Crafting success: Veterans Memorial High School Welding shines at Houston Rodeo

Veterans Memorial High School's welding class recently dedicated time to prepare for, and participate in, the Industrial Craft competition at the Houston Rodeo. 

Senior Maddie Shepheard, who served as the team’s material manager, approached her second competition experience with enthusiasm. The team, comprised of direct and indirect contributors, recognized the significance of effective communication during the project.

The scheduling process involved identifying tasks that required the most time and attention. This strategy facilitated efficient resource allocation as well as allowed the team to pinpoint critical milestones in the project. Maddie’s role included maintaining a list of materials coming in and out of the workshop, ensuring the team had the necessary resources at all times. The project demanded meticulous planning, and the team created a detailed timeline to ensure a smooth workflow. Safety was crucial as well, with the team implementing measures to protect themselves and their work environment. Welding masks, gloves, and other safety gear were standard, and the team regularly conducted safety briefings to reinforce the importance of adherence to safety protocols.

"This event has so many variables the students had to face,” said welding instructor Juan Castillo. "Although they didn't place this time, it was a great learning experience for them."

Celebrating Texas Public Schools Week

This week we celebrated Texas Public Schools Week! We are proud to be a part of the public education system in the state of Texas.

For campuses throughout the district, each day was filled with special events and activities. Schools also held theme days for students.

March 8

Professional Development/Teacher Prep Day (no school)

March 11 - 15

Spring Break (campuses and district offices closed) March 25

Regular Board Meeting

March 29

Good Friday (campuses and district offices closed)

April 1

Easter Monday (campuses and district offices closed)

Corpus Christi ISD is now sharing information about community events and activities with CCISD students and families through a Virtual Backpack. We know that parents are interested in community information. At the same time, we don’t want the homework, letters from the teachers, school news and other important district information to get lost among the countless pieces of paper in students’ backpacks or families’ crowded email inboxes.

Click the button below to see the latest community flyers. 

Kaffie Middle School teacher chosen for STEM grant

Dr. Cynthia Hopkins, science teacher at Kaffie Middle School received a Society for Science STEM research grant for supplies for her classroom.

Dr. Hopkins was one of the 41 educators across the country who received research kits or funds to purchase STEM related equipment through the program.

"This grant will be a transformative force, empowering my students to delve into the exciting world of scientific exploration," Hopkins said in a press release from the Society for Science. "With this support, my students will gain invaluable hands-on experience and develop critical skills that will shape their futures."

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3rd through 5th grade students created bird houses during the after-school program. Students received guidance throughout the process. They had a fun time with this project!

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The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is dedicated to helping families living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve the community with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children’s mental health care. Our number is

361-886-6900.

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