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Recent updates
August 15, 2026
We enjoyed celebrating the first day of school with Mrs Gregg.
Read CCAAP is so excited for the staff and students at the Learning Center. It’s going to be a great year.August 11, 2026
Celebrating LISD Board Member Paige Dixon first Listening Session!
Read Celebrating LISD Board Member Paige Dixon first Listening SessionAugust 5, 2026
CCAAP stopped by the GLC the morning of teacher training and surprised them with breakfast. Nothing says we love teachers like TACOS!!!
Read CCAAP Provides Breakfast to GLC TeachersAugust 5, 2026
It was truly a wonderful day at Vernell Gregg Early Childhood Center, as our entire staff came together for the first time for our first day of August Training.
Read Beautiful Pictures from Teacher Training at the Vernell Gregg Learning CenterJuly 30, 2026
July 7, 2026
CCAAP has a new website. Meetings, updates, photos, and ways to support students and families, all in one place.
Read Welcome to our new home on the webMay 13, 2026
May 9, 2026
CCAAP member Antonio Montez II paying it forward. Thank you for supporting Southridge Elementary’s Career Day and teaching the students about AI engineering.
Read CCAAP member Antonio Montez II paying it forward. Thank you for supporting Southridge Elementary’s Career Day and...May 5, 2026
CCAAP supported Lewisville Elementary with nachos! Perfect for Cinco De Mayo! We appreciate our longstanding relationship with this campus.
Read CCAAP supported Lewisville Elementary with nachos! Perfect for Cinco De Mayo! We appreciate our longstanding...May 5, 2026
CCAAP loves to support campuses during Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s double the fun with a partner like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!
Read CCAAP loves to support campuses during Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s double the fun with a partner like The Church...April 22, 2026
Honored to represent our CCAAP legend, Mrs. Vernell Gregg, at the 2026 LEF Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Thank you for investing in our future!
Read Honored to represent our CCAAP legend, Mrs. Vernell Gregg, at the 2026 LEF Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Thank you...March 13, 2026
March 12, 2026
Rockbrook Elementary celebrates Black History Month! Our CCAAP team enjoyed reading the entries, judging and sponsoring the contest for the 6th year!
Read Rockbrook Elementary celebrates Black History Month! Our CCAAP team enjoyed reading the entries, judging and...March 2, 2026
Another year, another great Black History Contest at Degan Elementary. CCAAP is proud to be a sponsor and support this campus.
Read Another year, another great Black History Contest at Degan Elementary. CCAAP is proud to be a sponsor and support...February 27, 2026
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IDRA Youth-Led Study Examines Discipline in Atlanta-area Schools
Read Discipline Disparities Push Black Girls Out of ClassroomsFebruary 16, 2026
CCAAP is busy this month with sponsoring black history contests at 3 elementary schools and supporting the LISD HBCU fair!
Read Black History Month!February 8, 2026
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This is a FREE college tour to two universities (Grambling State and Louisiana Tech). Lunch and Dinner are included. Open to 9th thru 12th grade who attend school in Denton County.
Read This is a FREE college tour to two universities (Grambling State and Louisiana Tech). Lunch and Dinner are...January 19, 2026
January 13, 2026
Great to see LISD expanding virtual learning!
Read Great to see LISD expanding virtual learning! LISD.net/VirtualJanuary 9, 2026
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Submissions for the 2025-26 MLK Day Art Contests are open! This year's theme, chosen by the MLK of North Texas Committee, is "Better Together: Making the Dream a Reality"
Read Submit your entry!October 11, 2025
October 4, 2025
Tonight, we’ve witnessed the power of courageous leadership — not in theory, but in a living legacy. Vernell, Lucille, Jo, & Venita didn’t just open doors; they held them open 4 others 2 walk through
Read Tonight, we’ve witnessed the power of courageous leadership — not in theory, but in a living legacy. Vernell,...September 25, 2025
September 14, 2025
Celebrating Dr Rapp. Our living legend, Vernell Gregg, celebrating another legend in the making. Congrats Dr Rapp for being a top 5 finalist for Superintendent of the Year.
Read Celebrating Dr Rapp. Our living legend, Vernell Gregg, celebrating another legend in the making. Congrats Dr Rapp...August 26, 2025
CCAAP celebrates our living legend Mrs. Vernell Gregg. She was honored to receive the 2025 Arts Community Enrichment Inspire Award.
Read CCAAP celebrates our living legend Mrs. Vernell Gregg. She was honored to receive the 2025 Arts Community Enrichment...August 14, 2025
August 8, 2025
Please join this important forum with our NAACP partner!
