has received a $1,000 scholarship for this achievement. Pydisetti takes IB Art from Michelle Hauske at CHS.
Lauren Rios Receives Ben Hogan Award of Perseverance
CHS Senior Lauren Rios has received the Ben Hogan Award of Perseverance from Texas Health Resources. The award recognizes high school and college students who have overcome adversity or injury to return and excel in their respective sports. Rios is a four-year letterman of the CHS Girls’ Golf Team and a four-year member of the CHS Sports Medicine team.
Cowboys Baseball to Play in Regional Semifinals May 26-28 at Dallas Baptist University
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The Cowboys Varsity Baseball team took the series vs. Prosper High School last weekend in three games. The team begins their Regional Semifinals playoff series vs. Carroll High School on May 26 and May 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Dallas Baptist University. Should game three be necessary, it will be at noon on May 28 at Dallas Baptist University. Read more at www.coppellathletics.net/news/79069.
High School Athletes Participate in Signing Day on May 18
Ten CISD student-athletes participated in Signing Day on May 18, signing letters of intent to participate in their sports at the collegiate level. These young men and women have devoted countless hours to training and perfecting their craft to be among only seven percent of high school athletes in the country who advance to athletics at the college level. The CISD student-athletes who participated in Signing Day on May 18 are: Will Boylan, who signed to play baseball at Northwest Florida State College; Bradley Castillo, who signed to play baseball at Northern Oklahoma College, Javi Guerrero, who signed to play baseball at McKendree University; Jacob Maggio, who signed to play baseball at Ranger College, Nic Martinez, who signed to continue in track and field at Kansas Wesleyan University; Mia Gaboriau, who signed to play golf at Creighton University; Jack McAdams, who signed to play lacrosse at High Point University; Aoi Suzuki, who signed to play lacrosse at Hamline University; Walker Stone, who signed to play soccer at the University of Chester in the United Kingdom; and Cason Cole, who signed to play tennis at Hendrix College.
City of Coppell Honors High School Seniors
Graduation festivities may be back in full swing, but Coppell’s graduating high school seniors have had their fair share of challenges during the last two plus years in a lingering global pandemic. The City of Coppell wants to honor their resiliency and help celebrate this momentous occasion with a Grad-venger Hunt around Coppell. The names of graduating seniors can be found on signs displayed at participating businesses around town through Wednesday, June 8. From restaurants to retail shops, seniors and their families and friends are encouraged to hunt for their names by stopping by each of the local businesses. Coppell High School students can be found on blue signs, New Tech High @ Coppell students on red signs and Victory Place @ Coppell students on green signs, and all others, including Lewisville ISD, private school and homeschool students, are on purple signs. For a list of the 46 participating businesses, visit coppelltx.gov/grads.
CISD Board Swears in Trustees, Elects Board Officers
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During the Coppell ISD Board Meeting on May 23, 2022, Trustees Leigh Walker (Place 1), Manish Sethi (Place 2) and Anthony Hill (Place 3) were officially sworn into office. Trustees also elected the following as Board Officers during the meeting: David Caviness (Place 5) as Board President, Manish Sethi as Board Vice President (Place 2) and Nichole Bentley (Place 6) as Board Secretary. For more information on the May 23 CISD Board of Trustees Meeting, visit www.coppellisd.com/board.
Purchase a Ticket for Coppell ISD Education Foundation Raffle by Midnight on June 12
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase a ticket for the Coppell ISD Education Foundation's Raffle with 12 amazing prizes. Proceeds from our raffle will be used to help fund grants for Coppell ISD Educators. You choose which item you would like to have an opportunity to win and then purchase raffle tickets for that item. The last day to purchase tickets is Sunday, June 12 at midnight. Tickets are $10 each or three 3 for $25. Purchase tickets at https://coppellisdeducationfoundation.revtrak.net/Raffle/.
Give back to the community by participating in local government! The City of Coppell is seeking passionate individuals to be a part of the Special Legal Counsel and the Ethics Review Panel. Applications will be accepted online at www.coppelltex.gov/boards through June 13, 2022.
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May 12, 2022
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Dear CISD Families,
This week is National Nurses Week, and I want to take a moment to thank all of our school nurses for what they do each and every day to take care of our students. Our nurses have gone above and beyond, and worked incredibly hard, especially over the past two school years. Please join me in saying thank you, thank you, thank you for their dedication to our students, our schools, our district and our community. We love our school nurses!
We are in the home stretch with these last weeks of school. This is a special time for our graduating seniors and families. I want to give a special shout out to our CHS and New Tech High @ Coppell valedictorians and salutatorians. CHS Valedictorian Mira Jiang will attend Harvard University and Salutatorian Rujula Polu will attend Washington University in St. Louis in the fall. New Tech High @ Coppell Valedictorian Anekah Kelley will attend Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Salutatorian Finley Tipton will attend Wellesley College.
In addition, we have two graduating seniors attending Stanford University — Natasha Banga and Ryan Agarwal — which is unheard of and unprecedented. Most schools only have one student accepted to Stanford but we have two. I am so proud of these and all of our seniors and look forward to our recognition of our graduates over the next few weeks culminating in our commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 27.
I also want to thank our community for their incredible support of the Coppell ISD Education Foundation's Run to Fund on Saturday, May 7. It was so great to have this event return in full force and to see how our students, teachers and staff, parents and community came together to support the foundation and our district. I want to thank the CEF volunteers for all of their hard work in putting this event together, as well as thank our community for participating in this wonderful event that benefits our teachers and schools. This event and the CEF are just one of the many reasons why I CISD!
Our students succeed because of how our parents, teachers and community work together in such a positive and supportive manner. I’ve said it before, and I will say it again, parents are important partners in our children’s educational journey. By working together with our students and teachers, we can ensure our students receive the exceptional education they deserve and expect from CISD. Thank you for your continued support of our district.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brad Hunt
Superintendent#CatchUpWithHunt: District Secondary Teacher of the Year Anthony Hufford
Tune into YouTube each week, as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt updates us on all things Coppell ISD with his #CatchupWithHunt videos. Introducing Dr. Hunt this week is CISD 2021-2022 Secondary Teacher of the year Anthony Hufford, who teaches English at New Tech High @ Coppell.
Wilson and Victory Place Achieve Great Expectations Model School Status
Wilson Elementary School and Victory Place @ Coppell recently achieved the prestigious honor of being named Great Expectations Model Schools. Great Expectations schools have a culture of respect and high academic achievement.
Read more at go.coppellisd.com/GEModel22.
HOSA Students Place at State, Qualify for Internationals
CISD HOSA students at the state competition in Galveston.
Several high school students in the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) placed in the top five at the recent state competition, with four students qualifying for the international competition. CHS juniors Ananya Agarwal and Emily Chang qualified for internationals by placing 3rd in the HOSA State Career Display category. CHS senior Hailey Johnson qualified for internationals by placing 2nd in the HOSA State Veterinary Science category. CHS senior Sabrina Williams qualified for internationals by placing 2nd in the HOSA State Healthy Lifestyles category. In addition, CHS juniors Hrishikesh Ambekar, Neel Chalemela, Arjun Jayakumar and Shrithan Oruganti placed 5th in the HOSA State Biomedical Debate category. HOSA teacher advisers are Martha Eitelman with CHS and Bill Borowski with CHS9.
Reminder: Friday, May 27 Is an Early Release Day for CISD
The last day of school on Friday, May 27, is an Early Release Day for all CISD campuses. Elementary schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m., Middle Schools will release at 1 p.m. and High Schools will release at 1:40 p.m.We Value Podcast Features Communications Intern Mithila Vija Interviewing Richard J. Lee Principal Chantel Kastrounis
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Mithila Vijay Chantel Kastrounis
The latest episode of the CISD We Value Podcast features CISD Communications Intern Mithila Vijay, a junior at CHS, interviewing Richard J. Lee Elementary Principal Chantel Kastrounis, who was Vijay’s principal. According to Vijay, Kastrounis is the embodiment of the CISD core value of authentic relationships. Listen to the podcast at go.coppellisd.com/KastrounisPodcast or wherever you hear your podcasts by searching, “Coppell ISD We Value.” Learn more about CISD podcasts at www.coppellisd.com/wevalue.
IB Student Sven Collins to Continue Education in Germany
Story courtesy of the Coppell High School student newspaper The Sidekick. Story and photo by Anette Varghese, a senior at CHS and the Student Life Editor for The Sidekick.
The Coppell High School senior class, much like its predecessors, will spot the United States with college commitments spanning most of the 50 states, but only a few will go abroad. CHS offers its junior and senior year students the perfect stepping stone to make that dream a reality, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Coppell senior and future IB diploma holder Sven Collins grew up in the United States but visited Germany every summer, and plans to return to the European nation for his bachelor’s degree at Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen University of Applied Sciences. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/SidekickCollins.
CHS Hosts Para Sports Jam Kid-netic Games and Sports Extravaganza
CHS hosted a Para Sports Jam Kid-netic Games and Sports Extravaganza for students in North Texas on May 6 and 7. This event allowed individuals with physical disabilities to participate in track and field, boccia, wheelchair basketball skills, and power soccer competitions. Clinics in sports and recreational pursuits such as wheelchair tennis, archery, power hockey, sitting volleyball, and disc golf were also offered. The event provides opportunities for students with physical disabilities to develop friendships, gain knowledge of various sports and engage in physical activity.
