🌟✨ Celebrating Dedication and Excellence! 🌟✨
During the May 19 Board Meeting, we proudly recognized our outstanding staff members for their incredible years of service. Congratulations to:
Danielle "Dani" Todd - 30 Years at Lakeside Elementary
Mary Johnson - 30 Years at Mockingbird Elementary
Estrella "Star" Primera - 30 Years at Town Center Elementary
Alex Zuniga - 35 Years in Facilities and Maintenance
Cyndi Hubbard - 35 Years at Mockingbird Elementary
Laura Springer - an amazing 40 Years at Coppell High School
Thank you all for your unwavering commitment to education and our community. Your dedication inspires us all!
Eight CISD elementary schools are 2024-2025 Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Student Leadership Award Recipients. Congratulations to:
Canyon Ranch Elementary School
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Denton Creek Elementary School
Lakeside Elementary School
Mockingbird Elementary School
Richard J. Lee Elementary School
Valley Ranch Elementary School and
Wilson Elementary School
This esteemed state recognition celebrates exceptional student leadership groups that have shown remarkable dedication to their school communities through leadership and service.
“Student-led initiatives not only enhance the educational experience but are crucial for fostering civic engagement among students,” TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart said. “We are proud to recognize these dynamic groups of young leaders who actively participate in their communities and make a positive difference throughout Texas.”
Award recipients will be recognized during TEPSA’s Student Leadership Workshops in the fall.
On May 21, Lakeside will be celebrating its 5th grade Graduation!
We will be having Field Day and Talent Show on May 16th.
On May 9th, YEARBOOKS will be sent home
Longhorn Stampede will be on May 2nd from 5:00pm-7:00pm!
Scholastic Book Fair Is Here!
Monday, April 28: 7:20 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, April 30: 7:20 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, May 1st: 7:20 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday, May 2nd: 7:20 AM - 3:30 PM & 5:00PM - 6:30 PM
On April 29, there will be STAAR Testing Day - No Visitors on Campus
On April 22, there will be STAAR Testing Day - No Visitors on Campus
On April 15, there will be STAAR Testing Day - No Visitors on Campus
On April 18, No School
On April 21, Bad Weather Day - No School
🎉 Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉
This year, National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated from April 7–11. CISD is proud to join school districts across the nation in honoring the hard work, dedication, and impact that assistant principals have on student success.
We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding leadership and support our assistant principals provide to students, staff, and our entire learning community. Thank you for all you do to serve our learners!
Special shoutout to the amazing assistant principals at CISD:
👩🏫 Coppell High School:
Associate Principal Taylor Smith-Bothun, Justin Helpenstill, Jeremy Jordan, Colleen Lowry, Dan McCready, and Anna Wanderski
👨🏫 New Tech & Victory Place:
Garrett Voelker
👩🏫 Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus:
Nathan Harvey and Jessica Lynch
👨🏫 East:
Rob Borenstein and Carrie Boyle
👩🏫 North:
Linda Rothey and Stephen Frank
👨🏫 West:
Matthew Telepak and Ayasha Greene
👩🏫 Austin:
Brianna Sanford
👨🏫 Canyon Ranch:
Kylie Godinez and Kat Yegge (who also serves Lee)
👩🏫 Cottonwood Creek & Pinkerton:
Julie Springer
👨🏫 Denton Creek:
Laura Melson
👩🏫 Lakeside:
Allison Parsons
👨🏫 Lee:
Angel Buchanan
👩🏫 Mockingbird:
Dr. Julie Dawes
👨🏫 Town Center:
Tiffany Lee
👩🏫 Valley Ranch:
Sheryl Dennehy
👨🏫 Wilson:
Leigh Ann Howard
Thank you for all you do, and for making a difference every day! 🌟
Celebrating Gifted and Talented Specialists Week
March 31-April 4 is Gifted and Talented (GT) Specialists Week, a time to recognize and appreciate the incredible educators who nurture and challenge our gifted learners across the district. These specialists dedicate their time and expertise to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in students, ensuring they reach their full potential.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following GT specialists for their unwavering commitment to excellence in education:
Austin Elementary: Natalie Harvey
Canyon Ranch Elementary: Melissa Harris
Cottonwood Creek Elementary: Kim Cook
Denton Creek Elementary: Joanna McDonald
Lakeside Elementary: Melissa Warren
Richard J. Lee Elementary: Ayesha Khan
Mockingbird Elementary: Ann Carlsson
Pinkerton Elementary: Marnie Ward
Town Center Elementary: Heather Bass
Valley Ranch Elementary: Gayla Cockrell
Wilson Elementary: Carol Koslowski
On April 10, PK will be visiting with the Petting Zoo.
Kindergarten Fairy Tale Ball will be held on April 4, 2025.
SPRING BREAK will be March 17-21! Enjoy your time off!
K-5 OPEN HOUSE is on Thursday March 13th from 5:00-6:00 pm for K-5 families
PK / EC OPEN HOUSE is on Tuesday, March 11th from 5:00-6:00 pm for EC and PK families only
On February 27, we will have the Fourth grade program
STEAM and PERFORMANCE night begin at 4:45pm