Read Please join this important forum with our NAACP partner! https://forms.gle/vKZKHrWKJXj9adZz7August 7, 2025
July 29, 2025
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Great scholarship opportunity!
Read Calling all seniors…May 13, 2025
CCAAP was happy to finish off Teacher Appreciation week with sweet treats for Lakeview MS and working the popcorn machine for Durham MS!
Read CCAAP was happy to finish off Teacher Appreciation week with sweet treats for Lakeview MS and working the popcorn...May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
Kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week with Degan Elementary. CCAAP was grateful to partner with the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church to bless the staff with tasty nachos and desserts.
Read Kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week with Degan Elementary. CCAAP was grateful to partner with the Jesus Christ of...May 6, 2025
We showed up to support one of our legends - Johnny Foster. His unwavering support of CCAAP and the community was recognized by the Denton County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Read We showed up to support one of our legends - Johnny Foster. His unwavering support of CCAAP and the community was...May 4, 2025
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Check out this scholarship information
Read Check out this scholarship information https://www.dstdcac.org/events/community-events/March 1, 2025
And that’s a wrap…celebrating Black History at Durham Middle School. They always have an awesome program & this year was no exception. Jeopardy was a hit! Love the addition.
Read And that’s a wrap…celebrating Black History at Durham Middle School. They always have an awesome program & this year...February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Another special Black History program at Lewisville Elem. They took it to the next level - songs, poetry, stepping, Bobbie Mitchell & a living museum! CCAAP is proud to be one of the sponsors!
Read Another special Black History program at Lewisville Elem. They took it to the next level - songs, poetry, stepping,...February 26, 2025
What a night! The inaugural Quiz Bowl at Lakeview Middle School. CCAAP was proud to sponsor along with Alpha Phi Alpha Rho Nu Lambda Chapter. Lakeview’s team is a class act.
Read What a night! The inaugural Quiz Bowl at Lakeview Middle School. CCAAP was proud to sponsor along with Alpha Phi...February 26, 2025
February 22, 2025
CCAAP was honored to be one of the sponsors of the 2025 LISD HBCU fair. Fun morning visiting with students and community members.
Read CCAAP was honored to be one of the sponsors of the 2025 LISD HBCU fair. Fun morning visiting with students and...February 20, 2025
What happens next if the Department of Education is dismantled?
Read Listen In…January 27, 2025
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Thank you Caleb Humphrey, from Tan Parker’s office, for sharing vital information regarding public education funding. We appreciate Westside Baptist for allowing us space to host the event.
Read Thank you Caleb Humphrey, from Tan Parker’s office, for sharing vital information regarding public education...December 28, 2024
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TREAT TIME - CCAAP had the chance to bless several schools today with treats for their teams! Thank you Jackie for the donations.
Read TREAT TIME - CCAAP had the chance to bless several schools today with treats for their teams! Thank you Jackie for...October 18, 2024
Check out this information meeting!
Read AKA’s serving the communitySeptember 22, 2024
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Whirlwind drop off day for teacher appreciation - Lewisville Elementary chocolate treats; Degan Elementary “stock the fridge”; Lakeview MS donuts and coffee treats and last popcorn popping at Durham!
Read Whirlwind drop off day for teacher appreciation - Lewisville Elementary chocolate treats; Degan Elementary “stock...May 3, 2024
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Thankful to CCAAP member Eric Barber for helping judge Degan Elementary’s first Black History Contest. Hope to keep this CCAAP sponsored tradition going.
Read Degan Black History ContestFebruary 23, 2024
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January 21, 2024
DFW Metro NAACP presents the 2nd Annual #DBFF24 Youth Gaming Expo & Tournament on Saturday, January 27, 2024! This is a FREE event for participants and spectators! Please spread the word and register TODAY!...
Read Time to Game!January 3, 2024
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Kicking off the LISD PTA Rally! CCAAP is getting involved with the PTA Outreach area to support campuses with little or no PTA involvement.
Read LISD PTA RallySeptember 19, 2023
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August 30, 2023
Great summary article
Read https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2023/08/29/lewisville-isd-finalizes-switch-to-single-member-distAugust 20, 2023
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CCAAP has been busy! Fun contest and teacher appreciation week! Get involved!!
Read CCAAP has been busy! Fun contest and teacher appreciation week! Get involved!!April 30, 2023
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Enjoying the HBCU Fair...
Read LISD HBCU FairFebruary 17, 2023
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LISD HBCU fair!