Fine Arts Update — May 2022
The May 2022 Fine Arts Update includes updates on the visual arts, band, choir and dance. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/FineArtsMay22.
Athletics Update — May 2022
The May 2022 Athletics Update includes spotlights on student-athletes, spring sports updates and more. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/AthleticsMay22.
Varsity Baseball Team Advance to Area Playoff Series May 12-14 vs. Dallas Jesuit
The Cowboys Varsity Baseball team took the series vs. McKinney Boyd last weekend in two games to become Bi-District Champions. The team begins their Area playoff series vs. Dallas Jesuit on Thursday, May 12 at home at 7:30 p.m. at the Baseball Fields at CHS9. Game 2 is Friday, May 13 at Dallas Jesuit. Should a Game 3 be necessary, it will be played at Kelly Field in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD with a time to be determined. Read more at www.coppellathletics.net/news/78937.
Alumnus Artist George Lessner Visits CMS North
Local artist and 2006 CHS graduate George Lessner also known as “Captain Casual” visited CMS North recently and shared an art experience with students in Lynley Johnson’s art class. Lessner, who also attended CMS North, shared his story and art techniques with Johnson’s students. Lessner taught students to find their “happiness explosion” through artistic expression.
CISD Achieves PowerUser Status for CTE Career and College Readiness Software
CISD has achieved PowerUser status with Major Clarity’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) career and college readiness software for the 2021-2022 school year due to the high number of users. This designation indicates:- At least 40-50 % of all student accounts have been activated this school year, doubling the industry standard.
- At least 50-60 % of students have returned to their account two times or more this school year.
- High staff login rates (measured through number of students engaged per staff logins).
Husband and Wife Team of Carl and Lauren Heath Are Subs of the Month
Carl and Lauren Heath were nominated by CHS9 for Substitute Teacher of the Month recognition. Lauren Heath has been a sub in the district since 2016, and Carl Heath has been a substitute since 2019. Both have been daily subs at CHS9 and have quickly become beloved members of the CHS9 family. CISD thanks the Heaths for their dedication to our students, delightful sense of humor, always greeting everyone on campus with a warm smile and diligently helping wherever is most needed. Their support has been invaluable to CHS9 and our district. CHS9 could not have navigated these last two years without you. Congratulations on being chosen as the Subs of the Month.CISD Looking to Hire School Nurses for 2022-2023 School Year
CISD has several school nursing positions open for the 2022-2023 school year. To apply, visit www.coppellisd.com/hr.
CEF Thanks Community for May 7 Run to Fund Success
The Coppell ISD Education Foundation would like to thank the community for helping to make the Saturday, May 7 Run to Fund a huge success! The Rund to Fund supports CISD schools by funding the CEF Teacher Grant Program. In addition, $2 from every registration went to a school PE program designated by the participant. The CEF looks forward to the 2023 Run to Fund!
CEF Offers STEAM Summer Camp for Rising 7th and 8th Graders
Thinking about Summer Camps? Looking for something that enriches your child’s mind but is also fun? Don't miss the opportunity to enroll your rising 7th and 8th graders in this year's Interactive Institute STEAM camp presented by the Coppell ISD Education Foundation. Each day your child will be immersed in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) using examples from the world around them. Our Corporate Partners will present their own curriculum using fun and engaging activities to extend student learning outside the classroom! Spots are filling up fast, so register today at coppellisdeducationfoundation.revtrak.net/Interactive-Institute.
City of Coppell CORE Parks and Recreation Hiring for Summer Positions
The City of Coppell is hiring lifeguards, camp counselors and more for the summer. Learn more and apply at coppelltx.gov/jobs.
Give back to the community by participating in local government! The City of Coppell is seeking passionate individuals to be a part of the Special Legal Counsel and the Ethics Review Panel. Applications will be accepted online at www.coppelltex.gov/boards through June 13, 2022.
www.coppelltex.gov/boards Wize Computing Academy
CODING & ROBOTICS PROGRAM
Offers Online & AFTER School Classes- Project-based approach to teaching designing, robotics and coding to learners Ages 4-16 years old.
- Small-group, award-winning instructors.
- Prepare for coding & robotics competitions like the First LEGO League. Register for a Free trial class
Questions? info@wizeacademy.com
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May 6, 2022
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Dear CISD Families,
For Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to thank all of our amazing teachers and staff members for everything they do each and every day to teach and take care of our children. CISD is an incredible district because of our phenomenal staff. I hope you will join me in saying THANK YOU and sharing messages of appreciation for our teachers and staff for all that they have done and are doing to educate and serve our students. I know how hard our teachers and staff are working each day. I see it first hand as a colleague, as a superintendent and as a parent. Our CISD staff is the best!
Our students are our success story. This week, the inaugural class of our student iLead program graduated. These high school juniors from both CHS and New Tech are incredible. In this program, they learned from our business and community leaders, and from each other. During their graduation ceremony, each student iLead graduate shared about what they learned or what leadership means to them in front of an audience of their parents, families and peers. I will never forget this first class of iLead members and know that they will continue to lead and do amazing things as seniors and into the next phase of their lives. I am so proud of all of them and cannot wait to see what they do next.
Our parents have been, are and continue to be important partners in the educational journey of our students. The spring is a busy time of year with field trips, testing, special lunches, performances and other events. Thank you for being at these events and supporting our students and staff. During these last few weeks of school, I want to thank our families for your continued support of CISD.
Sincerely,Dr. Brad Hunt
Superintendent#CatchUpWithHunt: District Elementary Teacher of the Year Natalie Cuccia
Tune into YouTube each week, as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt updates us on all things Coppell ISD with his #CatchupWithHunt videos. Introducing Dr. Hunt this week is CISD 2021-2022 Elementary Teacher of the year Natalie Cuccia, a special education teacher from Pinkerton Elementary, who introduced Dr. Hunt from last Friday's CISD Night at the Ballpark at Globe Life Field in Arlington.
Stacey Chambers Chosen as National APH Scholar
Stacey Chambers, a CISD teacher of students with visual impairments, has been selected as a 2022 Scholar by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH.) Chambers is one of only three educators in the U.S. chosen by APH for this national distinction, which recognizes her contributions to education. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/Chambers.
Lakeside Elementary Receives State Student Leadership Award
Lakeside Elementary School is a 2022 recipient of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Student Leadership Award. This award was created to recognize outstanding Texas student leadership teams for their contributions to their school and communities. This is the sixth consecutive year that CISD has had an elementary school recognized for this distinction. According to Kindergarten Teacher Becca Conn, who serves as an adviser for the Lakeside Student Council, students focused on a service project each month for their school or the community. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/LakesideTEPSA.
CHS9 and CHS Artists Win 11 Medals at State VASE Competition
CHS9 and CHS students brought home 11 state medals and one Gold Seal at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition. CHS Junior Ashley Zhang won two VASE state medals and the Gold Seal distinction. CHS Junior Jeffrey Wang and Sophomores Tanvi Rudrangi and Krisha Shah won state VASE medals. CHS9 students Richard Chen, Melora Dominic, Harshini Godavarthi, Claire Liu, Nrithya Mahesh and Sahiti Peechara also won state VASE medals. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/VASE22.
Track and Field Athletes Compete at Area, Sky Schuller Qualifies for State
Several high school track and field athletes competed at the 6-A Region 1 Track Meet held at the University of Texas at Arlington on April 29 and April 30. For the Cowgirls, Sky Schuller competed in the high jump, long jump, pole vault, 100M Hurdles and 300M Hurdles. Schuller qualified for state competition in the long jump and pole vault. In addition, Megan Judd competed in the high jump and long jump, Kinley Wojick competed in the pole vault, and Olivia Marez, Isabelle Sarmiento, Jalyn Childers and Emma Williams competed in the 4X400. For the Cowboys, Andrew Mullen competed in the 3200M event, Aidan McFarlane competed in the 110M Hurdles, Matthew Maldima competed in the 100M Dash, Wesley Arnold competed in the 400M Dash, Vedant Bhattacharyya competed in the 1600M, Baron Tipton competed in the High Jump, Michael Nance competed in the Pole Vault and Ryan Sewell competed in the discus and shot put.
Cowboys Baseball Team Wins District Title, Begins Playoff Run
The Cowboys Varsity Baseball team are District Champions and are ranked as the number 2 seed in the 6-A playoffs by the Dallas Morning News. The Cowboys host McKinney Boyd for their first playoff series on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the baseball fields at CHS9. If game three is necessary, it will take place Saturday afternoon following the 12:30 p.m. game.
Sidekick Wins ‘Triple Crown’ at Dallas Morning News Student Journalism Competition
Congratulations to the CHS student newspaper the Sidekick, which won the “triple crown” of awards at the Dallas Morning News annual High School Journalism Competition. Under the leadership of adviser Chase Wofford, the Sidekick won Best Newspaper, Best Digital Coverage for its website and was selected as the Sweepstakes Winner for best overall publication. Several students also won individual awards from the Dallas Morning News — News Reporting Finalist: Akhila Gunturu; Sports Reporting Winner: Meer Mahfuz; Sports Reporting Finalist and News Reporting Finalist: Anjali Krishna; Commentary Finalist Joanne Kim, Series or Project Finalists (podcast): Akhila Gunturu, Iniya Nathan, Angelina Liu, Anette Varghese, Trisha Atluri and Anjali Krishna; Photography Portfolio Winner: Olivia Short; Video Winners (KCBY): Conner Escobar and Hally Leonard; Informational Graphic Finalist: Josh Campbell and Best Pandemic Coverage Winners: Akhila Gunturu, Nandini Muresh, Sreeja Mudumby and Anjali Vishwanath.
