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Reminder: Families with young children are invited to the Coppell ISD Cowboy Pumpkin Playdate on Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pinkerton Playground located at 260 Southwestern Blvd. Free snacks are provided and pumpkin-themed activities will be available for all, as well as opportunities for photos. We hope to see you there!

CISD would like to congratulate the first grading period graduates of the Victory Place @ Coppell Turning Point Program, who participated in a graduation ceremony on Oct. 8 at CMS North. 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 following graduates:

Cesar Arroyo
Savannah Holmes-Yllescas

Kylee Ketcherside

Kylea Kopf

Clement Onggosanusi

Kokona Noguchi

Lisiate Veimau, Jr.


Photos by CHS Senior Prisha Bandopadhyay.

🏃‍♀️💨 Big congratulations to Junior Maya Easterwood and Coach Wren!

At yesterday's 6A Region I Cross Country Meet in Lubbock, Maya clocked an impressive 17:21, earning the Silver Medal and qualifying for State! 🥈🎉

Come cheer her on at the 6A State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock!

Let’s go, Maya! ❤️💪
#StateBound #CrossCountry #NoPlaceLikeCISD

The Varsity and JV Cross Country teams competed in the District 5-6A Championship on Oct. 10, with three individuals qualifying to represent Coppell High School at the Region 1-6A Meet in Lubbock on Oct. 21.



Team Results:

Varsity Girls - 5th place

Varsity Boys - 5th place

JV Girls - 5th place

JV Boys - District Runner-Ups



Top Individual Results:

Varsity Girls

Maya Easterwood- Junior - 2nd - 16:42 (Regional Qualifier and New School Record)

Finleigh Sanders - Freshman - 15th - 18:52

Anusha Patki - Freshman - 25th - 19:45



Varsity Boys

Diego Morales - Junior - 9th - 15:50 (Regional Qualifier)

Sidharth Kerthipati - Sophomore - 10th - 15:51 (Regional Qualifier)

Sam Meier - Sophomore - 20th - 16:16

Itsuki Pena - Sophomore - 22nd - 16:21



JV Girls - 145 runners in the race

Charlotte Baade - Freshman - 26th



JV Boys - 197 runners in the race

Rodrigo Abrego - Senior - 11th

Jose Murrillo - Junior - 12th

Marco Noyola - Junior - 16th

Srivanth Rudrangi - Senior - 18th

Vihaan Sahni - Freshman - 19th

Abishek Suresh - Sophomore - 25th

Rigved Nehere - Freshman - 27th

Allan Ramirez - Sophomore - 29th

The Coppell ISD Weekly Round-Up is your snapshot of the latest district happenings — from engaged learning in our classrooms to achievements, events, happenings and more. Stay connected each week as we celebrate why there's no place like CISD. This week features CMS West and all CISD 7th graders attending the Career Inspire Career Fair at the Irving Convention Center, Celebrating National School Lunch Week, Austin Elementary's Multicultural Night and more.

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Congratulations to Team Tennis on their incredible 10-7 victory over #6 Allen in the Regional Quarterfinals! After trailing 3-4 in doubles, our athletes rallied to secure the win. 👏
They’ll head to Abilene this week to compete in the Regional Tournament—best of luck! 🎾
#CISDProud #TheresNoPlaceLikeCISD #CowboyStrong

The Coppell High School Varsity Tennis Team are district champions again and have qualified for playoffs. “We are excited to dedicate our playoff run this fall to breast cancer awareness and appreciate your continued support,” said Coach Alyssa Noonan.



The Coppell Cowboys served up a dominating performance, defeating their opponent Marcus High School 14-5 earlier this week to secure the district title. With sharp volleys, powerful serves and steady teamwork, Coppell proved they’re a tough match on the court.



Match Highlights:

Palkin Gangwal (Girls Singles Line 4) rallied for a 6-1, 6-3 win.

Aaryan Birudaraju (Boys Singles Line 5) debuted in style, winning 6-1, 6-4 in singles and also helping secure a victory in Line 3 doubles.



With a 12-6 record, the Cowboys have the momentum and confidence to keep their winning streak in play. Playoffs begin next week, and the Cowboys looks ready to ace the competition while serving a greater cause.

The Coppell ISD Weekly Round-Up is your snapshot of the latest district happenings — from engaged learning in our classrooms to achievements, events, happenings and more. Stay connected each week as we celebrate why there's no place like CISD. This week features the Newcomer Community Bus Tour, learning at Canyon Ranch Elementary, the Lakeside Elementary Little Library event, the Coppell Chamber of Commerce's Student and Teacher of the Month from New Tech High @ Coppell and an update on Bond Projects at Coppell High School.

