Summer is a bit slower in the world of schools, except CAST is hosting a wide range of summer programs across our schools. Stay tuned here for photos and stories
This week, CAST STEM kicked off its Adventure Camp with younger prospective students. Over the course of the adventure camp, CAST STEM has partnered with its industry partners to take
Friday night, we opened graduation season, celebrating the inaugural class of CAST Lea. Hearing the three student speakers describe their evolution over 4 years brought tears to my eyes.
Current Associate Principal Dr. Maricela Alarcón has been promoted to Principal of the Advanced Learning Academy 4th-12th grade campus. Additionally, Jennifer Barber, presently serving as Associate Principal, has been promoted
Recently, I was jogging down the street of my parents’ home, and as I waited for the cars to pass, a crossing guard waved me across, gave me a beautiful
As schools across the CAST Network prepare for upcoming graduations, the Advanced Learning Academy (ALA)’s goodbyes are a bit more personal. Because the Advanced Learning Academy is a K-12 school
Since its inception in 2017, CAST Tech High School has been the premiere school for technology-based careers. Whether its cybersecurity, computer science, or even UX design, CAST Tech has provided
For seniors at CAST STEM, this school year has had plenty of surprises. When the school announced earlier last year that the entire student body would be relocating to Palo
In the early days of CAST Schools, we wanted our students to be connected to local artists and storytellers, and so we began a collaboration with tech leader Lorenzo Gomez
As schools across the CAST Network prepare for their end-of-year celebrations and incoming graduations, CAST STEM stands proud having completed another academic school year in two different locations. Earlier this
All week I have been thinking about the teachers. I remember Claire Pelton, the English teacher who first told me I was a writer, and it has been a part
On Thursday, SAISD celebrated its educators with its annual “Teacher of the Year” award ceremony. Friends, family and peers of teachers who had been nominated for the award gathered to
Last Wednesday, I, along with many industry partners, parents, and interested adults, gathered at CAST Tech High School to hear students present as part of a year-long “Legacy project.”
On Wednesday, CAST Tech Seniors had the opportunity to present their year-long legacy projects to their friends, classmates, and family. Students gathered in crowds to listen to how each group
Last year, my husband, Mike Villarreal, and I created a small fund for a graduate of a CAST School who faced gaps in affording a 4-year college. Every year at
Last Wednesday I was honored to join CAST STEM Principal Jacque Rodriguez, members of the Southwest ISD Board, Southwest ISD Superintendent Jeanette Ball, along with educators, parents, and importantly, top-ranking
This week at our nonprofit board meeting, we heard from 6 of our graduating seniors at CAST Lead High School. This school, with pathways in retail and hospitality management and
When you think of the phrase “Social Determinants of Health”, you may not understand what that means. In fact, before the other week, even I did not know what that
A core belief at CAST is that college and careers are not separate, but part of a purpose-filled journey where a student explores what he or she likes to learn
Meet Aliana. A student at the Advanced Learning Academy, Aliana is also a member of CAST’s Student Advisory, and just recently helped coordinate CAST’s 2024 Youth Rally. When she is
You may remember my story with CAST Tech’s E-Sports team several months ago, where I highlighted their accomplishments as they prepared for their upcoming R20 tournament. This past Sunday, not
Across the CAST Schools network, students far and wide gathered to witness the North American solar eclipse that took place on April 8, 2024. Students were able to take a
Meet Jacob. A Canadian-American, Jacob was raised in the heart of Mexico for the first fourteen years of his life. I met Jacob during our CAST Senior Hiring Fair, and
On Friday, April 5, students from across the CAST Network met at the DoSeum for Cast Schools’ 4th annual Youth Rally! This event was entirely produced by the CAST Schools
The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Network is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. CAST Schools are partnership schools with a focus on STEM careers, project based learning and work-based learning. Key partners include public school districts, higher education institutions, and local employers from target industries.
