CAST Med High School taking applications for the new school year

Max Massey, KSAT Reporter and Anchor, met with students and CAST Med Principal, Dr. Eddie Muzquiz Rodriguez, to learn how the school is preparing high school students for fields in medicine, public health and biomedical research. It means an opportunity to participate with different doctors, nurses, pharmacists, even local regular doctors who have their own… Continue reading CAST Med High School taking applications for the new school year

Artibus Guild Announces Opening of The League of Crafts Eclectic Museum

The League of Crafts Eclectic Museum by William Sheppard, founder, and member of the CAST Tech Class of 2021, plus members of the Artibus Guild will be hosting an OPENING SALE: CAST Network Graduates will receive 50% off their first purchased item. When: Friday, June 25th and Saturday, June 26th, 2021 Where: 945 North Flores… Continue reading Artibus Guild Announces Opening of The League of Crafts Eclectic Museum

New Play Aims to Help Students Create a Path for Mental Health

Local author Lorenzo Gomez, III works alongside CAST Schools students to turn “Tafolla Toro, Three Years of Fear” into a play SAN ANTONIO (June 2, 2021) – CAST Schools launched a summer writing workshop on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, to transform the book, Tafolla Toro, Three Years of Fear into a play that will be… Continue reading New Play Aims to Help Students Create a Path for Mental Health

CAST TECH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FIRST CLASS OF TECH TALENT by San Antonio Tech District

What started as an idea to boost the local tech talent pipeline and help students start their tech careers in San Antonio has become a reality. CAST Tech, San Antonio’s first technology-focused high school, is graduating its first class this week. Local business, education, and civic leaders implemented this innovative school model called the Centers… Continue reading CAST TECH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FIRST CLASS OF TECH TALENT by San Antonio Tech District

The Class of 2021 Creates Steps to Success Mural at CAST Tech High School

As part of their senior project, members of the inaugural graduating class from CAST Tech High School partnered with Say Sí to paint a mural on campus. Located on the stairs leading up to the exit, the mural represents how “…life is a journey and not a straight line.” Mural Crew 2021 Madelyn Holveck Donovan… Continue reading The Class of 2021 Creates Steps to Success Mural at CAST Tech High School

KSAT Great Graduate: CAST Tech High School Great Graduate Strives to Become e-sports College Athlete

Fernando Garcia, is a CAST Tech High School student who not only started his school’s e-sports team, but is also the first e-sports scholarship athlete for the Texas A&M system. See the full story on KSAT.COM Read More

Commentary: At CAST, Innovation and Resiliency Take the Stage

Jeanne Russell, For the Express-News June 3, 2021Updated: June 3, 2021 2:15 p.m. At our five CAST schools, we believe our students come with gifts, and we can unlock those gifts and build on their strengths. I remember the open house four years ago when I met some of the first students to sign up for the… Continue reading Commentary: At CAST, Innovation and Resiliency Take the Stage

CAST Schools Launches New Alumni Network 

Greater Texas Foundation Grant Enables Post-secondary Support Over 71% of seniors in the inaugural graduating class of CAST Tech High School have been accepted to 4-year colleges, bucking a citywide trend of fewer than 50%. A new alumni program offering post-secondary support, funded with $270,000 from the Greater Texas Foundation, will help these students successfully… Continue reading CAST Schools Launches New Alumni Network 

KSAT 12 Teacher Spotlight: Dayton King, math teacher at CAST Tech in SAISD

Mr. Dayton King, CAST Tech Teacher was recently featured on KSAT 12 News Teacher Spotlight, Powered by Firstmark Credit Union. This school year, Mr. King dedicated his Saturday morning to teach calculus to students at the Advanced Learning Academy and CAST Tech High High. Read More

Ericka Olivarez to lead Northside ISD’s Newest School of Choice: CAST Teach High School

Ericka Olivarez - CAST Teach Principal

Guided by a Mission to Serve Ericka Olivarez is guided by a mission to serve as part of a diverse community of learners and leaders striving to ensure that all students have equitable access to educational experiences that will help them succeed.  She has dedicated her career in education to growing and empowering others, serving… Continue reading Ericka Olivarez to lead Northside ISD’s Newest School of Choice: CAST Teach High School