2019-20 District News

Clear Creek ISD Unveils the CCISD Passport Summer Exploration Project

06/15/2020

Today, Clear Creek ISD launches the CCISD Passport, a treasure trove of virtual experiences for students to access from the comfort of their homes. This project will take kids of all ages on virtual trips to a wide array of destinations for seven straight weeks.

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CCISD Seeks Public Input on Reopening Schools

06/09/2020

Form and public meeting

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Safely Reopen CCISD Committee Releases Preliminary Recommendations

06/08/2020

The Clear Creek Independent School District convened a committee of health professionals, parents, students, staff and community members to develop a set of recommendations to address the challenges associated with reopening schools in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Class of 2020: Graduation Ceremonies Rescheduled

05/29/2020

New Dates and Times

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CCISD Names Volunteers of the Year

05/29/2020

CCISD volunteers and community partners never cease. Not even a global pandemic can stop these champions for children in their quest to ensure the schools and students of CCISD have all that they need to succeed.

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Profile of a CCISD Graduate, Part Seven

05/28/2020

Arianna Nunez Martinez from Clear Creek High School

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Clear Creek ISD Needs Your Feedback

05/27/2020

Clear Creek ISD COVID-19 Survey

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Profile of a CCISD Graduate, Part Six

05/27/2020

Michael Karmeileopardus Lee from Clear Lake High School

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Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Food Benefit

05/26/2020

The P-EBT application will open the first week of June.

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CCISD Campus Leadership Changes

05/26/2020

The Clear Creek Independent School District announces new leadership on a few campuses ahead of the 2020-2021 school year.

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Profile of a CCISD Graduate, Part Five

05/26/2020

Jonathan Haberer from Clear Springs High School

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Armand Bayou Elementary Named a Lighthouse School by Leader in Me ™

05/26/2020

Armand Bayou Elementary has achieved the prestigious Lighthouse Certification after only three years of participating in The Leader in Me program.

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Profile of a CCISD Graduate, Part Four

05/25/2020

Olivia and Sophia LaRochelle from Clear Horizons Early College High School

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Profile of a CCISD Graduate, Part Three

05/22/2020

Owen Kiszka from Clear Brook High School

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Clear Brook High School Awarded National Character Recognition

05/20/2020

Only Texas public high school to receive the honor

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Profile of a CCISD Graduate, Part Two

05/19/2020

Helena Pippert and Kelly Putman from Clear Falls High School

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Profile of a CCISD Graduate, Part One

05/17/2020

Dakota Shrader from Clear View High School

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Amanda Hawkins with Superintendent Greg Smith

CCISD Celebrates Teacher of the Year Finalists

05/15/2020

Clear Creek ISD leaders and the Rotary Clubs of Space Center, League City and Seabrook surprised Teacher of the Year finalists with a car parade alongside family and friends on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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CCEF Funds Student Access to Success

05/14/2020

The Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) recently funded internet WiFi hotspots for families facing extreme economic hardship as a result of COVID-19 outbreak and resulting restrictions.

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2020 Clear Creek ISD Retirees Recognized

05/11/2020

We would like to recognize this year's exemplary retirees and thank them for their combined total of 1,256 years of service.

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High School Teacher Named Winner for H-E-B Education Award

05/07/2020

Clear Lake High School Career and Technical Education Teacher Laura Dunham has been awarded the 2020 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the Rising Star-Secondary category.

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CCISD Nurses Go Above and Beyond

05/07/2020

Coordinator of Health Services Marina Keeton is grateful to her dedicated team of nurses for rising to the challenge during these uncertain times, including their continued participation in monitoring essential employees’ health at the district’s food distribution centers every week.

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Students Create Art Gallery Focused on Mental Health

05/07/2020

Clear Creek High School students create online art gallery project to help those with mental illness during COVID-19 pandemic.

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CCISD Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration Dates for 2020-2021

04/29/2020

Full Day, Half Day and Free Pre-K Available for Those Who Qualify

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Teachers Create Yard Signs to Connect with Students

04/24/2020

Falcon Pass Elementary Teachers created signs to put up in their students' yards to show how much they miss them.