Pinkerton Elementary 1st Graders Host Farmers Market
First graders at Pinkerton Elementary hosted a Farmers Market on April 28. Students sold onions from the Pinkerton Patch school garden, which the district’s gardener Larry Thompson helped the students harvest. The students also sold produce donated by the CMS East gardening class and CMS East teacher Kate Seifert. Chef Helen Duran from the CISD Child Nutrition Department made french onion pizza for learners and parents to sample. The 1st grade teachers and learners did a fabulous job of organizing and working all the stations. The Pinkerton students nearly sold out of their produce and raised more than $400 that will go towards purchasing goats for communities in need through Heifer International.
CISD Schools Participate in City of Coppell Earthfest
Students and teachers from Coppell High School, CMS East, Pinkerton Elementary and Richard J. Lee Elementary showed off their science skills at the City of Coppell’s Earthfest celebration on April 30 at the Coppell Biodiversity Center. Students displayed their projects, tips for sustainability and more.
CISD Looking to Hire School Nurses for 2022-2023 School Year
CISD has several school nursing positions open for the 2022-2023 school year. To apply, visit www.coppellisd.com/hr.
Run to Fund Is This Saturday, May 7
Join us this Saturday, May 7 for Run to Fund at Andy Brown East. On-site registration is available. You will not want to miss this fun community event that supports CISD schools and teacher grants. There will be face painting, henna tattoos, a dunk tank and more. Not wanting to run? There are still sleep-in options available. Remember $2 from every registration goes right back to your school’s PE department. Remember to visit the Coppell Chamber Health and Wellness Fair at the race. Visit go.coppellisd.com/RuntoFund to register.
Saturday, May 7 Is Election Day
Visit www.votetexas.gov to find information about where you can vote on Election Day on Saturday, May 7.
Price Increases on May 8 for CEF STEAM Summer Camp for Rising 7th and 8th Graders
Thinking about Summer Camps? Looking for something that enriches your child’s mind but is also fun? Don't miss the opportunity to enroll your rising 7th and 8th graders in this year's Interactive Institute STEAM camp presented by the Coppell ISD Education Foundation. Each day your child will be immersed in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) using examples from the world around them. Our Corporate Partners will present their own curriculum using fun and engaging activities to extend student learning outside the classroom! Prices go up on May 8, so register today at
coppellisdeducationfoundation.revtrak.net/Interactive-Institute.
City of Coppell CORE Parks and Recreation Hiring for Summer Positions
The City of Coppell is hiring lifeguards, camp counselors and more for the summer. Learn more and apply at coppelltx.gov/jobs.
Looking for a new gig? Join the City of Coppell for the Work in Coppell Virtual Job Fair from 10 am – 1 pm on Tuesday, May 10. Simply update your resume and visit coppell.easyvirtualfair.com to register by May 9 to take the first step to your new career.
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April 28, 2022
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Dear CISD Families,
We had a lot happening at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday night. Trustees approved Amanda Sweeney as the new Principal of Pinkerton Elementary, honored CISD GEMs (Great Employees who Matter) and received updates on our recent Visioning Feedback Forums, the 2022-2023 Budget Process and the CISD Community Based Accountability System. Trustees also approved a contract extension to have Durham School Services continue as our bus transportation provider.
I encourage you to visit www.coppellisd.com/boardbriefs for a summary of the meeting and view a copy of the presentations given. As always, you can watch a video of the meeting at go.coppellisd.com/BoardMeetingLiveVideo. In particular, I hope you will watch our Chief Financial Officer Diana Sircar’s presentation on the Budget Process, where she goes into detail about property values and tax rates.
Switching gears, we have a lot of recent student successes to celebrate, so I hope you will continue to read more about the amazing achievements of our students further down in this newsletter. I also hope to see you tonight at the Cowgirl's playoff game, which will be at the Softball Field at CHS9 starting at 7:15 p.m. Go Cowgirls!
Our families are crucial partners in our district’s mission, and I thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,Dr. Brad Hunt
Superintendent
#CatchUpWithHunt: Dilan Patel and Reagann Stolar
Tune into YouTube each week, as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt updates us on all things Coppell ISD with his #CatchupWithHunt videos. Introducing Dr. Hunt this week are Dilan Patel and Reagann Stolar, juniors at CHS and members of the CISD Student iLead program.
Amanda Sweeney Chosen as the Principal of Pinkerton Elementary School
During the April 25 CISD Board Meeting, CISD Trustees approved Amanda Sweeney as the new Principal of Pinkerton Elementary School. Sweeney has served Pinkerton Elementary since 2015, teaching 4th grade prior to being selected as the school’s Assistant Principal in 2019. She was the Pinkerton Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2017-2018.CISD Spring 2022 Family Survey Due May 4
Your voice matters to CISD. The district encourages our parents and guardians to share their feedback with us as part of our Spring 2022 Family Survey, which is available via go.coppellisd.com/Spring2022FamilySurvey by 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 4.
CHS Chapter of the Technology Student Association Wins State
The Coppell High School Chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA) won the 2022 State Competition, which was held April 21-23 in Fort Worth. This marks the chapter’s first win at state, which is quite an accomplishment since the chapter is only in its second year. Due to their success at the state competition, 20 high school students will advance to the 2022 TSA National Conference to be held in Grapevine in June. The following students placed at the TSA state competition:Read more at go.coppellisd.com/TSAState22.
Michael Yakubovsky Chosen as TSA Advisor of the Year
Congratulations to CHS STEM Teacher Michael Yakubovsky, who was selected as the Technology Student Association's (TSA) High School Chapter Advisor of the Year during the TSA 2022 State Conference and Competition, which was held April 21-23 in Fort Worth.
DECA Students Achieve at International Competition
CISD had 47 high school business students compete at the DECA International Competition held April 23-26 in Atlanta. Several CISD students placed at the top of the competition, which had more than 14,000 students qualify to participate from around the world. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/DECAInternational22.
Tennis Mixed Doubles Team of Patel and Patton Places 3rd in State
Congratulations to the CHS mixed doubles team of Vinay Patel and Lindsay Patton, who finished 3rd in the State Tennis Championship. Under the leadership of Coach Rich Foster, this is the best mixed doubles finish at state in CISD history. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/TennisState22.
Cowgirls Softball Team Places 2nd in District and Start Playoff Run
The Varsity Cowgirls Softball Team clinched 2nd place in District 6-6A last week with a clutch win over Flower Mound High School. The team begins their playoff run tonight (Thursday, April 28) at home at the Softball Field at CHS9 vs. Allen High School at 7:15 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.coppellathletics.net/e-tickets.
Cowboy Theatre Company Receives Schmidt and Jones Nominations for SpongeBob the Musical
The High School Cowboy Theatre Company has received 15 Schmidt & Jones High School Musical Theatre Award Nominations for its fall production of “SpongeBob the Musical.” The Schmidt & Jones High School Musical Theatre Awards organization recognizes the best high school theatre productions in North Texas. CISD High School students received the following nominations — Best Actor: Siddharth Gunasekaran; Best Actress: Sage Priest; Best Supporting Actor: Tyler Schweitzer; Best Actor in a Minor Role: Jude Taylor and Kaden Cox; Best Male Ensemble: Shawn Eclarinal and Issac Mercado and Best Female Ensemble: Trinity Tackett, Ellie Reese and Sweetie Ansah. The production also received Schmidt and Jones Technical Theatre nominations for Best Choreography, Best Lighting, Best Costumes and Best Show. Congratulations to the nominees and to CHS Theatre Director Karen Ruth, Technical Directors Brittany Young and Lauren Holt, Musical Director Ben Brown and Choreographer Jailin Samuels.
Set for Fun — CISD Educators Play in Volleyball League
Story and photos by CISD Communications Lead Intern Priyanka Bhutani, a junior at CHS.
Serving with a passion, teachers from CISD recently came together to compete against one another on the volleyball courts to further build authentic relationships and long-lasting memories while having fun. Coppell Middle School North Principal Dr. Greg Axelson came up with the idea of an educator volleyball league in hopes to boost team morale in an engaging and eventful way. Participating schools have teams composed of their staff members, and the teams practice throughout the week in preparation for their games that took place on Thursdays in April.
“Our teachers have worked so hard and accomplished so much over the past two school years under very challenging conditions,” Dr. Axelson said. “We wanted to give them an opportunity to play, laugh and act like kids for a little while.”
Read more at go.coppellisd.com/TeacherVolleyball.
Valley Ranch Elementary Commemorates Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month
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Led by Special Education Teachers Jessica Ferreri and Arielle Stone, Valley Ranch Elementary commemorated April as Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month via collaborative art projects and dress-up days the week of April 4. The art projects included “Together we soar!” feather art pieces and “Your true colors make you infinitely awesome” rainbow pieces.
