CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Join us in congratulating our students! 👏 We are #CCISDproud of our campuses that have achieved Top Attendance and Attendance Growth! 🏆 Let's keep the momentum going, and make every day count. #AttendanceMatters 💻 Read more: https://www.ccisd.us/article/1745125

Corpus Christi City Council recognized Kolda Elementary School Teacher Kimberly Crabtree as Teacher of the Month during Tuesday's meeting. "As a first grade teacher, my greatest achievement each year is building a classroom family where students feel loved and celebrated for each of their strengths and talents." Congratulations, Mrs. Crabtree! #CCISDproud #ThePowerWithn

September breakfast & lunch menus🥞 🍔 Check out what's cooking in our cafeterias this month. Thank you to our wonderful cafeteria staff across the district for providing meals for our students! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 🖥️ Menus: https://www.ccisd.us/documents/departments/food-services/monthly-menus/685396

📚Gifted & Talented Program applications are open online. 🖥️ For more information visit our website: https://www.ccisd.us/page/gifted-and-talented-program Questions? 📞 Call the Office of Advanced Academics at 361-695-7221.

For more information on Bond 2024, visit www.ccisd.us/bond 💻

Let's make every day count! 👏 September is Attendance Awareness Month! This week, let's show our school spirit. 🎉

We can't wait to welcome everyone back tomorrow! 🤩 Elementary schools begin at 7:50 a.m. and middle and high schools begin at 8:50 a.m. #AttendanceMatters 📚

Friday, Aug. 30 is a Student Holiday. There is no school. All schools and district offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2. Classes resume Tuesday, Sept. 3

🎉Above the Line announcements! 🎉 Join us in celebrating our district employees of the month! Congratulations to the following employees for receiving this recognition. 🌟Substitute: Sylvia Gutierrez 🌟Auxiliary: Maria Isabela Torres, Head Custodian, Menger Elementary 🌟Educator: Orlando Prieto, PE Coach, Fannin Elementary 🌟Administrator: Chris Hall, Principal, Driscoll Middle School

Mayor Guajardo proclaimed September 21, Operation KEYS, keeping every youth in school day. 📚👏🌟 From the proclamation: K.E.Y.S is a community wide walk where citizens of Corpus Christi and CCISD employees will take to the streets knock on the doors of youth who are not in school and provide families with the resources needed for youth to return to school.

The following items will be available for bidding on August 26, 2024 thru September 2, 2024. Viewing items is available from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on August 26, 2024 thru September 2, 2024. Pickup: By appointment only. Contact: Ted Leal at (361) 850-6000

At 10 a.m. today, the Corpus Christi Independent School District held a drawing to determine the order in which candidates’ names will be placed on the November ballot for the district’s board of trustees election. Each candidate was entitled to be present or have a representative present at the drawing. If neither a candidate nor a representative were present, a number was drawn on their behalf. Early voting begins Oct. 21. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Let's make it a great week! 😄👏 Elementary schools begin at 7:50 a.m. and middle and high schools begin at 8:50 a.m. #AttendanceMatters 📚

Friday, Aug. 30 is a Student Holiday. There is no school. All schools and district offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2. Classes resume Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Our Pre-K students are shining bright in their second week of school! 🌟📚 Every day brings new discoveries as our little learners dive into language, literacy and math. Their progress is amazing! #CCISDproud #ThePowerWithin

The Corpus Christi ISD District Advisory Team (DAT) is seeking two community, two business and two parent members for the September 2024 - June 2026 term. Our non district DAT members play a vital role in our District Advisory Team. Read more: https://www.ccisd.us/article/1726327

CCISD to hold drawing to determine ballot placement for upcoming trustee election At 10 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, the Corpus Christ Independent School District will hold a drawing to determine the order in which candidates’ names will be placed on the November ballot for the district’s board of trustees election. Each Candidate is entitled to be present to have a representative present at the drawing. District 2 • S. Jaime Arredondo (incumbent) • Penny Kaminski At Large (3 seats) • Steve Barrera • Michael Bergsma • Pooja Bindingnavele • Don Clark (incumbent) • Augustin De La Garza Jr. • Samuel Fryer • Alice Upshaw Hawkins (incumbent) Where: CCISD Administration Building Board Room 801 Leopard St. When: 10 a.m., Monday, August 26

Corpus Christi City Council recognized Carroll High School English Teacher Ashley Love during today's meeting. Mrs. Love was presented with a commendation and a gift card. Her commendation read in part, "Her success is mirrored in the relationships she has built with her students who continue to seek her guidance and support, as they progress in their academic journeys." #CCISDproud

Community members file for CCISD Board of Trustees positions The November 5, 2024, ballot will include candidates running for four open seats on CCISD’s school board. Trustees are volunteers who serve four-year terms in one of four district positions or three at-large seats. As of the close of business Monday, Aug. 12, the candidates thus far are as follows: District 2 S. Jaime Arredondo (incumbent) Penny Kaminski At Large (3 seats) Steve Barrera Michael Bergsma Pooja Bindingnavele Don Clark (incumbent) Augustin De La Garza Jr. Samuel Fryer Alice Upshaw Hawkins (incumbent) Jane Bell, who has served as an At-Large trustee since 2012, previously announced she would not seek re-election. The application period remains open until 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19.

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