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Drane Science Fair Winners
Jack Blanton and Lexi White were named Grand Champions of the Drane Intermediate Science Fair competition. Assistant Superintendent Karl Walker was one of the judges in the competition.
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Tiger Football MVP
Senior Cameron Washington was named the 2011 Corsicana Tiger MVP at the Fall Sports Banquet.
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Thompson addresses board
After a presentation from attorney David Thompson, the Corsicana ISD Board of Trustees voted to join a coalition of school districts challenging the constitutionality of the current school funding system.
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CEF treats Sam Houston
Sam Houston Elementary teachers and staff were treated to a potato bar luncheon earlier this week as part of the Corsicana Education Foundation's continuing campus celebrations in the district.
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Tekell C Award
Bowie Elementary teacher Christie Tekell receives the C Award from CISD Board of Trustees President Kerri Anderson Donica and Bowie Principal Tina Homan.
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Woodall C Award
Bowie teacher Patti Woodall receives the C Award from CISD Board Member Ed Monk and Principal Tina Homan. The C Award is given to individuals who go above and beyond for students and staff.
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CHS pledgers
CISD School Board President Kerri Anderson Donica greets Corsicana High School students Tamara White and Tabitha Bonner after they led the audience in the pledges at Monday's school board meeting.
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Cabano C Award
Collins Middle School teacher Jennifer Cabano receives the C Award from CISD Board Member Scott Watkins (right), CMS Principal Herbert O'Neil and Collins teacher Larry Acock, who nominated her.
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Biltz C Award
Community member Jane Biltz receives the C Award from CISD Board Member Leah Blackard and Corsicana High School Principal Greg Bower. Bower nominated Biltz for the honor.
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Board appreciation
The CISD Board of Trustees were honored on Monday night by the district's principals as part of School Board Appreciation Month. Each campus hosted board members during the month for special activities.
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Concerned coach
A Lady Tiger basketball player waits for a free throw as Corsicana Coach Art Prevost shows concern in the background. The Lady Tigers lost by a single point to Mesquite Poteet last Friday.
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Heading to the basket
Corsicana's Lady Tigers dropped a close 44-43 decision to Mesquite Poteet before the largest crowd of the season in Tiger Gym.
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Collins MS top scholars
Dozens of students at Collins Middle School were inducted into the junior National Honor Society last week. Presiding over the ceremony was Principal Herbert O'Neil.
Several 2011-2012 Corsicana High School senior athletes will announce their college of choice on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 3:15pm in the Community Room at the Tiger Stadium Fieldhouse. Media and guests are invited and encouraged to attend.
Corsicana ISD to Challenge Texas School Finance System
Less than six years ago, the Texas Supreme Court struck down the State school funding system. In November 2005, the Court found that the Texas legislature had over-relied on local property taxes, left local school districts without meaningful discretion over local tax rates, and was operating a state property tax in violation of the Texas Constitution. The Supreme Court also cautioned that the school funding system was on the verge of resulting in a constitutionally inadequate education system. The Court warned that structural change was needed and stated that it - remain[ed] to be seen whether the system's predicted drift toward constitutional inadequacy [would] be avoided by legislative reaction to widespread calls for changes. READ MORE
CISD UIL Results: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th
Corsicana ISD has released the names of those students who placed in the district-wide, elementary University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition. READ MORE
Thank a School Board Member
(CORSICANA, TX) - Texans benefit every day from the tireless work and countless hours dedicated by a group of more than 7,300 men and women in communities across the state. These public servants are elected to serve by local constituents and receive no compensation for their efforts. These men and women are the school board members of Texas. January is School Board Recognition Month and Corsicana ISD will take the opportunity to thank there local leaders for devoting time to support public education and serve our local schools. READ MORE
Gifted and Talented (GT) Informational Meeting
CISD Clothing Center
CISD Clothing Center (CCC) on the Travis Center Campus 1009 W. 13th Ave
Texas Assessment Student Portal
Parents/guardians of CISD student(s) can access their student’s information via the Texas Assessment Student Portal. (Click here to link to the student portal.) The reports are available in English and Spanish. To view your student(s) information, you must have the student’s date of birth and the unique access code located at the bottom of last year’s CONFIDENTIAL STUDENT REPORT. Please contact the School Counselor at the appropriate campus if you are in need of any assistance.
