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![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.
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November and December's character trait is Gratitude. How can you show gratitude this month?
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![Rennell ES, Lightbridge Academy establish Adopt-a-School partnership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761326991/cfisdnet/kvlagge9eld8e2xcq3v0/1024RennellESAdoption1TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761326991/cfisdnet/kvlagge9eld8e2xcq3v0/1024RennellESAdoption1TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761326991/cfisdnet/kvlagge9eld8e2xcq3v0/1024RennellESAdoption1TN.jpg","width":800}])
Oct. 24, 2025—Representatives from Lightbridge Academy visited the staff at Rennell Elementary School on Oct. 23 to officially announce their Adopt-a-School partnership with the campus.
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![CFISD names new principal for Rennell Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756504377/cfisdnet/ygpunb8tkskgx3mks4qo/0829RennellESPrincipalTN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756504377/cfisdnet/ygpunb8tkskgx3mks4qo/0829RennellESPrincipalTN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756504377/cfisdnet/ygpunb8tkskgx3mks4qo/0829RennellESPrincipalTN.jpg","width":800}])
Aug. 29, 2025—Michele Bickham, assistant principal at Sampson Elementary School, was named the principal at Rennell Elementary School on Aug. 29. Bickham replaces Dr. Meredith Akers, who was named the director of CFISD virtual pathways on Aug. 1.
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![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.
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![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.
![No Rolling Backpacks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751476560/cfisdnet/kgv412hk0e1ao1hvqyqu/rollingbackpackthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751476560/cfisdnet/kgv412hk0e1ao1hvqyqu/rollingbackpackthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751476560/cfisdnet/kgv412hk0e1ao1hvqyqu/rollingbackpackthumbnail.png","width":800}])
No Rolling Backpacks for 2025-26 School Year
![Rennell ES fourth grade student places fifth in Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750260835/cfisdnet/ncstub649dto2xsqpxdw/0618RennellGolfer1TN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750260835/cfisdnet/ncstub649dto2xsqpxdw/0618RennellGolfer1TN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750260835/cfisdnet/ncstub649dto2xsqpxdw/0618RennellGolfer1TN.jpg","width":800}])
June 18, 2025—Rennell Elementary School fourth grade student Blake Ayuso recently placed fifth overall in the Boys 7-9 age division at the 11th Annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia.
![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.
![CFISD Student of the Week: Zaley Bowles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745349848/cfisdnet/ypgol2xejdlizlkgsrdd/0422SOTWZaleyBowlesTN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745349848/cfisdnet/ypgol2xejdlizlkgsrdd/0422SOTWZaleyBowlesTN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745349848/cfisdnet/ypgol2xejdlizlkgsrdd/0422SOTWZaleyBowlesTN.jpg","width":800}])
April 22, 2025—Rennell Elementary School fifth grade student Zaley Bowles is applauded by her teachers for being involved in the arts.
![Destination Imagination teams advance to DI Global Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744641127/cfisdnet/iituldfsrotkbqoqdnon/0414DestinationImaginationState1WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744641127/cfisdnet/iituldfsrotkbqoqdnon/0414DestinationImaginationState1WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744641127/cfisdnet/iituldfsrotkbqoqdnon/0414DestinationImaginationState1WEB.jpg","width":800}])
April 14, 2025—Six CFISD Destination Imagination teams earned top-six victories at the Lone Star Finals Affiliate State Tournament, held March 29 at the University of Texas at Arlington, and will advance to the Destination Imagination Global Tournament, scheduled for May 22-25 in Kansas City, Missouri.
![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 Student of the Week: Alexander Wong]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742228063/cfisdnet/angjpe0wby9cpfigwaoo/0317SOTWAlexanderWongTN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742228063/cfisdnet/angjpe0wby9cpfigwaoo/0317SOTWAlexanderWongTN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742228063/cfisdnet/angjpe0wby9cpfigwaoo/0317SOTWAlexanderWongTN.jpg","width":800}])
March 17, 2024—Rennell Elementary School third grade student Alexander Wong is praised by his teachers for being a positive and responsible student.
![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.
![CFISD Student of the Week: Luke Gentry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733765147/cfisdnet/bfxkugin9i5mxier0rkp/1209SOTWLukeGentryTN.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733765147/cfisdnet/bfxkugin9i5mxier0rkp/1209SOTWLukeGentryTN.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733765147/cfisdnet/bfxkugin9i5mxier0rkp/1209SOTWLukeGentryTN.jpg","width":800}])
Dec. 9, 2024—Rennell Elementary School third grade student Luke Gentry is applauded by his teachers for being an amazing student.
![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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