Read LISD HBCU fair! For more information about the event please visit https://www.lisd.net/hbcuJanuary 28, 2023
JPMC volunteers, organized by Antonio Montez II, showed up and provided a much needed helping hand to community youth who were experiencing coding for the first time.
Read JP Morgan Volunteer @ 1st Annual DFW Metro NAACP Youth Hack-A-ThonJanuary 28, 2023
Here at the DFW Metro NAACP Youth Hack-A-Thon volunteering our time and talent to a great cause. This is the 1st annual event in partnership with iCode providing an opportunity for kids to experience activities...
Read DFW Metro NAACP Youth Hack-A-ThonJanuary 19, 2023
We need your help! Please get the word out to you friends, family and neighbors. You don't have to be super-techie to get involved, but of course, we'd love your super-techie friends too.
Read Hack-A-Thon - Volunteers NeededJanuary 17, 2023
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Please join me in celebrating Shuntel Green who was recognized by the Alphas for her hard waits at Lewisville Elementary. Shuntel is the School Climate and Community Liaison. Way to go Shuntel!
Read Shuntel Green Recognized by Alpha Phi Alpha at the Alpha Honors CeremonyAugust 19, 2022
August 12, 2022
Register for the Third Annual Fit and Fabulous Health and Wellness Expo TODAY!
Read Third Annual Fit and Fabulous Health and Wellness ExpoAugust 2, 2022
July 22, 2022
Who: Curious kids entering grades K-6
Read What is Camp Invention?July 22, 2022
Check out this Youtube video about the Engineering & Robotics programs at Lewisville ISD's TECC-E Campus...
Read Engineering & Robotics | Lewisville ISD | TECC-EJuly 18, 2022
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So excited and proud of Sheila Taylor in her historic run for the school board. Make us proud!
Read LISD Board Induction CeremonyMay 14, 2022
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Fun time!
Read CCAAP in attendance for Lewisville Elementary volunteer appreciationApril 18, 2022
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March 10, 2022
CCAAP in the community! Thanks for judging the Rockbrook Black History Contest.
Read Rockbrook Elementary Black History Month ContestMarch 5, 2022
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It was an honor to get to see the HHS BSU in action at half time of the Hebron v Flower Mound basketball game this week.
Read Hebron High School Black Student Union (BSU)February 6, 2022
February 1, 2022
**Achievement Fair:
Read Deadline extended!!!January 26, 2022
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LISD's fourth annual job shadowing day is coming up on Friday, March 4th from 8:30-11:30 AM. This program helps students learn about the variety of careers available after graduation. We are currently asking...
Read LISD Job Shadowing OpportunityJanuary 5, 2022
December 26, 2021
Evening and weekend tours!! Check them out.
Read TECCDecember 26, 2021
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Read Voter Education for YouthAugust 29, 2021
August 16, 2021
lisd.net/freeandreduced
Read LISD announces school meals will be free this year, still benefits from signing up for free/reducedAugust 8, 2021
Back to School Event was a success!
Read This is what community looks like!August 4, 2021
July 17, 2021
CCAAP partners with Westside for a Back to School Fair. Spread the Word!
Read Back to School FairJuly 9, 2021
Zaila Avant-garde wins 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming bee’s first Black champion.
Read Scrips National Spelling Bee ChampionJune 27, 2021
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The New York Times
Read Great article on the Power of Pre KJune 7, 2021
DFW Metro member and activist Jackie Shaw was presented with a Taking Action-Making a Difference Award by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for her outstanding working with voter registration, candidate campaigns, and...
Read Congratulations to Jackie Shaw - Wins Taking Action-Making a Difference AwardJune 7, 2021
June 7, 2021
NAACP on Instagram: “June 18th is around the corner and you don’t want to miss out on this scholarship opportunity! Click the link in our bio and find out…”
Read Another Scholarship OpportunityJune 6, 2021
May 2, 2021
CCAAP in the house... Blessing the teachers who are doing the hard job of teaching our kids... Blessings
Read CCAAP Prepares for Teacher’s Appreciation at Lewisville Elementary.April 28, 2021
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Congrats to LISD for bring recognized as a HBCU advocate!
Read LISD HBCU AwardApril 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdowns of schools across the country has highlighted the disparities facing Black and Hispanic students in nearly every aspect of public education. The many challenges include...
