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The CPCISD school board was named “school board of the year” by the Texas Rural School Education Association for the 2021-2022 calendar year. From left to right are school board members, Shiloh Childress, Cole Boseman, Jim Murray, DJ Carr, Brittney Wright Smith and Clif Carpenter.
The CPCISD school board was named “school board of the year” by the Texas Rural School Education Association for the 2021-2022 calendar year. From left to right are school board members, Shiloh Childress, Cole Boseman, Jim Murray, DJ Carr, Brittney Wright Smith and Clif Carpenter. -
CPCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Bower received "Superintendent of the Year" award for Region 8, a top honor out of 46 school districts.
CPCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Bower received "Superintendent of the Year" award for Region 8, a top honor out of 46 school districts. -
Kelly Baird, High School Principal at CPCISD received the Region 8 "principal of the year" award out of 46 school districts.
Kelly Baird, High School Principal at CPCISD received the Region 8 "principal of the year" award out of 46 school districts.
Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District has made a name for itself and it seems there is no end in sight for its outstanding achievements. Voted the “best school” in Hopkins County three years in a row, including 2022, the school district has earned a very special distinction — but wait, there is more.
According to Dr. Greg Bower, Superintendent of CPCISD, the school district raised their state testing scores from being among some of the lowest in the state to being some of the highest among state and regional averages in many subject areas.
“Out of the 46 schools in our region, I believe we are one of the more celebrated schools recently,” said Bower, “over the last five years, we’ve gone through a transformation.” According to Bower, the reason for their success is hard work and compassion for their students. “We work hard and we love our kids,” he stated, “we genuinely want to see them do well.”
The faculty and staff, including school board members have been awarded several times over in recent years. The high school principal, Kelly Baird received the “principal of the year” award for all of Region 8. Junior high principal, Cassie Bland also received an award for “principal of the year” in Region 8. Bower himself received “superintendent of the year” for all of Region 8. Teacher, Jennifer Arden received “teacher of the year” for Region 8 and qualified as a finalist for the state of Texas. Testing Coordinator, Amy Friddle received “testing coordinator of the year” within the district. Not to mention, the CPCISD school board was named “school board of the year” by the Texas Rural School Education Association for the 2021-2022 calendar year. The school board competed as a finalist in the National Rural Education Association as a result of the nomination.
Earlier this year, CPCISD also became the highest paying school district in Region 8 for its starting teacher salaries. CPCISD is currently building a new baseball field and upgrading their softball field — all with no bond funding. According to Bower, the school has lowered the tax rate for the last four years through very careful and efficient use of tax payers’ money. Como-Pickton has maintained a record of zero bond indebtedness that allows them to consider their tax payers first while pushing forward many changes. “Como-Pickton ISD are good stewards of tax paying dollars,” said Bower.
Considering their track record as a school district that cares for their kids, teachers and community, CPCISD has a bright future ahead of them. “We try to hire the best — success creates more success,” said Bower.