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CCISD Names New Principal of Seabrook Intermediate

04/23/2020

Nicole Hicks, recent Westbrook Intermediate assistant principal, was named the new principal of Seabrook Intermediate

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Wedgewood Student Creates “Little Free Pantry”

04/16/2020

Wedgewood student Alexandra Castillo creates "little free pantry" for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Orchestra Directors Across CCISD Share Message Through Music

04/14/2020

Orchestra Directors play "Lean on Me" for staff and students across the district.

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Clear Creek ISD Modifies Grading Guidelines During COVID-19 Closure

04/07/2020

The Clear Creek Independent School District is joining a growing number of educational institutions and moving the second semester to a Pass/Fail grading system due to the Coronavirus crisis.

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The Family Connection: Resources from CCISD

04/06/2020

Comprehensive list of resources to assist during school closures

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CCISD Extends School Closure Until May 4, 2020

03/31/2020

As the community spread of the Coronavirus expands within our school district boundaries and across Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has just extended the emergency school closure until Monday, May 4, 2020.

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CCISD Challengers Cherish Special Olympics

03/27/2020

The CCISD Challengers had a great showing at the Gulf Coast Area Basketball Tournament in Alvin before schools closed.

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CCISD Today - Community Update

03/26/2020

District closure update and more

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CCISD School Board Trustee Election Postponed Until November

03/26/2020

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Clear Creek Independent School District Board of Trustees approved an order to postpone the Saturday, May 2, 2020 school board election to the uniform election date of Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

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Clear Creek ISD to Host Virtual Teacher Job Fair March 25 Through April 4

03/25/2020

Applicants May Apply and Share Videos

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March 23, 2020 CCISD Board Meeting

03/23/2020

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Clear Creek ISD March General School Board Meeting will be held virtually tonight, March 23, 2020.

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Comcast Opens Up Millions of Free WiFi Hotspots Nationwide

03/17/2020

Comcast has opened free Xfinity wifi hotspots nationwide during this national emergency for the next 60 days.

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Talking to Students About COVID-19: A Parent’s Resource

03/17/2020

Concerns over COVID-19 and all the events stemming from this virus, like school closings, can make students and families anxious.

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An Important Message From CCISD

03/16/2020

CCISD will be closed through April 10, 2020

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Clear Brook High School Students Show Servant Leadership

03/06/2020

Clear Brook High School soccer players take pride in showing younger students what kind of leader they can become.

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The Late Ralph Parr Leaves Behind Long Legacy of Service

03/06/2020

District and Community Icon Passes at Age 84

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Stewart Seagull Wins Top Award for Texas History Essay

03/06/2020

Fourth grader Alexander Barajas had been named as the 2020 District VI Texas History Winner of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Essay Contest.

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Wedgewood Elementary Honored by Mayor

03/06/2020

Met with resounding cheers from the teachers and student body, City of Friendswood Mayor Mike Forman read the official Mayoral Proclamation that declares March 6, 2020, as Wedgewood Elementary Day.

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Elementary Students Raise Funds to Build a School

03/05/2020

The P.H. Greene Elementary Kids for Peace Club is comprised of 21 fourth and fifth graders who recently raised $1057 to help the international nonprofit Kids for Peace organization build a school and peace center in Tijuana, Mexico.

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CCISD Names New Principal of Clear Brook High School

03/03/2020

The Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Sharon Lopez as the new principal of Clear Brook High School.

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Brookwood Bears' Leadership Shines

03/02/2020

Students were excited and prepared to show off their leadership skills during Brookwood Elementary Leadership Night on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

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Teachers Surprised by $10,000 Donation and Students Recognized as Leaders

03/02/2020

In front of staff and FOX 26 News, McWhirter Elementary Principal Dr. Michael Marquez announced that Burlington Stores was donating $10,000 to teachers so they could buy more supplies to use in their classrooms.

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CCISD Students Celebrate Black History Month

02/28/2020

Clear Creek ISD schools highlighted the history and contributions of African Americans throughout February in honor of Black History Month.

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Space Center Intermediate Inspiring Girls in Engineering

02/28/2020

Space Center Intermediate teamed up with Collins Aerospace to host a day to inspire eighth grade girls and introduce them to the world of possibilities in engineering.

