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June 2009

06-29-09: Spring athletes selected to All-Greater Houston teams
06-29-09: Discharge of fireworks on school property prohibited ~ [Español]
06-24-09: Cy Ridge students showcase skills at national debate tournament
06-22-09: Patty Mooney accepts principal position at Labay MS
06-17-09: Teachers win A+ for Energy scholarships~ [Español]
06-15-09: CFISD graduation rate tops among large school districts~ [Español]
06-15-09: Challenge Index includes 3 CFISD high schools
06-10-09: Senator Dan Patrick Seeks Solution to CFISD's Lack of State Funding ~ [Español]
06-10-09: Duncan wins state championship in 200 meters
06-10-09: Board postpones goal-setting workshop ~ [Español]
06-09-09: Lobo athletes choose Concordia
06-04-09: Cy-Fair students receive appointments to service academies
06-04-09: Cy Lakes students create murals for Health Expo
06-04-09: Reed students succeed in math program
06-04-09: Rivals.com names Ogwumike top player for 2010
06-03-09: Hancock Elementary unveils Sensory Garden
06-02-09: Jersey Village students accepted to service academies
06-02-09: Langham Creek welcomes Cheryl Johns as new principal
06-01-09: Graduation ceremonies take place this week~ [Español]

May 2009

05-29-09: Cy Ridge cadets selected for Aerospace Technology Honors Camp
05-29-09: Cy Woods student wins essay contest
05-28-09: Cugini a finalist for forensics student of the year
05-28-09: Cy Springs sprinter advances to state meet
05-27-09: Three more students place at Spring Academic Meet
05-27-09: Bang, Sampson students place first at DI Global Finals~ [Español]
05-27-09: Cypress Falls JROTC honored as Distinguished Unit
05-26-09: Cy Creek student wins first place at Spring Academic Meet
05-21-09: Kirk ES students win Name That Book contest
05-21-09: Cy Falls Science Olympiad team wraps season at nationals
05-21-09: Wafford wins Vocal Music Teacher of the Year award
05-21-09: Schools plan Memorial Day activities
05-20-09: Softball players make all-district team
05-20-09: Baseball, softball teams complete seasons
05-20-09: Athletes make all-district baseball team
05-14-09: Free summer meals available for students~ [Español]
05-14-09: Athletes sign letters of intent
05-14-09: Girls soccer players make TASCO teams
05-14-09: TEA approves waivers for missed instructional days ~ [Español]
05-13-09: Cy Ridge AFJROTC wins Distinguished Unit Award
05-13-09: Cy-Fair advances in softball playoffs
05-13-09: Wells to attend summer development program at Harvard
05-12-09: Willbern ES names Woodul Volunteer of the Month
05-11-09: Board recognizes Livestock Show Top Volume Buyer
05-11-09: Athletes named to All-Greater Houston teams
05-11-09: Art students collect VASE awards
05-11-09: Baseball playoffs kick off Wednesday
05-11-09: Students win national art and writing awards
05-08-09: Lobo soccer players selected to all-region team
05-08-09: Danish art award presentation scheduled for May 13~ [Español]
05-07-09: Cy Springs athletes sign letters of intent
05-07-09: District reschedules postponed athletic events
05-06-09: JVHS unit receives AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award
05-06-09: Bands receive 'first division' in UIL contest
05-05-09: Becky Koop named new principal at Matzke
05-05-09: CDC changes guidelines; schools to reopen Wednesday~ [Español]
05-04-09: Yvette Garcia takes over as principal at Francone ES ~ [Español]
05-03-09: CFISD closes Horne Elementary May 4
05-01-09: Yeager ES to close 14 days due to CDC mandate ~ [Español]

