Aug. 11, 2025

Corpus Christi Independent School District AUGUST 11, 2025

EVENTS Aug. 11

First Day of School Board of Trustees Meeting

Aug. 25 Board of Trustees Meeting

INFORMATION It’s hurricane season! Is your contact information up-to-date?

Log on to CCISD Connect to update your information.

TEAM CCISD If you know someone who would be a great fit for our district, encourage them to explore our job openings at www.ccisd.us.

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Convocation 2025

More than 5,000 CCISD employees from every campus and department came together to kick off the school year with pride, energy, and unity. CCISD showed up and showed out with posters, pompoms, mascots, lights, matching shirts, and giant letters.

This year’s theme, Unleash Your Potential, came to life as we celebrated our incredible staff and looked ahead to a fantastic 2025-2026 school year!

A special thank you to Mary Carroll High School graduate and national softball champion Vanessa Quiroga for inspiring us with her story. We also thank our first student keynote speaker, Josiah Ponce, a senior at Collegiate High School and president of the Texas Association of Future Educators. Thank you both for inspiring us and proving that CCISD is the place to be!

Stay in the loop with the CCISD App! From lunch menus to campus news, district updates, and important dates, it is all just a tap away.

Download the CCISD App today and stay connected wherever you go!

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CCISD continues Community Eligibility Program for 2025-2026 school year

Leadership definition Corpus Christi ISD, in partnership with The Holdsworth Center, created a leadership definition to guide the how of our work in support of the district’s mission and vision.

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Developing Hearts Value self and others Cultivate strong relationships Serve with intent and purpose

CCISD offers free Pre-K to full-time employees As part of one of the most robust benefits packages in the region, CCISD offers free pre-K to our fulltime employees. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to our district! Learn more about our job openings at ccisd.us.

Corpus Christi ISD is pleased to announce that it will continue providing free breakfast and lunch to all students for the upcoming school year. Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision provide breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students at no charge.

“Providing our students with nutritious meals is essential to supporting both their health and academic success,” said Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez.

The free meals program is made possible through the Texas Department of Agriculture via the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

CCISD has been providing free breakfast and lunch since 2018. During the 2024-2025 school year, CCISD served over 6.2 million free breakfast, lunch, Saturday and supper meals.

Although parents and guardians will not need to complete a free/reduced lunch application, they will still need to complete a district income survey. The income survey is part of the online registration process. Gathering data on students’ economic status helps the district remain compliant with state reporting and receive money for grants and programs.

For lunch menus and more, visit ccisd.us or download the CCISD app.

18th Annual State of the District event

The Corpus Christi Education Foundation is proud to host this year’s CCISD State of the District on Thursday, October 9, 2025!

This exciting event brings community leaders, educators, and supporters together to celebrate the incredible things happening in our district.

Proceeds will benefit CCEF’s mission, including the annual “Grants for World-Class Schools. The grants fund innovative programs and resources for district schools.

Be a part of the impact. Become a sponsor or purchase your tickets today! For sponsorship and ticket information, call 361-695-7412, or visit the Corpus Christi Education Foundation website.

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Mother-daughter duo prep for school year

Valerie Moeller held up a piece of decorative framed art, proudly showing it to her daughter.

Megan Moeller, standing in her new classroom at Rose Shaw Elementary School, smiled as her mom revealed the décor she had picked out for both of their classrooms.

The mother-daughter duo shared laughs and swapped ideas as they decorated each other’s classrooms ahead of the 2025–2026 school year. Megan will be teaching 3rd grade, while Valerie, a veteran teacher, will teach 4th grade.

“We’re thrilled to have the dynamic Moeller duo in our classrooms,” said Christine Bernal, Principal of Shaw Elementary School. “Miss Moeller began by volunteering and substituting, eventually discovering her passion for teaching. Mrs. Moeller has been a dedicated educator in many roles, and together, they bring heart, commitment, and excellence to Shaw.”

Valerie is entering her 20th year with CCISD, as Megan begins her first year as an Associate Teacher.

“I grew up around educators. I would come and help out, and I love working with kids. It’s very rewarding,” Megan said. “I don’t think I would have wanted to become a teacher if it hadn’t been for my mom.”

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THE HEART OF LEARNING STARTS WITH

GREAT EDUCAT RS Nominate a deserving teacher, counselor, principal, early childhood learning center, school board or school district.

Created in 2002, the H‑E‑B Excellence in Education Awards was designed to honor and thank outstanding public school professionals. Through this program, H‑E‑B awards over $780,000 annually to deserving educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and communities.

To submit a nomination or application, go to HEBLovesTeachers.com Deadline for nomations September 30

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