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Congratulations to the New Tech High @ Coppell Model UN team for sweeping the North Texas MUN Crisis Conference, earning numerous awards and leadership honors across multiple committees. The following delegates and leaders were recognized for their outstanding performance:

Rose Cheng – UNHCR, Honorable Delegate

Reid Dodd – DISEC, Honorable Delegate

Avighna Chidurula – DISEC, Honorable Delegate

Gannon Busby – DISEC, Best Delegate

Rishi Palavalli – ECOSOC, Outstanding Delegate

Samiha Rahman – ECOSOC, Best Delegate

Isa de Moraes – PBC, Best Delegate

Yashvi Jain – Best High School Dias (UNHCR Chair)

Nickhil Bala & Issara Sithihao – Best Middle School Dias (UNICEF Chair & Clerk)


NTH@C YMCA TXMUN Secretariat:

Samarth Srinivas – Co-Secretary General

Morgan Fang – Undersecretary of Parliamentary Procedure

Samyam Kittur – Undersecretary of Education


Additional NTH@C MUN Leadership Team:


Tagore Kodavati – Media Lead

Suhas Nandylam – Media Team

Shezal Bardaie – ECOSOC Chair

Akanksha Patil – ECOSOC Clerk

Sachman Oberoi – PBC Chair

Samyam Kittur – WHA 2 Chair

Mikail Yasir – UNEA 2 Chair

Yash Joshi – UNESCO Chair

CISD is excited to announce that Trustees have officially approved Dr. Leanne Shivers as the next Superintendent, effective October 7. Dr. Shivers shared, “Coppell ISD is a model student-centered district, and I am committed to ensuring it continues to thrive for decades to come. There truly is no place like CISD.”

Read more: https://www.coppellisd.com/o/cisd/article/2457232

These results are music to our ears as 69 Coppell High School Choir students advanced from the TMEA All-State District Auditions on Sept. 20 at L.D. Bell High School to the Region Auditions in October. Coppell High School has the highest number of students advancing in our region with well over double the number from any other single school, showcasing the dedication and talent of our singers. This achievement also reflects the outstanding leadership of CHS Choir Directors Bona Coogle, Aaron Coronado and Katherine Conkovich, along with the support of families and the community. Read more at www.coppellisd.com/article/2446461.

The Coppell ISD Weekly Round-Up is your snapshot of the latest district happenings — from engaged learning in our classrooms to achievements, events, happenings and more. Stay connected each week as we celebrate why there's no place like CISD. This week features Pinwheels for Peace at Mockingbird Elementary, Denton Creek Elementary receiving Subaru Loves of Learning Gifts and the National Merit Semifinalist Breakfast.

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For the second year in a row, Coppell ISD has been named a Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) District of Distinction, placing its visual arts program among the top 8% in the state. Out of more than 1,200 eligible districts and institutions, only 109 earned this prestigious honor by meeting the rigorous criteria of TAEA’s comprehensive 14-point rubric. The recognition, sponsored by the Visual Art Administrators of Texas, celebrates districts that demonstrate exceptional leadership in promoting the arts, actively participate in their communities, and foster creative learning opportunities that connect students to their peers, schools and society. CISD will be formally recognized at the TAEA Fall Conference later this year.

Five Coppell ISD students had their artwork selected for display in the Texas Art Education Association’s 2025 txEDCON (TASA/TASB) Exhibition, held Sept. 11–14 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. This prestigious statewide exhibition featured Pre-K through 12th grade artwork from across Texas, highlighting the importance of student creativity and the vital role of art education. Congratulations to the following CISD student artists and their teachers:


Safiyah Azam — Senior at Coppell High School (Art Teacher: Michelle Hauske)
Chaelynn Jeong — Senior at Coppell High School (Art Teacher: Brennan Fruge)
ShriTulasi Nakka — 8th grader at Coppell Middle School North (Art Teacher: Shannon Nop)
Daksh Thirunalai — Coppell Middle School West (Art Teacher: Catherine Schaefer)
Anh Tran — Denton Creek Elementary (Art Teacher: Emanuela Errico)

The Coppell ISD Weekly Round-Up is your snapshot of the latest district happenings — from engaged learning in our classrooms to achievements, events, happenings and more. Stay connected each week as we celebrate why there's no place like CISD. This week features Special Friends Day at Lakeside Elementary and Richard J. Lee Elementary, CISD receiving the national ESGR award for supporting members of the National Guard and Reservists, Constitution Day celebrations at Town Center and Mockingbird, and the Cowboy Theatre Department's production of Grease.

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Today, schools across the district celebrated Constitution Day — recognizing the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. 🇺🇸 This day reminds us of the rights and freedoms that form the foundation of our nation. Learners at Town Center and Mockingbird Elementary marked the occasion with hands-on activities and lessons that made history both meaningful and memorable. #TheresNoPlaceLikeCISD

Coppell ISD invites all high school students families to attend the Post High School College, Career & Military Fair on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Coppell High School Commons, located at 185 West Parkway Blvd. This event provides students and their families the opportunity to explore a wide range of postsecondary options, connect with college representatives, learn about career pathways and meet with military recruiters. Whether students are planning to attend college, join the workforce, or pursue military service, this fair offers valuable resources to help them prepare for life after graduation.

The Coppell ISD Weekly Round-Up is your snapshot of the latest district happenings — from engaged learning in our classrooms to achievements, events, happenings and more. Stay connected each week as we celebrate why there's no place like CISD. This week features the Little Library event at Wilson Elementary, a special book reading at Denton Creek Elementary, the CISD Homecoming Parade, and Austin Elementary and CMS East honoring Texas First Responders in honor of September 11, which is Texas First Responders Day and Patriot Day.

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The 2025 Homecoming Parade featuring Grand Marshal Vonita White will take place on Wednesday, Sept.10 starting at 6:30 p.m. down Parkway Ave. White served in CISD from 1971 to 2003 as a teacher, principal, Director of Instruction and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. The CISD Administration Building is named in her honor. The Homecoming game is Friday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. vs. Arlington Bowie.