Welcome to Summer!

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 from each school as they engage in hands-on experiences to expose more young people to what it feels like to be a CAST student.   … Continue reading Welcome to Summer!

CAST STEM Continues Summer Learning with Adventure Camp

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 these students on respective field trips in order to showcase the vast career potential that comes with an education in STEM. On Wednesday, CAST STEM… Continue reading CAST STEM Continues Summer Learning with Adventure Camp

Graduation Season Continues across CAST Schools

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.   Senior Bradley Ahr closed out the event with these powerful words: “I want to share that I am a high-functioning individual with autism, showcasing that… Continue reading Graduation Season Continues across CAST Schools

CAST Schools and San Antonio ISD Announce New Principals at Advanced Learning Academy

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 to Principal of the Advanced Learning Academy prek-3rd grade campus. While the two campuses will operate with their own Principals, ALA will continue to function… Continue reading CAST Schools and San Antonio ISD Announce New Principals at Advanced Learning Academy

Reflecting on an Eventful School Year across the CAST Network

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 smile, and wished me a good day.   My youngest graduates next week from the Advanced Learning Academy, and he drives himself to school, but… Continue reading Reflecting on an Eventful School Year across the CAST Network

Made in SA – The Advanced Learning Academy

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 with 2 different campuses, for some students this is the only school they have ever known. These teachers have seen their students grow up in… Continue reading Made in SA – The Advanced Learning Academy

Made in SA – CAST Tech High 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 ample opportunities for its students through mentorships, internships, and job shadowing. And so, despite having started their high school careers during the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors Trinity… Continue reading Made in SA – CAST Tech High School

Made in SA – CAST STEM High School

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 Alto College, many students were afraid of the incoming change, but not the seniors. Now about to graduate, seniors Victor, Adrien, Ashley, and Einalei opened… Continue reading Made in SA – CAST STEM High School

Highlighting Storytelling at CAST Schools

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 III to put his business book, Cilantro Diaries, in the hands of our students. Among other lessons, the book stresses the importance of building a… Continue reading Highlighting Storytelling at CAST Schools

Wrapping Up an Eventful Year at CAST STEM

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 past year, it was announced that CAST STEM would begin to move its student body to relocate at Palo Alto College. However, as the end… Continue reading Wrapping Up an Eventful Year at CAST STEM