Denton Creek Elementary Gives Back to Grow It Land Designs
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On April 23, students, parents and staff from Denton Creek Elementary gave back to Grow It Land Designs in honor of Earth Day and the company's support of the Denton Creek school garden. Denton Creek Kindergarten through 5th graders were at Grow It on a Saturday to share sustainability ideas, as well as giveaway seed packets, compost bags and bird feeders. Grow It Land Designs is a longtime community partner and supporter of the school garden at Denton Creek Elementary.
Valley Ranch’s Antariksha Chandra Wins NTTA Elementary Student Safety Design Contest
Antariksha Chandra, a 3rd grade student at Valley Ranch Elementary, is the winner of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s Student Safety Design Contest in the Elementary (grades 2-5) category. Chandra, who was the winner of the 2021 CISD Holiday Card Design Contest, won for his drawing of a distracted driver.
CISD Nurses Conduct Safe Sitter® Program for Middle School Students
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A total of 14 CISD middle school students attended the district’s Safe Sitter® program on April 2, which was presented by CISD district flex nurse Becki Lander and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Nurse Sandra Brenneman, CMS West School Nurse Lacy Morrow and Austin Elementary School Nurse Janie Hyslop. This program prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather.
CISD Looking to Hire School Nurses for 2022-2023 School Year
CISD has several school nursing positions open for the 2022-2023 school year. To apply, visit www.coppellisd.com/hr.
High School Choir Presents “Vivace 2022, REWIND” Performances on April 29 and May 1
Coppell Choir Presents “Vivace 2022, REWIND” performances at Coppell High School Auditorium on April 29 at 7 p.m. and May 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Visit www.eventbrite.com/o/coppell-high-school-choir-program-7479972839 to purchase tickets and for more details.
CEF Hosts STEAM Summer Camp For Rising 7th and 8th Graders
Thinking about Summer Camps? Looking for something that enriches your child’s mind but is also fun? Don't miss the opportunity to enroll your rising 7th and 8th graders in this year's Interactive Institute STEAM camp presented by the Coppell ISD Education Foundation. Each day your child will be immersed in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) using examples from the world around them. Our Corporate Partners will present their own curriculum using fun and engaging activities to extend student learning outside the classroom! Spots are filling up fast, so register today at
coppellisdeducationfoundation.revtrak.net/Interactive-Institute.
Next Wednesday Is May The 4th CEF Star Wars Night @ The Sound
Use the force and join the Coppell ISD Education Foundation on Wednesday, May the 4th for an out-of-this-world Star Wars night at the Sound at Cypress Waters. Dine at Rodeo Goat, Flying Fish, Flying Saucer or Landon Winery, and mention the Education Foundation or CEF and a portion of the proceeds will help support CISD Schools. Make sure to be on the lookout for live Star Wars Characters wandering the grounds from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. You won't want to miss this special night.
Dunk a Coach Drawing and Competition at May 7 Run to Fund
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase a ticket for a chance to Dunk a Coach at the Run to Fund on May 7. Choose which coach you would like to have an opportunity to dunk. If your name is drawn, you will be dunking that coach. The dunk will take place at the Run to Fund starting at 10 a.m. The drawing will be held on Thursday, May 5. Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25 and will be available for purchase here until Thursday, May 5.
Run to Fund Price Increases May 1, So Register Today
The Coppell ISD Education Foundation invites you to join us for our 10th Annual Run to Fund taking place on Saturday, May 7 at Andy Brown East. The event includes a 5K, a one mile fun run and a sleep-in option. Remember, $2 from every Run to Fund race entry will be contributed to the PE Department of the school of your choice. The price for registration will increase on Sunday, May 1, so register today! Remember to visit the Coppell Chamber Health and Wellness Fair at the race. Visit go.coppellisd.com/RuntoFund to register.
CISD Announces 2022—2023 Enrollment Dates
CISD is announcing enrollment dates for new and current students. More information can be found at www.coppellisd.com/enrollment.
- Kindergarten Enrollment is currently underway
- The Turning Point program at Victory Place accepting applications for the 2022-2023 School Year
- Mid May — Re-enrollment email is sent to current parents
- May 5 — Kindergarten Round-Up
- June 1 — Second student transfer window opens
- June 9 — Open Enrollment Window Opens
Early Voting for May 7 Election Continues Through May 3
Early voting for the May 7 election lasts until May 3. For more information, visit www.votetexas.gov.
Looking for a new gig? Join the City of Coppell for the Work in Coppell Virtual Job Fair from 10 am – 1 pm on Tuesday, May 10. Simply update your resume and visit coppell.easyvirtualfair.com to register by May 9 to take the first step to your new career.
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- Small-group, award-winning instructors.
- Prepare for coding & robotics competitions like the First LEGO League. Register for a Free trial class
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April 22, 2022
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Dear CISD Families,
The spring is a busy time with multiple activities on our campuses and other venues. Our elementary schools are excited to welcome parents or guardians back to eating lunch with their children, something I know that has been really missed over the past two years. Many of our schools have already had or will have special days for these meals, and I know both the parents and children are enjoying making these memories together.
The Coppell ISD Education Foundation hosted its annual Recognition Banquet for our top 5 % seniors and their honored teachers at the Coppell Arts Center. It was a great night to celebrate the success of these high achieving students and to see them recognize the role their teachers have had in their success.
Another tradition that is returning is the CISD Night at the Ballpark on Friday, April 29. I hope you will join us as we come together to enjoy a baseball game, as our Texas Rangers take on the World Series Champions Atlanta Braves at 7:05 p.m. You can purchase tickets at go.coppellisd.com/22BallparkNight. I look forward to seeing you there!
As our field trips, field days, pep rallies, in-person Kindergarten Round Up and other traditions occur this spring, I hope you will take advantage of these opportunities to engage with your school and our district. Here in CISD, we value collective engagement that positively impacts the lives of our children and our world.
Thank you for being such important partners with us as we work together to serve and educate our children.
Sincerely,Dr. Brad Hunt
Superintendent
#CatchupWithHunt: CHS The Sidekick
Editor-in-Chief Anjali Krishna
Tune into YouTube each week, as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt updates us on all things Coppell ISD with his #CatchupWithHunt videos. Introducing Dr. Hunt this week is CHS Senior Anjali Krishna, who serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Sidekick student newspaper for Coppell High School.
CISD Announces District Teachers of the Year
On April 22, CISD announced that Anthony Hufford, a math Teacher at New Tech High @ Coppell, and Natalie Cuccia, a Special Education Teacher at Pinkerton Elementary School, are the district's 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/2022TOY.
Setting the Pace: Coppell Student Media Wins 5th NSPA Online Pacemaker Award
Story courtesy of the Coppell High School student newspaper The Sidekick. Story by Anjali Vishwanath, a senior at CHS and the Daily News/Assignment Editor for The Sidekick. Artwork created by Srihari Yechangunja, a junior at CHS and Design Editor for The Sidekick.
The April 9 National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Awards brought about great success for The Sidekick/Coppell Student Media, highlighted by an Online Pacemaker Award. This is Coppell Student Media’s fifth Pacemaker win and the third consecutive for the program. Additionally, individual staffers placed in four individual Best of Show award categories. The NSPA Pacemaker, often considered the Pulitzer Prize of scholastic journalism, has been awarded since 1927 and is the highest honor of achievement for high school journalism programs. Only three high schools in Texas and 20 high schools in the nation received this distinction. Read more in The Sidekick/Coppell Student Media at coppellstudentmedia.com/112019/news/setting-the-pace/.
CISD Spring 2022 Family Survey Due May 4
Your voice matters to CISD. The district encourages our parents and guardians to share their feedback with us as part of our Spring 2022 Family Survey, which is available via go.coppellisd.com/Spring2022FamilySurvey by 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 4.
Kindergarten Facebook Lunch Bites Moved to April 27 at 11:30 a.m.
Join CISD via Facebook Live as we present a Lunch Bites about Kindergarten in our district. Join us on Wednesday, April 27 at 11:30 a.m. on Facebook for this event at www.facebook.com/coppellisd, where there will be a brief video presentation and an opportunity to ask questions of CISD staff. Kindergarten enrollment is currently underway for CISD. For more information on Kindergarten enrollment, visit www.coppellisd.com/kinder.
High School Choirs Receive UIL Sweepstakes Recognition
Under the leadership of Director Bona Coogle and Associate Director Aaron Coronado, CISD High School Choirs returned to in-person UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluations for the first time since the Spring of 2019. All four performing ensembles received the highest possible rating, which is “1” from all six judges, resulting in the distinction of Sweepstakes for each choir ensemble.
Performing Choir Choir Description Concert
Judge RatingsSight Reading
Judge RatingsResults A Cappella Varsity Mixed Choir 1 - 1 - 1 1 - 1 - 1 SWEEPSTAKES Kantorei Varsity Treble Choir 1 - 1 - 1 1 - 1 - 1 SWEEPSTAKES Chorale &
Treble A & Treble BJV Treble Choir 1 - 1 - 1 1 - 1 - 1 SWEEPSTAKES Tenor/Bass JV Tenor Bass 1 - 1 - 1 1 - 1 - 1 SWEEPSTAKES
“We are so immensely proud of the success each choir accomplished,” Coogle said “It has been months and weeks of rehearsals focused on this performance evaluation. Each Choir’s performance just blew us away. Our singers pushed through many challenges and were able to rise to heights we have not seen.”
