Noon Message to Families

Cedar Hill ISD’s 2024-2025 academic school year is the horizon to the future of the district.

• By 2026, five of our campuses will have magnet programs, starting with Waterford Oaks Elementary (Technology Academy) and Plummer Elementary (Biomedical Sciences Academy) next year.
• Permenter Middle School will have a Biomedical Sciences Academy, starting in 2026-2027, and Highlands Elementary will begin a World Language Academy in 2026-2027.
• Bessie Coleman Middle School will be the home of the Fine Arts Program, where High Pointe Elementary Fine Arts scholars can matriculate.

We are working diligently to build these new programs, none of which would have been possible without the passage of our CHISD Bond in May. Last fall, the voters of Cedar Hill passed a Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) by a nearly 2-to-1 margin. That ensured that each of our campuses has a CHISD Police Officer. Keeping our campuses safe and secure is a top priority, and we are grateful to the citizens for making it happen.

Returning to school is often bittersweet. The summer is enjoyable, but fleeting. The butterflies and nerves are present, especially for our new Longhorns. Our friendly and helpful staff are here to make it a smooth transition for our students, with plenty of encouragement, information and insight for you.

I look forward to seeing all of the first day of school photos, please post them all online and use #CHISDDay1

Sincerely,

Dr. Gerald B. Hudson

Superintendent

Cedar Hill ISD

Saturday, our community came together for an incredible Back-to-School Rally! We had an amazing turnout, with families and students excited to kick off the new school year. The highlight of the event was the distribution of 1,000 free backpacks filled with essential school supplies. The smiles on the kids' faces as they received their backpacks were priceless. It was a day filled with fun activities, food, and a strong sense of community. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success. We’re ready for an awesome school year ahead!

All school bus routes are available in Skyward. Please access your child's Skyward account to view the specific routes.

Visit the MyPayments Plus page to set up your child's meal accounts. Here is the link.

All students will have a 3 day grace period for lunch.

Students who attend the following schools are not required to submit an application, but submitting one could help our district with additional funding through federal grants such as Title I.

• Bessie Coleman Middle School
• W.S. Permenter Middle School
• Highlands Elementary
• High Pointe Elementary
• Plummer Elementary
• Waterford Oaks Elementary

Please select the following link to access the Free & Reduced application: https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/CEDH01

Please call 972.291.1581 x4095 – Beth Gressett, CN Coordinator, if you need assistance.

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• Your child’s classes
• Your child’s upcoming assignments.
• School and class announcements. Schoology makes it easy for parents to stay involved in their children’s education.

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