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Castleberry High students present 'Going for the Gold,' honor staff and report certifications and competitive wins
Summary
Students from Castleberry High School addressed the Castleberry ISD Board of Education to present the “Going for the Gold” program, recognizing staff, teachers and parents and reporting CTE, academic and athletic achievements including professional certifications and postseason athletic results.
Students and student leaders from Castleberry High School presented a “Going for the Gold” recognition segment during a Castleberry ISD Board of Education meeting, highlighting staff, teachers, families and recent student achievements.
The student council’s presentation emphasized the role of school staff and families in student success and listed workforce and college-readiness milestones across career and technical education (CTE), academic programs and athletics. "Castleberry students excel not only in academics, athletics, and extracurriculars, but more," said Eric Torres, a senior and three-year student council president at Castleberry High School.
The presentation recognized office staff and counselors for day-to-day support; named Mrs. Davis as the office “backbone”; and named campus administrators including assistant principals Mr. Lehi, Mr. Kelly, Dr. Lair and Ms. Burton, associate principal Mr. Johnson, academic dean Dr. Barnes and principal Mr. Molinar. Students also praised teachers and honored three instructors by name: Mrs. Stevenson (science), Mr. Walker (algebra II) and Mrs. Thompson (biology).
Student speakers summarized program achievements across the CTE department. The culinary program is slated to award 12 seniors ServSafe Manager certifications this year. Students also reported 20 visual design and photography certifications, nine Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certifications and 16 social media marketing certifications earned by students this year. The presentation noted AP computer science options that allow students to earn college credit.
Student-teaching and education pathway outcomes were also highlighted: 17 seniors are eligible for Educational Aide I certificates that would allow them to work as teacher aides after graduation. Health sciences students were reported as having an opportunity for 32 seniors to earn Patient Care Technician certifications, including training in phlebotomy, basic patient care and infection control.
Fine arts and athletics accomplishments were listed: six visual artists advanced to a regional arts competition, a one‑act play advanced with multiple individual awards, the marching band and mariachi advanced to state with mariachi winning first place, and boys soccer won district, area and regional championships and advanced to the state semifinals. The student council said it earned sweepstakes and outstanding student council recognition at the state level and is being considered for a national award.
Speakers repeatedly thanked families and booster clubs — including the Class of 2025 parent booster, athletic booster and band booster clubs — for fundraising and support, and noted district-run FAFSA/TASFA financial aid nights hosted by the Go Center and counselors as important college-access supports.
The remarks were delivered as a nonaction recognition item on the board agenda; no formal motions or votes were taken on the presentations.
