March 17, 2025

Corpus Christi Independent School District MARCH 17, 2025

EVENTS March 24

Curriculum & Students Committee Meeting Regular Board Meeting

April 14

Fiscal Management Committee Meeting Regular Board Meeting

TIP OF THE WEEK We hope you had a restful Spring Break! As we prepare to finish off the year strong, ensure your email signature block meets requirements. The approved signature block is available online.

District names elementary and secondary teachers of the year Congratulations to Teacher of the Year winners Amalia Dolores Barragan from Creekside Elementary School and Pedro Benavidez from W.B. Ray High School!

A round of applause for all our campus winners and finalists - your excellence inspires us all!

The Teacher of the Year Ceremony will be a “Run for the Roses” Derby-themed event. Don your fanciest hats and spring attire as we honor these incredible educators in style!

INFORMATION Is your contact information up-todate? Log on to CCISD Connect to update your information.

SPOTLIGHT Tune in! Our Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez joins Del Mar College President Dr. Mark Escamilla for an insightful conversation in the debut episode of the “Superintendent Conversations” podcast series! Watch the podcast online.

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Dr. Elliff Scholarship and Teacher Fellowship Award The Corpus Christi Education Foundation is pleased to offer two scholarship opportunities designed to help our educators pursue their academic and professional goals.

Lexington Middle School to be home of the Gators

Dr. D. Scott Elliff Scholarship Award 2025 Are you a CCISD staff member seeking to complete your college degree or teaching certification? The Dr. D. Scott Elliff Scholarship Award provides financial assistance to support your educational goals.

• Award Amount: $500 Eligibility Requirements • Employed with CCISD for at least three years • Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university • Or hold a degree from an accredited college or university and seeking State Teaching Certification Deadline: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 via email to Eloisa.Dowiat@ ccisd.us.

• Application.

With the announcement of their official mascot, Lexington Middle School has reached a milestone in their progress toward an August 2025 opening.

As the Lexington school building nears completion, fourth and fifth grade students at Creekside Elementary School shared their expertise by voting to select their neighboring school’s mascot. Would it be the Gators or the Pelicans?

Following an opportunity to cast ballots from Feb. 25 through March 7, the clear choice was the Gators, with school colors green and orange.

The new school building is scheduled to welcome students for the 2025-2026 school year.

Teacher Fellowship Award 2025 Professional Development Opportunity for Pre-AP and AP Educators Are you looking to enhance your skills in Pre-AP or AP instruction?

The CCISD Teacher Fellowship Award provides funding for professional development training.

• Covers registration and partial travel expenses for College Board approved professional development courses • Award Value: Up to approximately $1,500 (varies based on requests) Eligibility Requirements • Minimum of five years teaching experience.

• Teaching in CCISD for at least three years, Currently teaching a secondary Pre-AP or AP course.

Deadline: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 via email to Eloisa.Dowiat@ ccisd.us.

• Application.

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