Calling all incoming Kinder learners! Join us for our summer Kinder playdate! All new kindergartners are welcome to join us!
Eight CISD elementary schools are 2024-2025 Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Student Leadership Award Recipients. Congratulations to:
Canyon Ranch Elementary School
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Denton Creek Elementary School
Lakeside Elementary School
Mockingbird Elementary School
Richard J. Lee Elementary School
Valley Ranch Elementary School and
Wilson Elementary School
This esteemed state recognition celebrates exceptional student leadership groups that have shown remarkable dedication to their school communities through leadership and service.
“Student-led initiatives not only enhance the educational experience but are crucial for fostering civic engagement among students,” TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart said. “We are proud to recognize these dynamic groups of young leaders who actively participate in their communities and make a positive difference throughout Texas.”
Award recipients will be recognized during TEPSA’s Student Leadership Workshops in the fall.
The most anticipated day of the school year is almost here! Watch for the PTO's newsletter with info on how you can take part in this FUN day.
¡El día más esperado del año ya casi está aquí! Esté atento al boletín del PTO con información sobre cómo puede participar en este día DIVERTIDO.
***Due to AP testing the reunion has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 7th at 4:00PM.***DCE proudly invites former Trailblazers graduating in 2025 for a celebration in your honor. Join staff, who helped you along the way, in celebrating your accomplishments & walk the halls one last time as they were when you attended!
***Debido a las pruebas de AP, la reunión se ha reprogramado para el miércoles 7 de mayo a las 4:00 p.m.*** DCE invita a los Trailblazers que se gradúan en 2025 a una celebración en su honor. ¡Reúnanse con sus maestros de primaria que los apoyaron en su camino a celebrar sus logros! !Recorran los pasillos por última vez como antes lo hicieron en sus años de primaria!
Welcome new Trailblazers, Class of 2038!
DCE wishes our former Trailblazers, now Cowgirls, the best of luck as they face Lake Travis on the pitch Saturday, April 12th @ 4:00 p.m. in Georgetown!
🎉 Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉
This year, National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated from April 7–11. CISD is proud to join school districts across the nation in honoring the hard work, dedication, and impact that assistant principals have on student success.
We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding leadership and support our assistant principals provide to students, staff, and our entire learning community. Thank you for all you do to serve our learners!
Special shoutout to the amazing assistant principals at CISD:
👩🏫 Coppell High School:
Associate Principal Taylor Smith-Bothun, Justin Helpenstill, Jeremy Jordan, Colleen Lowry, Dan McCready, and Anna Wanderski
👨🏫 New Tech & Victory Place:
Garrett Voelker
👩🏫 Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus:
Nathan Harvey and Jessica Lynch
👨🏫 East:
Rob Borenstein and Carrie Boyle
👩🏫 North:
Linda Rothey and Stephen Frank
👨🏫 West:
Matthew Telepak and Ayasha Greene
👩🏫 Austin:
Brianna Sanford
👨🏫 Canyon Ranch:
Kylie Godinez and Kat Yegge (who also serves Lee)
👩🏫 Cottonwood Creek & Pinkerton:
Julie Springer
👨🏫 Denton Creek:
Laura Melson
👩🏫 Lakeside:
Allison Parsons
👨🏫 Lee:
Angel Buchanan
👩🏫 Mockingbird:
Dr. Julie Dawes
👨🏫 Town Center:
Tiffany Lee
👩🏫 Valley Ranch:
Sheryl Dennehy
👨🏫 Wilson:
Leigh Ann Howard
Thank you for all you do, and for making a difference every day! 🌟
Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt as he shares stories from across the district. This week you can catch Dr. Hunt as he visits with Denton Creek Elementary Principal Dr. Yanet Cardoza and recent and upcoming activities at the campus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoGRSdU4OV8
Celebrating Gifted and Talented Specialists Week
March 31-April 4 is Gifted and Talented (GT) Specialists Week, a time to recognize and appreciate the incredible educators who nurture and challenge our gifted learners across the district. These specialists dedicate their time and expertise to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in students, ensuring they reach their full potential.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following GT specialists for their unwavering commitment to excellence in education:
Austin Elementary: Natalie Harvey
Canyon Ranch Elementary: Melissa Harris
Cottonwood Creek Elementary: Kim Cook
Denton Creek Elementary: Joanna McDonald
Lakeside Elementary: Melissa Warren
Richard J. Lee Elementary: Ayesha Khan
Mockingbird Elementary: Ann Carlsson
Pinkerton Elementary: Marnie Ward
Town Center Elementary: Heather Bass
Valley Ranch Elementary: Gayla Cockrell
Wilson Elementary: Carol Koslowski
Check out how our Kinder and 2nd graders partnered with CMS North learners to create their stuffies based on their drawings!