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Clear Falls Students Donate More Than 750 Teddy Bears in Honor of Former Student

02/26/2020

A group of students from the Village Vault School Store at Clear Falls High School donated more than 750 teddy bears in honor of Sarah Grace Dearmond, who was hit by a drunk driver on February 25, 2019 while away at school in Lubbock.

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Board Report: February 2020

02/26/2020

A full list of recognitions and action items from the February Regular Board of Trustees Meeting.

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Walter Hall E-STEM and Ed White E-STEM Open Applications for Magnet Schools

02/26/2020

Parent Information Meetings Announced

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02/24/2020

News and snapshots from across the District for the week!

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Bus Drivers Learn about Safety to Serve Students

02/20/2020

About 225 members of the CCISD Transportation department, including bus drivers and shop workers, learned about safety and how to act quickly in a medical emergency during their last in-service day for the year on Monday, February 17, 2020, at League City Intermediate.

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High School Teacher Named Finalist for H-E-B Education Award

02/20/2020

Surrounded by enthusiastic students and supportive staff, Laura Dunham was named a finalist in the 2020 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, a program that spotlights best practices and celebrates the passion and creativity of Texas educators.

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CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor Seeking Nominations for the 2020 Class

02/19/2020

Deadline to Submit Nominations: May 1, 2020

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Clear Creek ISD Home to Two Grammy Award Winners

02/18/2020

Clear Creek Intermediate’s head choir director, Emily Premont, and assistant choir director, Clipper Hamrick, won the Grammy® for “Best Choral Performance” with their fellow Houston Chamber Choir members.

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CCISD Students Receive Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

02/17/2020

A total of 25 student artists and writers across Clear Creek ISD were named as Gold Key Award recipients in the 2020 Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

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02/17/2020

News and snapshots from across the District for the week!

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Clear Lake City Elementary Celebrates Completed Renovations

02/13/2020

Clear Lake City Elementary Thunderbirds enthusiastically lined the halls of their newly-renovated campus to cheer on district leaders and community partners as they arrived for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on February 11, 2020.

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Crossing Guard Helps Students Cross the Street

Clear Creek ISD Celebrates Crossing Guards!

02/12/2020

Wednesday marks Crossing Guard Appreciation Day for Clear Creek ISD’s more than 45 crossing guards, who serve thousands of students daily.

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CCISD Spelling Bee Queen Crowned

02/11/2020

The Clear Creek Independent School District has crowned its new Spelling Bee Champion. Seabrook Intermediate sixth grade student Alli DeVillier took home the first-place trophy.

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Michele Staley Named New Executive Director of Special Services

02/10/2020

After serving as Clear Brook High School’s head principal for 11 years, Dr. Michele Staley has been selected to lead CCISD’s Special Services department.

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News Club Students Keep Up with Current Events

02/07/2020

News and media clubs have cropped up on CCISD elementary campuses over the past few years and they offer students a great opportunity to cover activities happening in their own schoolyard.

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Community Message Regarding Novel Corona Virus from the Harris County Department of Health

02/07/2020

Harris County Public Health Message

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Seagulls Ask "Can You See the Leader In Me?"

02/06/2020

Students demonstrate the skills and confidence they are gaining from The Leader In Me program.

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Fifth Graders Set Sights on Saving the Turtles

02/05/2020

Fifth graders at Falcon Pass Elementary made it their mission to save the turtles and educate their whole school about it.

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Clear Brook High School Named State School of Character

02/05/2020

First CCISD High School to Receive This Honor

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Student Assembly and Family Master Class Bring Intentional Focus on Character

02/04/2020

Prominent Speaker, Ari Afsar, Shares Relatable Life Experiences with Students

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Dual Language Program Application Now Available

02/03/2020

The Dual Language program applications and other documents for the 2020-2021 school year are now live and will close on Friday, May 15, 2020.

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The Current: January 2020

02/03/2020

Trending News & Highlights for October

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Student Author Published by Local Non-Profit

10/31/2019

Promising author and Clear Springs High School junior Fiza Kuzhiyil is one of only 100 students nationwide to have her short story selected to be published.

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CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor Tradition Continues with New Class of Inductees

10/31/2019

Four Coaches, Five Athletes and Two Teams Newest Honorees Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony

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Board Report: October 2019

10/30/2019

A full list of recognitions and action items from the October Regular Board of Trustees Meeting.

