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Welcome to Cox Elementary, proudly serving grades K-4 in Wylie ISD. As one of only two schools in the district offering a Dual Language program, we provide unique educational opportunities that enrich our students' learning experiences. Our close-knit neighborhood school, known for strong family involvement and support, embraces cultural diversity and serves both Sachse and Wylie. At Cox Elementary, we believe "every child counts and every moment matters," ensuring each student receives the care and education they need to thrive and succeed.
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Cox Elementary students and staff are truly remarkable, and we take pride in highlighting their accomplishments and achievements. Read the great news happening in our school and district.
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![Wylie ISD Ranks Among the Best School Districts in Texas and the Nation in 2026 Niche.com Report]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763563124/wylieisdnet/y3wvwysbkrs81jetsi2z/2026Niche9thbest.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763563124/wylieisdnet/y3wvwysbkrs81jetsi2z/2026Niche9thbest.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763563124/wylieisdnet/y3wvwysbkrs81jetsi2z/2026Niche9thbest.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763563124/wylieisdnet/y3wvwysbkrs81jetsi2z/2026Niche9thbest.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763563124/wylieisdnet/y3wvwysbkrs81jetsi2z/2026Niche9thbest.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1763563124/wylieisdnet/y3wvwysbkrs81jetsi2z/2026Niche9thbest.jpg","width":2200}])
- News
Wylie ISD has once again been recognized as one of the top school districts in Texas and the United States, according to the recently released 2026 Niche rankings.
![Wylie ISD Board of Trustees Names Dr. Kim Spicer as Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761069187/wylieisdnet/lbmz3g4sqhsmv3ljqxfl/ESCSpicerSptCover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761069187/wylieisdnet/lbmz3g4sqhsmv3ljqxfl/ESCSpicerSptCover.jpg","width":350}])
- Announcement
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Kim Spicer as Superintendent of Schools during its regular meeting Oct. 21.
![Wylie ISD Board of Trustees Names Dr. Kim Spicer Lone Finalist for Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758629716/wylieisdnet/n6w4ohcs57rjcahgqpks/SuperintendentLoneFinalistSpicerCover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758629716/wylieisdnet/n6w4ohcs57rjcahgqpks/SuperintendentLoneFinalistSpicerCover.jpg","width":350}])
- Announcement
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted during a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23, to name Dr. Kim Spicer as the Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools. Following the required 21-day waiting period, Dr. Spicer is expected to become the district’s first female superintendent in its nearly 125-year history.
![Wylie ISD Names Dr. Kim Spicer Acting Superintendent of Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757381538/wylieisdnet/qxpfhhly7baslfdtr52s/KimSpicer-ActingSuperintendent2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757381538/wylieisdnet/qxpfhhly7baslfdtr52s/KimSpicer-ActingSuperintendent2025.png","width":437}])
- Announcement
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted during a special-called meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, to appoint Dr. Kim Spicer, who currently serves as the district’s Deputy Superintendent, as Acting Superintendent of Schools. The Board also voted to approve the acceptance of Superintendent Dr. David Vinson’s resignation, which will take effect once his contract with Conroe ISD is finalized. At that time, Dr. Spicer will formally assume her role as Acting Superintendent.
![Wylie ISD Looks Ahead as Board Prepares for Superintendent Transition After Dr. Vinson Named Lone Finalist in Conroe ISD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756334237/wylieisdnet/xdw9heso0w5ptphe7tne/WylieISDCommunityUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756334237/wylieisdnet/xdw9heso0w5ptphe7tne/WylieISDCommunityUpdate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756334237/wylieisdnet/xdw9heso0w5ptphe7tne/WylieISDCommunityUpdate.png","width":525}])
- Announcement
On Aug. 27, Conroe ISD announced Dr. David Vinson as its lone finalist for superintendent, and the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees joins in sharing this news with the community.
![Wylie ISD Among Best School Districts in Texas With Perfect ‘A’ Ratings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755106751/wylieisdnet/gtidoud9smi749v8qlns/TEARating2025FORWEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755106751/wylieisdnet/gtidoud9smi749v8qlns/TEARating2025FORWEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755106751/wylieisdnet/gtidoud9smi749v8qlns/TEARating2025FORWEB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755106751/wylieisdnet/gtidoud9smi749v8qlns/TEARating2025FORWEB.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1755106751/wylieisdnet/gtidoud9smi749v8qlns/TEARating2025FORWEB.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1755106751/wylieisdnet/gtidoud9smi749v8qlns/TEARating2025FORWEB.jpg","width":2200}])
- Announcement
In Wylie ISD, excellence is the standard in every classroom and on every campus. This year, Wylie ISD has once again earned the highest rating possible in the Texas Education Agency (TEA) A-F Accountability Ratings, achieving an overall ‘A’ for 2025. Even more impressive, every eligible campus in the district also received an ‘A’ as well as a distinction in this year’s results.
![Wylie ISD Names Craig Needham as Executive Director of Fine Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751899365/wylieisdnet/kjim68nauios7pccenea/ESCNeedhamEDFACover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751899365/wylieisdnet/kjim68nauios7pccenea/ESCNeedhamEDFACover.jpg","width":350}])
- Announcement
Wylie ISD is proud to announce the hiring of Craig Needham as the district’s next Executive Director of Fine Arts, succeeding Glenn Lambert, who announced his retirement last month
![Wylie ISD Earns Statewide Recognition with 11 Schools Named to 2024 ERP Honor Roll]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748468191/wylieisdnet/bnuc7qhgdq7cw1et7pfa/honor_roll.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748468191/wylieisdnet/bnuc7qhgdq7cw1et7pfa/honor_roll.jpg","width":350}])
- News
Wylie ISD proudly announces that 11 of our campuses have earned a place on the 2024 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll. This recognition highlights schools that are not only achieving high levels of academic success but are also making meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps.
