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Ellis Education Center Rededication Ceremony
We'll unveil new signage and celebrate the rededication of the Ellis Education Center. The event begins at 9:30 am on Saturday, July 2.
Address: 611 FM 1138 North, Nevada, TX.
Roderick Elementary Grand Opening
The ribbon cutting ceremony for Roderick Elementary School is at 10 am on Saturday, July 2. It'll be followed by tours of campus.
Address: 1201 Cotton Gin Court, Josephine, TX.
Back to School Headquarters
Find everything you need to know for the 2022-23 school year!
Braves Football Set for 75th Anniversary Season
Mark these dates as the Community Braves varsity football team prepares for its 2022 campaign.
Learn more about Fine Arts in Brave Nation!
Would your student enjoy playing an instrument, singing, acting, or creating art? Join us today!
2022 Back to School Bash
The 2022 Back to School Bash will take place on Saturday, August 13.
Canvas 4 Braves
Access student grades and connect with your teachers!
"In The Know" - CISD's Weekly Podcast
Want to keep up with everything happening in Community ISD? Make sure you're subscribed to the district's channel on YouTube.
Welcome to Brave Nation!
Established in 1947, Community ISD has been serving the students and families in southeast Collin County for 75 years. CISD attendance boundaries spread over 89 square miles and encompass the towns of Copeville, Josephine, Lavon and Nevada.
CISD is home to over 3,500 students attending our four campuses: NeSmith Elementary (PreK-5), McClendon Elementary (PreK-5, ESL program), Edge Middle School (6-8), and Community High School (9-12). A third PreK-5 elementary school, Roderick Elementary, opens in August 2022.
News & Events
There's always something happening in Brave Nation. Check here often for a complete listing of CISD and campus event, plus news and announcements about our students and staff!
Latest News
![Braves board notes - June 27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656375464/communityisdorg/qmrnfiqw0o08zma9vfxz/Boardnewweb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656375464/communityisdorg/qmrnfiqw0o08zma9vfxz/Boardnewweb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656375464/communityisdorg/qmrnfiqw0o08zma9vfxz/Boardnewweb.png","width":800}])
![Cody Gibson, New McClendon Elementary Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656374806/communityisdorg/mk2xhgssnwozya8fhgdp/Cody_Gibson_McClendon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656374806/communityisdorg/mk2xhgssnwozya8fhgdp/Cody_Gibson_McClendon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656374806/communityisdorg/mk2xhgssnwozya8fhgdp/Cody_Gibson_McClendon.jpg","width":800}])
Mr. Cody Gibson was approved as the principal of McClendon Elementary School by the CISD Board of Trustees on June 27, 2022.
![Alicia Bakir TAPT Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653578492/communityisdorg/adwo827unoyxexnc4ogs/AliciaBakirTAPTAward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653578492/communityisdorg/adwo827unoyxexnc4ogs/AliciaBakirTAPTAward.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653578492/communityisdorg/adwo827unoyxexnc4ogs/AliciaBakirTAPTAward.jpg","width":800}])
Alicia Bakir has been named the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Regular Education Driver of the Year!
![Logo for PTO Council]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653576931/communityisdorg/vmbcapzsjygvuavbrcen/COUNCILOFPTOs800680px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653576931/communityisdorg/vmbcapzsjygvuavbrcen/COUNCILOFPTOs800680px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653576931/communityisdorg/vmbcapzsjygvuavbrcen/COUNCILOFPTOs800680px.png","width":800}])
On Friday, May 20th, Dr. Tonya Knowlton met with current campus PTO Presidents, Brooke Miller, (MES PTO), Holly Ng (NES PTO), and Kristie Nix (EMS PTO) and the creation of Community ISD Council of PTOs was formed.
![Hudson Thomas 20 Under 20]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653507022/communityisdorg/s9zdijfyqd87d23yvyip/Thomas20under20Finalsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653507022/communityisdorg/s9zdijfyqd87d23yvyip/Thomas20under20Finalsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653507022/communityisdorg/s9zdijfyqd87d23yvyip/Thomas20under20Finalsite.png","width":800}])
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth announced that Community High School's Hudson Thomas, and 19 other students, were selected for this year’s “20 Under 20” class.
![The new 2022-23 CISD Elementary Attendance Zones are now live]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653507300/communityisdorg/fvrbxw1w1j4k81tbdxnn/Mapnewweb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653507300/communityisdorg/fvrbxw1w1j4k81tbdxnn/Mapnewweb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653507300/communityisdorg/fvrbxw1w1j4k81tbdxnn/Mapnewweb.png","width":800}])
The Community ISD Board of Trustees, by unanimous vote, approved the 2022-23 CISD Elementary Attendance Zones. Find a larger map in the story!