Cowboys Win District 6-6A Track and Field Title, Cowgirls Are Runner-Up
The Cowboys Varsity Team won its eighth consecutive Track and Field District championship, and the Cowgirls Varsity Team was the runner-up in the District 6-6A meet held April 13-14. Boys Varsity Track Team members advancing to the Area competition on April 21 are:- Ryan Sewell — 1st place shot, 1st place Discus
- Wesley Arnold — 1st Place 400m Dash
- Matthew Maldima — 2nd Place 100m Dash
- Michael Nance —2nd Place Pole Vault
- Vedant Bhattacharyya — 2nd Place 800M Run, 4th Place 1600M Run
- Baron Tipton, Baker Tipton, Akil Daresalamwala, Wesley Arnold — 2nd Place 4x400M Relay
- Aidan McFarlane —3rd Place 110M Hurdles
- Charles Weber —3rd Place Shot Put
- Baron Tipton — 3rd Place High Jump, 4th Place Triple Jump
- Nathan Schrock, Braden Axe, Juliano Syre, Matthew Maldima — 3rd Place 4x100M Relay
- Jacob Sanders — 4th place Pole Vault
- Andrew Mullen — 4th Place 3200M Run
- Megan Judd, Sedem Buatsi, D'Aira Green, Vedanti Naktode — 4th Place 4x100
- Sky Schuller — 2nd Place 100 Hurdles
- Olivia Marez, Sedem Buatsi, D'Aira Green, Megan Judd — 4th Place 4x200
- Emma Williams — 4th Place 400
- Sky Schuller — 3rd Place 300 Hurdles
- Olivia Marez, Isabella Sarmiento, Jalyn Childers, Emma Williams — 2nd Place 4x400
- Sky Schuller — 2nd Place High Jump
- Megan Judd — 3rd Place High Jump
- Sky Schuller — 1st Long Jump
- Megan Judd — 2nd Long Jump
- Kimberly Obialo — 4th Place Shot Put
- Sky Schuller — 1st Place Pole Vault
- Kinley Wojick — 3rd Place Pole Vault
- Paris Harper — 3rd Place Triple Jump
High School Mixed Doubles Tennis Team Qualifies for State
The High School mixed doubles team of Vinay Patel and Lindsay Patton has qualified for the State Tennis Tournament. The pair has had a stellar season with 30 victories and only two losses. The pair will compete on April 26-27 at the State High School Tennis Tournament in San Antonio.
Cowgirls Golf Team Places 2nd in District
Congratulations to the Girls Golf Team, which placed 2nd at District. Kristin Angosta is an All-District 1st team member and Lauren Rios and Mia Gaboriau are All-District 2nd team members.
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Thanks CISD Upstanders
Docents from the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum visited several campuses on April 15 to distribute Upstander wristbands. Through the CISD partnership with the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum this school year, the district has been able to build upon our character education and mental health learning programs by encouraging students to become Upstanders in their community. All 11 elementary campuses took part in two docent-led programs that were aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum standards. Third graders explored the lives of three American Upstanders through an Upstander Puppet Shadow Theater. Fifth graders put on their journalists’ hats as they created their own front-page news stories on the Civil Rights Movement in Dallas. At the middle school level, 8th graders had the opportunity to tour the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. CISD World Geography and U.S. History learners took part in docent-led virtual tours of the Human Rights and the Pivot to America wings of the museum, respectively. In addition, CISD educators have used the lessons and resources developed by the museum for learners on topics such as kindness, respect, responsibility and caring.
Lariettes Present Spring Show on April 22 and April 23
The Lariettes high school drill team presents their Spring Show on Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.chslariettes.com.
Pre-Participation Spring Physicals for Athletics Available on April 23
Pre-Participation Physicals will be offered by the Coppell ISD Sports Medicine Program in conjunction with Old Town Family Practice on Saturday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. Scan the QR code to the left or visit go.coppellisd.com/April23PreParticipationPhysicals to sign up for a time slot, make payments and print or download physical forms.
Register for Free Screening of Like: Finding Balance in Our Digital World Documentary on April 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Families, teachers and students in middle school and older are invited to register for a free virtual screening of the film “Like: Finding Balance in Our Digital World.” This documentary breaks down why we find social media so irresistible, examines who is controlling who and gives you the tools to pivot to a more balanced and contented relationship. It features Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, including the co-creator of the ‘LIKE’ button, experts in brain science and regular teenagers. The film will be followed by a panel discussion that will include local experts in the area of child and adolescent mental health. Register for this free virtual screening at go.coppellisd.com/LIKEApril26Registration.
Tickets Available for CISD Night at the Ballpark on April 29
A CISD tradition returns with Coppell ISD Night at The Ballpark on Friday, April 29, as the Texas Rangers take on the World Series Champions Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Park in Arlington at 7:05 p.m. New this year is seats will be located in one CISD area instead of individual school sections. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at go.coppellisd.com/22BallparkNight.
High School Choir Presents “Vivace 2022, REWIND” Performances on April 29 and May 1
Coppell Choir Presents “Vivace 2022, REWIND” performances at Coppell High School Auditorium on April 29 at 7 p.m. and May 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Visit www.eventbrite.com/o/coppell-high-school-choir-program-7479972839 to purchase tickets and for more details.
Mark Your Calendars — May the 4th CEF Star Wars Night @ The Sound
Use the force and join the Coppell ISD Education Foundation on Wednesday, May the 4th for an out-of-this-world Star Wars night at the Sound at Cypress Waters. Dine at Rodeo Goat, Flying Fish, Flying Saucer or Landon Winery, and mention the Education Foundation or CEF and a portion of the proceeds will help support CISD Schools. Make sure to be on the lookout for live Star Wars Characters wandering the grounds from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. You won't want to miss this special night.
Register Today for May 7 Run to Fund
The Coppell ISD Education Foundation invites you to join us for our 10th Annual Run to Fund taking place on Saturday, May 7 at Andy Brown East. The event includes a 5K, a one mile fun run and a sleep-in option. Remember, $2 from every Run to Fund race entry will be contributed to the PE Department of the school of your choice. Remember to visit the Coppell Chamber Health and Wellness Fair at the race. Visit go.coppellisd.com/RuntoFund to register.
CISD Announces 2022—2023 Enrollment Dates
CISD is announcing enrollment dates for our choice elementary schools and high school, and enrollment for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. More information can be found at www.coppellisd.com/enrollment.
- Kindergarten Enrollment is currently underway
- The Turning Point program at Victory Place began accepting applications for the 2022-2023 School Year
- April 22 — Student transfer decisions are shared via individual emails to families
- Mid May — Re-enrollment email is sent to current parents
- May 5 — Kindergarten Round-Up
- June 1 — Second student transfer window opens
- June 9 — Open Enrollment Window Opens
Early Voting for May 7 Election Begins April 25
Early voting for the May 7 election begins on April 25 and lasts until May 3. For more information, visit www.votetexas.gov.
CHS Hosts Project Graduation at the Sound on May 26
All CISD graduating seniors are invited to Project Graduation at the Sound at Cypress Waters on Thursday, May 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event features dinner, prizes, music, games and more. To purchase a shirt/ticket for Project Graduation, visit www.chsprojectgraduation.com.
- April 25 – Board Meeting 6 p.m.
- April 29 — CISD Night at the Ballpark vs. the Atlanta Braves 7:05 p.m.
- May 5 — Kindergarten Round Up
- May 7 — May Election Day/CEF Run to Fund
- May 16 — Board Workshop 5:30 p.m.
- May 27 — Early Release Day/Last Day of School
- May 27 — New Tech and CHS Graduations
- May 30 — Memorial Day Holiday
S. Belt Line Road from Southwestern to IH-635 has been officially reduced to one lane in each direction, plus a center lane for turning traffic. AVOID THE TRAFFIC and seek alternate routes! Learn more at coppelltx.gov/beltline.
coppelltx.gov/beltline
Wize Computing Academy
CODING & ROBOTICS PROGRAM
Offers Online & AFTER School Classes- Project-based approach to teaching designing, robotics and coding to learners Ages 4-16 years old.
- Small-group, award-winning instructors.
- Prepare for coding & robotics competitions like the First LEGO League. Register for a Free trial class
Questions? info@wizeacademy.com
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Dear CISD Families,
As a former CISD Assistant Principal, I know how challenging and rewarding that job can be. This week we are celebrating our amazing Assistant Principals as part of National Assistant Principals Week. I appreciate all of them and the work they do supporting our students, staff and families. Thank you to our incredible Assistant Principals and the job they do each day.
This week also marked National School Librarian Day, which was on April 4. This occasion and visiting campuses and seeing their Book Fairs has me thinking of my Dad, who passed away last summer. Both my parents were avid readers. Up until the day my dad passed away in July he had a stack of books on his nightstand. He loved mysteries, crime stories, biographies, and any type of religious book. I believe he read every James Patterson book and the Left Behind series at least five times.
A special memory I have about my Dad is the weekly trips we'd take to our local library. Almost every Saturday, my Dad took my older sister and me to the public library near our neighborhood. We would drive to the library discussing the books we read and then drive home talking about the books we checked out. What made us pick each book? What did the title tell us? What predictions did we have based on the cover? Was it a new author or someone we read before? Would we recommend this book to a friend? And so on. I didn't know these "book talks" were actually instructional strategies that librarians and teachers use to foster a love of reading. I'm certain my Dad didn't know it either, but he enjoyed talking about books, and I just loved spending that quality time with him during the commute to the library and home. I am grateful I have these special memories of my father and have my own stack of books on my nightstand of what I am reading now. Thank you to our librarians for promoting reading and the hard work they do each and every day in our schools.
