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Sal Limas Named Principal of Alternative Learning Center
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Two Campuses Shine in 2024 DFW Favorites Competition
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Jennifer Jenkins as Assistant Principal
Dr. Teresa Phelps Named Principal of Joy James Academy of Leadership
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Yesenia Serrano as Police Officer at Reach High School and Truce Learning Center
Stacia Graves Named Director of Fine Arts
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Charles Lair as an Assistant Principal at Castleberry High School
Robert Garcia Named 21st CCLC ACE Program Specialist
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Manny Saldivar as CCMR Advisor
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Joseph Kelly as an Assistant Principal at Castleberry High School
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Virginia Dean as an Assistant Principal at TRUCE Learning Center
First Nine Weeks
Traffic Routes for Each Campus
Castleberry ISD Earns 2024 TAEA District of Distinction Award
2023-2024 News Articles
Summer 2023
Diane Burnett Named Special Education Coordinator
Morgan Long Named Literacy Instructional Coach
Michelle Owen Named CTE Instructional Coach
Haley Reynolds Named Secondary RLA Instructional Coach
Jenny Royer Named Elementary Math Instructional Coach
Dr. Mark Anthony Page Named Assistant Principal at CHS
Castleberry ISD Transitions to ParentSquare
Back to School Guide 2023-2024
First Nine Weeks
Traffic Routes
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Claudine Avila as 21st CCLC Director
Kristen Schmitt Named Literacy Instructional Coach
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Jacki Smith as 21st CCLC Specialist
Castleberry ISD Offers Free After-School Program with 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant
Enhance Your Home's Exterior with a Stylish Castleberry Yard Sign
Castleberry ISD Earns 2023 TAEA District of Distinction Award
All Castleberry Elementary Schools Recognized as CS100 "All In"
Castleberry ISD Earns State's Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating
Get #VoteReady at Community Drive Through Voter Registration Event
Castleberry ISD Joins Statewide Effort to Raise Fentanyl Poison Awareness in October
Community Events for Homecoming
Second Nine Weeks
Diana Colby Named Incoming District Lead/High School Librarian
Annual Breakfast Kicks-Off Red Ribbon Week 2023
Christina Jarvis Named Newest Innovation Leader
Superintendent Renee Smith-Faulkner Named TMEA Distinguished Administrator
Third Nine Weeks
NPower Offers Free Tech Fundamentals Program
Castleberry ISD Board of Education Election 2024: Key Dates and Candidate Information
January is School Board Recognition Month
Mariachi Program Dominates at UIL and Advances to the UIL State Mariachi Festival for the Second Year in a Row
Celebrate CTE Month with Castleberry ISD: A Focus on Real-World Skills and Career Success
Castleberry ISD’s Esports Team Shines at 2024 Burleson ISD Winter Invitational
AIMing Higher: Accelerated Math Opportunities for Elementary Students
Mariachi Students Triumphant at State!
Band Students Advance to State!
Castleberry ISD Art Students Shine in Recent Competitions
Fourth Nine Weeks
Educational Eclipse
PK and Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025
Castleberry ISD to Host Spring Art Show at House of NeVille Gallery & Gatherings
Abigail Armenta Promoted to Secondary Academic and Instructional Mentor
Ty Neal Promoted to Secondary ELA Coordinator
Kristen Schmitt Promoted to ELA Coordinator
Castleberry ISD Bond 2024
Castleberry ISD Receives Prestigious Music Education Honor for Second Consecutive Year
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Rose Hill as Behavior Interventionist
Sara Horton Promoted to Transition Specialist
Castleberry High School Announces the Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
2022-2023 News Articles
Summer 2022
Truett Miller Named Assistant Principal of TRUCE Learning Center
Marcey Cogar Named Secondary Science Coordinator
Melissa Greene Named Secondary Math Instructional Coach
Shannon Valdez Named Secondary Reading Language Arts Instructional Coach
Kathryn Walker Named Gifted and Talented (GT) Instructional Coach
Fort Worth Vaqueros Ticket Information
Kerissa Bearce Named Principal of Irma Marsh Middle School
Charles Gideon Named Principal of Castleberry Elementary
Castleberry ISD Updates Safety Plan and Makes Plans to Hire Two Additional Police Officers
STAAR Results Available Online
Board of Education Approves 2022-2023 Employee Compensation Plan
Steven Moss Named Director of Fine Arts
Jennifer Monjack Named Crisis Counselor