![Ron Crawford, Roderick AP]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653507925/communityisdorg/z8luo4vldva9jrgmoexs/RonCrawfordWebsite1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653507925/communityisdorg/z8luo4vldva9jrgmoexs/RonCrawfordWebsite1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653507925/communityisdorg/z8luo4vldva9jrgmoexs/RonCrawfordWebsite1.jpg","width":800}])
On Monday, May 16, the CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Mr. Ron Crawford as the assistant principal of Roderick Elementary School.
![Margarita Solis, McClendon AP]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653508623/communityisdorg/cgmnhfkon1p5vayrksyl/SolisWebsite1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653508623/communityisdorg/cgmnhfkon1p5vayrksyl/SolisWebsite1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653508623/communityisdorg/cgmnhfkon1p5vayrksyl/SolisWebsite1.jpg","width":800}])
On Monday, May 16, the CISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Mrs. Margarita Solis as assistant principal of McClendon Elementary School.
![Robert Goff, Edge Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653510123/communityisdorg/nxhpojvailielyfqhb0t/RobertGoffwebsite1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653510123/communityisdorg/nxhpojvailielyfqhb0t/RobertGoffwebsite1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653510123/communityisdorg/nxhpojvailielyfqhb0t/RobertGoffwebsite1.jpg","width":800}])
On Monday, May 16, 2022, Community ISD's Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Mr. Robert Goff as the new Principal of Leland Edge Middle School.
![Cottongame Named Director of Student Accounting and Compliance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653510745/communityisdorg/rq2bwqyxidusuanqx3kc/Cottongamewebsite.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653510745/communityisdorg/rq2bwqyxidusuanqx3kc/Cottongamewebsite.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653510745/communityisdorg/rq2bwqyxidusuanqx3kc/Cottongamewebsite.jpg","width":800}])
On Monday, May 2, 2022, Community ISD's Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Melanie Cottongame as the Director of Student Accounting and Compliance for Brave Nation, effective July 1, 2022.
![Class of 2022 Top 10 Percent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653511450/communityisdorg/a5drwalszllz8sv1izh1/Top10PercentAnnounced1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653511450/communityisdorg/a5drwalszllz8sv1izh1/Top10PercentAnnounced1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1653511450/communityisdorg/a5drwalszllz8sv1izh1/Top10PercentAnnounced1.png","width":800}])
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Top 10 Percent! These seniors have achieved so much academically, finishing with the highest grade point averages (GPAs) in this year's class.
At a Glance
There is so much to know about Brave Nation, but here are some key resources that can help new and returning Braves succeed!
![Click here to learn about CISD Fine Arts!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655155853/communityisdorg/hf6bgxgnpvmz0whwx8h0/FineArts.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655155853/communityisdorg/hf6bgxgnpvmz0whwx8h0/FineArts.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655155853/communityisdorg/hf6bgxgnpvmz0whwx8h0/FineArts.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655155853/communityisdorg/hf6bgxgnpvmz0whwx8h0/FineArts.png","width":1080}])
Click here for information on the CISD Fine Arts programs including band, choir, art, and theater!
![Click here to learn more about CISD Athletics!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655155910/communityisdorg/hh4nxswifgxezhmikmkw/Athletics.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655155910/communityisdorg/hh4nxswifgxezhmikmkw/Athletics.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655155910/communityisdorg/hh4nxswifgxezhmikmkw/Athletics.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655155910/communityisdorg/hh4nxswifgxezhmikmkw/Athletics.png","width":1080}])
Click here for information on the Braves and Lady Braves Athletic Programs!
![Click here to learn more about the Education Foundation!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655155804/communityisdorg/yorynz4occkjdgxde4c7/CEF.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655155804/communityisdorg/yorynz4occkjdgxde4c7/CEF.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655155804/communityisdorg/yorynz4occkjdgxde4c7/CEF.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655155804/communityisdorg/yorynz4occkjdgxde4c7/CEF.png","width":1080}])
The Community Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of respected local business and community leaders, which shares a vision to enhance education in the Community Independent School District.
![Click here to access Canvas]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655155762/communityisdorg/bnujy9lng07lfcsaduxz/Canvas.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655155762/communityisdorg/bnujy9lng07lfcsaduxz/Canvas.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655155762/communityisdorg/bnujy9lng07lfcsaduxz/Canvas.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655155762/communityisdorg/bnujy9lng07lfcsaduxz/Canvas.png","width":1080}])
Canvas is our student learning system. Click here to login and check grades, submit assignments, or talk with your teachers.
![Click here to access Skyward]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655156028/communityisdorg/hfinhwbqr7p7v5tfyswa/Skyward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655156028/communityisdorg/hfinhwbqr7p7v5tfyswa/Skyward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655156028/communityisdorg/hfinhwbqr7p7v5tfyswa/Skyward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655156028/communityisdorg/hfinhwbqr7p7v5tfyswa/Skyward.png","width":1080}])
Skyward is Community ISD's Student Information System (SIS). Click here if you have previously registered or enrolled your student.