Mockingbird Elementary proudly presented a $1,847 donation to Canine Companions on April 30, thanks to the generous contributions of all its learners and a $500 gift from the Student Council. This heartfelt effort honors Falco, the school’s beloved therapy dog, and his handler, Melissa Kinkeade. Falco brings joy and comfort to MKB students three days a week. He has also supported more than 40 hours of the Reading Buddy program in the library with school librarian Julie Mosty. In addition, Falco works closely with counselor Megan Hay in small groups and one-on-one sessions. Fittingly, the South-Central Training Center for Canine Companions bears the Kinkeade family name, making this donation especially meaningful.
🎉 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
Sometimes in math, two (or three or more) heads are better than one. At Mockingbird Elementary, students are multiplying their understanding by working together in engaging, peer-to-peer math lessons that equal engaged learning.
In Megan McManus’ 5th-grade class, students use the Building Thinking Classrooms model, solving leveled problems on vertical whiteboards in small groups. These interactive sessions encourage rich mathematical discussions, especially when tackling geometry concepts like right angles and quadrilaterals. Similarly, Ashton Childree’s 4th graders work in teams to solve complex decimal-based word problems, sharing different strategies along the way. Meanwhile, Shannon Musslewhite’s 3rd graders collaborate to classify shapes, sorting polygons and quadrilaterals through group discussion.
By working together, students can strengthen their problem-solving skills and develop confidence in explaining their reasoning. After all, when it comes to math, collaboration and student discourse can be the right angle for success.
🍂🎉 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
🌟 This past Friday, Mockingbird Elementary held their annual Pinwheels for Peace event! 🕊
Students came together to celebrate peace, unity, and hope by creating colorful pinwheels, spreading positive vibes throughout our school and community. 🌍💖
A beautiful reminder that even the smallest actions can make a big difference! 💫 #PinwheelsForPeace #UnityInAction #MockingbirdElementary #MyHomeIsCISD
Coppell ISD has produced a district record-breaking 51 National Merit Semifinalists for the 2024-2025 school year, with 50 hailing from Coppell High School and one from New Tech High @ Coppell. This incredible achievement places CHS as the high school with the second highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Texas. https://www.coppellisd.com/o/cisd/article/1758410 #MyHomeIsCISD
🎉📚 Huge congratulations to Mockingbird Elementary 4th grader Ryaansh Chawla for being selected as one of just 61 students in Texas to join the prestigious National Math Stars program! 🌟💡
Out of more than 1,300 applicants, Ryaansh’s remarkable performance, scoring in the 99th percentile on the Cognitive Abilities Test, has earned him this amazing opportunity. National Math Stars is a fully funded, ten-year program that invests over $100,000 per student to help them excel in mathematics, science, and technology! 🚀✨
We can’t wait to watch Ryaansh’s bright future unfold. The sum of his success is limitless! 🔢💫 #MathStars #STEMExcellence #CISDProud #RisingStar #MyHomeIsCISD
Reminder for K-5th grade families: Meet your child’s teacher TONIGHT (Monday, August 12) between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at your home campus. NOTE: Families will receive more details and their child’s teacher’s name by 1 p.m. #MyHomeIsCISD #CISDInternMade by Rhea Chowdhary
This morning, Coppell ISD kicked off our New Hire Orientation with the 2024 New Hire Breakfast and Expo with the Coppell Chamber of Commerce. We are thrilled to welcome more than 100 new teachers and staff members home to CISD. A big thank you to the Coppell Chamber of Commerce and the City of Coppell for their incredible support in making this event a success. Our newest CISD employees enjoyed breakfast, door prizes, goody bags, and the chance to connect with local businesses that supported this incredible event.
