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Honor the Past. Celebrate the Present.

Build the Future!

2017 Annual Report Supporting Educational Excellence in CCISD since 1992

The Clear Creek Education Foundation

“Electroplating Jewelry- The Chemistry of Art” at Clear Brook High School Violin Project at Mossman Elementary School
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“Students learned both the science of electroplating and the creative application “The Mossman Violin Project grant from CCEF opened doors for 5 grade
of crafting jewelry through this grant from CCEF,” said Kerry Whitfill, Clear Brook High students to experience violin & belong to a social group before starting middle
School chemistry teacher. “They met with a master craftsman jeweler, gained school,” said Jennifer Kidwell, Bayside Intermediate orchestra teacher. “The
hands on experience in a real world situation, and created their own piece of art transition from elementary to middle school was very successful & these students are
that they got to keep as a reminder of their experience.” still thriving in the orchestra program at Bayside as leaders in their groups.”

Clear Springs Airlines at Clear Springs High School Students viewing the solar eclipse at Ed White Elementary
“The Eagle’s Nest Project and CCEF teamed up to implement a defining and “While the first day of school is already an action-packed day, this is literally a
extremely empowering program that explores all aspects of STEM. More bright minds once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students and staff to experience such a
are connected to capable hands; students experience the joy of giving by teaching thrilling phenomenon,” said Dr. Greg Smith, Superintendent of Schools. “We are so
other students; all participants receive a flight experience in the airplane they built; fortunate to have the support of our community partners so that each individual in
and everyone involved takes away an empowering experience that lasts a lifetime,” our CCISD family may witness this rare occurrence.”
said Ernie Butcher, Eagle’s Next Project mentor.

The Clear Creek Education Foundation strives to secure and deliver resources for a
Our Mission: World-Class Education through the Clear Creek Independent School District by
establishing and sustaining community-wide partnerships.