Marvin Baker Middle School

Congratulations to Coach Roddie and Michiah Austin on being recognized as finalists for MS Female Coach of the Year and MS Male Athlete of the year! ❤️🖤 It is a great day to be a Bronc!

85 Biology students traveled to Goose Island State Park at St. Charles Bay today to participate in the Sink Your Shucks oyster reef restoration program, a collaborative effort led by the Harte Research Institute (HRI) and Texas Parks & Wildlife. Students recycled oyster shells collected from local restaurants, bagging them by hand and strategically placing them on the bay floor to create new habitat for oysters to colonize and grow. By the end of the day, the group had filled 367 bags — a tangible contribution to one of the Gulf Coast’s most critical ecosystems. “The physical work we did yesterday only took about 3 hours,” Connor Baxter reflected, “but we helped build a reef that would have taken years to grow.” Oyster reefs are among the most ecologically valuable habitats on the planet, with a single oyster capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water per day. Students quickly connected that science to the work in front of them. Julian Oldham mentioned, “By placing these bags of oysters, we are providing habitats for younger oysters to attach to, which is boosting the ecosystem’s stability. Oysters act as ‘ecosystem engineers’ by filtering the water and allowing sunlight to better reach marine plants.” Globally, an estimated 90% of oyster reef habitat has been lost, making restoration efforts like Sink Your Shucks essential to the health of coastal bays. The field experience is part of Baker’s IB MYP Year 3 Science unit, “When Science Meets the Shore,” which connects molecular biology and biotechnology concepts to local Gulf Coast ecosystems. The trip fulfills the IB learner profile component of Service as Action, requiring students to engage meaningfully with their communities. “Instead of being discarded in landfills, as we returned these oyster shells to the bay, they became a part of oyster reef restoration, habitat enhancement, and marine resource conservation.” Emily Hoang wrote. Baker Middle School thanks the Sink Your Shucks team, the Harte Research Institute, and Texas Parks & Wildlife for their partnership in making this experience possible

Thank you to our community members who attended our Baker Career Fair today ❤️🖤 We had a fantastic turnout and our 8th grade students were able to learn about multiple career opportunities.

Mrs. De La Rosa and Ms. Espinoza were celebrated last night for earning their TIA designation!! Great job ❤️🖤

Please fill out the CCISD Guidance Services Needs Assessment https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:cd7d0481-839b-437c-bb2a-8c77958d8231

Our Baker Balloon Fest tour is underway. Our staff visited Texas and was treated to a brunch this morning. Thank you HEB for donating the sweet treats. ❤️🖤

Reminder to 8th Grade Students: Dual Credit Applications are due May 27th. Students in Algebra I or higher will be taking the TSI on campus May 19th & 20th.

Good Morning, Baker Bronc families:

CCISD’s Annual Update is now open. This process ensures that we have current contact information and required forms on file well before the 2026-2027 school year. Please complete the online Annual Update for each of your children who will be returning to CCISD.

Keeping your information up to date ensures you never miss an important update from us. You can get started right here:🔗 https://www.ccisd.us/o/ccisd/page/annual-update We look forward to welcoming your student on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Thank you!

Baker Bronc, Drew Badenhop, has been busy this Spring semester. In March and April he participated in the Nike Jr. EYBL tournament in Dallas and Predestined Ballers Elite College visit at Texas Tech University. Former Baker Bronc, Jonathan Oko, attended the TTU college visit as well. Congratulations on all your accomplishments!

🌎🛢️ Students in Mrs. Alaffa’s class have been learning about the importance of managing our natural resources while exploring renewable and non-renewable energy sources, including the advantages and challenges of each. Today, they became NOAA interns for a hands-on challenge: clean up an oil spill in the ocean! The challenge: 💵 Stay within a $500 budget 🧪 Collect at least 50 mL of oil There were messy moments, creative problem-solving, and meaningful conversations along the way. Most importantly, students showed teamwork, critical thinking, and perseverance while learning and having fun!

❓Missing anything? Check our lost and found rack in the main hallway by the library. We will donate all remaining items at the end of the day on Friday, May 1st. 👖👕🥤

2026 Summer Track. Open to all CCISD students 8-18 years old.

2026 CCISD Teacher Draft Day ❤️🖤 #CCISDProud

Join us in celebrating Buc Days!! A Corpus Christi tradition since 1938 ❤️🖤

Student who are receiving awards will be issued an invitation the first week in May.

Congratulations Mrs. Vanessa Cortez- Baker MS Teacher of the Year ❤️🖤

Good evening! Tomorrow all 8th graders will take their Science STAAR or Biology EOC. 8th graders are allowed to wear comfy clothing. Quiet snacks are allowed. We will not have parents lunches. ❤️🖤

Congratulations Saahil ❤️🖤

Congratulations to the following orchestra students for their awesome performance yesterday at the 59th Annual CCISD Orchestra Festival: Violas: Liliana Gutierrez, Landon Galan, and Augustus Thompson Violins: Ines McBride, Aarav Bhakta, and Logan Chua