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Over the last few weeks, each CISD campus has announced its 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to elementary school TOYs: Austin: Kristy Kaprelian Canyon Ranch: Samantha Weir Cottonwood Creek: Amy White Denton Creek: Beth Reynolds Lakeside: Danielle Todd Richard J. Lee: Curtis Tinsley Mockingbird: Ashton Childree Pinkerton: Michael Upchurch Town Center: Ty Hayes Valley Ranch: Meghann Murray and Wilson: Alejandra Quinonez. Congratulations to the secondary school TOYs: CMS East: Lauren Danby CMS North: Angela Guemmer CMS West: Chris Buchanan CHS9: Kara Lindquist Coppell High School: Kim Pearce and New Tech High @ Coppell: Kaleb Broadstreet.

🎉🎨 #CatchupWithHunt this week on YouTube! 🎥 Join Dr. Hunt as he sits down with Aaniya SenPaul, the talented fifth grader from Canyon Ranch Elementary and winner of the CISD 2024 Holiday Card Contest! 🏆🎄 Don't miss their conversation about her inspiring artwork and her journey to becoming the holiday card winner! 🌟 Tune in and get inspired! #CISD #HolidayCardContest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJHEu1j0B4M

📚 Did you know? Compulsory attendance laws ensure students must be present for a specified number of days each semester to receive credit for their courses or grade level. For details on how this is enforced, refer to the Student Handbook or contact the truancy representative at your child's CISD campus. Let's work together to support regular attendance and academic success! #CoppellISD #AttendanceMatters #CompulsoryAttendance #StudentSuccess #EveryDayCounts 🏫💡

CISD hosted Signing Day on Dec. 4 recognizing the remarkable achievements of 12 high school athletes committing to compete at the collegiate level. These students have demonstrated extraordinary dedication, discipline, and talent, earning their place among the less than seven percent of athletes who advance to college sports. Congratulations to the following student-athletes for their commitments: Seth Carethers — Football at Wake Forest Tucker Cusano — Football at Texas State University Edward Griffin — Football at Baylor University Harry Hassmann — Football at Arizona State University Blake Isbell — Football at Texas State University Matthew Maldima — Track & Field at Texas A&M University Tatum Montgomery — Girls Soccer at McMurry University Monica Morales-Martinez — Soccer at Washington University in St. Louis Titus Roberson — Football at the University of Tulsa Weston Polk — Football at Kansas State University Landry Sherrer — Basketball at United States Military Academy at West Point Mallory Sherrer — Girls Cross Country/Track & Field at Lehigh University

Congratulations to the Coppell High School Eco Club, which has been awarded a 24-25 Texas Recycles Day Grant in the amount of $5,000. Thanks to generous funding from Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, an Arca-Continental company, this grant is part of a $60,000 fund shared among eight communities across Texas. This grant will help the club to establish an outdoor recycling program at CHS. The CHS Eco Club is led by science teachers Jodie Deinhammer and Sarah Grover. #MyHomeIsCISD

On Nov. 16, CHS and CHS9 students proudly represented CISD at the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Area Conference held at Dallas Baptist University. Under the guidance of advisers Raneta Ansley, Amber Fragosa Deck and Marcia Moore, students competed in various education-related events, showcasing their talent and passion for teaching. Congratulations to the following students who qualified for the TAFE State Conference, Teach Tomorrow Summit, to be held in February in Galveston: CHS students Zachary Brooks, Erin Donovan, Hannah Godina, Rachel Goodman, Alyssa Gray, Nathalie Petit and Suzana Waly and CHS9 student Eesha Jogdand. Their hard work and achievements exemplify the excellence and dedication of future educators in our district. We are so proud of all who participated and wish our state qualifiers the best of luck as they advance. #MyHomeIsCISD

Check out this NBC 5 Carter in the Classroom story, where New Tech High @ Coppell math teacher Sameen Asim had her students use Algebra as part of the car buying process. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/carter-in-the-classroom/students-learn-algebra-car-buying-process/3714013/

✨ #CatchupWithHunt each week on YouTube! This week, Dr. Hunt teams up with Mockingbird Elementary teacher Gina Pletcher to read The Grinch to second graders. Don’t miss this heartwarming moment as they spread some holiday cheer with the students. Tune in now and watch the magic unfold! 🎄📚 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yApHfL5Y0o

Last week, acclaimed author and illustrator Nathan Hale visited Coppell High School, CISD middle schools, and Lakeside Elementary, captivating students with his engaging sessions that brought history to life. Hale, known for his Eisner-nominated and New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, shared his passion for American history through storytelling and illustration. Students at CMS East, CMS West, CMS North, CHS, and Lakeside Elementary were inspired by his creative approach to history, which combines humor and vivid imagery to make the past exciting and relatable. Special thanks to our Parent and Teacher Organizations (PTOs) for partnering with the district to bring Nathan Hale here for this memorable experience for our students.

Coppell ISD will host a College Information Night in Spanish on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Coppell High School Lecture Hall. This event offers valuable information for Spanish-speaking families about college preparation, applications, and financial aid. For questions or more information, please contact Stacy McGill at smcgill@coppellisd.com. CISD Organiza Noche de Información Universitaria en Español el 5 de diciembre Coppell ISD organizará una Noche de Información Universitaria en Español el martes, 5 de diciembre, a las 6 p.m. en el Salón de Conferencias de Coppell High School. Este evento brindará información valiosa para familias hispanohablantes sobre la preparación para la universidad, aplicaciones y ayuda financiera. Para preguntas o más información, comuníquese con Stacy McGill en smcgill@coppellisd.com.

