DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
Celina ISD Wins the UIL District Academic Championship
We are beyond proud to announce that Celina ISD has claimed the UIL District Academic Championship! Our incredible students showcased their talent, dedication, and hard work across multiple academic events, proving once again that excellence is at the heart of everything we do.
A huge congratulations to our students, coaches, and staff who put in countless hours of preparation and brought home this well-deserved victory! Your commitment to learning and leadership continues to inspire us all.
Way to go, Bobcats!
Celina ISD Welding Build-off
Our students continue to excel, thanks to our incredible teachers! Mr. Brown, our Ag Mechanics/Welding instructor, goes above and beyond to support his students, fostering a love for competition and ensuring they are well-prepared to succeed.
Mark your calendars! The Celina ISD Welding Build-off is happening on Thursday, April 17th in the visitor parking lot of Bobcat Stadium. Stay tuned for more details—it's going to be an event you won’t want to miss!
Career Fair at Moore Middle School
A huge thank you to the 45+ industry professionals who dedicated their time and expertise to lead interactive sessions for our 1,250+ students right before Spring Break! Your commitment to inspiring the next generation made this event truly unforgettable.
Students explored Celina CTE pathways, choosing four sessions that aligned with their interests, giving them valuable exposure and real-world insights.
We appreciate your support in shaping our students' futures—this wouldn’t have been possible without you!
2025-26 Enrollment Opens April 2, 2025
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens April 2nd for all returning and new to Celina students grades PreK through 12. Enrollment forms will be posted in Family Access in Skyward. Be sure to have all required documents ready to upload including proof of residency as that is required for form completion. Any questions can be directed to the campus administration, registrar's office, or skywardhelp@celinaisd.com.
Board Calls Bond Election to Meet Growth in the District
Early voting for the 2025 bond election is right around the corner. The projects in this bond proposal will impact every student and every campus in Celina ISD. Voters will have a chance to make their voices heard on this bond and everything else on the ballot when early voting opens on Tuesday, April 22nd.
The projects in the 2025 Bond are based on the suggestions of the 48-member Bond Steering Committee. The committee, comprised of students, staff, families, and community leaders, spent months closely examining Celina ISD’s current and future needs. The committee's findings reflect our community’s strong commitment to students.
All of the proposals on the bond serve to address Celina’s exponential growth. Our community is growing at an unprecedented rate, with an average of more than 800 people moving here each month. Celina ISD's enrollment is projected to almost triple in size by 2030 and quadruple in size in the next decade. This population boom will push every CISD campus to or beyond capacity within just three years.
The projects in the bond also call for renovations and additions to the original Celina High School structure and provide for updates at every Celina ISD campus. The proposal also includes technology, transportation, and safety and security upgrades. All of the projects proposed by the Bond Steering Committee can be funded with the District’s existing tax rate, and 100% of bond dollars are not subject to state recapture and will stay in Celina ISD.
The bond proposal will appear on the ballot for voter approval this May. Election Day is Saturday, May 3rd, and early voting begins on Tuesday, April 22nd.
Click here to view the 2025 CISD Bond details on our website.
Approved 2025-26 Elementary Attendance Zones
As our school district expands, and as we add more facilities annually to meet the needs of our growing community, adjustments to school boundaries will be ongoing. School attendance zones are based on residential addresses.
During the March Regular Board Meeting, the CISD Board approved elementary school boundaries for 2025-26 school year reflective of the opening of CISD’s fifth elementary school, Margie Moore Vasquez Elementary School.
In bringing a recommendation to the Board, CISD leadership presented a proposal to the Board at the Regular February Board Meeting. After receiving feedback from the Board, the District solicited feedback from the community, including online submissions from families as well as in-person feedback during a community forum at Martin Elementary on Thursday, March 5. After reviewing all feedback and demographic data, District administration made a final recommendation to the Board, which was approved by unanimous decision.
For students currently enrolled in centralized Special Education Programs on any elementary campus:
All programs are being reviewed to ensure students continue to receive individualized services on campuses closest to their homes;
Families will receive individualized communication by the end of April regarding any shift in campus program placement;
Transportation services will be continued for students according to their IEP.
For students currently enrolled at Martin ES who live within the Vasquez attendance zone:
Fourth-grade students currently enrolled and attending Martin Elementary School may remain for their fifth-grade year during the 2025-2026 school year;
Siblings of these rising fourth-grade students will attend Vasquez ES;
District transportation will not be provided for qualified fourth-grade students who elect to stay at Martin for fifth grade.
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.
APRIL
2: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
4: School Librarian Appreciation Day
4: Las Gatitas Spring Show
4: Last Day to Register to Vote
7-11: National Assistant Principal Week
13: Mattress Fundraiser
14: Celina Education Foundation Wingstop Night
17: Silver Bobcats
17: Welding Build-off Competition
18: Staff/Student Holiday)
21: Emergency Closure Make-Up Day (Staff/Student Holiday)
22: First Day of Early Voting
22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
23: National Administrative Professional's Day
May
2: School Lunch Hero Day
5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week
7: School Nurse Day
8: Annual CISD Awards Ceremony
9: School Communicators Day
12: Celina Education Foundation Scholarship Night
12: Celina Education Foundation Wingstop Night
13: Fine Arts Fair
18: Speech Pathologist Day
23: Early Release Day/Last Day of School