Coppell ISD

Did you know that schools in Texas are funded based on student attendance, not enrollment? The state counts a child present if they are in class when attendance is taken each day, which is 10 a.m. for Elementary, 10:15 a.m. for Middle School and 10:45 a.m. for High School. Help us increase our attendance rate districtwide by having your child in school or by scheduling your appointments before or after attendance is taken.

On April 7, the CHS Varsity Winter Cologuard delivered a breathtaking performance at the North Texas Colorguard Association (NTCA) State Championships, securing the silver medal with a flawless routine that moved the entire staff to tears, narrowly missing the gold by just .1. point. Adding to the glory, CHS senior Parker Jones was honored as the inaugural NTCA State Performer of the Year, selected unanimously by the committee from among 300 schools and thousands of performers. Color Guard Director Matthew Rummel received the prestigious Director of the Year Award. Relive the magic of their performance with the video of 'In Fantasia' here: https://youtu.be/Sp5CVe6ceSc.

Esther Gomez Splawn Frocked as Lieutenant Colonel for the Marine Corps Reserves During a special ceremony at Coppell High School on April 8, Coppell ISD and several district administrators were recognized for their support of the Military Reserves. Coppell ISD received a Military Reservist Award for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (EGSR). CHS Principal Laura Springer, CHS9 Principal Dr. Cody Koontz, CMS East Principal Melissa Arnold, CHS Associate Principal Zane Porter, CHS Substitute Coordinator Julie Wilson, CHS9 Special Education Teacher Chaz Bowen and Educational Diagnostician Shelley Pierce, were also recognized for their support of Military Reservists who work at their schools. One of these Reservists, Esther Gomez Splawn who teaches Special Education at CHS, was also frocked as a Lieutenant Colonel for the Marine Corps Reserves.

🌓 This week, catch a special episode where Dr. Hunt participates in the eclipse activities at Pinkerton Elementary! 🚀 He'll be joining Principal Amanda Sweeney, STEAM teacher Michael Upchurch, Digital Learning Coach Bliss Frey, Librarian Meghan Hunt, and Instructional Coach Meredith Schaaf for a day filled with science and fun. 👀 Don't miss out! Tune in to see our community come together to learn and celebrate. Hit subscribe and turn on notifications for our YouTube channel to stay updated. 📚🔭 #Catchupwithhunt https://youtu.be/EZqF_nOLfkg

Coppell ISD will be closed on Friday, April 12, for an unused Weather Day and on Monday, April 15, for a Flex Professional Development Day. There will be no school and the district is closed on these days.

As the curtains drew to a close on the Cowboy Theatre Company’s recent UIL One Act Play production of "Little Women," the spotlight shone brightly on the high school students who won a series of awards. With the stage set for success, New Tech High @ Coppell senior Sarah Myers took center stage, earning the title of Outstanding Technician. Meanwhile, CHS junior Sanjana Sreemushta and New Tech High @ Coppell senior Lily Hess dazzled the audience, receiving Honorable Mention All-Star Cast nods for their stellar performances. New Tech juniors Sarvin Narang and Ellie Reese stole the show, gracing the stage as part of the illustrious All-Star Cast. And in a plot twist worthy of applause, CHS sophomore Georgia Reynolds earned herself a spot at the UIL Theatrical Design as a State Qualifier for her Marketing Campaign. From the opening act to the final curtain call, these theatre aficionados have scripted a tale of triumph that deserves a standing ovation.

Coppell ISD Night at The Ballpark will take place on Friday, April 26, as our World Series Champions the Texas Rangers take on the Cincinnati Reds at Globe Life Park in Arlington at 7:05 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.rangers.com/schools.

Earlier this month, the CMS West Youth and Government delegates, under the leadership of Social Studies teacher Kristi Key, showcased their exceptional talents and dedication at the State Capitol during the State Conference. With an impressive turnout of 82 delegates, CMS West made a resounding impact, with five of their bills passing through committee, joint, and ultimately signed by the Youth and Government Governor — a feat achieved by only a select few out of over 300 delegates statewide. Congratulations to Michael Emmanuel, Sahasra Pottlapalli, Satvik Devatha, Siddharth Pappu, and Mexi Mbanugo for their outstanding achievements. Moreover, CMS West dominated in the top chair/clerk team category, with Tanish Shrimali and Claire Levenson leading the charge. Distinguished delegates from CMS West were Sahasra Potlapalli, Sarina Adhikari and Amon Sarbadhikari. Notable individual recognitions include Karthi Malla for Outstanding Statesman and Sharanya Ranganath for Outstanding Club Leader. The delegation's exceptional performance culminated in the prestigious Premier Delegation award, highlighting CMS West's unwavering commitment to excellence in civic engagement and leadership.

Congratulations to Debate advisor SunHee Simon and her International Public Policy Forum team of Anushree De, Akshita Krishnan, Aali Shah, Effie Shen, and Tvisha (TJ) Jindal for advancing to the quarterfinals of the Bickel & Brewer International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) World Championship Debate Tournament. The advancing "Elite 8" teams earn an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City in May to compete in the IPPF Finals, where the IPPF World Champion will be awarded a $10,000 grand prize.

Today, Pinkerton Elementary had an awe-inspiring day packed with eclipse excitement thanks to our incredible STEAM teacher, Michael Upchurch and the rest of the Pinkerton Staff🌌🔭 🌞 From when they arrived, they were diving into the wonders of the cosmos with a special focus on the eclipse phenomenon including, cosmo themed snacks such as Sun Chips, Moon Pies and Sunny D. The learners created stop motion videos of what they expected to happen and finally ended up on the field with family members and a DJ to welcome the eclipse to Coppell ISD.

📣 Don't miss out on the latest from our district! Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt 🎥 Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt is bringing you exclusive stories straight from the heart of our community. This week, Dr. Hunt sits down with some exceptional students from our schools! 🌟 Join him as he chats with Regional Spanish Spelling Bee Winners Elizabeth Castillo Perez and Micaela Ramos-Cho from Wilson Elementary, along with Sriya Gomatam from CMS North. Special guests include Wilson Principal Cooper Hilton and CMS North Principal Dr. Greg Axelson. 🏫 Plus, get ready to cheer on Sriya Gomatam as she heads to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May, and support Micaela Ramos-Cho as she competes in the National Spanish Spelling Bee in El Paso this June. Mark your calendars and join us for this inspiring episode! 📆 #DistrictStories #Education ##CISDMissionPossible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLIUb9NKoSc

Kindergarten and New Student Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year is now open. To enroll, visit www.coppellisd.com/WelcomeToCISD.

Kindergarten and New Student Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year is now open. To enroll, visit www.coppellisd.com/WelcomeToCISD.

🌟✨ Join us in celebrating Assistant Principals Appreciation Week!🌟✨ This week, we're shining the spotlight on our incredible Assistant Principals here at CISD. 🎉 Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to our learners never goes unnoticed. From fostering a positive school environment to supporting our students' growth and success. A huge THANK YOU to all our Assistant Principals for everything you do. Your passion and tireless efforts are the backbone of our school community. Let's show them some love! ❤️ #AssistantPrincipalsAppreciationWeek #CISDMissionPossible

Students from CMS East, CHS9 and Coppell High School demonstrated remarkable ingenuity and scientific prowess at the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair, garnering top honors in various categories. Ayush Singh, Sushanth Velineni, and Aarav Thilop from Coppell Middle East clinched 1st prize in the Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design category. Deepali Kanchanavally and Kartik Koranne from Coppell High School secured the Dallas County Medical Society 2nd place Special Award in Biomedical and Health Sciences, while Trishay Naman and Anish Kalra claimed 1st place in the Senior Division of Biomedical Engineering, awarded by the McKinney Amateur Radio Club, Inc. CHS9 students Vihaan Dhanapalaksha and Aarav Munjal received 3rd prize in Earth and Environmental Science, alongside CHS student Tanaya Apte, who also earned the WEAT / AWWA Senior Division 2nd place Special Award in the same category. Charvi Vohra from CHS9 secured 3rd prize in Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design. Additionally, CHS students Aayush Shah and Ayush Biswal were recognized with the Yale Science & Engineering Association, Inc. Most Outstanding 11th Grade Exhibit for their exceptional work in Robotics and Intelligent Machines. These outstanding students will be honored at a banquet hosted at Southern Methodist University on April 29, celebrating their dedication to scientific inquiry and innovation.

On Feb. 25, the CHS Academic Decathlon Team showcased their intellectual prowess at the State Competition, securing an impressive 13th place among the top 25 teams statewide. Leading the charge was Team Captain Ishaan Kashyap, who clinched an outstanding 5th Place Overall. Kashyap's stellar performance was complemented by remarkable achievements in various subjects, including a 2nd place in Math and Economics, and a 3rd place in Art within the Honors Category. Additionally, junior Sai Kasiraman claimed 1st place in Essay and Interview, while junior Vasudev Mitra secured 1st place in Economics. In the Varsity Category. Junior Raihaan Girish excelled with a 2nd place in Essay and a 3rd place in Interview. The team's dedication and academic excellence continue to shine bright, making CISD proud. The team's adviser is CHS history teacher Tim Dixon.

Congratulations to CHS junior Jaqueline “Jakie” Fuerte for winning the state championship in the Power Lifting Unequipped 114 Class.

CISD will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 6 at CMS West from 8 to 11 a.m. CISD is hiring educators in all areas including High School, Middle School, Elementary, Bilingual, ESL, Special Education, as well as for Child Nutrition, Crossing Guard and Maintenance workers.

Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt shares stories from our district. This week, you can catch Dr. Hunt as he speaks with CHS juniors Faith Amoako, Arisha Hasan, Erin Donovan, Edward Griffin and CHS senior Mridini Gazawada about their experiences with Job Shadowing Day on March 21. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0gyVxOBc7c

Denton Creek Elementary and Coppell Middle School North came together for their Second Annual Stuffy Delivery. Denton Creek Art teacher Emanuela Errico and CMS North Art teacher Lynley Johnson joined forces for this project that had North students craft stuffed animals for the DCE Elementary learners. In an inspiring display of friendship, CMS North students poured their hearts into creating these special toys for Denton Creek's 2nd graders. Pen pal exchanges between the schools further cemented the bond, as students wrote heartfelt notes to each other. Denton Creek learners' designs came to life as North student artists brought them to fruition through sewing and actualization. This week, the culmination of their efforts arrived as North students joyfully delivered the stuffed animals to their Denton Creek friends, exemplifying the true essence of the "Right Stuff" of friendship.