Join us for a fun week at Denton Creek Elementary School! Come see the great things happening at our school; thanks to the support of parents and staff!
The CISD Spanish Spelling Bee for Third and Fourth/Fifth grade took place on Jan. 27. Wilson Elementary Third Grader Taylor Hubble won on round 12 with the word "paloma,” which means dove. Denton Creek Elementary Third Grader Benjamin Mino-Rodriguez, is the 1st runner-up. Wilson Elementary Fifth Grader Mariana Santos won the Fourth/Fifth grade competition in round 9 with the word "ejemplo,” which means example. Fellow Wilson fifth grader Ahaan Narkar is the 1st runner-up. Both Hubble and Santos will be representing Coppell ISD at the Region 10 Spanish Spelling Bee in March. Congratulations!
El concurso de deletreo en español del distrito para 3.º y 4.º/5.º grado se llevó a cabo el lunes 27 de enero. Taylor Hubble, estudiante de 3.º grado de Wilson, ganó en la ronda 12 con la palabra "paloma.” Benjamin Mino-Rodríguez, estudiante de 3.º grado de Denton Creek, es el primer finalista. Mariana Santos, estudiante de 5.º grado de Wilson, ganó la competencia de banda de 4.º/5.º grado en la novena ronda con la palabra "ejemplo.” Ahaan Narkar, estudiante de 5.º grado de Wilson, es el primer finalista. Hubble y Santos representarán a Coppell ISD en el concurso de ortografía en español de la Región 10 en marzo. ¡Felicitaciones!
Trailblazers! Join us for our next opportunity to earn a token at DCE on February 21st!
Join us for our next Coffee at the Creek!
Thank you to our PTO and families for helping us sponsor this great experience for our young learners!
This week schools around the district celebrated Thanksgiving with the help of our amazing Child Nutrition team. We are thankful for all of our wonderful CISD learners, parents and staff and hope you all have a relaxing vacation next week. #MyHomeIsCISD
Join us for our 2nd Coffee at the Creek on December 6th at 7:40am. This time, our school counselor and school psychologist will be leading us in a discussion about supporting our learners with self-esteem and confidence.
Celebrating our artists of the month at Denton Creek Elementary School!
Mrs. Bordelon (counselor) and Dr. Cardoza (principal) are teaming up to engage families through "Coffee at the Creek." Our goal is for families to get to know each other and build an even stronger network of parents in our community.
Based on your feedback we are launching Coffee at the Creek on October 4th at 7:40am. Our first session will be a meet and greet! We will meet other parents to strengthen our connection and support for our learners.
We will have coffee and pastries for all parents who join us.
Únete a nuestra primera reunión y conoce a Dr. Cardoza & Mrs. Bordelon.
Conozcámonos entre nosotros y construyamos una red más fuerte de padres en nuestra comunidad.
🎙️✨ Introducing the latest episode of the #HuntsHeroes podcast! Dr. Hunt sits down with one of CISD’s unsung champions—Dr. Yanet Cardoza, the new principal of Denton Creek Elementary. 🌟
In this episode, learn how Dr. Cardoza uses her rich experiences to connect with families and create a positive, inclusive learning environment at a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) campus. 🌍📚
Don’t miss this insightful conversation about leadership, education, and the power of community! Tune in now! 🎧
#CISDPride #LeadershipInAction #DualLanguage #MyHomeIsCISD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCELz4m9RzA