The Clear Creek Independent School District is pleased to announce the launch of a six-year sponsorship by long-time partner, Houston Methodist St. John Hospital. In Monday night’s Board meeting, CCISD Trustees approved Houston Methodist St. John as the Stadium Founding Sponsor for the District’s newest and much-anticipated facility addition, Clear Creek ISD Challenger Columbia Stadium. The stadium complex, located off West NASA Boulevard, is scheduled for completion in late 2015, later than originally forecasted due to record rainfall during the spring.

“Houston Methodist St. John Hospital is no stranger to our District and backing public education,” said CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith. “In fact, they have consistently stepped up to support our students and special programs over their 26-year history with CCISD. We are excited about this partnership from which a whole community of fans and spectators stands to benefit.” Under a separate partnership agreement, Houston Methodist St. John Hospital is also the Official Healthcare Provider for CCISD Athletics. Through this long-term agreement, Houston Methodist Athletic Trainers work alongside coaches and CCISD’s professional and student Athletic Trainers to strengthen student athletes and better protect them from injury. 

This major sponsorship specifically supports CCISD in the purchase and ongoing operation of the stadium’s state-of-the-art score board and video board intended to enrich the fan experience at the new stadium. The video board and supporting equipment were not purchased through the Bond 2013 program which is funding the construction of the stadium as well as many other District facility rebuilds. Funding for the video board will be derived from advertising leases by business and industry sponsors. As the Stadium Founding Sponsor, the Houston Methodist brand will be prominently displayed on the video board’s top position panel, as well as on signage in the stadium concourse areas. The sponsor will also be featured in several in-game video promotion features. 

“Just as our exemplary school district continues to grow, the Houston Methodist St. John Hospital campus and service offerings are growing and expanding,” said Dan Newman, Houston Methodist St. John Hospital CEO. “The Stadium Founding Sponsor opportunity was a natural next step for Houston Methodist given our longevity with CCISD and our high level of engagement, both in giving back, and protecting students from sports injuries as well as encouraging healthy outcomes when injuries do occur.”

The sponsorship is part of Clear Creek ISD’s ongoing commitment to engage the community in all things education to better provide quality and real-world resources and experiences for its students. Students from all five comprehensive high schools, who are enrolled and excel in their campus audio/video classes, will run nearly all of the A/V production activities to support events in CCISD Challenger Columbia Stadium.