I want to end by encouraging our community to come to one of our remaining Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forums on April 11 or on April 14. Your voice does matter here in CISD, and we want to hear from you as we do this important work planning for our future.
Thank you for your partnership and support of CISD.
Sincerely,Dr. Brad Hunt
Superintendent#CatchupWithHunt: Middle School
Honor Choir Students
Tune into YouTube each week, as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt updates us on all things Coppell ISD with his #CatchupWithHunt videos. Introducing Dr. Hunt this week are 6th grade Honor Choir singers Varsha Pazhayidathu from CMS North, Kashvi Shah from CMS West and Henry Webb from CMS East.
Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forums Continue on April 11 and April 14
CISD invites our community to share feedback on the CISD Visioning process during come and go sessions in April. These sessions are on:- Monday, April 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at CMS West located at 2701 Ranch Trail in Cypress Waters
- Thursday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Board Room at the Vonita White Administration Building located at 200 South Denton Tap Road
Correction: CISD Students Achieve at State and Regional Science and Engineering Fairs
CMS North 7th grader Anika Krishnamoorthy was not included in last week’s story. CISD had eight students qualify to compete at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair held March 25-26 at Texas A&M University. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/22Science.
Congratulations CISD Super Teachers for Third Grading Period
Congratulations to CISD's Third Grading Period 2022 Super Teachers, who design engaging and innovative learning experiences that ignite the interests of learners. Our latest Super Teachers are: Chris Buchanan, David Norman, Renee Parish and Daniel Tate from CMS West; Doug Fowler, Tracy Henson, Linda Moore and Emily Pickrell from CHS; Arian Brown and Annmarie Vincenzo from Canyon Ranch Elementary; and Esther Martinez from Wilson Elementary.
High School Color Guard Wins Bronze Medal at
North Texas Color Guard Association Competition
The CISD Varsity High Color Guard team won the Bronze Medal at the North Texas Color Guard Association Competition, which was held at CHS on April 3. This is the highest-ever placement for our Color Guard at this competition. The team is currently in Dayton, Ohio competing at the Winter Guard International Guard World Championship at Xavier University. CISD Color Guard performances can be streamed at go.coppellisd.com/WGIColorGuardStream. The Color Guard Director is Matthew Rummel.
Special Olympics Basketball Skills Competition Showcases Skills
Transitional Pathways, Structured Learning and Practical Academic students from across CISD had the opportunity to showcase their basketball skills during the district’s Special Olympics Basketball Skills Competition held at CHS and Mockingbird Elementary on April 1. Students participated in dribbling, passing, catching and shooting skills in front of their parents and alongside CISD School Resource Officers and others. This was a great opportunity for these athletesto show off their individual and team skills under the Special Olympics Texas umbrella. Thank you to Angela Campbell, CISD Adapted Physical Education teacher, for organizing this event.
CISD Hosting Job Fair at CMS West on Saturday, April 9
CISD will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 9 at CMS West from 8:30 to 11 a.m. If you know anyone who may be interested in this job fair, visit www.coppellisd.com/hr. CISD is hiring educators in all areas including High School, Middle School, Elementary, Bilingual, ESL, Special Education, as well as for Child Nutrition, Crossing Guard and Maintenance Workers. Sign Up online to receive your invitation to the Job Fair at go.coppellisd.com/jobfair2022.
New Tech High @ Coppell Hosts Community Tours and Annual Spring Fling on April 13
New Tech High @ Coppell is offering tours to the community on Wednesday, April 13. Attendees will receive an overview of Project Based Learning, hear about the learning outcomes and learn more about the community connections the school provides. The tour will include a question and answer session and an opportunity to chat with the learners and see project-based learning in action. These tours are available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 13.
New Tech High @ Coppell also invites the community to the annual New Tech High @ Coppell's Spring Fling also on Wednesday, April 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m at school. This is an evening of fun, bonding, activities and a silent auction benefiting Dallas Life Homeless Recovery Center. Hosted by the school’s Learner Leadership Council, this spring carnival features bounce houses, a dunk tank, yard games, mini-golf, live entertainment and a club fair. In-n-Out will also be there selling dinner for the night. If you would like In-n-Out, then please pre-order your $5 meal ticket. This ticket will purchase a burger, chips and a drink. You may preorder your ticket at https://tinyurl.com/newtechinnout22.
CISD Hosts Kindergarten Facebook Lunch Bites on April 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Join CISD via Facebook Live as we present a Lunch Bites about Kindergarten in our district. Join us on Wednesday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m. on Facebook for this event at www.facebook.com/coppellisd, where there will be a brief video presentation and an opportunity to ask questions of CISD staff. Kindergarten enrollment is currently underway for CISD. For more information, visit www.coppellisd.com/kinder.
Lariettes Present Spring Show on April 22 and April 23
The Lariettes high school drill team presents their Spring Show on Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 23 at 1 and 7 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.chslariettes.com.
Tickets Available for CISD Night at the Ballpark on April 29
A CISD tradition returns with Coppell ISD Night at The Ballpark on Friday, April 29, as the Texas Rangers take on the World Series Champions Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Park in Arlington at 7:05 p.m. New this year is seats will be located in one CISD area instead of individual school sections. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at go.coppellisd.com/22BallparkNight.
Athletics and Fine Arts Summer Camp Information
There are several athletics and fine arts camps offered this summer for CISD students. For a list of available athletics camps, visit www.coppellathletics.net/summer-camps. The fine art summer camp offerings are available at go.coppellisd.com/FineArtsSummerCamps.
Pre-Participation Spring Physicals for Athletics Available on April 23
Pre-Participation Physicals will be offered by the Coppell ISD Sports Medicine Program in conjunction with Old Town Family Practice on Saturday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. Scan the QR code to the left or visit go.coppellisd.com/April23PreParticipationPhysicals to sign up for a time slot, make payments and print or download physical forms.
Earn $2 Per Registration for Your School’s PE Department by Registering for May 7 Run to Fund
The Coppell ISD Education Foundation invites you to join us for our 10th Annual Run to Fund taking place on Saturday, May 7 at Andy Brown East. The event includes a 5K, a one mile fun run and a sleep-in option. Remember, $2 from every Run to Fund race entry will be contributed to the PE Department of the school of your choice. Remember to visit the Coppell Chamber Health and Wellness Fair at the race. Visit go.coppellisd.com/RuntoFund to register.
CEF Presents its Interactive Institute — A STEAM Camp for Rising CISD 7th and 8th Graders
The CEF Interactive Institute is a hands-on, interactive camp designed to encourage CISD middle school students to explore and experience the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) using examples from the world around them. Each day our corporate partners will present their own curriculum using fun and engaging activities to extend student learning outside of the classroom. The camp will be held from June 13 to June 17 at Richard J. Lee Elementary from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The current 2022 corporate partners and sponsors are AstraZeneca, Baylor, Corgan, S2 Art, Southwest Airlines and U.T. Southwestern. Visit www.coppellisdef.com/interactive-institute-2022 to register.
CISD Announces 2022—2023 Enrollment Dates
CISD is announcing enrollment dates for our choice elementary schools and high school, and enrollment for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. More information can be found at www.coppellisd.com/enrollment.
- Kindergarten Enrollment is currently underway
- April 1 — The Turning Point program at Victory Place began accepting applications for the 2022-2023 School Year
- April 8 — Lottery for the Dual Language Immersion program and Pick Pinkerton IB program, 8:30 a.m. at the CISD Administration Building
- April 11 — DLI agreements sent out
- April 22 — DLI agreements due
- April 23 — Student transfer decisions are shared via individual emails to families
- Mid May — Re-enrollment email is sent to current parents
- May 5 — Kindergarten Round-Up
- June 1 — Second student transfer window opens
- June 9 — Open Enrollment Window Opens
CISD Seeking Sponsors for May 27 Graduation Ceremonies
After a successful event in 2021, Coppell ISD will again hold its graduation events locally and onsite on May 27. CISD is looking to continue to make this year’s graduation ceremonies special, once-in-a-lifetime events for the nearly 1,000 Coppell ISD graduates. Coppell ISD will have several exciting surprises during the graduation festivities in honor of our amazing seniors. Join us in honoring the hard work of these exceptional students and their families.-
Coppell High School Class of 2022 graduates will graduate on Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.
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New Tech High @ Coppell Class of 2022 graduates will graduate on Friday, May 27 at 3 p.m. in the Coppell High School Arena.
Sponsorship opportunities are available from $500 to $5,000 to cover the cost of the fireworks and confetti cannons at the ceremonies. To further discuss our sponsorship packages, please contact Angela Brown at abrown@coppellisd.com.
Coppell Library Hosts Preserving Family Memories Event on April 24
Whether in the attic or boxes under the bed, most of us have family heirlooms, photographs, letters and artifacts that are important to us. The Coppell Cozby Library host Felicia Williamson, Director of Library and Archives from the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, for an in-person workshop on how to address the most common challenges of home preservation. The event takes place on Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m. For more information, please stop by the Information Desk, call 972-304-3658, or email cozbyprograms@coppelltx.gov.