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Clear Creek ISD Unveils School Start Time Options

10/28/2019

Public Feedback Window is Open

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CCISD Senior Selected for 2020 Under Armour All-America Game

10/28/2019

Chad Lindberg, a senior at Clear Creek High School, was selected to compete in the 13th annual Under Armour All-America Game on January 2.

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Hispanic Heritage & Leadership on Display

10/25/2019

Colorful decorations made from tissue paper lined the walls and scores of papel picado hung from the ceiling as parents, children and staff made their way to the cafeteria to celebrate Hispanic Heritage and participate in Leadership Night afterwards at Stewart Elementary on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

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Clear Lake Chamber Orchestra Top in Texas

10/25/2019

The Clear Lake High School Chamber Orchestra is #1 in Texas! They were selected as the 2020 High School Honor String Orchestra.

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#TrendingNow in CCISD: October 25, 2019

10/25/2019

News and snapshots from across the District for the week!

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#TrendingNow in CCISD: October 18, 2019

10/21/2019

News and snapshots from across the District for the week!

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Clear Lake Falcons Take Flight Preparing for the Future

10/18/2019

At the inaugural Falcons Take Flight College and Career Day on October 16, Clear Lake High School seniors had the opportunity to learn that the sky is not the limit for what comes next after high school graduation.

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Future Teachers Gain Insights at Fall Symposium

10/15/2019

About 150 future teachers got a taste of what awaits them in terms of professional learning at the CCISD TET Fall Teacher Symposium at the CCISD Learner Support Center on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

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Community Celebrates Completion of Clear Lake Intermediate Renovations

10/15/2019

Building and Student Culture Experience Transformation

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#TrendingNow in CCISD: October 11, 2019

10/14/2019

News and snapshots from across the District for the week!

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Clear Creek ISD Earns State’s Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating

10/10/2019

The Clear Creek Independent School District received an “A” under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system.

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The Current: September 2019

10/09/2019

Trending News & Highlights for September

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Renovated Stewart Elementary

10/04/2019

A special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held at LaVace Stewart Elementary on September 27.

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School Start Time Committee Forms

10/02/2019

Clear Creek ISD has convened an exploratory committee to review current school start and finish times for elementary, intermediate, and high school.

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Six Additional CCISD Campuses Come On-Line with The Leader In Me

10/01/2019

Whole-School Transformation Program Debuts at Elementary, Intermediate and High School Campuses

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Board Report: September 2019

10/01/2019

A full list of recognitions and action items from the September Regular Board of Trustees Meeting.

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Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees Approve the Lowest Tax Rate in 27 Years

10/01/2019

CCISD Board unanimously approved the tax rate which is nine (9) cents lower than the previous year and the lowest tax rate in nearly three decades.

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From left to right, Board Trustee Page Rander, Campbell fifth graders, Emma Overpeck, Alyssa Catrera, and Victoria Giorno, Board Trustee Scott Bowen and Board President Dr. Laura DuPont.

Dedication Celebration Held at Campbell Elementary

10/01/2019

School administrators, city officials, parents and students congregated in the cafetorium of Florence Campbell Elementary to celebrate its official dedication on Sunday, September 29.

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Super Sully: A Child's Fight Against Cancer

09/27/2019

League City Intermediate seventh-grader Sullivan Butler has overcome more than most will in a lifetime.

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National Merit Semifinalists Announced from Clear Creek ISD

09/25/2019

Out of 16,000 academically talented high school seniors from across the country that received this honor, 17 of them are students from CCISD.

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CCISD Board of Trustees Names Chris Reed 2019 Citizen of the Year

09/24/2019

Reed Family and Other Honorees to be Recognized at CCEF Gala on November 2

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09/23/2019

News and snapshots from across the District for the week!

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Texans Pep Rally Held at Clear Creek Intermediate

09/20/2019

Clear Creek Intermediate students dressed in navy, red and white showed lots of school spirit in their home gym during the Houston Texans Stats Challenge Pep Rally on Tuesday, September 17.

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Clear Creek ISD Annual Financial Aid Night

09/20/2019

All students and parents are invited, and encouraged, to attend CCISD's annual Financial Aid Night to learn more about scholarships, grants, loans, work study and the Naviance student scholarship database.