Jennifer Turner Named Assistant Principal at A.V. Cato Elementary
Michael Garcia Named Assistant Principal at IMMS
Deborah Aspegren Named Assistant Principal of CHS
Upcoming Community Immunization Clinics
First Nine Weeks
Back to School Traffic Routes
Castleberry ISD Improves Student Academic Growth and District Accountability Rating During 2021-2022 Year
Edgar Pina Named A.V. Cato Elementary Campus Police Officer
Lions Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner
October is National Principals Month
Noe Padilla Named Joy James Academy of Leadership Campus Police Officer
Varsity Football Home Season Opener and Military Appreciation Night
Texas Cultural Trust First Year Teacher Grant
Castleberry ISD Student Art on Display During TASA/TASB State Convention
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker Visits CHS
Anita Sims Named Castleberry Elementary Campus Police Officer
Castleberry ISD Accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts
CHS StuCo Hosts Community Voter Drive-Thru Registration Event on Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Homecoming Parade
Second Nine Weeks
River District to Host Fall Festival and 6th Annual Barktober Fest
Portion of Churchill Road Closed Due to Water Main Break
CISD STEM @ River District Students Record First Episode of New Podcast Series
CHS Scheduled to Host Community Blood Drive Event
Gifted and Talented Program Seeking Referrals
Annual Breakfast Kicks off Red Ribbon Week 2022
Make Plans to Attend Family Code Night on Tuesday, Nov. 15
Third Nine Weeks
Welcome Back from Winter Break
Castleberry ISD and NPower
Forward, Together
School Board Election 2023
Spring Attendance Challenge
Castleberry ISD Pays Tribute to Two Former Board Members
District Applies for Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Federal Grant
Castleberry High School Mariachi Los Leones headed to UIL State Mariachi Competition
Athletic Events Rescheduled
Three Students Advance to the Regional Spanish Spelling Bee
CISD STEM Academy @ River District Accepting Applications for 2023-2024
Acceleration in Math Program
District Launches the First Edition of Technology Connection Digital Magazine
Mo, Castleberry ISD's Colorful Bookmobile, and Designer, Heather Lamb, are featured in Canva's 'Behind the Designs' Series
Castleberry ISD Earns Award of Excellence in Financial Management
Fourth Nine Weeks
Castleberry Soccer Teams Qualify for Bi-District Playoffs on Friday
Community Invited to CISD Camp Carter Athletic Complex Dedication Ceremony in March
CHS Students’ Art is Selected as Best In State in Austin
Pre-K and Kinder Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year Begins Saturday, April 1
Castleberry ISD Receives National Recognition For Music Education Excellence
Castleberry High School Announces the Class of 2023 Salutatorian
Class of 2023 Graduation Information
Castleberry ISD Names Rubén Molinar Principal of Castleberry High School
Everett White Named Secondary Teacher of the Year for Castleberry ISD
Jeannette Bray Named Elementary Teacher of the Year for Castleberry ISD
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News
2024-2025 News Articles
Summer 2024
Sal Limas Named Principal of Alternative Learning Center
Kara Hankins Named Lead Diagnostician
Two Campuses Shine in 2024 DFW Favorites Competition
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Jennifer Jenkins as Assistant Principal
Dr. Teresa Phelps Named Principal of Joy James Academy of Leadership
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Yesenia Serrano as Police Officer at Reach High School and Truce Learning Center
Stacia Graves Named Director of Fine Arts
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Charles Lair as an Assistant Principal at Castleberry High School
Robert Garcia Named 21st CCLC ACE Program Specialist
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Manny Saldivar as CCMR Advisor
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Joseph Kelly as an Assistant Principal at Castleberry High School
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Virginia Dean as an Assistant Principal at TRUCE Learning Center
First Nine Weeks
Traffic Routes for Each Campus
Castleberry ISD Earns 2024 TAEA District of Distinction Award
2023-2024 News Articles
Summer 2023
Diane Burnett Named Special Education Coordinator
Morgan Long Named Literacy Instructional Coach
Michelle Owen Named CTE Instructional Coach
Haley Reynolds Named Secondary RLA Instructional Coach
Jenny Royer Named Elementary Math Instructional Coach
Dr. Mark Anthony Page Named Assistant Principal at CHS
Castleberry ISD Transitions to ParentSquare
Back to School Guide 2023-2024
First Nine Weeks
Traffic Routes
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Claudine Avila as 21st CCLC Director
