Intercom July 7, 2025 Edition

Corpus Christi Independent School District JULY 7, 2025

EVENTS July 28

Curriculum & Students Committee Meeting Board of Trustees Meeting

Aug. 1

Professional Development

Aug. 4-6

Professional Development

Aug. 5

Convocation

Aug. 7-8

Teacher Work Day

Aug. 11

First Day of School Fiscal Management Committee Meeting Board of Trustees Meeting

INFORMATION

More than 100 join CCISD

Thank you to all the campuses and departments who came out to support our recent CCISD Job Fair! Because of your efforts, 103 new team members are joining the district.

We’re excited to welcome these new faces to CCISD! Do you know someone who would be a great addition to CCISD? Let them know our job listings are available on our website.

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

Log on to CCISD Connect to update your information.

JOIN TEAM CCISD Do you know someone who would be a great addition to CCISD? Take a moment to view job listings on our website.

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Windows 11 upgrade

Technology Services Staff will coordinate with department leads and Principals to identify the date(s) in which your site will be updated. Updates will take place between March 2025 through July 2025. During this time, each site/ department will be provided an inventory of computers that indicates whether they can be updated to Windows 11.

All staff should ensure that they have backed up their data prior to the update, including files and browser bookmarks. For more information on how to back up data visit this Knowledge Base article. Staff can also enter a help desk ticket for additional support.

Convocation: Unleash Your Potential

Board of Trustees meeting information

Mark your calendars! Convocation is August 5 at the American Bank Center. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m.

The Keynote Speaker is Inky Johnson, motivational speaker and former college football player.

Let’s get ready to Unleash Your Potential and make it a great 2025-2026 school year!

For information about the American Bank Center’s bag policy, please visit their website.

Did you know every Board of Trustees Meeting is live streamed on our website? Agendas and videos of previous meetings may also be viewed online.

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District applauds teachers, students for strong, preliminary STAAR scores Corpus Christi ISD is pleased with preliminary STAAR scores for grades three through eight, with results showing performance that leads the region, Texas urban districts and the state.

Highlights at the “Meets” level include: • At or above the state in third through eighth grade reading, and equal to the state in fifth grade math.

• At or above the state in third, fourth and eighth grade math.

• Leads Texas Urban Council districts in third, fourth and sixth grade math; fifth and eighth grade science; and eighth grade social studies.

• Leads ESC Region 2 in fifth grade science, with a second place ranking in sixth grade math.

“These results speak to the exemplary commitment of our students with an unparalleled level of support from their teachers,” said Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez. “Our focus on professional development at all levels, coupled with partnerships with school and district leaders, is resulting in unmistakable benefits for our students. CCISD is the place to be for academic and extracurricular success, and we can’t wait to help our students continue to further their education when they return to the classroom in August.”

The district anticipates receiving final scores in August. CCISD looks forward to welcoming students to a new school year on Monday, Aug. 11.

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CCISD teachers earn top regional honors

Please join us in congratulating our CCISD Teachers of the Year for their outstanding achievements at the regional level. W.B. Ray High School’s Pedro Benavidez has been named the Education Service Center, Region 2 Secondary Teacher of the Year. In addition, Creekside Elementary School’s Dolores Barragan was recognized as a regional finalist. We are proud to celebrate their dedication, excellence, and commitment to education. #CCISDproud

Approved district email signature template

All schools, departments, and district offices are required to use the standard CCISD email signature template, as shown in page 15 of the Brand Style Guide.

In keeping with the aim of presenting a unified and professional image, employees are asked to avoid incorporating personal quotes, backgrounds or logos of other organizations into their email signature. See page 16 of the Brand Style Guide.

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Summer learning in full swing

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JUNE 2 JULY 24

CCISD PROPERTIES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS We are glad to help you Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY-FRIDAY SCHEDULE RESUMES MONDAY, JULY 28.

JUNE 24 - JULY 4 All district offices will be closed for summer break, reopening Monday, July 7.

For updates and information, please visit ccisd.us as well as campus and district social media accounts.

Questions: (361) 695-7200 or ccisd.tx@k12-lets-talk.com

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