![Wylie ISD Named One of the Best Communities for Music Education 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747837566/wylieisdnet/ddcxakdifdy9j782d4eh/BestCommunities2025Cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747837566/wylieisdnet/ddcxakdifdy9j782d4eh/BestCommunities2025Cover.jpg","width":350}])
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Wylie ISD has been honored with the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education award (BCME).
![Cheri Cox Elementary fourth graders travel to Texas State Capitol and Inner Space Cavern on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746717585/wylieisdnet/omf9rvnqftck2atixjo1/CheriCoxElem572025Cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746717585/wylieisdnet/omf9rvnqftck2atixjo1/CheriCoxElem572025Cover.jpg","width":350}])
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Fourth graders from Wylie ISD's Cheri Cox Elementary traveled to Georgetown and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip,
Our Voices
Testimonials
Learn what students, staff, families, and community members love most about Cox Elementary and Wylie ISD and the positive impact our district has made on their lives.
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- Parent
Mrs. Amanda Bailey
What I adore about our school is the love for the community and students and how our school gives back to the community. This makes me such a proud cox coyotes mother!
Experiencing the canned food drive truly blew me away! Regardless of who you are or what you do, Wylie ISD supports you!
Additionally, the positive encouragement each child receives, whether it's perfect attendance, a reading award, art award and more - it reminds our family of how strong and tight knitted our school and community is.
![Wylie ISD logo on purple cloud background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717779629/wylieisdnet/udbzd7kadiitsln2yjya/AlidaJones.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717779629/wylieisdnet/udbzd7kadiitsln2yjya/AlidaJones.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717779629/wylieisdnet/udbzd7kadiitsln2yjya/AlidaJones.jpg","width":600}])
- Parent
Alida Jones
We spent 5 years at Cox Elementary and the relationships that the teachers work to build with their students are amazing. Specifically for us, we found Mrs. Ozols to be outstanding. She was a fan of my children, even the one she never got to have. She was a fierce protector.
She taught the students where they were and helped them grow to where they needed to be. Her ability to relationship build is what makes her special and a great example of what makes Wylie ISD special. I am so thankful for Mrs. Ozols, Cox Elementary and Wylie ISD.
![Wylie ISD logo on purple cloud background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717772657/wylieisdnet/vcuxbmh5t7pqmpipmteg/MonicaMunoz.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717772657/wylieisdnet/vcuxbmh5t7pqmpipmteg/MonicaMunoz.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717772657/wylieisdnet/vcuxbmh5t7pqmpipmteg/MonicaMunoz.jpg","width":600}])
- Parent
Monica Muñoz
We are a family with 3 children who are currently entering their 13th year with Wylie ISD. As parents, we are active, involved, and invested in this school district beyond our own children and family and we have had nothing less than the best experiences.
Starting in elementary, where all 3 of our children were afforded the opportunity to participate in the Dual Language program, they had some of the best, top-notch and caring teachers. Two of our three children have been identified as GT and the other was identified with Visual Processing Disorder and memory span. The support for these programs alone has been stellar.
Our 3 also have had the opportunity to take advantage of additional programs including Band, Theatre, and Cheer.
![Wylie ISD logo on purple cloud background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717779629/wylieisdnet/hwvjz0dpprlwjaduw0fn/StephanieJames.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717779629/wylieisdnet/hwvjz0dpprlwjaduw0fn/StephanieJames.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717779629/wylieisdnet/hwvjz0dpprlwjaduw0fn/StephanieJames.jpg","width":600}])
- Staff Member
Stephanie James
As my last kid graduates this year, I could not be more grateful for the district in which she and her sister have grown up. I think what I appreciate most about Wylie ISD is the fidelity with which it has influenced them to be the best version of themselves.
There has been such a strong focus on developing their character alongside encouraging positive forward-thinking about their future and all its possibilities. I've seen the district's intentionality from the perspective of a parent, a volunteer with PTA and now as an employee. In each facet, I've seen a consistency and clarity in what the goal and purpose is for every student and the focus on building relationships.
I completely understand why Wylie ISD is a destination district.
![Katy Parish]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718025138/wylieisdnet/kwqifiags9fsyqnpakfo/KatyParish.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718025138/wylieisdnet/kwqifiags9fsyqnpakfo/KatyParish.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718025138/wylieisdnet/kwqifiags9fsyqnpakfo/KatyParish.jpg","width":600}])
- Parent
Mrs. Katy Parish
Angel Alvarado, the 5th-grade dual language social studies teacher, embodies the very best of our district. As one of the few male teachers in the program, he instantly connects with all students, especially boys, serving as a vital role model during their formative years. His twice-weekly soccer club provides a productive outlet for energy & fosters lasting friendships - he even comes to his students' games on weekends. His bilingualism creates a welcoming space for new, native Spanish-speaking students, nurturing a sense of belonging as soon as they come to Harrison. His impact extends far beyond the classroom, leaving an indelible mark on countless lives. Mr. Alvarado is truly one of the finest assets of our school district.
