Coppell ISD

🎉 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.

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