Together, we are building a stronger educational community who get to say My Home is CISD! 🏫❤️ #MyHomeIsCISD
Celebrating White Cane Day Oct. 15 — My name is Daniel Jimenez. I am a sophomore at Coppell High School, and I was born with albinism, a visual impairment. This Sunday, Oct. 15, we celebrate White Cane Day, a day to commemorate the independence of people with visual impairments. The white cane was a device made for blind people for mobility purposes, to help blind people with movement and environmental awareness. Over time, as more people started using the white cane, White Cane Day was established by Lyndon B. Johnson. So, this Sunday, I am taking the day to celebrate White Cane Day. Living with a visual impairment has been difficult, and I’ve had my trials and struggles over the years, but being here in Coppell ISD has helped me learn and experience how to thrive and achieve my goals even with a visual impairment. If you’re wondering how you can help create a safer space for visually impaired individuals, here is a good tip. If you see a person with a cane, especially on the sidewalk, giving them a little more space can make it easier for them to check their surroundings. #CISDStudentMade by Daniel Jimenez #CISDMissionPossible
Learners taking the lead — Today, at Lakeside (5th Grade), Richard J. Lee, Mockingbird, Valley Ranch, and Wilson (a mix of both learner-led and parent-teacher conferences) Elementary Schools, learners took the reins in learner-led parent-teacher conferences. Students shared their academic accomplishments and progress, as well as the areas in which they want to grow. By leading the way, these students, along with teachers and parents, are making our CISD mission of creating profound learning experiences for every child possible. #CISDMissionPossible
Learners taking the lead — Today, at Lakeside (5th Grade), Richard J. Lee, Mockingbird, Valley Ranch, and Wilson (a mix of both learner-led and parent-teacher conferences) Elementary Schools, learners took the reins in learner-led parent-teacher conferences. Students shared their academic accomplishments and progress, as well as the areas in which they want to grow. By leading the way, these students, along with teachers and parents, are making our CISD mission of creating profound learning experiences for every child possible. #CISDMissionPossible
🌟 Join us in Coppell ISD as we continue with the #StartWithHello campaign! 🤝❤️
In our vibrant community, we believe in the power of connection and inclusivity. Starting today, we're excited to embrace the #StartWithHello initiative to foster a safer and happier environment for all our students.
🤗 What is #StartWithHello? It's a simple but impactful way to make a difference. By saying "hello" and reaching out to someone new, you can brighten their day and create lasting connections. Let's break down barriers and build bridges together!
Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or community member, we invite you to join us in this movement. Share your stories of kindness and inclusion using the hashtag #StartWithHello and let's inspire each other to make our community even stronger.
💬 Comment below with your ideas on how we can promote inclusivity and kindness in Coppell ISD. Together, we can make a world of difference, one hello at a time! 💪🏫🌍 #InclusionMatters #CoppellCares #CommunityStrong #CISDMissionPossible
Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt shares stories from our district. This week, you can catch up with Dr. Hunt as he visits with the three School Resource Officers/Coppell Police Officers who serve at Coppell High School — Sgt. Byron Mitchell, Officer Reggie Walker and Officer “T” Tonard Warmsley. #CISDMissionPossible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZYb-IA2F0s
Recently, 25 Coppell Special Olympics athletes participated in the Area Swim Meet competing against hundreds of other athletes from around the area, earning many gold, silver and bronze medals. Learn more about Coppell Special Olympics at www.coppellso.org. #CISDMissionPossible
Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt shares stories from our district. This week, you can catch up with Dr. Hunt as he, CISD Board President David Caviness, CISD Trustees and Cabinet members deliver lunches to Mockingbird and Pinkerton Elementary and other campuses on the first day of school. #CISDMissionPossible
https://youtu.be/tPbjvB8KAJY
What an amazing morning in CISD. The birds were chirping, kids were smiling and the teacher were ready! #CISD1stDay23 #CISDMissionPossible
Welcome Back! Here is a quick update from our Superintendent, Dr. Brad Hunt, to kick off the new school year. #CISD1stDay23 #CISDMissionPossible
https://youtu.be/8Hg9ReSCZ7Y
Share your First Day of School Photos with CISD with the hashtags #CISD1stDay23 or #CISDMissionPossible. CISD will be on the lookout for these photos for compilation slideshows that we will share with our community to commemorate the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
