Last week, acclaimed author and illustrator Nathan Hale visited Coppell High School, CISD middle schools, and Lakeside Elementary, captivating students with his engaging sessions that brought history to life. Hale, known for his Eisner-nominated and New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, shared his passion for American history through storytelling and illustration. Students at CMS East, CMS West, CMS North, CHS, and Lakeside Elementary were inspired by his creative approach to history, which combines humor and vivid imagery to make the past exciting and relatable. Special thanks to our Parent and Teacher Organizations (PTOs) for partnering with the district to bring Nathan Hale here for this memorable experience for our students.
🏆 East Broncos Cross Country Dominates in Houston! 🏆
On Saturday, Nov. 9th, 20 East Broncos athletes traveled to Houston for a huge showcase of their dedication and hard work. Here’s how they performed:
Girls 3k Championships:
The Lady Broncos made history, taking 1st place as Middle School Division Champions! Led by Anusha Patki (26th) & Hannah Stumm (29th), the team crushed the competition after dominating the regular season. Special shoutout to 7th grader Sabrina Wright for an impressive 59th place finish!
Boys 3k Championships:
The Broncos brought home another 1st place finish as Middle School Division Champions! Alesh Khowala earned All-State Honors with an 8th place finish, followed by All-State teammates Tyler Kim (18th) & Rigved Nehere (20th). 7th grader Colten Karstendiek also finished strong in the Top 50.
Rising Stars Divisions:
👏 7th grader Bridget Brassfield & 8th grader Michelle Kencono led the girls in the Top 20, while 7th grader Ahan Kothalkar took 14th place for the boys.
It was a Great Day to be an East Bronco – Congrats to all our athletes! 🐴💪 #EastBroncos #CrossCountryChampions #ProudTeam
The CMS East Band is playing a winning tune on the national stage, as both the Honor Winds and Symphonic Band have been named National Winners in the Foundation for Music Education's prestigious Mark of Excellence and Citation of Excellence competition. Out of more than 450 entries from 40 states, CMS East's bands rose to the top in the Class AA category, earning recognition as one of the best middle school band programs in the country. Congratulations to the talented 2023-2024 Honor Winds and Symphonic Band members and their directors Steve McGrew and Katherine Rivera for their outstanding achievement!
Coppell ISD has produced a district record-breaking 51 National Merit Semifinalists for the 2024-2025 school year, with 50 hailing from Coppell High School and one from New Tech High @ Coppell. This incredible achievement places CHS as the high school with the second highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Texas. https://www.coppellisd.com/o/cisd/article/1758410 #MyHomeIsCISD
Sweet Reunion at CISD New Hire Breakfast: At the Aug. 1 Coppell ISD's New Hire Breakfast, the CISD Child Nutrition team served more than just breakfast — they served up memories. Estrella "Star" Primera, a beloved member of our Child Nutrition team for 30 years, had a sweet reunion with new teacher Sabrina Sadler, a former student to whom Primera served meals to when Sadler was in Kindergarten at Austin Elementary. A CISD graduate Sadler is starting her first year teaching social studies at Coppell Middle School East. This touching reunion highlights the lasting impact of CISD Child Nutrition staff, proving that a simple meal can nourish hearts and minds. #MyHomeIsCISD
This morning, Coppell ISD kicked off our New Hire Orientation with the 2024 New Hire Breakfast and Expo with the Coppell Chamber of Commerce. We are thrilled to welcome more than 100 new teachers and staff members home to CISD. A big thank you to the Coppell Chamber of Commerce and the City of Coppell for their incredible support in making this event a success. Our newest CISD employees enjoyed breakfast, door prizes, goody bags, and the chance to connect with local businesses that supported this incredible event.
