Noon Message From Dr. Hudson

On Friday afternoon, the Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees partnered with several community organizations to hold the inaugural Staff Appreciation Tailgate. Thank you to All-Pro Dads, The City of Cedar Hill, District PTA Council, Cedar Hill Education Foundation, Camille's Kitchen and all the volunteers who made the special event possible. Their dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed, and their contributions were instrumental in creating a memorable day for all Cedar Hill ISD staff. We enjoyed some great music and delicious food, had some laughs and most importantly, had the opportunity to connect with each other.

Those looking for a “spook-tacular” experience need to look no further and turn to the CHHS Performance Arts Center, which will be haunted by the Addams family September 28-30th. Presented by the CHHS Fine Arts Department, “The Addams Family” is a comical feast, embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and plays out every father’s nightmare.

This production showcases the Kooky, Spooky, and all together Ooky crisis that has arisen in the Addams Household. Wednesday Addams, our sweet princess of darkness is all grown up, is in love with a “normal man” and has a desire for “one normal night" with her family. Wednesday has confided in her father who must keep the secret for the dark and mysterious Morticia!

Join the scholar performers as Wednesday and the rest of the familiar and beloved characters from the Addams Family share their journey towards the darkness! The first show was set to begin at 7pm Thursday September 28th. Remaining showtimes are 7pm Friday September 29th, and 3pm Saturday September 30th. I will see you there!

Have a great week!

Dr. Gerald B. Hudson

Superintendent

• Cedar Hill ISD’s teacher turnover rate is 28% compared to the state average of 13%.
  
• 53% of CHISD teachers leave the district within 2 years.
• Teachers have the biggest impact on a student's academic success!
• With the approval of the voter approval tax rate election, all CHISD teachers, nurses, counselors, librarians & support staff will receive a stipend in January.

Please join CHISD Board President Gayle Sims for a special in-person meeting to learn more about the proposition on the November ballot to increase teacher pay.

Cedar Hill ISD Teen Superintendent Saniyah McGrew, a freshman at Cedar Hill High School, began the Teen Superintendent Road Show on Tuesday, September 19. She plans to visit every campus in the district. McGrew started with Collegiate Prep Elementary where she met with scholar leaders, listened to their ideas and promised to share their feedback with district administration.

This week, McGrew will visit Waterford Oaks Elementary and Highlands Elementary as the Road Show continues.

More than 30 businesses, campuses, department and school organizations have registered to participate in the Cedar Hill ISD Homecoming Parade! There is still time for community members to participate in the parade!

Cedar Hill ISD is planning a week full of activities for Homecoming 2023! The student leaders from Cedar Hill High School and Collegiate High School have met to determine the homecoming theme and district/community-wide dress-up days.

Please join Cedar Hill ISD children and staff for a week full of fun and engaging events that reinforce Longhorn Pride.

Homecoming Week October 2-6, 2023

• 10/3: National Night Out @ 6pm - 8pm

• 10/4: Homecoming Parade 6:30pm - 7:30pm

• 10/4: Community Pep Rally @ Longhorn Stadium 7:30pm-8 pm

• 10/5: Meet the SHIFT 18+ Program Scholars at the Spirit Pump! @5 pm

• 10/6: Longhorn Homecoming Game vs. Mansfield @ 7pm (Be Loud! Wear Red!)

We hope that you will join us in celebrating the pride of being a Longhorn by showing your support and Cedar Hill spirit. Here are a few ways you can support and show your Longhorn Spirit:

1. Purchase your official Homecoming spirit shirt available at K&D Designs in Cedar Hill
   

2. Attend the planned homecoming parade and community pep rally

3. Attend the homecoming game against Mansfield on Friday Oct. 6

4. Decorate your business/home with CHISD colors & mascot

5. Participate in the planned homecoming week dress days

Show your Longhorn Pride! For only $10 (all sizes) you can get the official CHISD Spirit Shirt for the 2023-24 school year! The Cedar Hill community, staff, parents and scholars are asked to wear the "Hillside shirt" on October 4th for the community wide spirit day and homecoming parade!

• CHISD has partnered with Cedar Hill business K&D Designs to create and sell the official spirit shirt.
• Order your shirt online and you can select to have your shirt shipped or pick it up at K&D Designs located at 411 Cedar Street.

Starting November 3 the first Friday of every month will be designated as Longhorn Spirit Day!