Read Racism as a Public Education Crisis: Improving Equity Post-COVID19April 17, 2021
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/famu-dfw-6th-annual-rattler-generations-scholarship-roundup-tickets-143539575735?ref=eios
Read 6th Annual Rattler Generations Event: Supporting the Terrance G. Hunt Scholarship FundApril 15, 2021
April 9, 2021
Congrats to one of our CCAAP Members! Fifty years of service to Zeta Phi Beta!
Read Celebrating 50 Years...!April 9, 2021
April 1, 2021
CCAAP Celebrates Christopher Blair (9th grade student in LISD)
Read Essay Winner!March 26, 2021
Chaz Williams‘ creative and insightful essay wowed the judges of the Annual CCAAP Black History Month Essay Contest. CCAAP President Leah Montez and CCAAP Vice President of Public Relations Johnny Foster were on...
Read Chaz Williams Receives his Scholarship from CCAAPMarch 24, 2021
This was just shared with me. Please share - great opportunity! Really need black males.
Read SCHOLARSHIP: BLACK MALES NEEDED!!!March 20, 2021
March 17, 2021
Tau Rho Omega is providing worthy students with two opportunities to apply for a scholarship. One is specific to HBCU schools and the other is open for any school. Take a peek and then tell all of your friends,...
Read 2021 Tau Rho Omega Scholarship ApplicationsMarch 15, 2021
March 12, 2021
A few pics from Lewisville elementary. They LOVED the black history month contest. Marilyn Bowie and Leah Montez had fun judging Wednesday night.
Read Lewisville Elementary’s Black History Month ContestMarch 8, 2021
Essays are due by March 15, 2021. See flyer for details.
Read Black History Month - Essay ContestJanuary 31, 2021
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Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman speaks at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Read Amanda Gorman: Youth Poet Laureate - Capturing Hearts and Minds...January 22, 2021
Marcus High School junior Saloni Mistery won the chairman’s prize for her painting in the annual art, essay and photography contest.
Read Annual Art, Essay and Photography Contest Winner: Saloni MisteryJanuary 22, 2021
January 16, 2021
A beloved community, justice for all...
Read MLK CelebrationDecember 16, 2020
Westside Baptist Church, DFW Metro and CCAAP
Read At it Again.... Essential BasketsDecember 5, 2020
CCAAP joined with the NAACP and Westside Baptist Church to deliver baskets full of household products to the students and family of LISD underserved schools.
Read Baskets of Household ProductsOctober 27, 2020
11/1/20 @ 6:00 via Zoom - Join us for an exciting discussion about the college admissions process.
Read #CAP ProgramSeptember 18, 2020
Arbor Creek Middle School’s theme for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year is, “One Reason. One Team. All Season.” With a sports feel such as that, what better way to motivate the entire staff than a pep talk from a...
Read BIG LEAGUE PITCHER FREEMAN DELIVERS ENCOURAGEMENT TO ARBOR CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERSSeptember 8, 2020
CCAAP came together with Westside Baptist Church and DFW Metro Justice and Equality today to decorate the entrances to Lewisville ES in preparation for the return to the classroom. We’re excited to have the kids...
Read Welcome Back LVES!!!September 6, 2020
Big thanks and shout out to @covlive Covenant Church and @nlcharities @nancylieberman for donating school supplies and backpacks to @lewisvillees. We appreciate your help.
Read Covenant Church and Nancy Lieberman Charities blesses LISD’s Lewisville ElementarySeptember 3, 2020
Volunteers needed to help decorate the sidewalks of Lewisville Elementary for the first day of school. Can some people make signs and bring sidewalk chalk to decorate the sidewalks? We are meeting at the school on...
Read We could use volunteers!September 1, 2020
School arrival will look a little different this year when we return to In-Person Learning, Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Read LISD is getting ready...August 25, 2020
An honest conversation about racism in education and what we can do about it. Article by Heather Vance Devers.
Read 8/20 DFW Child: School Colors (Page 24)August 25, 2020
Get matched with a suitable mentor from Harvard, UPenn, Princeton, Dartmouth, UT Austin, UCLA, Texas A&M, Boston College, UT Dallas, Worcester State University and more. Sign up to receive advice on college and...
Read Do you need college or graduate school advice???August 24, 2020
Technology, Exploration and Career Center West (TECC-W), is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) secondary campus for high school students that is opening in August 2020 to provide students the best possible...
Read The New TECC-W CampusCCAAP history
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For more than two decades, CCAAP has advocated with LISD families: sponsoring Black History programs and contests across campuses, supporting the LISD HBCU fair, awarding student scholarships, honoring founding members like Vernell Gregg, and showing up for students and teachers all year long.