Together, we are building a stronger educational community who get to say My Home is CISD! 🏫❤️ #MyHomeIsCISD
Celebrating White Cane Day Oct. 15 — My name is Daniel Jimenez. I am a sophomore at Coppell High School, and I was born with albinism, a visual impairment. This Sunday, Oct. 15, we celebrate White Cane Day, a day to commemorate the independence of people with visual impairments. The white cane was a device made for blind people for mobility purposes, to help blind people with movement and environmental awareness. Over time, as more people started using the white cane, White Cane Day was established by Lyndon B. Johnson. So, this Sunday, I am taking the day to celebrate White Cane Day. Living with a visual impairment has been difficult, and I’ve had my trials and struggles over the years, but being here in Coppell ISD has helped me learn and experience how to thrive and achieve my goals even with a visual impairment. If you’re wondering how you can help create a safer space for visually impaired individuals, here is a good tip. If you see a person with a cane, especially on the sidewalk, giving them a little more space can make it easier for them to check their surroundings. #CISDStudentMade by Daniel Jimenez #CISDMissionPossible
Learners taking the lead — Today, at Lakeside (5th Grade), Richard J. Lee, Mockingbird, Valley Ranch, and Wilson (a mix of both learner-led and parent-teacher conferences) Elementary Schools, learners took the reins in learner-led parent-teacher conferences. Students shared their academic accomplishments and progress, as well as the areas in which they want to grow. By leading the way, these students, along with teachers and parents, are making our CISD mission of creating profound learning experiences for every child possible. #CISDMissionPossible
Learners taking the lead — Today, at Lakeside (5th Grade), Richard J. Lee, Mockingbird, Valley Ranch, and Wilson (a mix of both learner-led and parent-teacher conferences) Elementary Schools, learners took the reins in learner-led parent-teacher conferences. Students shared their academic accomplishments and progress, as well as the areas in which they want to grow. By leading the way, these students, along with teachers and parents, are making our CISD mission of creating profound learning experiences for every child possible. #CISDMissionPossible
🌟 Join us in Coppell ISD as we continue with the #StartWithHello campaign! 🤝❤️
In our vibrant community, we believe in the power of connection and inclusivity. Starting today, we're excited to embrace the #StartWithHello initiative to foster a safer and happier environment for all our students.
🤗 What is #StartWithHello? It's a simple but impactful way to make a difference. By saying "hello" and reaching out to someone new, you can brighten their day and create lasting connections. Let's break down barriers and build bridges together!
Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or community member, we invite you to join us in this movement. Share your stories of kindness and inclusion using the hashtag #StartWithHello and let's inspire each other to make our community even stronger.
💬 Comment below with your ideas on how we can promote inclusivity and kindness in Coppell ISD. Together, we can make a world of difference, one hello at a time! 💪🏫🌍 #InclusionMatters #CoppellCares #CommunityStrong #CISDMissionPossible
Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt shares stories from our district. This week, you can catch up with Dr. Hunt as he visits with the three School Resource Officers/Coppell Police Officers who serve at Coppell High School — Sgt. Byron Mitchell, Officer Reggie Walker and Officer “T” Tonard Warmsley. #CISDMissionPossible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZYb-IA2F0s
Recently, 25 Coppell Special Olympics athletes participated in the Area Swim Meet competing against hundreds of other athletes from around the area, earning many gold, silver and bronze medals. Learn more about Coppell Special Olympics at www.coppellso.org. #CISDMissionPossible
Tune into YouTube each week to #CatchupWithHunt as Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt shares stories from our district. This week, you can catch up with Dr. Hunt as he, CISD Board President David Caviness, CISD Trustees and Cabinet members deliver lunches to Mockingbird and Pinkerton Elementary and other campuses on the first day of school. #CISDMissionPossible
https://youtu.be/tPbjvB8KAJY
What an amazing morning in CISD. The birds were chirping, kids were smiling and the teacher were ready! #CISD1stDay23 #CISDMissionPossible
Welcome Back! Here is a quick update from our Superintendent, Dr. Brad Hunt, to kick off the new school year. #CISD1stDay23 #CISDMissionPossible
https://youtu.be/8Hg9ReSCZ7Y
Share your First Day of School Photos with CISD with the hashtags #CISD1stDay23 or #CISDMissionPossible. CISD will be on the lookout for these photos for compilation slideshows that we will share with our community to commemorate the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
About 220 new teachers and staff were welcomed to the Coppell ISD family on Aug. 3 during the New Hire Expo and Breakfast sponsored by the Coppell Chamber of Commerce and CISD. #CISDMissionPossible
SUMMER HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. & 1 - 4 p.m.; Closed on Fridays. Campus is also closed from June 16 - July 10.
SCHEDULE PICK UP: Thursday, Aug. 3; LATE SCHEDULE PICK UP: Friday, Aug. 11.
Have a Great Summer Break!