Kristen Schmitt Named Literacy Instructional Coach
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Jacki Smith as 21st CCLC Specialist
Castleberry ISD Offers Free After-School Program with 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant
Enhance Your Home's Exterior with a Stylish Castleberry Yard Sign
Castleberry ISD Earns 2023 TAEA District of Distinction Award
All Castleberry Elementary Schools Recognized as CS100 "All In"
Castleberry ISD Earns State's Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating
Get #VoteReady at Community Drive Through Voter Registration Event
Castleberry ISD Joins Statewide Effort to Raise Fentanyl Poison Awareness in October
Community Events for Homecoming
Second Nine Weeks
Diana Colby Named Incoming District Lead/High School Librarian
Annual Breakfast Kicks-Off Red Ribbon Week 2023
Christina Jarvis Named Newest Innovation Leader
Superintendent Renee Smith-Faulkner Named TMEA Distinguished Administrator
Third Nine Weeks
NPower Offers Free Tech Fundamentals Program
Castleberry ISD Board of Education Election 2024: Key Dates and Candidate Information
January is School Board Recognition Month
Mariachi Program Dominates at UIL and Advances to the UIL State Mariachi Festival for the Second Year in a Row
Celebrate CTE Month with Castleberry ISD: A Focus on Real-World Skills and Career Success
Castleberry ISD’s Esports Team Shines at 2024 Burleson ISD Winter Invitational
AIMing Higher: Accelerated Math Opportunities for Elementary Students
Mariachi Students Triumphant at State!
Band Students Advance to State!
Castleberry ISD Art Students Shine in Recent Competitions
Fourth Nine Weeks
Educational Eclipse
PK and Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025
Castleberry ISD to Host Spring Art Show at House of NeVille Gallery & Gatherings
Abigail Armenta Promoted to Secondary Academic and Instructional Mentor
Ty Neal Promoted to Secondary ELA Coordinator
Kristen Schmitt Promoted to ELA Coordinator
Castleberry ISD Bond 2024
Castleberry ISD Receives Prestigious Music Education Honor for Second Consecutive Year
Castleberry ISD Welcomes Rose Hill as Behavior Interventionist
Sara Horton Promoted to Transition Specialist
Castleberry High School Announces the Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
2022-2023 News Articles
Summer 2022
Truett Miller Named Assistant Principal of TRUCE Learning Center
Marcey Cogar Named Secondary Science Coordinator
Melissa Greene Named Secondary Math Instructional Coach
Shannon Valdez Named Secondary Reading Language Arts Instructional Coach
Kathryn Walker Named Gifted and Talented (GT) Instructional Coach
Fort Worth Vaqueros Ticket Information
Kerissa Bearce Named Principal of Irma Marsh Middle School
Charles Gideon Named Principal of Castleberry Elementary
Castleberry ISD Updates Safety Plan and Makes Plans to Hire Two Additional Police Officers
STAAR Results Available Online
Board of Education Approves 2022-2023 Employee Compensation Plan
Steven Moss Named Director of Fine Arts
Jennifer Monjack Named Crisis Counselor
Jennifer Turner Named Assistant Principal at A.V. Cato Elementary
Michael Garcia Named Assistant Principal at IMMS
Deborah Aspegren Named Assistant Principal of CHS
Upcoming Community Immunization Clinics
First Nine Weeks
Back to School Traffic Routes
Castleberry ISD Improves Student Academic Growth and District Accountability Rating During 2021-2022 Year
Edgar Pina Named A.V. Cato Elementary Campus Police Officer
Lions Club Annual Spaghetti Dinner
October is National Principals Month
Noe Padilla Named Joy James Academy of Leadership Campus Police Officer
Varsity Football Home Season Opener and Military Appreciation Night
Texas Cultural Trust First Year Teacher Grant
Castleberry ISD Student Art on Display During TASA/TASB State Convention
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker Visits CHS
Anita Sims Named Castleberry Elementary Campus Police Officer
Castleberry ISD Accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts
CHS StuCo Hosts Community Voter Drive-Thru Registration Event on Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Homecoming Parade
Second Nine Weeks
River District to Host Fall Festival and 6th Annual Barktober Fest
Portion of Churchill Road Closed Due to Water Main Break
CISD STEM @ River District Students Record First Episode of New Podcast Series
CHS Scheduled to Host Community Blood Drive Event
Gifted and Talented Program Seeking Referrals
Annual Breakfast Kicks off Red Ribbon Week 2022
Make Plans to Attend Family Code Night on Tuesday, Nov. 15
Third Nine Weeks
Welcome Back from Winter Break
Castleberry ISD and NPower
Forward, Together
School Board Election 2023
Spring Attendance Challenge
Castleberry ISD Pays Tribute to Two Former Board Members
