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SPOTLIGHT
In the latest episode of the Superintendent’s Spotlight, Dr. Roland Hernandez highlights the new elementary campus proposed in Bond 2024. Watch the episode.
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Congratulations, Above the Line winners!
District leaders recently announced the August Above the Line winners! Four honorees were surprised at their work locations with the announcement they were selected. Congratulations!
Sylvia Gutierrez, Substitute
Sylvia serves with intent by hitting the ground running with any task and is always ready to learn her new department. Sylvia quickly assimilates herself to any assignment she is given. Many administrators who she has substituted for regard her as their number one choice when needed.
Orlando Prieto, P.E. Coach, Fannin Elementary
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Orlando empowers minds by keeping student’s success in mind. He wants every student to succeed and makes sure there are opportunities for all. Orlando wants to ensure that every student understands the importance of physical education and gets an opportunity to be active in a safe manner.
Maria Torres, Head Custodian, Menger Elementary School
Maria serves with intent every day. She takes pride in her work. She takes initiative to model our high expectations and utilizes her time wisely. Her work ethic and attention to detail make our team proud of the work she does to keep our school in excellent shape.
Chris Hall, Principal, Driscoll Middle School
Mr. Hall shapes the future by putting his school community first. He cares deeply for students and knows that most come from challenging circumstances. He works hard to ensure that at his school, his students have an environment to thrive in. Mr. Hall is involved heavily with students and parents to forge strong connections.
District Advisory Team nominations
The Corpus Christi ISD District Advisory Team (DAT) is seeking two community, two business and two parent members for the September 2024 - June 2026 term. Our non district DAT members play a vital role in our District Advisory Team. The District Advisory Team is a committee of parents, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff.
The application closes Sept. 10. Please fill out the nomination form online.
CCISD Wellness Corner
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Ovarian Cancer is the 7th most common cancer in women worldwide. Annual visits to your doctor are recommended. Annual visits could help maintain your health, identify potential health issues early, track your progress and receive personalized advice. For more information on Ovarian Cancer, visit the Caring House website.
Operation Keeping Every Youth In School
During a recent City Council Meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo proclaimed September 21 Operation K.E.Y.S. (Keeping Every Youth In School) Day. We are thankful for our volunteers who help reconnect our students with education opportunities. Consider being a volunteer for the 2024 Operation K.E.Y.S. - Keeping Every Youth In School Walk! Operation K.E.Y.S. is a dropout recovery walk in which volunteers work together to visit the homes of out-of-school youth and reconnect them with educational opportunities. The Operation K.E.Y.S. Walk will be held on Saturday, September 21 at the Moody HS Cafeteria from 9 a.m. to noon. The K.E.Y.S. Phone Bank will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5 in the CCISD Board Room from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up to volunteer for the K.E.Y.S. Walk and Phone Bank online. #ThePowerWithin
