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2022 Back to School Bash
The 2022 Back to School Bash will take place on Saturday, August 13.
Back to School Headquarters
Find everything you need to know for the 2022-23 school year!
Registration and Enrollment are now open!
Online registration and enrollment is now live!
Please remember that ALL Community ISD students, new and returning, MUST complete the registration/enrollment process EVERY year.
Celebrating 75 Years
Community ISD was established on July 28, 1947.
Our 𝟕𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is underway!
We're excited to reveal the official logo for the commemoration. We'll hold special events throughout the year!
Football and Volleyball
Kickoff and first serve arrive soon for CHS student-athletes! Check out the full schedules for the Braves and Lady Braves via RankOne.
Learn more about Fine Arts in Brave Nation!
Would your student enjoy playing an instrument, singing, acting, or creating art? Join us today!
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 five schools: Roderick Elementary (PreK-5), NeSmith Elementary (PreK-5), McClendon Elementary (PreK-5, ESL program), Edge Middle School (6-8), and Community High School (9-12).
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
![Josh Glossen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658245418/communityisdorg/aeenbgx51gwqdqyk03df/JoshGlossenCHS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658245418/communityisdorg/aeenbgx51gwqdqyk03df/JoshGlossenCHS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658245418/communityisdorg/aeenbgx51gwqdqyk03df/JoshGlossenCHS.png","width":800}])
Mr. Glossen was approved by the CISD Board of Trustees as an assistant principal at CHS, joining CHS principal Chuck Ryan, Assoc. Principal Dabney Eiland, and APs Carl Frietze and Courtney Croy.
![Roderick King NES Asst. Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658245307/communityisdorg/rrqneij0t3qvmcgfeo3d/KingNES.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658245307/communityisdorg/rrqneij0t3qvmcgfeo3d/KingNES.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658245307/communityisdorg/rrqneij0t3qvmcgfeo3d/KingNES.jpg","width":800}])
Mr. Roderick King was approved by the CISD Board of Trustees as the new assistant principal of NeSmith Elementary School, joining Ms. Stacey Kluttz (principal) and Mrs. Meagan Heath (assistant principal).
![Logo for Braves Board Notes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658245100/communityisdorg/frhwijnbger9trnpyhuf/July18Boardnotes.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658245100/communityisdorg/frhwijnbger9trnpyhuf/July18Boardnotes.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658245100/communityisdorg/frhwijnbger9trnpyhuf/July18Boardnotes.png","width":800}])
The CISD Board of Trustees held their monthly regular meeting on July 18, 2022. Linked here is a summary of that meeting.
![Art of Registration and Enrollment is now live!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1657566552/communityisdorg/mfwc5iift8kxrwpygjnr/Storyversion.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1657566552/communityisdorg/mfwc5iift8kxrwpygjnr/Storyversion.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1657566552/communityisdorg/mfwc5iift8kxrwpygjnr/Storyversion.png","width":800}])
Online registration and enrollment is now live!
Please remember that ALL Community ISD students, new and returning, MUST complete the registration/enrollment process EVERY year.
![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.
![Graphic of May 2022 Official Bond Results]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659496872/communityisdorg/hvy1z5hkp3hkkeh5hx5w/OfficialBondResults.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659496872/communityisdorg/hvy1z5hkp3hkkeh5hx5w/OfficialBondResults.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659496872/communityisdorg/hvy1z5hkp3hkkeh5hx5w/OfficialBondResults.png","width":800}])
The full combined results from the May 2022 Bond Election.
![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.