District Applies for Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Federal Grant
Castleberry High School Mariachi Los Leones headed to UIL State Mariachi Competition
Athletic Events Rescheduled
Three Students Advance to the Regional Spanish Spelling Bee
CISD STEM Academy @ River District Accepting Applications for 2023-2024
Acceleration in Math Program
District Launches the First Edition of Technology Connection Digital Magazine
Mo, Castleberry ISD's Colorful Bookmobile, and Designer, Heather Lamb, are featured in Canva's 'Behind the Designs' Series
Castleberry ISD Earns Award of Excellence in Financial Management
Fourth Nine Weeks
Castleberry Soccer Teams Qualify for Bi-District Playoffs on Friday
Community Invited to CISD Camp Carter Athletic Complex Dedication Ceremony in March
CHS Students’ Art is Selected as Best In State in Austin
Pre-K and Kinder Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year Begins Saturday, April 1
Castleberry ISD Receives National Recognition For Music Education Excellence
Castleberry High School Announces the Class of 2023 Salutatorian
Class of 2023 Graduation Information
Castleberry ISD Names Rubén Molinar Principal of Castleberry High School
Everett White Named Secondary Teacher of the Year for Castleberry ISD
Jeannette Bray Named Elementary Teacher of the Year for Castleberry ISD
Libraries
Staff Directory
eBooks
Policies & Procedures
Library Events
Books & Bytes Bookmobile
Departments
Athletics
Auxiliary Services
Auxiliary Services Home
Custodial Services
Maintenance
Staff Directory
Regulated Services
New Work Order
Transportation
Staff Directory
Prohibited Items
Transportation Safety Rules
Driver Training (SafePupil)
Trip Requests
Bus Routes
Child Nutrition
Child Nutrition Home
Catering
Free and Reduced Price Meals
Meal Pricing
Nutrition
Nutrition Requirements
Order Lion Dasher
Lion Dasher Monthly Menu
Online Ordering
School Menus
Staff Directory
Texas Dept. of Agriculture
Wellness
College, Career, and Military Readiness
CCMR Home
Post-Secondary Assessments
Go Center
T3 Partnership
Texas College Bridge
Castleberry Collegiate Academy
Benchmark 1: School Design
Benchmark 2: Partnerships
Benchmark 3: Target Population
Benchmark 4: Academic infrastructure
Benchmark 5: Student Support
Request a Transcript
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What is Giftedness?
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Khan Academy
CISD GT Certification Requirements (Teachers)
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Financial Transparency
Board of Education
Audited Annual Financial Reports
Budgets
Check Registers
Costs and Metered Amounts for Utilities
Debt Transparency/Obligation Bonds
Glossary of Financial Terms
Revenues & Expenditures
Summary & Visualizations
Tax Rate
Public Information
Debt Obligation
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Events
Program Overview
Castleberry High School
Irma Marsh Middle School
Staff Directory
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Safety and Security Home
Annual Reports
Comments & Complaints
Crime Stoppers
Fentanyl
Safe Gun Storage
Staff Directory
STOPit Anonymous Reporting
Tobacco Initiative
Special Programs
Special Programs Home
Dyslexia
Talking Book Program
Bookshare
Learning Ally
Parent Resources for Dyslexia
Dyslexia Contact Information
Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update
Section 504
Special Education
Campus Contacts
Child Find
Important Updates
Related Services
Speech Therapy
Special Education Records
Program Overview
Transition Resources
Staff
Texas Transition & Employment Guide
Parent Resources
Student Health
Student Health Home
Anaphylaxis Guidelines
Bacterial Meningitis
Flu Season Resources
Health Screenings
Immunization Information
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School Nurse Directory
Student Medication
Resources
UIL Physicals
Student Support Services
Homeless Services
Attendance
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Employee Compensation
Employee Resources
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Longevity Pay
Public Information Requests
Talent Acquisition Home
Talent Pipeline
Teacher Incentive Allotment
Title IX
Workday Calendars
Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
Staff Directory
Accountability & Assessment
Assessment
District Improvement Plan
Grading Guidelines
Instructional Materials
New Accountability System
Innovation
Technology TEKS
Instructional GIFs
Distance Learning Opportunities
Create Your Own Virtual Learning Experience
Connect2Texas
Digital Tools to Support ELPs
Student Podcast Series
Parent Magazine
Teaching and Learning
Humanities/Reading Language Arts
Mathematics
Acceleration in Math (AIM)
TI-Nspire CX Calculators
Science
Elementary Science
Types of Investigations
