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Principal's Message

Welcome to a new school year. I am humbly honored and excited to be the new Principal of Captain Joaquin Castro Elementary School. I look forward to creating strong and collaborative relationships with all students, staff, and parents of this great community. Together, we will implement best practices that will help chisel our students into the future leaders of tomorrow.
 
Our goal is to provide the highest quality of education to our Raiders. During these unprecedented times, rest assured knowing that we will work diligently to ensure our students obtain diverse instruction suitable to meet their needs, and we are lucky to set trends and be part of this journey. I look forward to meeting with you and together redefining excellence.
 
Captain Joaquin Castro Elementary
“Redefining Excellence”

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National Library Week

April is School Library Month! 📚 Did you know that at Mission CISD, an average of 40,768 books are checked out every day? 📖 Libraries are crucial for children's learning and development, fostering a love for reading and exploration. Let's continue to support our school libraries this month and every month!
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Blue Ribbon Week

Celebrate Kindness with these daily themes! Participating is optional.
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Weather Advisory

Dear Mission CISD Parents,
In anticipation of impending inclement weather, we want to assure you that our dedicated team is actively monitoring the forecast. Should there be any adjustments to school scheduling or transportation times, rest assured that we will promptly notify you through various channels, including e-messenger, social media, text, and our website.
Please take note that all after-school activities, including sports, clubs, daycare, and after school meal programs are cancelled from Monday, January 15 - Wednesday, January 17.
Any delays or additional cancellations will be communicated to you through subsequent updates.
The safety of our students is our utmost priority, and we appreciate your collaborative efforts in ensuring their well-being. Thank you for your cooperation.

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