The GT application for students in Grades 1–11 will be available online September 1–November 30. Families interested in having their child considered for GT testing can complete the application here:
https://www.ccisd.us/o/ccisd/page/testing-application
🍎 Kindergarten families: All Kindergarten students will be tested October 19–30.
🎉 WE DID IT, METRO! WE EARNED A “B”! 🎉
Metro Elementary School of Design is proud to share our Final Accountability Rating for the 2025–2026 school year — an 85, earning a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency! 💙🏆
This accomplishment belongs to our entire Metro family. Every day, our students worked hard and showed what they are capable of. Our teachers and staff poured their hearts into providing engaging, meaningful learning experiences. And our families supported, encouraged, and partnered with us every step of the way.
An accountability rating is one measure of our success, but we are incredibly proud of what this B represents: growth, perseverance, high expectations, and a school community committed to excellence.
To our Metro students — YOU did this! 🌟 We are so proud of you!
To our teachers and staff — thank you for believing in our students and doing whatever it takes to help them succeed.
And to our families — thank you for trusting us with your children and being such an important part of the Metro team.
We are celebrating this accomplishment, and we’re already looking ahead. We’re proud of our B, but we’re not finished yet! 🚀
💙 Metro Elementary School of Design
✨ Creativity | Innovation | Design
#MetroElementary #MetroProud #BRating #StudentSuccess #CCISD #CreativityInnovationDesign
As we prepare to welcome our Buccaneers back for another amazing school year, please take a few minutes to review our Parent Drop-Off and Parent Pick-Up maps below.
These procedures are designed with one goal in mind—keeping every child safe while making arrival and dismissal as smooth and efficient as possible.
A few important reminders:
🚗 Review the map for your child's designated pick-up location.
🚫 Please do not use areas marked "Not a Drop-Off Location" or "Not a Pick-Up Location."
👋 Students may enter through the Main Entrance or the PreK Gate. (PreK families will continue to use the PreK gate.)
🏫 Parents (with the exception of PreK parents using the PreK gate) will not be walking students to classrooms.
We know the first few days may take a little extra patience as everyone learns the new routines. Thank you in advance for your grace, cooperation, and partnership in helping us provide a safe and positive experience for all of our students.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Metro E! It's going to be an incredible year of learning, creativity, and leadership.
💜💛 Explore. Create. Lead. 💜💛
It’s time to complete your Annual Update in Home Access Center for the upcoming school year! The Annual Update lets families check and update important student information to help keep school records correct. It also includes student forms and district policies that families need to review and approve.
💻 Complete your update and get support information on our website: https://www.ccisd.us/page/annual-update
Returning families 📣
It’s time to complete your Annual Update in Home Access Center for the upcoming school year! The Annual Update lets families check and update important student information to help keep school records correct. It also includes student forms and district policies that families need to review and approve.
💻 Complete your update and get support information on our website: https://www.ccisd.us/page/annual-update
Questions? Our Let's Talk customer service platform is here to help! Text us your questions at 361-600-3691 and get the information you need. Prefer email? Send your questions to ccisd.tx@k12-lets-talk.com
It’s time to complete your Annual Update in Home Access Center for the upcoming school year! The Annual Update lets families check and update important student information to help keep school records correct. It also includes student forms and district policies that families need to review and approve.
💻 Complete your update and get support information on our website: https://www.ccisd.us/page/annual-update
Returning families 📣
It’s time to complete your Annual Update in Home Access Center for the upcoming school year! The Annual Update lets families check and update important student information to help keep school records correct. It also includes student forms and district policies that families need to review and approve.
💻 Complete your update and get support information on our website: https://www.ccisd.us/page/annual-update
Questions? Our Let's Talk customer service platform is here to help! Text us your questions at 361-600-3691 and get the information you need. Prefer email? Send your questions to ccisd.tx@k12-lets-talk.com
Returning families 📣
It’s time to complete your Annual Update in Home Access Center for the upcoming school year! The Annual Update lets families check and update important student information to help keep school records correct. It also includes student forms and district policies that families need to review and approve.
💻 Complete your update and get support information on our website: https://www.ccisd.us/page/annual-update
Questions? Our Let's Talk customer service platform is here to help! Text us your questions at 361-600-3691 and get the information you need. Prefer email? Send your questions to ccisd.tx@k12-lets-talk.com
Please remember that tomorrow, Friday, May 22, will be the LAST day backpacks will be allowed on the Metro E campus for the remainder of the school year. 🎒
As we prepare for the final week of school, students will be bringing home classroom supplies, projects, and personal items tomorrow. Please help your child come prepared to take all of their belongings home. 🏫✨
Thank you for your support as we wrap up another wonderful year at Metro E Elementary! 💜💛
#MetroEElementary #EndOfYearReminders #MetroEProud
Dear Metro E Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we want to inform you of important updates to our campus dress code policy. After careful review and collaboration, the new dress code was adopted by our Metro E Instructional Council and Campus Advisory Team to better support a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for all students.