Bloom's Taxonomy Question Stems
Word Wall Activities
Science Organizations
Secondary Science
Types of Investigations
Bloom's Taxonomy Question Stems
Word Wall Activities
Professional Organizations
Science Smore
Science TEKS
Science Resources for Parents
STEMscopes
English Learners- Bilingual & ESL
Dual Language
English as a Second Language
Professional Learning
Human Sexuality Instruction
Proclamation 2024 Information
Proclamation 2024
Professional Learning
Requesting Credit Hours
Learning Opportunities
Job-embedded Professional Learning
Summer Professional Learning
Statutory Compliance Courses
In-District Opportunities
Extracurricular Options
Education Service Center Trainings
August Professional Learning
Professional Learning Archives
TEA Training Clearinghouse
Technology Operations
Request for Proposals
2019-2020 IMMS Addition/Renovation technology package
Staff Directory
Students
Academic Planning Guides
Athletics
STOPit Anonymous Reporting
Canvas
Clever Student Links
Elementary Student Links
Email
Grading Guidelines
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Castleberry High School Announces Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Castleberry High School proudly announces its distinguished achievers for the class of 2024. At Monday night’s school board meeting, Principal Ruben Molinar revealed the valedictorian and salutatorian for this year: Evelyn Yvonne Garcia and Kristian Tyler Perez, respectively.
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Castleberry ISD Welcomes Rose Hill as Behavior Interventionist
Castleberry ISD welcomes Rose Hill as the district’s new Behavior Interventionist. Hill joins Castleberry ISD from Lake Worth ISD where she served as a Behavior Specialist for the past year. She started her career in education 14 years ago as a Special Education Resource teacher in Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
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Sara Horton Promoted to Transition Specialist
Castleberry ISD is thrilled to announce the promotion of Sara Horton as the district’s transition specialist. Immediately following college, Horton started her career in education at Castleberry Independent School District. She has served the district for the past 4 years in the roles of Community Based Instruction (CBI)/Life Skills Teacher and the Special Education Department Head at Castleberry High School.
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Castleberry ISD Receives Prestigious Music Education Honor for Second Consecutive Year
Castleberry ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement to provide music access and education to all students.
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Castleberry ISD Bond 2024: Explained
This animated video explains the details of the $98 million bond package, outlining proposed new construction and renovation projects for Castleberry High School, pending the results of the May 4 election.
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Kristen Schmitt Promoted to ELA Coordinator [grades 3-5]
Castleberry ISD is thrilled to announce the promotion of Kristen Schmitt as the district’s new ELA Coordinator for grades 3-5. Schmitt has served the Castleberry Independent School District for the past five years, most recently as Literacy Instructional Coach. Prior to her most recent role, Schmitt was a fourth grade ELAR teacher at Joy James Academy of Leadership. She started her career in education at Fort Worth ISD, where she was a kinder, third, and fourth grade teacher.
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Ty Neal Promoted to Secondary ELA Coordinator
Castleberry ISD is thrilled to announce the promotion of Ty Neal as the district’s new Secondary Reading Language Arts Coordinator. Neal has served the Castleberry Independent School District for the past six years as an instructional coach and curriculum coordinator. Prior to joining Castleberry ISD, she started her career in education with Weatherford ISD where she was the English Department Chair.
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Abigail Armenta Promoted to Secondary Academic and Instructional Mentor
Castleberry ISD is thrilled to announce the promotion of Abigail Armenta as the district’s new Secondary Academic and Instructional Mentor. Armenta has served the Castleberry Independent School District for the past five years as a Reading Interventionist at Irma Marsh Middle School in addition to coaching cheerleading at Castleberry High School. Immediately following college, she began her career in education here at Castleberry ISD and has worked diligently to implement successful interventions for middle school students along with growing the Castleberry ISD cheer program.
