CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The #HoltCult never disappoints.
CCISD has turned to the public for input on the name of their newest middle school, and as expected, the people of Corpus Christi have responded as only they can.
A series of suggestions poured in Wednesday morning, with some jokingly-- or not-- supporting the idea of naming it after 3NEWS Chief Meteorologist Alan Holt, who, together with his team, work around the clock to keep us informed on the latest weather updates.
Other commentors have made humorous suggestions, including a reference to Ben Stiller's Zoolander character, a campaign for something called 'Schooly McSchoolface,' and a mixed bag of commentary on budget concerns.
Honoring a law enforcement hero:
But there are some suggestions that take on the prompt with a more serious approach-- and they appear to be the most popular comments, with many using the forum as a chance to honor late Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson.
The school mascot? The Chiefs.
Police Chief Floyd Simpson died following a motorcycle accident on Highway 361 in Port Aransas in 2015. He was beloved by the Corpus Christi community.
Corpus Christi ISD invites public to help name new middle school
The new middle school campus currently under construction near Creekside Elementary School.
Corpus Christi ISD's rules for naming new school facilities state that the campus must be named after the subdivision or area in which it is located or for a person who is or has been prominent at the local, state or national level.
You can submit your suggestions now through Oct. 31. You must fill out the form and email it to SchoolName@ccisd.us for the suggestion to be valid. You can also mail it or drop if off at our main office at 801 Leopard St.
The school will welcome its first students next Fall semester, in August 2025
The form can be accessed here.
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