Intercom Nov. 18 Edition

Corpus Christi Independent School District NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Veterans Memorial launches U.S. Coast Guard NJROTC EVENTS Nov. 22

Student Holiday

Nov. 25-29

Thanksgiving Break

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

For more information visit the Family Counseling Services website.

SPOTLIGHT

In the latest episode of the Superintendent’s Spotlight, Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez thanks our area veterans and shares district updates.

Watch the video on the district’s YouTube Channel.

On Nov. 14 Veterans Memorial High School celebrated the establishment of the state’s only U.S. Coast Guard JROTC unit. The unit began at the beginning of the school year, under the direction of Senior Maritime Science Instructors Matt Gully and Michael O’Leary, led by school principal Scott Walker.

“Corpus Christi is home to a large military community, and we are glad to serve military connected students and their families,” said Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez.

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Submit your Above the Line nominations!

Get your Above the Line nominations in today!

This year, the nomination form follows our district’s Leadership Definition. We are also honoring our substitues who go Above the Line!

Submit your nominations online.

Teachers, staff recognized for dedication Chanta Gidrey, teacher at Miller High School, was recognized as the November Teacher of the Month by Corpus Christi City Council.

Mrs. Gidrey has been teaching for 12 years. She has taught middle school social studies, science and math.

“As a teacher, I am most proud of being able to see the students from my first year of teaching, graduate from high school,” she said.

Have you downloaded the CCISD App? The app provides quick access to news, events, lunch menus, calendars, and more from across the district and individual schools. Families may customize the app to follow specific schools and topics of interest. Push notifications provide real-time updates, reminders, and emergency alerts.

The CCISD mobile app is available for free download from the App Store for iOS devices or Google Play store for Android.

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During the Nov. 11 Board Meeting, the Board recognized the Above the Line employee of the month winners and Jane Bell for her service to the Board of Trustees. We thank Jane Bell for her many years of service to CCISD students and staff. #CCISDProud

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Kids Pantry The CCISD Office of Student Wellness and Intervention Services and Office of Students in Transition need items to support our students who are experiencing homelessness and/or may not be in the physical custody of a parent or guardian throughout this holiday season.

This is an opportunity to provide a variety of holiday foods during the Winter break for these students and their families. As part of the holiday giving project, the Administration Building will be collecting items for this cause.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 18, large, wrapped boxes will be placed on the first floor and the mezzanine area at the Administration Building as collection points. A box will also be located by the front doors of CIRC. Collection will continue through Friday, Dec. 13.

Below are suggested items needed: • Boxed Stuffing/Dressing • Canned Cranberry Sauce • Canned Corn • Canned Green Beans • Boxed Mashed Potatoes • Canned Black-Eyed Peas

• Canned Sweet Potatoes • Packets of Turkey Gravy • Other canned, boxed or nonperishable food items are welcome * ITEMS CAN NOT BE EXPIRED OR EXPIRING BEFORE 12/31/2024

Additionally, the Office of Student Wellness and Intervention Services is collecting

GIFT CARDS TO WALMART AND H-E-B IN THE AMOUNT OF $10

(increments of $10 only and with no expiration date). All items above will be packaged together with a gift card to create a full holiday meal for our students and families.

Thank you in advance for your donation and your giving spirit this Holiday season!

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Student Holiday

Thanksgiving Break

Friday, Nov. 22

Nov. 25-29 all campuses and district offices closed

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