Crandall ISD

If you thought the soccer season was over, think again. Heartland Middle School is in the middle of their season, and we're excited about the impact some of these players will have on the Crandall High in the future.

The first six photos are from the 8th grade boys, the last four are from 7th grade. Follow the link for both galleries: https://bit.ly/4cJd0oc

We officially broke ground on Crandall ISD’s seventh elementary school, which is named in honor of Danny R. Baker. The event included gold shovels and hard hats, intricately designed cookies and souvenir dirt, along with lots of smiles and excitement about the future.

Read more about the event on our website: https://www.crandall-isd.net/214409_2?articleID=60021

For more photos, check out our Flickr page: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRxHT

With the final round of STAAR tests wrapping up today, it's a good time to look ahead to summer.

For all incoming 6th through 12th grade athletes, join us for Performance Course from June 8 to July 23. Check out the flyers below for registration details and bus schedules for transportation to the PIT.

At Dr. Murry's most recent Student Advisory Council at Central Middle School, the topic was safety and security.

Keith Chapman, who is retiring as Executive Director of Emergency Operations, and his successor Bryan Welch visited with the students to learn what they already know about safety and security in Crandall ISD, and what the district can do to improve its policies.

Congratulations to all of our Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Designees! All 36 of these teachers were honored at the April school board meeting, and they serve as a benchmark for excellence across Crandall ISD.

The Teacher Incentive Allotment was established by the Texas Education Agency to recognize and reward the most effective educators in the state. By meeting rigorous standards for student growth and classroom performance, these teachers have earned a formal "Designation" on their Texas teaching certificate. This program not only celebrates their hard work but also provides significant additional funding to help us keep our best educators right here in our classrooms.

Please join us in celebrating our 2026 Designees:

MASTER DESIGNATION
Kricia Balderas
Tabitha Coleman
Brooke Martin
Mariah Payton

EXEMPLARY DESIGNATION
Heather Blake
Lior Braye
Danna Chaney
Rachel Contreras
Kharen Davis
Aubrey Dyson
Gretchen Everett
Kellie Freeman
Orlando George
Candice Grisham
Britney Hardin
Chelsea Harrington
Youshonda Henderson-Reid
Minhnguyet Inurrigarro
Courtnie LaFlower
Jessica McCarty
Corie Medina
Samantha Merrifield
Stephanie Reyes
Susana Rogers
Jacob Wilson

RECOGNIZED DESIGNATION
Gabriel Carlton
Melissa Collins
Vangee Creft
Lesha Fair
Amelia Hamilton
Ivelisse Lorenzo Rosado
Christopher Neal
Denise Olson
Julia Tyndall
Monica Workman

Trustee Crystal Holmes may have missed her calling – she's a natural behind the anchor desk.

During today's campus walks, our Board of Trustees stopped by the Pirate TV studio at CHS. We love seeing our leaders connect with students and see their hard work firsthand.

You can watch Season 3, Episode 26 of Pirate TV – and previous episodes – on their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/). Their next episode will post Friday April 24.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Our campuses run smoothly because of the work you do every day behind the scenes. Thank you for supporting our students, staff, and families.

We had a blast celebrating our CHS Band students at their annual banquet this past Friday. Cheers to another great year.

Check out the links below to see the banquet video and our full photo gallery!

Video: https://bit.ly/4ti9jN7
Photos: https://bit.ly/4cA9blc

Thinking about becoming a teacher? Bachelor’s degree required (doesn’t have to be specific to education).

240 Certification is coming to Crandall ISD!
Join us for an Information Night and learn how you can become certified before the start of the school year.

📅 April 23
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 CISD Administration Building

Take the first step toward making a difference in the classroom.

👉 Sign up now: bit.ly/3PXK0kW

📣 We’re Hiring: Coordinator of School Counseling!

Crandall ISD is looking for a strong leader to oversee and enhance our counseling programs and support the success of every student.

If you’re passionate about leading teams, supporting students, and making a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to serve at a district level and help shape the future of our schools.

✨ Lead and support our counseling team
✨ Oversee programs and initiatives
✨ Help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally

📲 Apply here: bit.ly/4tXXVWy

STAAR testing continues today, and we’re heading toward the finish line this Thursday. We need every student to channel that CMS pep rally energy into their work today!

One last push – let's do this!