Coppell ISD

We are thrilled to announce that Coppell ISD’s own Eric Hanson has been named one of the Country Music Association's Teachers of Excellence. Mr. Hanson, who teaches music at Wilson Elementary, has been selected as one of just 30 outstanding music teachers from across the nation to receive this prestigious honor. The announcement came as a heartwarming surprise this morning at Wilson Elementary, where country music superstar Luke Bryan shared the news with Mr. Hanson and the school community. Check out the heartwarming moment in this video [insert link.] Mr. Hanson’s dedication to his students and passion for music education truly makes him a superstar in our eyes. We're so proud of you, Mr. Hanson Keep shining bright and inspiring the next generation of musicians! #CISDMissionPossible https://youtu.be/tGoHMvTsnyM

Please join CISD Intervention Services staff for the final Coffee & Connections of the semester at Andrew Brown East Grand Pavilion (260 Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019) on Wednesday, May 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We will have coffee and treats, and you will have the opportunity to chat with intervention staff and other families. Please feel free to reach out to Sree Gunturu, CISD Community Liaison for Intervention Services, by phone at 214-496-6898 or email sgunturu@coppellisd.com if you have any questions or need accommodations.

Kinder Roundup was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out.

🌟 Don't miss out! Join us on YouTube every week to #CatchupWithHunt Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt is bringing you all the latest district stories straight to your screen. 🎉 This week, tune in as Dr. Hunt celebrates National School Lunch Hero Day at Canyon Ranch Elementary with CISD Culinary Trainer, Chef Anthony Brasberger. 🍎 Let's show some love to our lunch heroes! 💪 #NationalSchoolLunchHeroDay #CISD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzwK8hYwBBs

When student attendance increases, more state funding is allocated to support programs in the district that can improve student performance and engagement. Higher attendance rates can help districts secure additional funding from the federal government and other sources. Help us reach our 97% goal!

A total of 42 high school Technology Student Association students have qualified for the national competition with 32 from CHS and 10 from CHS9. TSA National Leadership Conference will take place Orlando, Florida in late June. Congratulations to the qualifying students.

Kindergarten Round-Up is on May 2 at all Elementary Campuses. Most campuses will begin at 5:30 p.m. We cannot wait to welcome the Class of 2037 to CISD!

Join The Defensive Line and CISD clubs and organizations for a night of fun-filled ways to improve your mental health from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at Coppell High School. CHS alumnus Solomon Thomas has shared an invitation for the community to attend. The evening will feature demonstrations, guest speakers, and a variety of booths to promote healthy lifestyles. All ages are welcome.

The Spring 2024 issue of CISD’s Our Story magazine is now available. This issue features stories on academic excellence, a Strategic Planning update, a feature on Valley Ranch Elementary volunteer Doris Patrick written by CHS senior Sameeha Syed, a story on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support or MTSS and more. Visit www.coppellisd.com/o/cisd/page/spring-2024-magazine for the electronic version of the magazine. CISD thanks our advertising partners for their support, which fully funds the magazine.

🎉 Don't miss out! Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt brings you the latest stories from our district. 📚 This week, join Dr. Hunt as he chats with Richard J. Lee Elementary Principal Chantel Kastrounis and STEAM teacher Priscilla Shaner. 🎈 They'll be sharing all the excitement from the school's epic Birthday Bash celebrating 10 years of FamiLEE on April 18. 🎂 #LeeLegacy #CommunityCelebration #EducationMatters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO6Vr7RRnXY

If every student missed two fewer days of school, CISD could receive an additional 1.3 Million dollars to cover costs related to teacher salaries, classroom materials, support staff, enrichment activities and other necessary items. Attendance Matters. . . You Matter!

