Advanced Learning Academy

CAST TECH

CAST STEM

CAST MED

CAST LEAD

CAST TEACH

CAST IMAGINE

CAST Schools

Search
Close this search box.
ALA_Tree_White
CAST_Tech_white
Donate

How CAST Helps Close the Opportunity Gap

I want to take a moment to sit with gratitude. We recently completed a week-long leadership trip to Mexico City with our student advisory, young leaders representing 5 of our 6 schools. As an adult who has had the privilege to travel internationally, I am grateful for the gift to experience the magic, wonder, and… Continue reading How CAST Helps Close the Opportunity Gap

80|20 Foundation and CAST Schools Forge Transformative Partnerships Benefitting CAST Tech High School

San Antonio – CAST Schools and the 80|20 Foundation proudly announce two student-centered partnerships to strengthen career preparedness for CAST Tech High School students in San Antonio ISD, the city’s first high-tech high school.    These initiatives will provide more industry-specific cyber education to CAST Tech students beginning in 9th grade, and give CAST Tech… Continue reading 80|20 Foundation and CAST Schools Forge Transformative Partnerships Benefitting CAST Tech High School

Future Ready Bexar County Celebrates Nearly $114 million In Funding

CAST Schools Advance Future Ready Activities Focused on Youth Voice   SAN ANTONIO – Future Ready Bexar County partners gathered to celebrate a historic almost $114 million in funding received by local anchor partners and national philanthropic investor Blue Meridian Partners. These investments will help the strategic community plan enter its next phase – which… Continue reading Future Ready Bexar County Celebrates Nearly $114 million In Funding

Jacob Barber Named CAST Tech’s New Principal

We are excited to announce the appointment of Jacob Barber as Principal of CAST Tech High School starting January 2, 2024. After a collaborative process that included current students, families, staff, industry partners, San Antonio ISD, and CAST, Mr. Barber emerged with a clear vision for a future that embraces a student-centered approach, innovation, academic… Continue reading Jacob Barber Named CAST Tech’s New Principal

CAST is Thankful for its Students and Partners!

I have always loved fall and the Thanksgiving season as a time to spend with family and to practice gratitude. Today, as I write this, people are texting me photos of our CAST teachers planning big projects, and our CAST Teach students doing their “teacher takeovers” and I am extraordinarily grateful for the people in… Continue reading CAST is Thankful for its Students and Partners!

CAST Teach Students Tour NISD in District-Wide Field Trip

“Think about your favorite teacher. What made them your favorite? Why do you still remember them? Now think of your least favorite teacher – why are they your least favorite? Why do you still remember them?”     Dr. Carol Harle, a Northside Independent School District Board Trustee and CAST School’s leadership coach, asked this… Continue reading CAST Teach Students Tour NISD in District-Wide Field Trip

Big Changes Coming Soon to CAST Med

We are excited to announce that CAST Med will open a 6th and 8th grade year, as part of a plan to grow this campus, located at Brooks, to serve grades 6-12, in August 2024.   CAST Schools began as a high school concept, opening CAST Tech in 2017, CAST STEM in 2018, and CAST… Continue reading Big Changes Coming Soon to CAST Med

The Rise of CAST Tech’s Esports Team

Although not a traditional high school sports team like football or basketball, CAST Tech’s esports team wins like they’re professionals. When Fernando Garcia, a freshman at CAST Tech at the time, pitched the idea of an e-sports club/team in 2018, he had no idea just how popular/successful the team would eventually become. He was granted… Continue reading The Rise of CAST Tech’s Esports Team

Melisa Ramos Walters Named CAST STEM Teacher of the Year

Earlier this week Melisa Ramos Walters was named CAST STEM’s teacher of the year. Walters has taught at CAST STEM since 2020, and fully believes in supporting student voice.   Walters credited her early start to PREP, or, the Pre-freshman Engineering Program, where she was exposed to early engineering and mathematics courses at a young… Continue reading Melisa Ramos Walters Named CAST STEM Teacher of the Year

How CAST Helps Students Find Meaningful Internships

Last week, I visited with seniors from CAST Lead High School’s first graduating class. Angel San Miguel spent the summer at HOLT CAT’s headquarters, alternating between different departments and getting to know senior leaders including Peter Holt. Yasmin Martinez worked at the Pearl where she shadowed Chef John Brand and met Silver Ventures CEO Bryant… Continue reading How CAST Helps Students Find Meaningful Internships

Copyright © 2024 CAST Schools

200 E. Basse Rd.,
San Antonio, TX 78209

For questions, email: info@castschools.com

501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Number: 82-5253554

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.