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Castleberry ISD to Host Spring Art Show at House of NeVille Gallery & Gatherings
Castleberry ISD is proud to announce the annual spring art show, showcasing the talent and creativity of students in grades pre-K through 12! This year’s event will include two exhibits. The Secondary Art Show will feature artwork from Irma Marsh Middle School and Castleberry High School students, while the Elementary Art Show will highlight pieces from A.V. Cato Elementary, Castleberry Elementary, and Joy James Academy of Leadership. Both exhibits are free and open to the public!
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Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is Underway
Castleberry ISD will continue to offer free, full-day pre-kindergarten (pre-K) and kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Students do not need to live within the school district’s boundaries to attend Castleberry ISD. For the 2024-2025 school year, kindergarteners must be 5 years old, and pre-kindergarteners must be 4 years old as of September 1, 2024.
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Educational Eclipse: Castleberry ISD’s Plan to Safely Embrace Hands-On Learning
Castleberry ISD is eagerly preparing for the Great North American Eclipse, scheduled to occur on Monday, April 8. This celestial event offers a remarkable educational experience for students, allowing them to observe a rare natural phenomenon. Notably, the eclipse coincides with a regular school day, providing an ideal opportunity for hands-on learning.
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Castleberry ISD Art Students Shine in Recent Competitions
Visual Art Students from Castleberry High School recently competed in the Visual Art Scholastic Event held at Azle High School and captured a staggering number of students advancing to Area with a total of 58 students earning a perfect score of 4. Joshua H scored high enough to advance to the coveted State VASE Competition held in San Marcos on April 27. Ms. Rachel Cecil and Ms. Jazmin Gonzalez teach all of these talented students.
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Band Students Advance to State!
The CHS Lion Band competed in the UIL Region 30 Solo and Ensemble Competition held at Aledo High School on Saturday, February 17th. Both ensembles impressed the judges enough to advance to the coveted UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition in Austin on May 25th!
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Mariachi Students Triumphant at State!
Mariachi Los Leones made their second trip to the UIL State Mariachi Festival on February 22nd, held in the beautiful Seguin ISD Performing Arts Center. Several of the state's top mariachis competed over the course of three days with the ultimate goal of giving their best performance to earn the top rating of a UIL First Division. Mariachi Los Leones exceeded expectations by not only earning the top rating of a first division, but they also placed the 2nd highest number of UIL Outstanding Performers among all of the 3A and 4A schools competing! A special congratulations goes to the following UIL Outstanding Performers from Mariachi Los Leones: Karla A, Jacqueline C, Sofia G, Fatima R, Robert R, Steve S, Camilla T, and Daisy V!
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AIMing Higher: Accelerated Math Opportunities for Elementary Students
Castleberry ISD offers the Acceleration in Math (AIM) program to students in kindergarten through fifth grade who are currently enrolled in the district and meet specific eligibility criteria. Students who qualify for AIM have the opportunity to advance in math beyond their enrolled grade level.
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Castleberry ISD’s Esports Team Shines at 2024 Burleson ISD Winter Invitational
On Saturday, February 10th, the Castleberry Esports team, comprising 16 students from Castleberry High School (CHS) and Irma Marsh Middle School (IMMS), participated in the 2024 Burleson Independent School District (BISD) Esports Winter Invitational. The event saw a turnout of over 215 students from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, each competing in one of the following games: Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, NBA2k, and Fortnite.
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Celebrate CTE Month with Castleberry ISD: A Focus on Real-World Skills and Career Success
Castleberry ISD invites the community to join in the celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month this February. The month-long celebration will highlight the integral role of CTE in middle and high school education, recognizing the teachers, students, and businesses that contribute to the success of these programs.
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Mariachi Program Dominates at UIL and Advances to the UIL State Mariachi Festival for the Second Year in a Row
Congratulations to Castleberry ISD’s JV Mariachi Los Reyes and Varsity Mariachi Los Leones for earning straight 1’s at the UIL Region 5 North Zone Competition held at North Side High School in Fort Worth ISD on Saturday.
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January is School Board Recognition Month
January is School Board Recognition Month and Castleberry ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
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Castleberry ISD Board of Education Election 2024: Key Dates and Candidate Information
Castleberry ISD's Board of Education Election will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024. Place 3 and Place 4 on the District’s Board are up for election. The Castleberry ISD Board of Education consists of seven at large board members serving terms of three years, with elections held annually.
