Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt as he shares stories from across the district. This week you can catch Dr. Hunt celebrating Pinkerton Elementary School’s Last Rodeo on April 27 with Principal Mandy Sweeney.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g1gniRGBqo
Save the Date! April 24th
Join us for a great night together!
CISD Destination Imagination Teams did remarkably well at the recent state competition against the strongest teams from 16 regions across Texas. Congratulations to:
Team: Dumpster Divers
Won 5th Place Medal in Secondary Level, Technical Challenge: Breaking Point
Qualified for Global Finals held in Kansas City, Missouri, May 22-25, 2025
Team members: Maxwell Hall (CMS East, 8th), Sahana Iyer (New Tech, 10th), Virginia Hall (New Tech, 10th), Naisha Dey (CHS9), Pranamya Shrikant (CHS, 10th) and Rohan Jain (CHS9)
Team: Small Eyed Owls
Ranked 7th Place in Secondary Level, Scientific Challenge: Worlds Beyond
Team members: Macy Rogerson (CHS9), Reid Dodd (New Tech, 9th), Will Crawford (CHS9) and Anna Olougouna (CHS9)
Team: Ocean Chicky Exploding Volcanoes
Ranked 13th Place in Elementary Level, Technical Challenge: Breaking Point
Team members: Claire Midtbo (Wilson, 3rd), Lauren Bond (Wilson, 3rd), Matías Espino (Wilson, 3rd), Joshua Rolón (Wilson, 3rd), Luis Carrasco (Pinkerton, 3rd), Liam Carrasco (Pinkerton, 3rd) and Luca Carrasco (Pinkerton, 3rd)
🎉 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 Feb. 13, 5th graders at Pinkerton Elementary “rocked” their science lesson under the leadership of teacher Tracey Kling. With Jolly Ranchers in hand, they chanted their way through the sedimentary rock cycle: "Weathering breaks it, Erosion takes it, Deposition drops it, Compaction stacks it and Cementation glues it!" After explaining each step, the students crushed (weathered) their candies in a mason jar, moved (eroded) the pieces, layered (deposited) them, and pressed (compacted) them together using white paper cups. Now, their sugary "rocks" are cementing, solidifying their learning — both literally and figuratively. These candy-based creations will be ready for students on Tuesday, proving that this science lesson at Pinkerton is as solid as a rock.
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
You won't want to miss a fun night with your Pinkerton family!
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
Grandparent Week is coming to Pinkerton! Join your learner for lunch and stop by the Book Fair! We can't wait for you to join us!
You're Invited to Pinkerton's Curriculum Night on September 5th!
An event for parents to learn more about Pinkerton, the grade-level content and curriculum, and how to best support their learners at home. We can't wait to see you there!
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
🌟 We visited Mr. Upchurch's STEAM class at Pinkerton Elementary recently. 💡 These young minds are true innovators, working together to build umbrellas from provided items. 🌂 Teamwork and strategy were on point! Mr. Upchurch emphasized the value of learning from failure and improving. 🙌 Inspiring future leaders! #STEAMeducation #FutureInnovators #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