- April 11 — Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forum from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at CMS West
- April 14 — Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forum from 8 a.m. to noon in the Board Room at the Vonita White Administration Building
- April 15 — Regular School Day
- April 18 — Flex Professional Development Day/CISD Closed
- April 25 – Board Meeting 6 p.m.
- April 29 — CISD Night at the Ballpark vs. the Atlanta Braves 7:05 p.m.
S. Belt Line Road from Southwestern to IH-635 has been officially reduced to one lane in each direction, plus a center lane for turning traffic. AVOID THE TRAFFIC and seek alternate routes! Learn more at coppelltx.gov/beltline.
coppelltx.gov/beltline
Wize Computing Academy
CODING & ROBOTICS PROGRAM
Offers Online & AFTER School Classes- Project-based approach to teaching designing, robotics and coding to learners Ages 4-16 years old.
- Small-group, award-winning instructors.
- Prepare for coding & robotics competitions like the First LEGO League. Register for a Free trial class
Questions? info@wizeacademy.com
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Dear CISD Families,
Some CISD staff and I spent a few days in Austin this week meeting with members of the Texas Public Accountability Consortium or TPAC. TPAC is a group of Texas school districts working to build on the success of Community Based Accountability Systems or CBAS already in use in districts across the state by developing next-generation measures and assessments that would enable wider use of such systems.
CISD is among the school districts leading the way in CBAS. CBAS holds our district accountable to our community, which is defined as our parents and guardians, students, educators, staff, business partners, volunteers and taxpayers without students in our schools. CBAS goes beyond the state’s A-F grade, which is an “A” for CISD, and relies mostly on the STAAR test. The state’s accountability system doesn’t tell the whole story about what we should be measuring in our district to be accountable to our community.
As our Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forums launch next week, I hope you will come and share your thoughts with us on our visioning priorities, as well as on CBAS. Your voice matters here in CISD, and I look forward to engaging with our community and we continue to work together to educate serve our students. We have created this video at go.coppellisd.com/VisioningForumsVideo, which explains in detail how these forums will work.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Sincerely,Dr. Brad Hunt
Superintendent
#CatchupWithHunt: Canyon Ranch Elementary
Tune into YouTube each week, as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt updates us on all things Coppell ISD with his #CatchupWithHunt videos. This week’s kid superintendent is Loukya Alla, a Kindergarten student at Canyon Ranch Elementary.
Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forums on April 4, 7, 11 and 14
CISD invites our community to share feedback on the CISD Visioning process during come and go sessions in April. These sessions are on:- Monday, April 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Board Room at the Vonita White Administration Building located at 200 South Denton Tap Road
- Thursday, April 7, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at CMS West located at 2701 Ranch Trail in Cypress Waters
- Monday, April 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at CMS West located at 2701 Ranch Trail in Cypress Waters
- Thursday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Board Room at the Vonita White Administration Building located at 200 South Denton Tap Road
CISD Students Achieve at State and Regional Science and Engineering Fairs
Seven CISD students qualified to compete at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair held March 25-26 at Texas A&M University. Two of these students — Sarang Goel, a sophomore at CHS, and Dhruvesh Ravishankar, an 8th grader at CMS North — placed in the top three in their categories at the competition. Goel also has qualified to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair to be held in Atlanta in May, marking the second consecutive year a CISD student has qualified for international competition. Joining Goel and Ravishankar as state qualifiers were CHS Senior Anshuman Das and CMS North 7th Graders Meenakshi Muresh, Jenani Sivamani, Anika Upadhyayula and Charvi Vohra. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/22Science.
CISD School Gardens Blooming in Spring
Spring means the CISD school gardens are in bloom, as the work of students cultivates into blossoming flowers or fruits and vegetables grown in the gardens. CISD students, teachers, parent and community volunteers and “Farmer Larry” Thompson and other workers with CISD Child Nutrition Department are dedicated to the district’s school garden program. This program is planting the seeds of success for our students by teaching them how to grow, tend and cultivate food and plants.
CHS and New Tech Students Participate in Adulting Days
As part of CISD’s commitment to our redefining success core value, the district works to ensure that high school students are prepared for the real world after graduation. This is why CISD hosts adulting day sessions for students at CHS and New Tech High @ Coppell. On March 10, CHS seniors learned more about the next steps after being accepted to college from Eunna Sullivan with C2 Education. On March 25, students from New Tech High @ Coppell were able to tour the new Northlake Constructions Sciences campus here in Coppell and learn more about career opportunities in construction from engineers from Glenn Engineering, architects from Corgan and construction managers from North Star Builders. Adulting Day sessions were also held at New Tech during the school’s Flex Friday on March 25.
Spotlight on Redefining Success: New Tech Sophomore Luke Feuer Has Service and Leadership Mindset
Service and leadership go hand in hand for Luke Feuer, a sophomore at New Tech High @ Coppell. Feuer incorporated this mindset into his Eagle Scout project last fall, which resulted in delivering hundreds of bags of needed items and a resource directory to the homeless in downtown Dallas.
“I knew I wanted to do something to help people in need as part of my Eagle project,” Feuer said. “In addition to donations, I also distributed a directory to help homeless people access the services they need.”
Read more at go.coppellisd.com/Feuer.
Coppell Chamber Student of the Month: Victory Place @ Coppell Student Abdullah Khwaja
The Coppell Chamber honored Victory Place @ Coppell Senior Abdullah Khwaja as its Student of the Month for the Coppell Community Development Foundation (CCDF). Khwaja received a recognition certificate, $25 gift certificate, and yard sign showcasing him as the Chamber’s Student of the Month.
Coppell Baseball and Softball Present Party at the Parks on April 5
The CISD Baseball and Softball teams present Party at the Parks on Tuesday, April 5. The event includes prizes, free t-shirts for the first 100 youth fans, food, fun and more. All youth ball players wearing a jersey get in free to the games. The varsity softball game begins at 7:15 p.m. and the baseball game begins at 7:30 p.m. Both games are at the CISD Baseball/Softball Complex, located at 1301 State Champions Parkway. To buy tickets for the game, visit www.coppellathletics.net/e-tickets.
Congratulations to Substitute Teacher of the Month Kent Schroeder
Congratulations to CISD Substitute Teacher of the Month Kent Schroeder. He is a long-time Coppell resident and a new substitute teacher with the district. Schroeder was nominated by Canyon Ranch Elementary and has been a consistent substitute teacher at the school. It doesn't matter if it is kindergarten or 5th grade, he can do it all. He is kind and patient and all of the learners love him. He has developed great relationships with the learners and staff, and he has become part of the CRE family. We are thankful for him. Congratulations Mr. Schroeder for a job well done.
CISD Hosting Job Fair at CMS West on April 9
CISD will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 9 at CMS West from 8:30 to 11 a.m. If you know anyone who may be interested in this job fair, visit www.coppellisd.com/hr. CISD is hiring educators in all areas including High School, Middle School, Elementary, Bilingual, ESL, Special Education, as well as for Child Nutrition, Crossing Guard and Maintenance Workers. Sign Up online to receive your invitation to the Job Fair at go.coppellisd.com/jobfair2022.
Save the Date: CISD Night at the Ballpark on Friday, April 29
A CISD tradition returns with Coppell ISD Night at The Ballpark on Friday, April 29, as the Texas Rangers take on the World Series Champions Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Park in Arlington at 7:05 p.m. Be on the lookout for details and other information about this event soon.April 7 Last Day to Register to Vote for May 7 Election
Thursday, April 7, is the last day to register to vote for the May 7 election. Visit www.votetexas.gov to register to vote.
Pre-Participation Spring Physicals for Athletics Available on April 23
Pre-Participation Physicals will be offered by the Coppell ISD Sports Medicine Program in conjunction with Old Town Family Practice on Saturday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. Scan the QR code to the left or visit go.coppellisd.com/April23PreParticipationPhysicals to sign up for a time slot, make payments and print or download physical forms.
Register for the Coppell ISD Education Foundation Run to Fund on May 7
The Coppell ISD Education Foundation invites you to join us for our 10th Annual Run to Fund taking place on Saturday, May 7 at Andy Brown East. The event includes a 5K, a one mile fun run and a sleep-in option. Remember, $2 from every Run to Fund race entry will be contributed to the PE Department of the school of your choice. Visit go.coppellisd.com/RuntoFund to register.
CISD Announces 2022—2023 Enrollment Dates
CISD is announcing enrollment dates for our choice elementary schools and high school, and enrollment for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. More information can be found at www.coppellisd.com/enrollment.
- Kindergarten Enrollment is currently underway
- April 1 — The Turning Point program at Victory Place begins accepting applications for the 2022-2023 School Year
- April 6 — Pinkerton IB Applications Due
- April 8 — Lottery for the Dual Language Immersion program and Pick Pinkerton IB program, 8:30 a.m. at the CISD Administration Building
- April 11 — DLI agreements sent out
- April 22 — DLI agreements due
- April 23 — Transfer decisions shared out
- April 27 — Re-enrollment email is sent to current parents
- May 5 — Kindergarten Round-Up
- June 1 — Second transfer window opens
- June 9 — Open Enrollment Window Opens
CISD Seeking Sponsors for May 27 Graduation Ceremonies
After a successful event in 2021, Coppell ISD will again hold its graduation events locally and onsite on May 27. CISD is looking to continue to make this year’s graduation ceremonies special, once-in-a-lifetime events for the nearly 1,000 Coppell ISD graduates. Coppell ISD will have several exciting surprises during the graduation festivities in honor of our amazing seniors. Join us in honoring the hard work of these exceptional students and their families.-
Coppell High School Class of 2022 graduates will graduate on Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.