April 2009

04-30-09: Cy Falls Science Olympiad team qualifies for nationals
04-30-09: School Nurse Day set for May 6 ~ [Español]
04-30-09: Hamilton MS team wins EcoBot Challenge
04-29-09: UIL suspends all activities; CFISD cancels field trips outside the district
04-29-09: Public hearing at Labay MS on schedule for April 30~ [Español]
04-27-09: Students qualify for State Academic Meet
04-27-09: Golfers complete 2009 season
04-24-09: Students show improvement in TAKS Math scores
04-23-09: Langham soccer player receives high honor
04-23-09: Cy Woods tennis players qualify for state
04-22-09: Postma students promote eco-friendly lunch trays~ [Español]
04-22-09: Sampson stackers collect medals at Worlds
04-22-09: Thompson takes over as Langham Creek athletic coordinator
04-22-09: Cy Falls, Jersey Village win national journalism awards
04-22-09: Journalism students win ILPC awards
04-21-09: Students qualify for Texas Science Olympiad
04-21-09: Cy Woods programmers take second at state
04-21-09: Ogwumike receives PARADE All-America team honors
04-20-09: CFISD 2009-2010 athletic physical dates announced~ [Español]
04-20-09: Track and field athletes qualify for regionals
04-16-09: Danish student’s artwork receives Best of Show
04-16-09: Outstanding volunteers recognized
04-16-09: Students participate in Board Shadowing Project
04-16-09: JVHS students win journalism awards
04-15-09: Tennis athletes qualify for regionals
04-15-09: Golf teams, individuals qualify for regionals
04-14-09: District celebrates Read Across America ~ [Español]
04-09-09: National Volunteer Week set for April 19-25~ [Español]
04-08-09: CFISD teams qualify for DI Global Finals
04-08-09: Jersey Village student attends National Youth Leadership Forum
04-07-09: All-District 15-5A Girls Soccer team announced
04-07-09: Cy Creek Key Club brings 'Lilly's Law' to Austin~ [Español]
04-06-09: Cy Creek girls complete soccer season
04-03-09: PDK Chalk Walk raises money for educators
04-03-09: Coaches pick All-District 15-5A Boys Soccer Team
04-03-09: Cy Creek soccer wins, heads into regional final
04-01-09: District set to host Texas State DI Tournament ~ [Español]
04-01-09: Cy Creek girls advance to Region II tournament
04-01-09: Hamilton MS students participate in EcoBot Challenge

March 2009

03-31-09: Transfer applications due by June 8, 2009~ [Español]
03-30-09: Student wins 'Dear Mr. President' contest
03-30-09: Two teams proceed in soccer playoffs
03-26-09: CFISD students among TUTS nominees for Tommy Tune Awards
03-26-09: Special Olympics basketball players win medals
03-26-09: Wal-Mart recognizes Teachers of the Year [Español]
03-25-09: Soccer teams advance in playoffs
03-25-09: Free and reduced meal options available throughout school year ~ [Español]
03-25-09: Cy Falls debaters successful at forensic competition
03-23-09: Student journalists win Gold Circle awards from Columbia
03-19-09: Soccer playoffs begin next week
03-17-09: CFISD swimmers named TISCA All-State
03-12-09: Gold Dusters complete contest season
03-12-09: 'Take Our Child to Work Day' set for June 17, 2009 ~ [Español]
03-11-09: Finalists named for Do The Write Thing ~ [Español]
03-11-09: Students place in state forensics tournament
03-11-09: Sky Dancers complete contest season
03-11-09: Student's Rodeo artwork a finalist for 'People's Choice' contest
03-10-09: All-district boys basketball team released
03-10-09: All-district girls basketball team released
03-10-09: Bleyl MS students help promote water conservation
03-09-09: Drivers place in School Bus Safety Road-e-o
03-09-09: Drill teams enjoy recent successes
03-09-09: Schools recognized for yearbook excellence
03-09-09: Cy Woods boys end season as regional semifinalists
03-07-09: Cy-Fair girls finish season in state semis
03-06-09: Jersey Village HS wins Best Buy Teach Award
03-06-09: Cy-Fair HS sends girls basketball team off to state
03-05-09: Tony's Pizza partners with district
03-05-09: Vicki Snokhous named new principal at Arnold MS
03-05-09: Cy Woods boys advance to regional tournament
03-05-09: Cy Falls student named top Texas high school journalist
03-04-09: Destination ImagiNation competitors qualify for state ~ [Español]
03-04-09: Academic achievers win Jonas Brothers tickets
03-04-09: Dance competitions set for April 8-9 at Berry Center
03-04-09: District hosts state speech and debate tournament
03-03-09: Educational diagnosticians honored ~ [Español]
03-03-09: JVTV students win film awards
03-02-09: Wrestlers place at state tournament
03-02-09: Cypress Creek's Eckhart wins state swimming title
03-02-09: Cy-Fair girls advance to third straight state tournament
03-02-09: Cy Woods moves on to regional quarterfinal