This updated dress code includes several major adjustments from previous years, and we want to ensure families have ample time to prepare before the school year begins.
Some of the most important updates include:
• Any color polo shirts with collars are permitted
• Any solid color standard-cut pants, jeans, shorts, and skirts are allowed
• ONLY CLEAR backpacks will be allowed on campus
• Shoes must have a closed toe and heel
• CROCS, slippers, slides, sandals, and house shoes are prohibited
• Pajama pants, sweatpants, basketball shorts, and athletic warm-ups are not permitted unless approved for a designated dress-up day
• Tight-fitting leggings, tights, bicycle shorts, and spandex-style pants are prohibited
• Hoodies are allowed, but hoods may not be worn over the head during the school day
• No unnatural hair colors, shaved designs, or distracting hairstyles will be allowed
The purpose of this updated dress code is to help minimize distractions, promote student safety, encourage school pride, and maintain high expectations for student appearance and behavior.
We understand these changes are different from past years, and we appreciate your partnership and support as we implement these expectations consistently across campus. We strongly encourage families to review the complete dress code policy before purchasing school clothing and supplies for next year.
Please know that our goal is always to create the best possible learning environment for every child at Metro E. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to helping our students arrive at school ready to learn each day.
A copy of the full 2026–2027 Metro E Dress Code Policy is attached for your review.
Thank you for your continued support of Metro E Elementary School of Design.
Justin Milner
Principal
Metro Elementary School of Design
📣🎉 **Metro E Weekly Update – Only 8 Days Left!** 🎉📣
It’s hard to believe we only have **8 days of school left** in the school year! We have an exciting week full of celebrations, events, and fun activities for our students. 💙📚
✨ **This Week’s Highlights:**
💃 PE Glow Dance
🚌 Book Bucs Field Trip
📚 Special Author Visit
🎤 Talent Show Auditions
👑 PK & Kinder Prom
🌟 Littles Showcase – Tuesday @ 6 PM
🎈 InflataFUN Day – Wednesday
🎭 PK Talent Show – Thursday
🏆 **Award Assemblies:**
🎖️ Grades 3–6 – Thursday
🌟 PreK–2nd – Friday
🚫 **Closed Campus for Visitors All Week**
As we wrap up the school year and focus on student activities and safety, campus will remain closed to visitors.
🇺🇸 **Looking Ahead:**
• No School Monday for Memorial Day ❤️🤍💙
• 🎤 Last Day of School Talent Show is coming next week!
Let’s make these final days the BEST yet! 💙🙌
📣🎉 Metro E Weekly Update 🎉📣
We’re getting closer to the end of the year, and there’s still so much to celebrate! 💙
🎭 Spring Showcases Continue This Week!
Come support our talented students:
🎻 Tuesday (5/12) – Orchestra @ 6 PM
🎸 Wednesday (5/13) – Ukulele @ 6 PM
🎹 Thursday (5/14) – Piano @ 6 PM
🗳️ PTA Board Elections – Wednesday (5/13)
Held just before the Ukulele Showcase—we encourage families to attend!
🚌 Field Trips
A few select field trips are happening this week. If your child is attending, permission slips have already been sent home.
⚠️ Friday (5/15) – Important Reminders
• 🎶 Last day of Fine Arts classes
• 🚫 Last day for lunch visitors on campus
Please help spread the word so we don’t have to turn anyone away.
Let’s finish these last few weeks strong and make it the BEST year yet! 💙🙌
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!
Justin Milner
Principal, Metro Elementary School of Design
📣🍎 Metro E Weekly Update – Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📣
This week is all about celebrating our incredible staff—it’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 💙✨ Let’s come together to make it extra special for the amazing educators who do so much for our students every day.
👕 Each day includes a dress-up theme + simple appreciation idea—be sure to check the flyer in the WAG for details. Even a small gesture can go a long way in showing our gratitude!
🎭 Spring Showcases Kick Off This Week!
Come out and support our talented students:
🎨 Monday (5/4) – Art Show @ 5 PM
💃 Tuesday (5/5) – Dance Showcase @ 6 PM
🎶 Thursday (5/7) – Band/Choir/Rhythm & Recorder @ 6 PM
💐 PTA Mother’s Day Event
Don’t forget to check the WAG for details on this special event!