New Tech High @ Coppell has been honored with the distinction of Spotlight School by the New Tech Network (NTN), a national nonprofit organization focused on systemic educational change. This recognition highlights the school’s exceptional implementation of best practices in key NTN Focus Areas, including college and career readiness, inclusive culture, meaningful instruction, and purposeful assessment. New Tech High @ Coppell has demonstrated its commitment to fostering an environment where students engage in authentic, complex thinking and problem-solving, while receiving a supportive and inclusive learning experience. The school’s collaborative approach to teacher development and student success helped it earned this prestigious distinction, reaffirming its dedication to preparing students for success in college, career, and civic life.

🎨✨ Big congratulations to CHS sophomore Sahasra Kalakonda for earning the prestigious High Merit Award in the 2024 Summer Celebrating Art Contest! 🌟 Sahasra’s exceptional artistic talent has placed her among the top 5% of thousands of participants nationwide. This incredible achievement not only honors her hard work and dedication, but also earns her a spot in the contest's national anthology, where her work will be showcased on a national platform. 🏆 We couldn’t be more proud of Sahasra for this well-deserved recognition! Keep shining! #MyHomeIsCISD

🍂🎉 12th Annual Great Rakesgiving at Mockingbird Elementary! 🎉🍂 Today, our amazing Mockingbird Elementary students kicked off their 12th Annual Great Rakesgiving! At 8am, they headed into the surrounding neighborhoods to help clean up yards and spread some fall cheer. 🍁💪 A big thank you to Coppell's Ace Hardware for donating the lawn bags, which were then transported to the Coppell Community Garden for composting. 🌱 It’s a great day of giving back to our community—way to go, MKB students! 🙌 #GreatRakesgiving #MockingbirdElementary #MyHomeIsCISD

🦃🍂 #CatchupWithHunt this week on YouTube! 🍂🦃 Join Dr. Hunt as he visits Richard J. Lee Elementary and sits down with Alicia Braun, Assistant Director of Child Nutrition, to talk all about the Thanksgiving meals being served across CISD this week! 🥧🍽 Also, hear from Lee Elementary students Haya Abuhamdeh, Brayden Porter, and Manjiri Raut as they share what they’re thankful for this holiday season. ❤️ Don't miss out—tune in now and spread the holiday cheer! 🎥✨ https://youtu.be/kyvP0qda7Gg

This week schools around the district celebrated Thanksgiving with the help of our amazing Child Nutrition team. We are thankful for all of our wonderful CISD learners, parents and staff and hope you all have a relaxing vacation next week. #MyHomeIsCISD

CISD celebrated National Signing Day on Nov. 13 at the CHS Arena, honoring high school student-athletes who have earned the opportunity to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These students represent the dedication and hard work required to be among the less than seven percent who advance to college sports. Congratulations to the following athletes: Annie Chang – Swim at Amherst College Summer Chen – Girls Soccer at Gonzaga University Harumi Hayakawa-Negrete – Soccer at Brookhaven College Ethan Macken – Basketball at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Reagan Roberson – Girls Soccer at Dallas Baptist University Paige Slater – Girls Soccer at St. Mary's University

🎶 Coppell Varsity Marching Band Hits All the Right Notes! 🎶 What an incredible season for the Coppell Varsity Marching Band! 🎺🏅 They finished 7th at the Texas State Championships and 9th at the prestigious Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional — both remarkable achievements that showcase their talent and dedication! Under the expert guidance of Head Band Director Kim Shuttlesworth and her amazing team — Riaz Mohammed, Brandon Slovak, Kate McCutcheon, Randall Nguyen, Justin Lum, and Danny Hawkins — the band and color guard performed with unmatched precision, passion, and enthusiasm. 🌟 👏 Huge congratulations to the entire Coppell Band and Color Guard for a season of excellence! You’re truly marching to the beat of success. 🎵✨

🚍✨ #CatchupWithHunt each week on YouTube for new stories from across the district! This week, Dr. Hunt is joined by Bilingual Instructional Coach Ana Vizcaya Vazquez and Parent and Family Engagement Liaison Stacy McGill as they share how they helped organize and welcome over 100 families to the recent Newcomer Community Bus Tour of CISD and the surrounding community! 🎥 Don't miss this heartwarming glimpse into the connections being made across our district. Tune in now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BphISCoHwUo

Coppell ISD ranked among the top six school districts in North Texas for teacher salaries in the 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Comparison survey conducted by the United Educators Association (UEA). Teachers with BA/BS degrees and 10-15 years of experience will find the second-highest salaries in all of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex here in Coppell ISD. Coppell ISD ranked #3, #4, and #5 for teachers with 20, 5, and 25 years of experience, respectively, and #6 for teachers with 0 and 30 years of experience.

🙏 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing CISD families for prioritizing student attendance! 🙏 📚 Regular attendance enables students to participate actively in lessons, form meaningful relationships with peers, and fully benefit from their education. It also supports teachers in assessing progress and planning effectively. Attendance Matters…You Matter! Together, let's continue to make every day count! 🌟📚❤️ #CoppellISD #AttendanceMatters #YouMatter #EducationFirst #TeamCoppellISD #StartStrongCISD 🏫🎒📝