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![Keith, Holbrook students place 1st, 2nd in Elementary Spelling Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770235140/cfisdnet/njrchg1rbusepka0uusx/0204ESSpellingBee.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770235140/cfisdnet/njrchg1rbusepka0uusx/0204ESSpellingBee.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770235140/cfisdnet/njrchg1rbusepka0uusx/0204ESSpellingBee.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770235140/cfisdnet/njrchg1rbusepka0uusx/0204ESSpellingBee.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770235140/cfisdnet/njrchg1rbusepka0uusx/0204ESSpellingBee.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770235140/cfisdnet/njrchg1rbusepka0uusx/0204ESSpellingBee.jpg","width":1800}])
Feb. 4, 2026—Keith Elementary School fifth grade student Ewan Song Ye Lin won first place by correctly spelling the word hellebore in the 11th round of the annual CFISD Elementary Spelling Bee, held Jan. 27 at the Berry Center.
![Black History Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769623432/cfisdnet/mjznm2173fhvoub2anqk/BlackHistory2026_thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769623432/cfisdnet/mjznm2173fhvoub2anqk/BlackHistory2026_thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769623432/cfisdnet/mjznm2173fhvoub2anqk/BlackHistory2026_thumbnail.png","width":800}])
In recognition of Black History Month, we honor the achievements, contributions, and lasting impact of African Americans—past and present.
![12th Superintendent’s Fun Run set for March 28 at the Berry Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769791140/cfisdnet/byhupgmtkmf4kqucsd7p/0130SuperintendentsFunRun1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769791140/cfisdnet/byhupgmtkmf4kqucsd7p/0130SuperintendentsFunRun1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769791140/cfisdnet/byhupgmtkmf4kqucsd7p/0130SuperintendentsFunRun1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769791140/cfisdnet/byhupgmtkmf4kqucsd7p/0130SuperintendentsFunRun1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769791140/cfisdnet/byhupgmtkmf4kqucsd7p/0130SuperintendentsFunRun1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769791140/cfisdnet/byhupgmtkmf4kqucsd7p/0130SuperintendentsFunRun1.jpg","width":1800}])
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]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765902858/cfisdnet/nyjrwsbriuehmpe1taoi/1216ChiefofStaffTN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765902858/cfisdnet/nyjrwsbriuehmpe1taoi/1216ChiefofStaffTN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765902858/cfisdnet/nyjrwsbriuehmpe1taoi/1216ChiefofStaffTN.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765902858/cfisdnet/nyjrwsbriuehmpe1taoi/1216ChiefofStaffTN.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765902858/cfisdnet/nyjrwsbriuehmpe1taoi/1216ChiefofStaffTN.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765902858/cfisdnet/nyjrwsbriuehmpe1taoi/1216ChiefofStaffTN.jpg","width":1799}])
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.
![Board approves 2026-27 instructional calendar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762824397/cfisdnet/dd1g3rxqh28l8qmzsfus/11102026-27CalendarTN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762824397/cfisdnet/dd1g3rxqh28l8qmzsfus/11102026-27CalendarTN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762824397/cfisdnet/dd1g3rxqh28l8qmzsfus/11102026-27CalendarTN.jpg","width":800}])
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 to host E-Waste Drive on Sept. 6 at Berry Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755611444/cfisdnet/mylc9gobtrbvsk7uugoc/0819CFISDE-WasteDriveTN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755611444/cfisdnet/mylc9gobtrbvsk7uugoc/0819CFISDE-WasteDriveTN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755611444/cfisdnet/mylc9gobtrbvsk7uugoc/0819CFISDE-WasteDriveTN.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![CFISD named TxETA 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.
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![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.
![18 CFISD schools receive ERP honor roll distinction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744208237/cfisdnet/mum8dntfidi8hy5nfrwz/0409ERPHonorRollWEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744208237/cfisdnet/mum8dntfidi8hy5nfrwz/0409ERPHonorRollWEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744208237/cfisdnet/mum8dntfidi8hy5nfrwz/0409ERPHonorRollWEB.jpg","width":800}])
April 9, 2025—Eighteen CFISD campuses were named to the Educational Results Partnership’s (ERP) 2024 Honor Roll list.
![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.
![CFISD educators honored at 28th annual Salute to the Stars Gala]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741792542/cfisdnet/y4vrskms9bpzjiqz1wio/0312SalutetotheStars1TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741792542/cfisdnet/y4vrskms9bpzjiqz1wio/0312SalutetotheStars1TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741792542/cfisdnet/y4vrskms9bpzjiqz1wio/0312SalutetotheStars1TN.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![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).
![11th Superintendent’s Fun Run set for March 29]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739565733/cfisdnet/pbffa4dkdksmrdak1ygq/0214FunRun1TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739565733/cfisdnet/pbffa4dkdksmrdak1ygq/0214FunRun1TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739565733/cfisdnet/pbffa4dkdksmrdak1ygq/0214FunRun1TN.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Copeland, Woodard students place 1st, 2nd in Elementary Spelling Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738686605/cfisdnet/ujsqvynmryqupjzi0w3k/0204ElementarySpellingBee1WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738686605/cfisdnet/ujsqvynmryqupjzi0w3k/0204ElementarySpellingBee1WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738686605/cfisdnet/ujsqvynmryqupjzi0w3k/0204ElementarySpellingBee1WEB.jpg","width":800}])
Feb. 4, 2025—Copeland Elementary School fifth grade student Wilson Nguyen won first place in the 23rd round of the annual CFISD Elementary Spelling Bee, held Jan. 29 at the Berry Center.
![McGown ES, H-E-B establish Adopt-a-School partnership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734465058/cfisdnet/zqsqhfslvqur8nvf4bzi/1217McGownESAdoption1TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734465058/cfisdnet/zqsqhfslvqur8nvf4bzi/1217McGownESAdoption1TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734465058/cfisdnet/zqsqhfslvqur8nvf4bzi/1217McGownESAdoption1TN.jpg","width":800}])
Dec. 17, 2024—Representatives from H-E-B visited the staff at McGown Elementary School on Dec. 13 to officially announce their Adopt-a-School partnership with the campus.
![CFISD named a 2024 TAEA District of Distinction winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732638929/cfisdnet/w8sfsthkcanl1vxtlumd/1126TAEADistrictofDistinction1TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732638929/cfisdnet/w8sfsthkcanl1vxtlumd/1126TAEADistrictofDistinction1TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732638929/cfisdnet/w8sfsthkcanl1vxtlumd/1126TAEADistrictofDistinction1TN.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Free ESL classes offered to CFISD parents]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727284972/cfisdnet/jcrxzct5ggnidh0lx0u8/esl.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727284972/cfisdnet/jcrxzct5ggnidh0lx0u8/esl.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727284972/cfisdnet/jcrxzct5ggnidh0lx0u8/esl.png","width":800}])
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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