CHS students in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) organization had a successful state competition, with ten learners qualifying for the International HOSA Competition taking place in Houston in June. Congratulations to the following International qualifiers with their state competition results: Health Career Display-1st Place Bhavana Ananta (Senior) Saipragnya Akula (Senior) Medical Law and Ethics -1st Place Jerry Hao (Junior) Medical Assisting -2nd Place Catherine Ma (Junior) Research Poster-1st Place Ashia Agarwal (Junior) Dental Science-3rd Place Dhruv Nalla (Junior) Johnson and Wales Scholarship Recipient Anusha Narway $5,000 National Geographic Anatomy and Physiology (Recognition) Nitin Ponduri (Senior) Hari Virinchi Vellampalli (Senior) Sanjana Ambati (Senior)

Congratulations to CISD’s Spring 2024 Great Employees who Matter or GEMs, who are district employees who go above and beyond in their duties in serving the district. The Spring 2024 GEMs are: Taylor Bristow, Network Engineer (nominated by Communications Department) Rebecca Burke, Structured Learning Teacher, Canyon Ranch Elementary (nominated by Katie Cassidy) Connor Didio, Technology Support Specialist (nominated by Emily Cowart) Tracy Henson, English Teacher, Coppell High School (nominated by Linda Moore) Liliana Rojas, Language Acquisition Specialist, Lakeside Elementary (nominated by Allison Parsons) Melissa Warren, Gifted & Talented Intervention Specialist, Lakeside Elementary (nominated by Allison Parsons) Katherine Webb, Librarian, Coppell Middle School East (nominated by Shelby Thompson) Robyn Webb, Director of Federal and State Programs (nominated by Diana Sircar) Professional Learning Team: Nancy Garvey, Director of Professional Learning; Amanda Mask, Coordinator of Digital Learning; Emily Cowart, HR/PL Specialist (nominated by Kristen Eichel)

More than 400 families attended CISD’s first-ever popsicle parties for incoming Kindergarten students and their families on April 16 in Coppell and April 17 in Irving. These events were an opportunity for these families to get to know each other and engage with the district. Kindergartners will next engage at their schools at Kindergarten Round-Up on May 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Eight students from Coppell High School’s Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program volunteered their Saturday mornings to collect more than 400 pounds of trash from Lewisville Lake on April 6. The CFA Leader Academy’s core values aim to empower students to make a positive impact through servant leadership, teamwork, communication and innovation. Under the guidance of faculty sponsor and CHS Forensic Science Teacher Catherine Murphy, juniors Vidhi Dasani, Landon Trego, Leilani Nevarez, Bhavana Palla, Hridya Ann Jimmy, and Dolly Bandlamudi (not pictured) and seniors Rose Parampottil and Sydni Eldridge (not pictured) brainstormed project ideas before collectively deciding to clean up Lewisville Lake. The project was a first for the group, but certainly not the last of the students’ efforts to positively change their community and world.

Get ready to witness the creativity and talent of third, fourth and fifth graders at Austin Elementary. In collaboration with Market Street in Coppell, these students have embarked on an extraordinary project to elevate their writing skills while celebrating Earth Day on April 22. Over the past few weeks, students have crafted extended constructed responses on Earth Day themes in their English, Language Arts, and Reading classes, with the final drafts written onto paper grocery bags. These unique creations will now take center stage as Market Street customers have the privilege of having their groceries bagged with the artwork and messages from Austin Mustangs on April 22. This is a wonderful opportunity for Austin students to showcase their voices beyond the classroom walls.

🎥 Don't miss out on the latest episode of #CatchupWithHunt! 📺 Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt is back with another insightful chat, this time joined by CHS9 Counselor Amy Blasingame and the school's very own Canine Co-Counselor, Stanley! 🐾 Tune in on YouTube every week to hear fascinating stories from our district. You won't want to miss this one! 🌟 #Education #DistrictStories #CommunityEngagement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0-uNY4D8N4

Join Richard J. Lee Elementary staff and families for the school's first-ever "Birthday Bash," celebrating 10 years since the school's opening. In conjunction with STEAM Night, the evening will feature STEAM activities as well as games, music, food trucks, a silent auction and more.

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.