News and Announcements

In an effort to better inform the community regarding health services available, Castro Elementary held a Wellness Fair with various vendors on site. These vendors offered free information and consultations to parents and students.

Castro Elementary participated in it's annual fundraiser for the Jump Rope for Heart Foundation earlier this year. As a reward for those who participated, students attended a sliming event. The top students who raised money received the honor of sliming three of Castro Elementary's staff members.

During Texas Public School Week, students and parents participated in Come Eat/Walk with Your Child. After eating their lunch, they enjoyed a 20 minute walk around our school track. It was a great success and we look forward to next year!

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, students and staff participated in Read Across America. Events included dress-up themes, daily raffles for visiting the library and special guests from HEB who read to students and graciously donated lunch bags, t-shirts and school supplies to students.

Girls on the run received new shoes this year thanks to their National Sponsor Asics.

Castro Elementary conducted a campus wide spelling bee on Thursday, January 12. The 1st place winner from each classroom spelling bee in grades 1st-5th advanced to the campus wide spelling competition. The top 3 winners will advance to the District wide spelling bee which will be held on February 3rd. Congratulations to all participants!

At the end of the 3rd six weeks, the top class in each grade level for Accelerated Reader points were able to participate in a game day held in the library.