#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Mackenzie Highfil, Caldwell Intermediate School "Mrs. Highfill is the best because she has helped us gain knowledge for the STAAR reading test. She also always has a positive attitude all the time. She has taught us a lot throughout the year!! Thank you so much Mrs. Highfill!!" --Student

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Christy Faust, Caldwell Elementary School "Mrs. Faust has provided so many engaging lessons for Kamden. He comes home excited about what he learned and created at school. He also looks forward to going each day to her class." --Parent

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Danielle Hicks, Caldwell Junior High "Mrs. Hicks is one of a kind. My child decided to take Principles of Ag on a whim, and I am so thankful she did. Not only has Mrs. Hicks given her students in this class opportunities to explore agriculture from the academic lens, she has provided authentic experiences to connect ag to real life. She has encouraged my child to explore FFA and build her confidence. Thank you, Mrs. Hicks, for your wit, encouragement and sharing your passion for learning." --Parent

🚨 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 🚨 Due to heavy rainfall, Caldwell ISD bus routes may experience delays. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our drivers navigate safely through wet road conditions. 🚌☔

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Diana Smith, Caldwell Intermediate School "She is the best because she is there for me and helps me understand the topics. I love Mrs Smith!" -- Student

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Elimar Zamora, Caldwell Elementary School "Mrs Zamora has helped my baby grow so much in his first year of school. He loves her & she is the sweetest! She shows so much love to her students, and her passion for teaching littles is appreciated! 💙" -Parent

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Blair Holt, Caldwell Elementary School "Mrs. Holt has taught all 3 of my kids, and there are not enough wonderful things to say about her. She established a love for learning and poured a solid foundation for them to continue learning and growing. Thank you for ALL you have done for the Plachy family. We love you, Mrs. Holt! " -Parent

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Kara Mantey, Caldwell High School "Mrs. Mantey is the best! By 8th period, most of us boys have used up all our “quiet” for the day, but she has the patience to stick with us. We’ve learned a lot this year and she’s helped us be successful in our first college dual credit class! She truly cares about us and we love being in her class every single day!" -- Student

📢 📣 Announcing our MAY Employee of the Month... 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧! 📢 📣 A coworker/parent nominated her, saying, "I have had 3 of my kids participate in the CIS choir throughout the last 6 years. Mrs. Tanise Faust does an outstanding job wrangling a large group of students to prepare them for programs throughout the year. They are always prepared and well-behaved. Mrs. Faust is encouraging and kind to her students, all while maintaining a high bar for discipline. This standard allows all of her students to shine. I appreciate the many hours of hard work that she gives to all of her students." Congratulations, Mrs. Faust, and THANK YOU for choosing Caldwell ISD! #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

🌱 Our Pre-K students had a fun and educational adventure today at 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨! From hands-on learning to exploring new concepts through play, it was a day full of curiosity, creativity, and lots of smiles! 💡🚌

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Daleigh Mayfield, Caldwell Elementary School "Mrs. Mayfield is a great addition to Caldwell Elementary. She has helped encourage Tanner and has embraced his positive attributes so that he may grow academically and in character. She is also an excellent communicator, which is comforting as a parent and key to the success of a child’s education." -Parent

📢 📣 Announcing one of our MAY Students of the Month... 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗭𝗔!! 📢📣 He was nominated by one of his teachers, who says that Brant has been "working very hard in advanced mathematics. He has shown academic growth through the school year so far. He is studious and wants to learn the material. He asks great questions and is always willing to help his peers when needed. Brant has a positive attitude and uses his humor to positively influence his peers and help motivate them to engage in the learning process. He is also a positive influence and leader at his lunch table in the cafeteria. Brant is an overall great student and deserves this recognition." Congratulations Brant, and THANK YOU for representing Caldwell ISD so well! #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Christy Faust, Caldwell Elementary School "My daughter is lucky to have such an amazing second-grade teacher this year. From day one, she has shown nothing but kindness, patience, and grace—even when faced with the full force of Kennedy’s sass and strong personality! She doesn’t just teach academics—she nurtures confidence, encourages curiosity, and listens with empathy. Because of her steady encouragement and thoughtful teaching, Kennedy has grown not just in her academic skills but also in her self-confidence and love of learning. Her classroom is a place where kids feel safe, seen, and valued. The kind of impact she makes is rare, and I’m so grateful that Kennedy gets to learn and grow with a teacher who brings so much heart to her work every single day." -Parent

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Hannah Dowling, Caldwell Intermediate School "Mrs. Dowling has made 4th Grade wonderful for Kyren. She has helped her grow her love for reading and incorporate activities to make learning fun." --Parent

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Christine Vogler, Caldwell High School "This teacher is my mother, and she works incredibly long hours outside of a normal teaching job. She cares and works hard to make sure that her students experience opportunities that both challenge and better them in each and every way. She sacrifices time away from her family and dedicates it to the future of hard working kids." -Student

#𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐀𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Lori Kazmir, Caldwell Elementary School "Mrs. Kazmir is always friendly and communicative. My son adores her and has learned so much in her class!" -Parent

⚾️ 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! ⚾️ Your Hornets are taking on Salado in a best-of-three Area Round series! All games will be held at 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. Come out and show your support as Caldwell fights for a spot in the next round! 💪 🗓 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝟭: Friday, May 9 at 5PM 🗓 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝟮: Friday, May 9 (30 minutes after Game 1) 🗓 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝟯 (𝗶𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱): Saturday, May 10 at 1PM 🎟 Tickets: $5 (cash at the gate)

📢 📣 Announcing another MAY Student of the Month... 𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗔 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗦!! 📢📣 She was nominated by her teacher who says she "brightens the lives of everyone around her. She is kind, thoughtful, and a hard worker. She is new to our band program this year, and has excelled! She's always open to challenging and growing herself, and encourages other students around her to do the same. She is a star student!" Congratulations Adelina, and THANK YOU for being an outstanding role model for other students at Caldwell ISD! #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

📅 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟓–𝟗 It’s a busy week in Hornet Nation! From field trips to campus tours, there’s something happening every day. Check out what’s coming up and don’t miss a moment!

𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐨 '𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌮💛 Caldwell Intermediate celebrated #𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙤𝘿𝙖𝙮 with handmade posters and sweet treats to show just how much we love our incredible cafeteria staff. Thank you for all you do to keep our students nourished and smiling! #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD