Ms. Garcia is a dedicated 5th-grade math and science teacher who has served CCISD students for 18 years. Throughout her career, she has also taught kindergarten and 1st grade, and recently earned the Master Teacher designation through the Teacher Incentive Allotment program. 🍎👏
✨ Board recognitions ✨
During Monday evening's Board of Trustees Meeting, the board recognized the following:
🍎Creekside Elementary School students were recognized for reciting the pledges at the start of the meeting.
🍎National Academic Decathlon competitor, from Bella, King High School.
🍎State Citizen Bee competitor, Unal, from Ray High School.
🍎Perfect attendance students, Davian and Matthew, from Veterans Memorial High School.
🍎Valedictorians and Salutatorians.
🍎May Above the Line Winners.
🍎H-E-B Excellence in Education School Board Winner.
“My experience with CCISD, Collegiate High School and Del Mar College has been truly unique — not many students have the opportunity to complete both high school and college simultaneously, ” Ponce said. “It has been a challenging but rewarding journey, and I’m proud to have reached this milestone. I’m incredibly grateful for these experiences and look forward to what comes next.”
Today's Board of Trustees Meeting begins at 5 p.m.
Watch live: https://www.ccisd.us/page/board-meetings
The meeting will also be streamed on the district's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ccisdcommunications8354
More photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Dqae9dRaIrOap-mUnVfzYBuXBAS92fwX?usp=drive_link
Returning families 📣
It’s time to complete your Annual Update in Home Access Center for the upcoming school year! The Annual Update lets families check and update important student information to help keep school records correct. It also includes student forms and district policies that families need to review and approve.
💻 Complete your update and get support information on our website: https://www.ccisd.us/page/annual-update
Questions? Our Let's Talk customer service platform is here to help! Text us your questions at 361-600-3691 and get the information you need. Prefer email? Send your questions to ccisd.tx@k12-lets-talk.com
Meet Brittany Bammert Kitchens! Brittany attended Smith and Blanche Moore elementary schools, Kaffie Middle School and King High School. She is a Pre-K teacher at Webb Elementary School.
"CCISD played a significant role in preparing me for both my career and my adult life by providing strong role models and educators who demonstrated the impact a teacher can have on their students. Throughout my time as a student, I experienced firsthand how a positive and supportive learning environment can influence a child’s confidence, motivation, and sense of belonging."
Are you a proud graduate of Corpus Christi ISD? ✏️ Please take a moment to fill out the alumni form: https://bit.ly/44xNm0t
Thank you for sharing your stories with us. We are proud to tell them!
RSVP to Amanda.Cameron@ccisd.us
Join us to learn more about Corpus Christi ISD’s Digital Scholars Academy, a tuition-free online high school option for students in grades 10-12.
Students can take advantage of flexible virtual learning, electronic coursework, and on-campus college opportunities through CCISD Early College High Schools in partnership with Del Mar College. Families are invited to attend an upcoming information meeting either virtually or in person at Collegiate High School’s St. Clair Building, 101 Baldwin Blvd.
Meeting Dates:
🍎 May 7
🍎 May 18
🍎 June 3
🍎 June 9
💻 Join virtually here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254291377024727?p=39ZKlEI7hHI46wBvgb
Interested in the program? Apply online: https://forms.ccisd.us/forms/digitalscholars
Students can earn college credit while learning real-world skills in mapping, surveying, and design. #CCISDisThePlaceToBe
Watch live as we honor the Class of 2026 graduates who are the first in their families to earn a high school diploma. The event begins at 6 p.m.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/zglQ6KWBJDo
👏 Congratulations to our All-Star Educators:
⭐ Megan Radtke – Sam Houston Elementary School
⭐ Victoria Garcia – Menger Elementary School
⭐Victoria Smith – Mireles Elementary School
⭐Amanda Cervantes – Lexington Middle School
⭐Jack Marley – Hamlin Middle School
⭐Samantha Hill – Zavala Elementary School
Thank you for your dedication and the difference you make every day! Congratulations to all of our TIA-designated teachers. We are so proud of you! #CCISDproud
📷More photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TuSnCBxK4_gFp4s8KCkRWvrZBMBReKZk?usp=drive_link
Thank you to our incredible school nurses for the care, compassion and support you provide every single day.
She has been named the 2026 National Distinguished Principal for Texas. Her commitment to creating an engaging learner-centered environment has earned her the title of Texas Principal of the Year by the Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. 🌟
📸 More photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UZLCHAMRH4_CzlHerzYl2a8BwnwATkyf?usp=drive_link
Join us in congratulating her on this incredible national honor. Winners will be announced in December in Atlanta.
