The testing window for the Gifted and Talented (GT) Kinder Stage One will take place from October 20 to October 31, 2025. 25-26 Enrolled CCISD Kindergarten students will be tested at their current campus and do not need to complete any GT applications to participate in the testing. For information and questions regarding the Gifted & Talented program and testing, please contact the Office of Advanced Academics at 361-695-722, email: advancedacademics@ccisd.us, or visit their website at: https://www.ccisd.us/page/gifted-and-talented-program. If you do not want your child to take the GT test, please complete the Opt-Out link that was sent to your email address on file with the school. Please contact the Office of Advanced Academics if you are unable to locate this Opt-Out link.

🧡Reminder🧡

📣Drill Team Reminder📣
Tomorrow is the homecoming parade for Carroll. Please meet at Carroll High School no later than 5:30. Signed permission slips were mandatory in order to partipate in marching. Don’t forget to wear everything that will bring the Tiger Spirit! 🐅
Tiger Families! It's time to get ready for HOMECOMING dress up week next week. We have some fun filled dress up days for our students. See the picture below for the breakdown of the days.
Thank you!! :)

Join us for Reading Night! Check out our flyer for further details. 📚

Due to weather we will proceed with indoor dismissal today. We appreciate your patience! Please follow the directory included for pick up areas.

It's important to stay connected! Be sure to use all our outlets for updates. This is a reminder that we have reintroduced Class Dojo to our campus. Save our CCISD number to get alerts for any district related information. 📱

Help us celebrate Dot Day this Monday!

Homecoming week is also approaching us quickly Tiger Families. We celebrate our homecoming with Carroll High School which will be September 29th- October 3rd. Below you will find the dress up days for that week as well!

Good morning families! We are just 2 weeks away from our College, Career and Military Readiness Week. September 22nd- September 26th.

Join us for our VLC Title III Parent meeting! Carroll High School will be our host for the event. 😊


Students were welcomed in this morning with positive affirmations along our sidewalk for Loving Life Week. 💕 We are so proud of our Tiger family. 🐯










This week we have been steadily going through the 90s for our attendance rates! Let's make it a goal to hit 95% for Thursday and Friday. 🥳🎉 #attendancematters

Next week, our 2nd-5th-grade tigers will take their Beginning of the Year NWEA MAP tests for Math and Science. Parents and guardians, please make sure your student is on time and ready to do their best! Thank you!

Save the date for Open House! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bucklew.

In anticipation of rainfall right at dismissal time, we will proceed with indoor dismissal. Please follow to the areas below for designated pick up areas. Thank you for your cooperation and patience!

Friendly reminder for tomorrow's picture day! 📸
These are individual student photos only. Extra package envelopes can be found in our vestibule in the wall pockets.


It’s time for our first picture day! This Wednesday, August 20th, photos will be taken of all students. Package envelopes should be received with pricing options, or you can purchase online at Strawbridge.net using code FM480586. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
*Boys & Girls Club Afterschool Program for Kostoryz Students*
We would like to share that the Boys & Girls Club afterschool program may be available for Kostoryz Elementary students! However, the program requires a minimum of 40 students enrolled in order to launch. If this minimum is not met, the program will not be available.
Key Details:
Location: Students will be transported to Yeager Elementary for the program.
Cost: $100 per month.
Eligibility: Open to Kostoryz Elementary students.
For more information or to sign up, please contact the Boys & Girls Club directly.
Thank you for your interest!
📣 Great news, Kostoryz families!
After-school care registration is now open with the Boys & Girls Club! 🏫✨
🚍 How it works:
Kostoryz students will take a CCISD bus to Yeager for fun, enriching programs — and parents can pick them up there.
📞 For details or to register, call the Boys & Girls Club today! 361-853-2505
After-school care registration is now open with the Boys & Girls Club! 🏫✨
🚍 How it works:
Kostoryz students will take a CCISD bus to Yeager for fun, enriching programs — and parents can pick them up there.
📞 For details or to register, call the Boys & Girls Club today! 361-853-2505