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New Tech High @ Coppell Class of 2022 graduates will graduate on Friday, May 27 at 3 p.m. in the Coppell High School Arena.
Sponsorship opportunities are available from $500 to $5,000 to cover the cost of the fireworks and confetti cannons at the ceremonies. To further discuss our sponsorship packages, please contact Angela Brown at abrown@coppellisd.com.
- April 4 — Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forum from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Board Room at the Vonita White Administration Building
- April 7 — Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forum from 8 a.m. to noon in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at CMS West
- April 11 — Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forum from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at CMS West
- April 14 — Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forum from 8 a.m. to noon in the Board Room at the Vonita White Administration Building
- April 15 — Regular School Day
- April 18 — Flex Professional Development Day/CISD Closed
- April 25 – Board Meeting 6 p.m.
- April 29 — CISD Night at the Ballpark vs. the Atlanta Braves 7:05 p.m.
S. Belt Line Road from Southwestern to IH-635 has been officially reduced to one lane in each direction, plus a center lane for turning traffic. AVOID THE TRAFFIC and seek alternate routes! Learn more at coppelltx.gov/beltline.
coppelltx.gov/beltline
Wize Computing Academy
CODING & ROBOTICS PROGRAM
Offers Online & AFTER School Classes- Project-based approach to teaching designing, robotics and coding to learners Ages 4-16 years old.
- Small-group, award-winning instructors.
- Prepare for coding & robotics competitions like the First LEGO League. Register for a Free trial class
Questions? info@wizeacademy.com
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March 24, 2022
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Dear CISD Families,
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing Spring Break. I hope everyone got to rest up a bit, because this is the time of year when we “sprint into spring” with events and activities at our schools from now until the end of the school year. I am very much enjoying visiting campuses to see our great teaching and deep learning in action, the redefining success that is happening at our athletic events, fine arts performances and engaging with our parents and community.
The Student iLead Leadership's most recent session held before Spring Break is one example of the authentic relationships that make this district so special. The 50 high school juniors from both New Tech High and Coppell High School in the program learned more about leadership and service from local service organizations, including Carson’s Village founder Jason Dyke and Tracy Eubanks, CEO of Metrocrest Services. These students also participated in a service project, making 500 care packages for Metrocrest Services. I know our future is in great hands thanks to our students who are becoming better prepared to lead and serve in our community.
During the last nine weeks of this school year, I hope you will all take advantage of the opportunities to engage with our district and schools, including our upcoming Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forums in April. Our parents, educators, staff, students and community members are important partners as we plan for the future of Coppell ISD.
I appreciate your support.
Sincerely,Dr. Brad Hunt
Superintendent
#CatchupWithHunt: Victory Place @ Coppell
Tune into YouTube each week, as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt updates us on all things Coppell ISD with his #CatchupWithHunt videos. This week’s kid superintendent is Jordan Blankson, a Victory Place @ Coppell Turning Point graduate.
Visioning Community and Staff Feedback Forums on April 4, 7, 11 and 14
CISD invites our community to share feedback on the CISD Visioning process during come and go sessions in April. These sessions are on:- Monday, April 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Board Room at the Vonita White Administration Building located at 200 South Denton Tap Road
- Thursday, April 7, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at CMS West located at 2701 Ranch Trail in Cypress Waters
- Monday, April 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at CMS West located at 2701 Ranch Trail in Cypress Waters
- Thursday, April 14 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Board Room at the Vonita White Administration Building located at 200 South Denton Tap Road
High School Choir Students Achieve at Region UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest
CISD had the largest number of high school students participating and receiving a “Superior” rating — the highest possible rating — at the 2022 Region 31 UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest earlier this month. In addition, 27 students qualified for the State UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Congratulations to the high school state qualifiers from CHS: Swara Akinepalli, Shambhaavi Anand, Katie Arrington, Alyssa Bargas, Natalie Bennett, Sumita Bhattacharyya, Jishnu Chintha, Anagha Dharmavaram, Divya Ghanta, Akshara Goli, Megna Gopinath, Jackson Hernandez, Roma Jani, Mihira Kada, Ashley Lee, Jessica Liang, Anjana Mahadevan, Joseph Mathew, Nicki Mikaelyan, Janani Ramamoorthy, Meher Saini, Suhas Sura, Ananya Swaminathan and Amy Yan, and from New Tech High @ Coppell: Ben Hall, Preston Johnson and Barrett Reese. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/HighSchoolUIL22.
All Middle School Choirs Earn UIL Sweepstakes Award
CMS East Tenor/Bass Chorus (Non-Varsity) CMS East Treble Chorus (Varsity)
CMS North Treble Chorus (Non-Varsity) CMS West Treble Chorus (Varsity)
CMS West Tenor/Bass Chorus (Non-Varsity) CMS West Treble Chorus (Non-Varsity)
CISD Middle school choir students hit the highest notes at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation at Grapevine High School earlier this month. Of the six middle school choirs from the district who performed, all six earned the esteemed UIL Sweepstakes Award and the highest ratings available, which is “I.”
The choirs' overall ratings are as follows:- CMS East Tenor/Bass Chorus (Non-Varsity) – Concert: I-I-I = I — Sightreading: I-I-I = I
- CMS West Tenor/Bass Chorus (Non-Varsity) – Concert: I-I-I = I — Sightreading: I-I-I = I
- CMS West Treble Chorus (Non-Varsity) – Concert: I-I-I = I — Sightreading: I-I-I = I
- CMS North Treble Chorus (Non-Varsity) – Concert: I-I-I = I — Sightreading: I-I-I = I
- CMS East Treble Chorus (Varsity) – Concert: I-I-I = I — Sightreading: I-I-I = I
- CMS West Treble Chorus (Varsity) – Concert: I-I-II = I — Sightreading: I-I-I = I
AP Art Students' Studio Showcase at Coppell Arts Center Through March 26
The CISD community is invited to see the amazing work of the district’s AP art students at the Coppell Arts Center through March 26. Featuring the work of 62 student artists, this free exhibition includes a wide range of visual media including sculpture, drawing, painting, animation, digital media and photography.
Fine Arts Update — March 2022
The March 2022 Fine Arts Update includes information about elementary art and music, secondary band and choir accolades. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/FineArtsMarch22.
Skye Schuller Sets High School Record in Pole Vault
Appropriately named Skye, CHS Junior Skye Schuller set another CISD record in the Pole Vault at the Coppell Relays earlier this month with a mark of 13'7". Schuller also has recently set the school record for 100 hurdles at 14.30 and long jump at 18’10.75”.
Athletics Update — March 2022
The March 2022 Athletics Update includes spotlights on student athletes, spring sports updates, details about pre-participation physicals and information about Athletics summer camps. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/AthleticsMarch22.
Congratulations to Victory Place @ Coppell Graduates
CISD would like to thank the third grading period graduates of the Victory Place @ Coppell Turning Point Program. The Turning Point program provides learners with an opportunity to succeed in a non-traditional school setting, where students work at an accelerated pace on an individualized curriculum to achieve a high school diploma and to prepare for their next step in life, whether it is college, the workforce, specialized training programs or the military. Congratulations to the Victory Place @ Coppell graduates: Ramin Ansary, Inwoo Steven Bang, Brittany Barrett, Emily Blackmore, Jordan Blankson, Conner Crawley, Sophia Cruz, Pamela Fernandez, Julian Gonzales, Andrea Hebert, Mya Keys, Liza Martinez-Soper, Klara Minton, Micaela Molina, Alezandria Pastor, Faiza Rahman, Kamran Redden, Cash Swafford and Johnathan Znascko.
Spotlight on Authentic Relationships: Lakeside Crossing Guard
Cindy McClure
In honor of School Crossing Guard Day, which was on March 23, CISD is spotlighting Lakeside Elementary Crossing Guard Cindy McClure.
Lakeside Elementary Crossing Guard Cindy McClure is known for putting the safety of the kids and families she serves first. She also is known for the goody bags she hands out on holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter.
“It is fun seeing the students’ faces light up when I give them small gifts around the holidays,” McClure said. “I want the kids to know that I care for them, and that I am here for them.”
The relationships McClure has with kids and families is one of the reasons she enjoys being a crossing guard.
“I am just having a ball,” she said. “I know all of my kids' names and the parents are very supportive.”
McClure, who has lived in Coppell for 25 years and is retired, became a crossing guard more than two years ago to give back to her community.
“Schools need as much help as they can get to protect their kids,” McClure said.“It is important that students and families know that someone is there is watching out for their kids, Being a crossing guard was an opportunity for me to give back to my community. I am in good health and good shape, so I can give two hours a day to serve our kids.”
Read more at go.coppellisd.com/McClure.
CISD is looking to fill crossing guard positions. If interested, visit www.coppellisd.com/HR.
Community Movie Night March 26 at Buddy Echols Field at CHS
Join the CISD community for a night full of fun as the Class of 2023 presents a screening of “Monsters Inc.” on the big screen on the field of Buddy Echols Field at CHS on Saturday, March 26. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for CISD Students, $7 for adults and a family option is available for $20. Be sure to bring some cash for concessions. There will be a costume contest for children, who are encouraged to come