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Castleberry ISD and NPower Texas Expand Free Tech Fundamentals Program to Graduates
Castleberry ISD is looking for recent graduates and community members between the ages of 18 and 26 who are looking to start a career in tech. The district is partnering with NPower to offer a tuition-free Tech Fundamentals program that will provide participants the skills needed to fast-track their tech career and be job ready in six months. Those interested do not need to have prior technology skills or training.
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Superintendent Renee Smith-Faulkner Named TMEA Distinguished Administrator
During a Castleberry ISD school board meeting, Superintendent Renee Smith-Faulkner received a surprising and heartwarming recognition. Dr. Steven Moss, the Director of Fine Arts, revealed a well-kept secret from Item 7B on the agenda. The Texas Music Educators Association recognized Mrs. Smith-Faulkner as a distinguished administrator, an honor rare in the state. Dr. Moss highlighted the Association's global uniqueness and impressive statistics, and Mrs. Smith-Faulkner was presented with a bouquet of roses symbolizing her years of service. The surprise continued with an upcoming honor from the Fort Worth City Council, showcasing the district's commitment to fine arts education.
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Castleberry ISD Welcomes Christina Jarvis as Innovation Leader
Castleberry ISD welcomes Christina Jarvis as the district’s newest Innovation Leader. Jarvis joins Castleberry ISD from Carroll ISD where she has served as an Instructional Technology Specialist for a year. She started her career in education 25 years ago as a special education teacher in Fort Worth ISD.
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Annual Breakfast Kicks-Off Red Ribbon Week 2023
Since 1990, Castleberry ISD and the River Oaks Lions Club have joined forces to educate students and the community about the dangers of using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Annually, Red Ribbon Week encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles during the week of October 23rd through 31st.
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Diana Colby Named Incoming District Lead/High School Librarian
Castleberry ISD welcomes Diana Colby as the district’s incoming lead/high school librarian. Colby joins Castleberry ISD from Keller ISD where she served as a librarian at all levels and most recently as the district library facilitator for the past 11 years. She started her career in education 16 years ago as a Texas History Teacher in Keller ISD.
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Call Your Friends and Invite Your Neighbors: All are Invited to Celebrate Castleberry's Homecoming
Cheer on the Lions as they celebrate this year's Superheroes Leading the Way Homecoming! The annual community parade is on Thursday at 6:00 PM. Following the parade, everyone is invited to the Burning of the Letters Community Pep Rally event! Details, times, and locations for all homecoming events are available on this page.
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Castleberry ISD Joins Statewide Effort to Raise Fentanyl Poison Awareness in October
October is Fentanyl Poison Awareness Month and Castleberry ISD is joining school districts across the state to raise awareness about the increasing threat posed by Fentanyl to the health and safety of youth.
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Get #VoteReady at Community Drive Through Voter Registration Event
Since 2012, National Voter Registration Day has helped more than 5 million people register to vote for the first time or update their registration. Castleberry ISD is excited to offer a community drive-thru event on September 19 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Stop by the north end of the high school, look for the white canopy and be "Vote Ready"!
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Castleberry ISD Earns State's Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating
Castleberry Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of “A” for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system. The “Superior Achievement” rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of Castleberry ISD’s financial management and reporting system.
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All Castleberry Elementary Schools Recognized as CS100 "All-In"
CS is Elementary™ announced the winners of the CS100 and CS100 “All-In” Awards for commitment to K-5 Computer Science Education. Among the twenty Texas elementary school awardees, A.V. Cato Elementary, Castleberry Elementary, and Joy James Academy of Leadership, have each been awarded the coveted "All-In" CS100 Award. This recognition celebrates their outstanding dedication to computer science education and their unwavering commitment to preparing students for the digital age. The "All-In" CS100 Award is a national recognition that acknowledges elementary schools across the country for their exceptional efforts in aligning instruction to meet state or district standards for computer science education. This distinction serves as a testament to the dedication of our educators and administrators to provide our students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
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Castleberry ISD Earns 2023 TAEA District of Distinction Award
The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 68 winners of the 2023 District of Distinction Award. Among the list of honorees is Castleberry Independent School District. The districts received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional learning that connect learners to their community and beyond.
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Enhance Your Home's Exterior with a Stylish Castleberry Yard Sign
Showcase your Castleberry pride by purchasing a 24" by 18" full color yard sign to display in your front yard or other area. Signs are just $15 each and are ready for pickup within three weeks of ordering.
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Castleberry ISD Offers Free After-School Program with 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant
Castleberry ISD is a recipient of the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grants. This grant is intended to provide Castleberry ISD students with academic support, enrichment activities (including STEAM, sports, gaming, and more), social-emotional learning, leadership skills, high-impact tutoring (HIT), snack and dinner.