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09/16/2019

News and snapshots from across the District for the week!

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Rodeo Day at Parr Elementary

09/16/2019

The sights and smells of Western heritage filled the halls of Parr Elementary during Rodeo Day on September 13.

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Clear Creek ISD Students and Teachers Attend Tapia Camps at Rice

09/13/2019

This summer, three students and one teacher from Clear Creek ISD attended Rice University’s prestigious and unique camps.

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Rededication Celebration Held at League City Elementary

09/13/2019

Students, staff, parents and community members gathered to celebrate the re-opening of League City Elementary.

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Registration Open for Clear Access and Clear Stars

09/10/2019

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Students and Scientific Community Converge at Brookside Intermediate STEM Expo

09/06/2019

Brookside Intermediate, Clear Creek ISD’s second Science Magnet school in the District, hosted the Community Collaboration STEM Expo on September 4.

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District Education Improvement Committee Application

09/06/2019

Apply now to be on the CCISD District Education Improvement Committee.

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2020-2021 School Start Time Committee Application

09/05/2019

The Clear Creek Independent School District is convening an exploratory committee to review school start and finish times for elementary, intermediate, and high school.

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CCISD Instructional Materials Committee Now Forming

09/03/2019

CCISD is seeking parents and community members to serve on Subject Area Subcommittees (SAS) that will help select instructional materials, textbooks, and digital resources

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#TrendingNow in CCISD: August 30, 2019

09/03/2019

News and snapshots from across the District for the week!

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Board Report: August 2019

08/27/2019

A full list of recognitions and action items from the August Regular Board of Trustees Meeting.

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2019-2020 CCISD Budget Approved

08/27/2019

Record Pay Raise for Staff and Tax Rate Reduction Proposed

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#TrendingNow in CCISD: August 23, 2019

08/26/2019

News and snapshots from across the District for the week!

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CCISD Seeking Volunteers for Special Education Parent Advisory Committee

08/22/2019

The Clear Creek Independent School District is seeking parent participation in the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee.

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Public Meeting on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Scheduled for August 26

08/16/2019

CCISD will hold a public meeting on August 26 to discuss the District’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted.

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Meet Your New Principal: Clear Path Alternative School

08/15/2019

Lori Diaz, formerly interim principal, has been appointed as the principal of Clear Path Alternative School.

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2019 State Accountability Ratings Released

08/15/2019

The Clear Creek Independent School District once again outperforms the state average on all academic, graduation, and college and career readiness indicators as outlined in the Texas Education Agency’s 2019 accountability results.

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Clear Creek ISD School Safety Network

08/14/2019

The Clear Creek Independent School District is pleased to announce the formation of the School Safety Network and its leaders.

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PHOTO: Beth Pawlowski was named as the new principal of Ward Elementary School.

Meet Your New Principal: Ward Elementary

08/08/2019

Beth Pawlowski is excited to welcome students and staff as the new principal of Ward Elementary.

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CCISD Announces Free and Reduced Meal Guidelines

08/08/2019

Clear Creek ISD students who are unable to afford the full price of school meals will be able to participate in a free and reduced-price meal program.

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PHOTO: Diana Kattner was appointed as the new principal of North Pointe Elementary

Meet Your New Principal: North Pointe Elementary

08/01/2019

After 20 years at Whitcomb Elementary, Diana Kattner has been named Principal of North Pointe Elementary.

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Registration for Team CCISD Virtual Parent Conference

08/01/2019

Tune in on your phone or computer for a special Back-to-School Edition as Clear Creek ISD leaders help you and your student prepare for a successful start to a new school year.

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Clear Creek ISD Launches New Volunteer Application

07/31/2019

Clear Creek ISD has launched a new volunteer application, which now requires volunteers to register on an annual basis. Current and prospective volunteers must apply or reapply for the 2019-2020 school year.

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PHOTO: Principal Shannon Simonds was named as the new principal of Brookside Intermediate School.

Meet Your New Principal: Brookside Intermediate

07/25/2019

Principal Shannon Simonds has an extensive background in science instruction, coaching, technology, and administration, which makes her a great fit for Brookside Intermediate.

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