News & Announcements
![Save the Date, March 29, 2025, CFISD Fun Run at the Berry Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765405035/cfisdnet/xogqw5luiz9i75yt1w5e/FunRun_Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765405035/cfisdnet/xogqw5luiz9i75yt1w5e/FunRun_Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765405035/cfisdnet/xogqw5luiz9i75yt1w5e/FunRun_Thumbnail.png","width":800}])
Mark your calendar for the Superintendent's Fun Run on March 28, 2026, at the Berry Center. Register now!
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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).
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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.
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Dec. 16, 2025—Brandy 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.
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Nov. 14, 2025—Nine CFISD middle school productions placed and were recognized at the CFISD Middle School UIL One-Act Play Contest, held Oct. 20, 24 and 30 at the Berry Center.
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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.
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Sept. 22, 2025—Thornton Middle School eighth grade student Abigail Arocena is applauded by her teachers for being an involved student on campus.
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Aug. 19, 2025—The CFISD technology department is hosting a community e-waste drive on Sept. 6 from 8-11 a.m. at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road). All proceeds from recycled electronics will benefit the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) and Cy-Hope.
![CFISD named a 2025 TAEA District of Distinction winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755551007/cfisdnet/qf3b85y6unhyebd7sasc/0818TAEADistrictofDistinctionTN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755551007/cfisdnet/qf3b85y6unhyebd7sasc/0818TAEADistrictofDistinctionTN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755551007/cfisdnet/qf3b85y6unhyebd7sasc/0818TAEADistrictofDistinctionTN.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Personal Device Policy Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752765667/cfisdnet/msjwyhuq6qkyzibcvpll/personaldeviceupdate_thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752765667/cfisdnet/msjwyhuq6qkyzibcvpll/personaldeviceupdate_thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752765667/cfisdnet/msjwyhuq6qkyzibcvpll/personaldeviceupdate_thumbnail.png","width":800}])
A new Texas law (House Bill 1481) requires school districts to prohibit student use of all personal communication devices during the school day. Therefore, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is updating its cell phone policy.
![Texas Educational Theatre Association Exemplary District of Distinction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753389971/cfisdnet/lwwhv0mibfhsshyfrx7m/0724TxETADistinctionWEB_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753389971/cfisdnet/lwwhv0mibfhsshyfrx7m/0724TxETADistinctionWEB_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753389971/cfisdnet/lwwhv0mibfhsshyfrx7m/0724TxETADistinctionWEB_1.png","width":800}])
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.
![CFISD named one of 2025 Best Communities for Music Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747926491/cfisdnet/vxpgksvkuxslazs5krha/0522BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation1TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747926491/cfisdnet/vxpgksvkuxslazs5krha/0522BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation1TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747926491/cfisdnet/vxpgksvkuxslazs5krha/0522BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation1TN.jpg","width":800}])
May 22, 2025—CFISD has been honored with the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education national designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the eighth consecutive year.
![2025-26 New Student Registration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745602505/cfisdnet/iuohw8o4s7jgdujqn2pj/New_Student_Registration_Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745602505/cfisdnet/iuohw8o4s7jgdujqn2pj/New_Student_Registration_Thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745602505/cfisdnet/iuohw8o4s7jgdujqn2pj/New_Student_Registration_Thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
New student registration for the 2025–26 school year is now open for students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
![Harris County Precinct 4 installs 14.1 miles of sidewalks in CFISD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744044276/cfisdnet/agphkdcx11qpekjtw6tg/0407Sidewalks4Precinct41TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744044276/cfisdnet/agphkdcx11qpekjtw6tg/0407Sidewalks4Precinct41TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744044276/cfisdnet/agphkdcx11qpekjtw6tg/0407Sidewalks4Precinct41TN.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![The Arnold Middle School seventh grade boys’ A and B teams were named 7A and 7B East Zone District Champions at the completion of the 2024-2025 basketball season.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742486015/cfisdnet/xslfngzdt9l3qfjgk8vi/0319MSBasketballChampionships1WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742486015/cfisdnet/xslfngzdt9l3qfjgk8vi/0319MSBasketballChampionships1WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742486015/cfisdnet/xslfngzdt9l3qfjgk8vi/0319MSBasketballChampionships1WEB.jpg","width":800}])
March 20, 2025—The CFISD 2024-2025 middle school basketball season concluded on Feb. 20. District zone champions were named at the conclusion of the season.
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March 12, 2025—The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) held its 28th annual Salute to the Stars Gala in honor of CFISD’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year honorees March 6 at the Berry Center.
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March 6, 2025—More than 400 students from all 20 CFISD middle schools participated in the annual CFISD Middle School Drama Con on Jan. 25 at the Berry Center.
![CFISD Career Fair welcomes future district leaders on April 1]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740669804/cfisdnet/tljyxjpmoxldmtzredcb/0227CareerFair1TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740669804/cfisdnet/tljyxjpmoxldmtzredcb/0227CareerFair1TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740669804/cfisdnet/tljyxjpmoxldmtzredcb/0227CareerFair1TN.jpg","width":800}])
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).
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Feb. 14, 2025—The 11th Superintendent’s Fun Run is scheduled for March 29 from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road) and Towne Lake community.
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Jan. 24, 2025—CFISD has earned the Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education Award for the second consecutive year.
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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.
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Oct. 30, 2024—Nine CFISD middle schools productions placed and were recognized at the CFISD Middle School UIL One-Act Play contest, held Oct. 17, 22 and 25 at the Berry Center.
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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.
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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!