DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
Christmas on the Square
We’re thrilled to announce that our 6th grade Moore Middle School Choir will be performing at the annual City of Celina Christmas on the Square on December 4th! If you're new to Celina, this is a must-attend event. Be sure to bring your family to the Celina Square for an evening full of festive fun and community spirit!
For more details visit the City of Celina, Life Connected website: https://www.lifeincelinatx.com/christmasonthesquare
Toys for Tots
This holiday season, we’re excited to support the Toys for Tots program by collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in need. Donation boxes will be placed in each school building. Please consider contributing a toy to help brighten a child’s holiday. The last day to donate is December 16th.
Thank you for your generosity and for helping make this season special for those in need!
Partners In Education
Are you interested in mentoring a Celina ISD student? Join us for our next virtual information and training session on December 12th at 9 AM.
Click HERE to learn more about the program and how you can make a difference in a student's life.
Dual Credit & Advanced Academics Information Night
Are you a current 10th or 11th grader?
Want to get a head start on your college education and explore advanced academic opportunities? Join us for an informative night to learn about Dual Credit and Advanced Academics programs offered by CISD.
Discover how to enroll in these challenging and rewarding courses that can help you earn college credit while still in high school. We will talk through the options, benefits, requirements to enroll, expectations of dual credit students, and answer any questions you might have.
Date: December 11th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Celina High School Auditorium
Bond Planning
With our community’s exponential growth, it is critical to prepare for the future of Celina ISD and the opportunities we’ll provide for our students. Celina ISD invited parents, students, staff members, business and civic leaders, and community members to form a Long-Range Facilities Committee. Last spring, the committee presented a Long-Range Facilities Plan to the CISD Board, including recommendations for future district land and facility needs — all of which will require funding from a voter-approved bond election.
In preparation for the coming bond to fund these identified needs, CISD formed a 2025 Bond Steering Committee by extended invitations to some previous Long-Range Facilities Committee members with the addition of new representatives from our community. Now, we have appointed a committee of over 50 CISD stakeholders who are charged to consider the Celina ISD Guiding Principles to cultivate the “Learner Experience.” The committee will meet multiple times over the next several months to examine demographic patterns, financial data, and capacity analyses to ultimately furnish the CISD Board of Trustees with a recommendation for a 2025 Bond Election.
For more details about our bond planning please visit our Bond website page.
Grading Coalition
The Grading Coalition met four times in November to continue working on refining our assessment and grading practices. So far, they have gathered valuable input from students, parents, and staff members, helping to shape a shared understanding of our beliefs around grading. The next steps will include creating a formal beliefs document and reviewing our current grading policies to ensure they align with these principles. The coalition will reconvene in January to complete their work and finalize recommendations. We appreciate the dedication of all those involved in this collaborative effort.
CTE Website Has Launched
We are excited to announce that our Our Career Technical Education (CTE) website has launched. Click HERE to learn all about the various CTE career clusters and industry based certifications offered to CISD students.
New Telephone Messaging System
Celina ISD uses a messaging system to keep families informed. You’ll receive important updates from the number (866) 823-2778. Please save this number in your contacts under Celina ISD.
NOTE: This number is designated solely for outgoing messages and does not receive incoming messages.
Get Involved
One of the key factors that makes our schools great for students is the support we receive from families and the wider community. There are many ways you can get involved and support Celina schools. Here are a few options:
- Join PTA: Follow the link to your child's campus to learn how to join the PTA
- Early Childhood School PTA
- Bothwell Elementary School PTA
- Lykins Elementary School PTA
- Martin Elementary School PTA
- O'Dell Elementary School PTA
- Moore Middle School PTSA
- Celina High School (C.A.T.) Community Action Team
- Support the Celina Education Foundation: The CEF exsists to support students and staff in Celina ISD. Click HERE to learn how you can join and support the CEF.
- Volunteer Opportunities: There are many opportunities in CISD to volunteer throughout the school year. If you are interested in volunteering in CISD schools, the first step is to complete a background check. Click HERE to complete a background check.
- Partners In Education: This is Celina ISD's mentor program. Click HERE to learn more.
- Silver Bobcats: This is for Celina ISD community members who are 60+. Click HERE to learn how to join.
Announcing Our New CEF Executive Director
Join us in welcoming Celina Education Foundation Executive Director, Mrs. Andrea Mersiovsky. Mrs. Mersiovsky is an experienced fundraiser passionate about building relationships. She, her husband Justin, and daughter Ella Jayne have called Celina home for 15 years.
A Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduate with a BA in English, Andrea spent 20 years in marketing, working on top campaigns for brands like AT&T, Chick-fil-A, RAM Trucks, and The Salvation Army. She later shifted to nonprofit fundraising, supporting diverse organizations in healthcare, education, and faith-based sectors.
Andrea is thrilled to serve alongside individuals and corporations committed to transforming lives through student scholarships.
December
4: 6th Grade Choir perming at Christmas on the Square
9: CEF Wingstop Fundraiser
11: Dual Credit and Advance Academics Information Night
20: Early Release Day for Students
23-31: Winter Break - Student/Staff Holiday
January
1-3: Winter Break - Student/Staff Holiday
6: Staff Inservice Day/Student Holiday
20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Student/Staff Holiday