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Annual Student Information Update

Starting the week of July 13, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD will email parents/guardians with a reminder to log into the CFISD Parent Portal. From there, parents/guardians need to select the Home Access Center (HAC) to complete required updates for students returning for the 2026-27 school year who were enrolled and active on the last day of school.

 CFISD reminds community about June 3 safety exercise

June 2, 2026—Cypress-Fairbanks ISD reminds the community that its office of emergency management, in collaboration with the CFISD police department and local first responders, will host a full-scale safety exercise on June 3 at Rowe Middle School (7611 Westgreen Blvd.) and the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road).

12th Superintendent’s Fun Run raises $95,000 for student scholarships

April 2, 2026—CFISD staff, students, community members and business partners gathered at the Berry Center and Cy-Fair FCU Stadium for the 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run on March 28. The fundraiser concluded with CFISD and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital representatives presenting a check worth $95,000 to the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF).

CFISD named Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education

March 20, 2026—For the third consecutive year, CFISD has earned the Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education Award. The award recognizes and honors school districts that provide theatre programs with resources to achieve above standard ratings, as rooted in the Educational Theatre Association’s Opportunity to Learn Standards, Texas Theatre Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Fine Arts and support of International Thespian Society Troupe involvement.

Open campus transfer period begins April 1

March 18, 2026—The CFISD Board of Trustees approved the administration’s recommendations for open/closed campus designations for student transfers for the 2026-27 school year during the regular meeting on March 2.

 CFISD announces districtwide Career Fair set for March 31

March 4, 2026—The CFISD human resources department invites prospective employees interested in becoming a part of an exciting future with Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to attend the districtwide Career Fair, set for March 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 3:45 p.m.) at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road).

12th Superintendent’s Fun Run set for March 28 at the Berry Center

Jan. 30, 2026—The 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run is scheduled for March 28 from 8-11 a.m. at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road) and Towne Lake community. Filled with exciting live entertainment, two course layouts for running or walking, kids’ activities and other family-friendly attractions, the fun run is the largest outdoor fundraising event in the district. Funds raised will directly benefit student scholarships through the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation.

CFISD names new chief of staff

Dec. 16, 2025Brandy Baker, chief of staff in Pflugerville ISD, was named the new CFISD chief of staff on Dec. 12. Baker replaces Teresa Hull, who is retiring effective Dec. 31.   

2026-27 calendar image

Nov. 10, 2025—The CFISD Board of Trustees approved the Districtwide Educational Improvement Council’s (DEIC) recommendations for the 2026-2027 instructional calendar during its regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 10.

CFISD named a 2025 TAEA District of Distinction winner

Aug. 18, 2025—The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) named CFISD a 2025 District of Distinction award winner, marking the fifth consecutive year the district has earned the prestigious designation. CFISD is among only 109 districts in the state to earn the award.

Texas Educational Theatre Association Exemplary District of Distinction

July 24, 2025—CFISD was recently named an Exemplary District of Distinction by the Texas Educational Theatre Association (TxETA). This is the highest designation awarded to individual schools and districts that are making outstanding contributions to raising the standards for theatre education through achievement, curation of resources, diversity and advocacy for theatre arts.

Harris County Precinct 4 installs 14.1 miles of sidewalks in CFISD

April 7, 2025—Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Cypress Lakes High School on March 31 to celebrate the 14.1 miles of sidewalks installed around 13 different CFISD campuses as part of the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 initiative.  

CFISD Career Fair welcomes future district leaders on April 1

Feb. 27, 2025—The CFISD human resources department invites prospective employees interested in becoming a part of an exciting future with Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to attend the districtwide Career Fair, set for April 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 3:45 p.m.) at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road).

CFISD named a 2024 TAEA District of Distinction winner

Nov. 26, 2024—The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) named CFISD a 2024 District of Distinction award winner, marking the fourth time the district has earned the prestigious designation. CFISD is among only 96 districts in the state to earn this award.

ESL Classes for parents

Parents with children enrolled in bilingual or ESL classes at CFISD schools who want to learn English are invited to enroll in district-offered ESL classes for parents. The free classes are offered for three levels of English proficiency: Introduction, Beginner or Intermediate. Registration will take place at the school cafeterias on the first day of class.

Cups of fruit with green graphic and message, "Grab your breakfast and lunch every day for FREE for all students."

Thornton Middle School is lucky to be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program! As a part of this program, ALL students at our school receive FREE breakfast and lunch every day!