Thousands of dollars in food and toys to benefit local families
Turning Points is turning heads at Corsicana HS
Corsicana FFA brings home 3 second-place finishes
CISD lauded with Above Standard Achievement on finances
CISD campuses honored as Higher Performing Schools
Calicos hosting 2nd Annual Calico Cup Golf Tournament
The 2011-2012 Calico dance team presents the 2nd Annual Calico Cup golf tournament in conjunction with the Corsicana Country Club Fall festival on October 30th at the Corsicana Country Club. The golf tournament is $75 per person, two-man team. There will be cash prizes. Tee off is at 1 p.m. Food will be provided for golfers at the end of tournament.
SAT preparation classes available at Corsicana High School
CHS Band earn top rating at Regionals, off to Area meet
Collins MS ag mechanics Wildlife Booth wins at State Fair
After taking agricultural mechanics shows across the state by storm last spring, the Collins Middle School Wildlife Observation Booth continues to impress judges this fall. READ MORE
Corsicana High School students Ryan Hitt, Matt Middleton and Russell Stites have been named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. READ MORE
CHS students earn All-Region Choir honors
Corsicana High School students Evan Edwards, Luke Marrs and Jake Van Zandt achieved Texas Music Educators Association Region 8 All-Region Choir status recently. READ MORE
Education Foundation gives $20,030 in grants to teachers
The Corsicana Education Foundation awarded more than $20,000 in innovative teaching grants to staff on the field before Friday night's Tiger football game against Lancaster. READ MORE
CISD board OKs budget, keeps 2011-12 tax rate the same
Corsicana ISD Board of Trustees adopted a lean budget and kept the tax rate the same as last year at a special called meeting on Monday. The board approved a $35,450,076 budget, about 7 percent less than in 2010-11. The board also OK'd a tax rate of $1.2830 per $100 valuation.
‘School Within a School’ concept wins CMS $5,000 CEF grant
Future Collins Middle School students could participate in a unique learning experience thanks to the $5,000 10th Anniversary Grant announced by the Corsicana Education Foundation at Corsicana ISD’s Convocation recently. The grant will allow Principal Herbert O’Neil to start the process of developing a “school within a school” concept he’s calling Collins University, due to open in the fall of the 2012-13 school year. READ MORE
Young elevated to Corsicana ISD Deputy Superintendent
Corsicana ISD Assistant Superintendent for Special Programs Dr. Joe Young was promoted to Deputy Superintendent at Monday night's school board meeting. "I'm very pleased to have the extra assistance that Joe can provide," said Superintendent Dr. Diane Frost. "He has certainly proved himself over the last year and I know he can help improve the quality of administration in the district in the future."
Corsicana ISD achieves national AYP standards
Corsicana ISD has met the federal government’s Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standards for the 2010-11 school year after missing the mark the previous two years. READ MORE
Sam Houston, Bowie earn Exemplary ratings from TEA
Sam Houston and Bowie Elementaries were named Exemplary schools by the Texas Education Agency on Friday. Carroll Elementary and Drane Intermediate received Recognized ratings. All other Corsicana ISD campuses and the district itself earned Academically Acceptable ratings. READ MORE
7 Corsicana HS students earn AP Scholar Awards
Seven Corsicana High School students were recently notified of earning the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with scores of a 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Garrett Arnell, Corayma Garcia, Tyraus Johnson, Ryan Malone, Alberto Miranda, Iris Romero and Anne Schmidt. READ MORE
Melton named 2nd-team all state, others all-academic
Corsicana High School baseball player Hunter Melton was recently named second-team all-state by the Texas Sportswriters Association. Melton previously was named District 15-4A Offensive MVP. Also, Cameron Cutrer, Brandon Reyes, Matt Wilkins and Aaron Raney earned Academic All-District.
- Drane UIL Writing