Let’s make it a week full of appreciation, celebration, and support! 💙🙌
📣🎉 Metro E Weekly Update – BIG Events This Week! 🎉📣
We have a VERY important and exciting week ahead, so please take note of these key events:
📊✏️ FINAL STAAR TEST – Tuesday, 4/28
This is our last STAAR assessment of the year for Grades 3–6 (Math)!
🚫 Closed Campus will be in effect:
• No visitors
• No drop-offs (including lunch)
Let’s help our students succeed by ensuring they are well-rested and ready!
📚🎉 LIBRARY RIBBON CUTTING – Wednesday, 4/29 at 5:30 PM
This is a MAJOR milestone for our school—the grand opening of our TWO brand new library spaces!
We will start in the auditorium, followed by a short presentation and tours.
👉 We would love to see ALL of our families there—don’t miss it!
🚌🎨 4th Grade Field Trip – Friday, 5/1
Our 4th graders will be visiting Del Mar College for an arts presentation.
🔜 Looking Ahead – NEXT WEEK (5/4–5/8)
🍎✨ TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! ✨🍎
Next week is our chance to celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference every single day! Our teachers go above and beyond for our students, and we encourage families to join us in showing extra love and gratitude 💙—notes, kind words, and small gestures go a long way!
🎭 Fine Arts Spring Showcases – Get ready to see our talented students shine!
Thank you for your continued support—let’s finish strong and celebrate together! 💙🙌
📣 Metro E Weekly Update 📣
We continue STAAR testing season this week! 📊✏️
🧪 5th Grade Science STAAR
Our 5th grade students will take their Science STAAR assessment this week. We know they are ready to do their best!
🚫 Closed Campus Reminder
Testing day will be a Closed Campus:
• No visitors
• No drop-offs (including lunch)
Thank you for helping us maintain a focused testing environment.
🔜 Looking Ahead to Next Week
📊✏️ Final STAAR (Grades 3–6 Math)
📚🎉 Library Ribbon Cutting - 4/29 @ 5:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our TWO new libraries! We will begin in the auditorium and then reveal both spaces—this is an exciting moment for our school!
Thank you for your continued support—let’s cheer on our students! 💙🙌
📣 Metro E Weekly Update 📣
This week marks an important milestone as we begin our first OFFICIAL STAAR Assessment 📊✏️
📝 STAAR Reading – Tuesday, 4/14
Students in Grades 3–6 will take the Reading Language Arts STAAR test. We know they are ready to do their best!
🚫 Closed Campus – Tuesday
To ensure a focused testing environment, Tuesday will be a CLOSED CAMPUS:
• No visitors
• No drop-offs (including lunch)
Please plan accordingly.
😴🍳 Testing Tips
Help your child succeed by making sure they get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast!
🎉 MetroFest Success!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who made PTA MetroFest such a success! 🙌 Special thanks to Deja Lacey and Juan Cabrera for their amazing work organizing this event.
Let’s cheer on our students this week—we know they will shine! 💙🌟
📣🎉 Metro E Weekly Update – METROFEST WEEK! 🎉📣
Get ready—it’s one of the MOST exciting weeks of the year at Metro E…PTA METROFEST WEEK! 🎪💙 We can’t wait to celebrate with our amazing families and community!
🛍️✨ Silent Auction Opens Tuesday (4/7)!
The bidding begins TOMORROW! Be sure to check out all the awesome items and get your bids in before it closes on Friday (4/10) at MetroFest. You don’t want to miss out!
🎉🎪 MetroFest – Friday, 4/10
Join us for an evening packed with FUN for the whole family!
🎈 Inflatables
🛍️ Vendors
🌮 Food trucks
🎶 Great vibes and memories to be made!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy one of our biggest events of the year!
🔜 Looking Ahead
📊✏️ STAAR Reading (Grades 3–6) will take place on Tuesday, 4/14. We’ll be cheering on our students as they do their very best!
We are so excited to see everyone at MetroFest—let’s make it an unforgettable week! 💙🙌
📣 Metro E Weekly Update 📣
What an AMAZING run of 🎭 Willy Wonka Jr. 🍫! Our students truly shined on stage 🌟—we are so proud of their talent and hard work. Thank you to everyone who came out to support!
🗓️ Shortened Week Ahead
There will be no school on Friday (Good Friday) or Monday (Easter Monday), giving us a 4-day weekend 🐣🌸. We hope our families enjoy this special time together!
🥚 PTA Easter Egg Hunt – Wednesday (4/1)
Students will participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt during their PE time. Thank you to our PTA for making this a fun tradition!
🎪 Looking Ahead – MetroFest (4/10)
Our next BIG event is just around the corner—PTA MetroFest on Friday, April 10th! Be sure to mark your calendars…you won’t want to miss it!
Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to a great week! 💙