Looking Forward to the Rest of the New Year with CAST

2024 is off to an incredible start! I want to take a minute to celebrate some of the exciting things happening at our CAST Schools already this year, as we enjoy a week of beautiful weather:   CAST STEM moved its entire campus, mid-year, holding the first class on the beautiful Palo Alto College campus… Continue reading Looking Forward to the Rest of the New Year with CAST

CAST Tech Launches Student-Led Newspaper: “CAST Ink”

In today’s digital age, print media seems to be entering an era of obsoletion. To the students at CAST Tech, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. With CAST Tech seniors focusing on “legacy” for the theme of their PBL, students Yliana, Nikolas, Jacob and Juan thought to themselves, “What better way to leave… Continue reading CAST Tech Launches Student-Led Newspaper: “CAST Ink”

Join us to Learn About CAST Middle School at Brooks

In partnership with San Antonio ISD, CAST Schools will co-locate a middle school at CAST Med High School at Brooks. The CAST Middle School will welcome rising 6th and 8th-grade students for the 2024-2025 school year.  The school will help prepare students for rigorous STEAM high schools by providing opportunities to discover their passions, identify… Continue reading Join us to Learn About CAST Middle School at Brooks

Congressman Greg Casar Meets with Student Advisory

When Congressman Greg Casar heard about the CAST Student Advisory’s recent trip to Mexico City, he knew he wanted to speak with the students and ask them about their experience. “I was looking forward to this all day!” said Casar as he met with Student Advisory members Aidan Davenport, Ezbai Hernandez, Aliana Chavez, Nathan Briseno… Continue reading Congressman Greg Casar Meets with Student Advisory

An Update on CAST Med’s Incoming Middle School

Monday night, SAISD held its very first choice night for 5th grade students, and it was so much fun to engage these students in some initial conversations about what they are looking for in a middle school experience.   I heard a variety of ideas, but common themes included more time outdoors, or outside school,… Continue reading An Update on CAST Med’s Incoming Middle School

Wellness Rooms: How CAST Teach Students Made History with Their PBL

While freshmen at CAST Teach, Ana and Jasper noticed something unusual: their school didn’t have a designated room for students to relegate and process their emotions during times of stress. In fact, none of the neighboring schools did, either.   After conducting research and student-aimed surveys, the two discovered a need for an on-campus safe… Continue reading Wellness Rooms: How CAST Teach Students Made History with Their PBL

What We Can Learn from Our Younger Schools

When CAST Schools opened in 2017, we had a vision for hands-on, career-connected high schools to give young people in our community an opportunity to explore high-demand, high-wage jobs in the San Antonio region, and earn college credits and industry-recognized certifications while exploring their future goals and setting a purpose.   After the Advanced Learning… Continue reading What We Can Learn from Our Younger Schools

CAST Holds 2024 ‘Speak Up Speak Out’ Regional Civics Fair

For the 6th year, CAST Schools held its annual Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) San Antonio Civics Fair, hosted at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Over 470 students in grades 3 – 12 from across the greater San Antonio area competed in 130 different teams for the chance to advance to the state-wide civics fair in… Continue reading CAST Holds 2024 ‘Speak Up Speak Out’ Regional Civics Fair

6th Annual CAST SCHOOLS SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT

OVER 400 STUDENTS EXPECTED FROM ACROSS SAN ANTONIO TO COMPETE IN THE 6th Annual CAST SCHOOLS SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT CIVICS FAIR ON JANUARY 19 WINNING TEAMS ADVANCE TO STATE-WIDE CIVICS FAIR IN MARCH WHAT: CAST Schools presents the 6th annual Speak Up Speak Out San Antonio Civics Fair, hosted by Texas A&M University-San Antonio.… Continue reading 6th Annual CAST SCHOOLS SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT

CAST Students Participate in Speak Up Speak Out Speed Interviews

In preparation for the January 19 CAST Schools Speak Up Speak Out Regional Civics Fair, over 100 students met with experts to fine-tune their proposals. Topics covered ranged from Arts & Culture to Well-being, Civic Engagement, Community Safety, and more. Students asked for feedback, requested data, and captured testimonials from those who tackle these opportunities… Continue reading CAST Students Participate in Speak Up Speak Out Speed Interviews