Intercom June 19 Edition

Corpus Christi Independent School District

EVENTS

June 22-July 4

Summer Break

Aug. 9

First day of school

QUESTIONS

Our “Let’s Talk!” customer service platform helps you get the answers you need. Visit us at ccisd.us and click the “Contact us” tab, or text your question to 361-600-3691.

NEW H-E-B VIDEO

H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards created a video to announce CCISD had been selected as the Large District Winner. The video is available for viewing on the district’s YouTube Channel.

#CCISDCARES

CCISD’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Family Counseling Services: 361-852-7415. More information.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Is your contact information up to date? Check online today. Visit portal.ccisd.us. Click on Pay Stub/ Address Change under the Employee Online/Paystub tab.

Make sure to click save, once you have made corrections as needed. Staff who do not have computer access may contact Human Resources to update information.

Thank you for a successful 2023 graduation season!

Thank you to all staff who worked and volunteered during the district’s eight graduation ceremonies! District staff also celebrated Mary Grett’s Completion Ceremony. We had a great time celebrating our students’ accomplishments.

District Alumni Spotlight

Are you a proud graduate of Corpus Christi ISD? We want to hear from you!

We would like to highlight the great things our graduates are doing in our new feature, Corpus Christi ISD Alumni Spotlight! These spotlights will appear on district social media platforms and district newsletters. Fill out the form today!

Free summer meals

The Office of Food Services will be serving free breakfast and lunch to all children between the ages of 1-18 beginning June 12.

A full list of sites can be found on the district’s website

CCISD names new campus, district leaders

As Corpus Christi ISD prepares for the 2023-2024 school year, the district is making announcements regarding new assignments and promotions.

The district has named Christopher Hall principal of Robert Driscoll Middle School. Hall most recently served at Solomon M. Coles High School and has served as an assistant principal at Veterans Memorial High School.

CCISD is also pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Browne Middle School Interim Principal Jenifer Guerra to the school’s principal. Guerra’s additional district experience includes Roy Miller High School and Veterans Memorial High School.

Ron Kanipes recently was promoted to Director of Admissions, Attendance and Student Support Services, where he oversees the district’s attendance, discipline and enrollment systems. Kanipes was previously the district’s Administrator for Student Support Services. His career also includes 24 years of service in the Coast Guard. He takes the lead from Delma Bernal, who is now an assistant athletic director in Office of Athletics.

Christa Rasche, who was recently named principal of Creekside Elementary School, which will open in August 2024, will serve as principal of C.P. Yeager Elementary School for 2023-2024. She most recently served as principal of Woodlawn Elementary School and was an assistant principal at Martin Middle School.

Diana Ybarra has been named the Coordinator of Recruitment & Retention Programs, where she will oversee initiatives to support new teachers. She most recently served as principal of Rafael Galvan Elementary School and was an assistant principal at Oak Park Elementary School.

Ybarra replaces Dr. Katie Walker, who will continue to serve the education community at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Veronica Molina, who has served as principal of C.P. Yeager Elementary School since January 2020, will lead Galvan Elementary School. Her CCISD career includes serving as an assistant principal at William P. Travis Elementary School.

“We are seeing the benefits of building a strong pipeline of future leaders as well as investing in high-quality training for our current administrators,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roland Hernandez. “We look forward to seeing these remarkable individuals succeed in their new roles.”

District, teacher recognized during City Council Meeting

During the June 13 City of Corpus Christi Council Meeting, officials recognized the district for being named the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards Large District Winner. The district received a certificate of commendation during the meeting.

Officials also recognized Miller High School English/SPED Teacher, Daiya Dominguez.