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Castleberry ISD Welcomes Jacki Smith as 21st CCLC Specialist
Castleberry ISD welcomes Jacki Smith as the district’s new 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program Specialist. Smith joins Castleberry ISD from Birdville ISD where she served as a Site Coordinator and Family Engagement Specialist for the past two years. She started her career in education five years ago as Federal Programs Assistant and Parent Liaison at Franklin County School District.
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Kristen Schmitt Named Literacy Instructional Coach
Castleberry ISD is thrilled to announce the promotion of Kristen Schmitt as the district’s new Literacy Instructional Coach. Schmitt has served the Castleberry Independent School District for the past four years as a fourth grade ELAR teacher at Joy James Academy of Leadership. Prior to joining Castleberry ISD, she started her career in education at Fort Worth ISD, where she was a third and fourth grade teacher.
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Castleberry ISD Welcomes Claudine Avila as 21st CCLC Director
Castleberry ISD welcomes Claudine Avila as the district’s new 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Director. Avila joins Castleberry ISD from Birdville ISD where she served as Project Director for the past four years. She started her career in education 20 years ago as a paraprofessional.
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Traffic Routes for Each Campus
Castleberry ISD welcomes all students back for the 2023-2024 school year on Wednesday, August 9! In preparation for the first day, parents are encouraged to be aware of the traffic flow for each campus. While school is in session, please be extra cautious in traffic. Be aware that school traffic zones will be in effect during morning drop off and afternoon dismissal. Students will be walking to and from school, so please be cautious while driving and be aware of pedestrians.
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Back to School Guide 2023-2024
Castleberry ISD welcomes students back for the 2023-2024 school year on Wednesday, August 9. The information included in this guide is designed to help parents and students prepare for a successful start to the new school year.
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Castleberry ISD Transitions to ParentSquare to Streamline Communication
Castleberry ISD is excited to share the district is transitioning to a different communication platform called ParentSquare. This unified communication platform is designed to engage every family with school communication and communication-based services—from the district office, campus principal, and teacher—all in one place. The platform offers a whole host of tools that allow the district, school administrators, and teachers to communicate more effectively with families.
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Dr. Mark Anthony Page Named Assistant Principal at CHS
Castleberry ISD welcomes Dr. Mark Anthony Page as the newest Assistant Principal at Castleberry High School. Dr. Page joins Castleberry ISD from Killeen ISD where he served as an assistant principal for the past year. He started his career in education 17 years ago as a high school speech teacher and coach in Gainesville ISD.
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Jenny Royer Named Elementary Math Instructional Coach
Castleberry ISD welcomes Jenny Royer as the district’s new Elementary Math Instructional Coach. Royer joins Castleberry ISD from Amphitheater School District in Arizona where she served as an Assistant Principal for five years. She started her career in education 20 years ago as a fourth grade teacher in Jordan School District.
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Haley Reynolds Named Secondary RLA Instructional Coach
Castleberry ISD welcomes Haley Reynolds as the district’s new RLA Instructional Coach. Reynolds joins Castleberry ISD from Fort Worth ISD where she served as a secondary English Language Arts teacher and department leader for the past three years. She started her career in education 10 years ago in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD where she was first an English teacher at the high school level and later an English teacher and AVID site coordinator at the middle school level.
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Michelle Owen Promoted to CTE Instructional Coach
Castleberry ISD is thrilled to announce the promotion of Michelle Owen as the district’s first CTE Instructional Coach. Ms. Owen has served the Castleberry Independent School District for the past three years with the CTE team teaching business. Prior to joining Castleberry ISD, she started her career in education in Fort Worth ISD as a CTE teacher for three years.
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Morgan Long Named Literacy Instructional Coach
Castleberry ISD welcomes Morgan Long back as the district’s next Literacy Instructional Coach. Long returns to Castleberry ISD from Fort Worth ISD where she served as a Student Success Specialist for the past two years. She started her career in education 10 years ago as an ESL teacher in China.
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Diane Burnett Named Special Education Coordinator
Castleberry ISD welcomes Diane Burnett as the district’s next Special Education Coordinator. Burnett joins Castleberry ISD from Alvarado ISD where she served as the Director of Special Education for the past three years. She started her career in education thirty years ago as a special education teacher in Wisconsin.
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