February 2009

02-27-09: Bakondy named new principal at Ault Elementary
02-27-09: Cy Creek Silverados win regional awards
02-27-09: Recycling offered at Health Expo~ [Español]
02-26-09: Cy Woods, Langham Creek boys advance
02-26-09: Cy-Fair girls qualify for regional tournament
02-24-09: Laura Perry takes over as principal at Thornton MS
02-24-09: Kelly Gerletti named new principal at A. Robison Elementary
02-23-09: District invites community to Annual Food Tasting
02-23-09: Students place in Middle School Spelling Bee
02-23-09: Cy-Fair advances to regional quarterfinals
02-19-09: 14 qualify for sport stacking worlds
02-19-09: CFISD receives communication awards~ [Español]
02-18-09: Boys basketball teams begin postseason
02-18-09: Cy-Fair, Cy Falls girls advance in playoffs
02-17-09: Partners in Education win state awards
02-16-09: District swimmers qualify for state championships
02-16-09: 13 wrestlers advance to state championships
02-13-09: Health Expo to feature CPR and First Aid Training~ [Español]
02-13-09: Panteras successful at January Jubilee
02-11-09: Four girls basketball teams begin playoffs
02-10-09: Board approves summer school locations~ [Español]
02-10-09: Curless to receive Advocate for Education award
02-10-09: Middle school students participate in 'Girls in Engineering'
02-10-09: Teachers named Educators of Distinction
02-09-09: Cypress Creek boys, girls win district swim meet
02-09-09: Cypress Woods boys, Cypress Ridge girls win district wrestling meets
02-09-09: Cook named director of instructional technology
02-06-09: Youth Art Month participants named
02-06-09: Witthaus named director of new Alternative Learning Center-West
02-06-09: CFISD hosts Sport Stacking regional
02-06-09: Elementary Spelling Bee champ, runner-up announced
02-05-09: Mentor Training offered at Berry Center
02-05-09: Teacher named 'Educator of the Month' by NHCRWA
02-05-09: Higher Performing Schools recognized for longevity of success
02-04-09: Student athletes sign letters of intent
02-04-09: Sprague invited to EnergySmart Schools Roundtable
02-03-09: Livestock Show & Sale earnings, winners announced
02-02-09: District names asst. superintendent for educational support services
02-02-09: Feb. 2-6 is National School Counseling Week

January 2009

01-30-09: Donna Guthrie named new principal at Swenke Elementary School
01-30-09: Susan Higgins named new principal at Smith Middle School
01-30-09: Cy Lakes HS event focuses on post-graduation opportunities ~ [Español]
01-29-09: District recognizes veteran mentors
01-28-09: Students receive gold, silver key writing awards
01-28-09: Parenting Skills Series launches for spring semester
01-28-09: Rodeo art winners announced
01-26-09: First annual Health Expo coming to Berry Center May 16 ~ [Español]
01-22-09: First annual Springsfest offers hours of free entertainment
01-22-09: Baseball players named to preseason team
01-20-09: Board approves changing meeting dates ~ [Español]
01-20-09: CFISD rewarded for energy efficiency ~ [Español]
01-20-09: McWilliams wins two teaching awards
01-20-09: Teacher receives PDK Advocate for Education honor
01-16-09: Cy Creek student named 'Cheerleader of the Month'
01-15-09: Windfern graduation to air live on Channel 16 and CFTV Online
01-15-09: Geography teacher wins statewide award
01-15-09: TMEA honors All-State Music students
01-15-09: Students win TAJE awards
01-14-09: Provenzano wins TDEA Director of the Year
01-14-09: PTO Vendor Fair to be held Feb. 26 ~ [Español]
01-13-09: Kindergarten and Pre-K LEP preregistration set for April 1 ~ [Español]
01-12-09: Karen Smith named district controller
01-12-09: District offers FAFSA-Made-Easy at Berry Center ~ [Español]
01-07-09: Fall athletes named to All-Greater Houston teams
01-06-09: Statebound choirs prepare with local concerts

December 2008

12-19-08: Students win ‘Key’ awards for art portfolios
12-18-08: Shepard named top player in Texas
12-18-08: Calhoun assumes presidency of TTCA
12-18-08: Provenzano a finalist for Director of the Year Award
12-18-08: Teacher receives English Language Arts award
12-18-08: Cy Woods athletes sign with colleges
12-17-08: District lands 16 on academic all-state team
12-16-08: Thespians qualify for international festival
12-16-08: Board approves 2009 summer school dates ~ [Español]
12-16-08: Public hearing dates announced~ [Español]
12-15-08: Students place at FFA competition
12-15-08: Board approves 2009-2010 instructional calendar ~ [Español]
12-12-08: Students win Scholastic Art Awards
12-12-08: Bowlers receive Special Olympics medals, ribbons
12-11-08: Board members sworn in; Board officers elected
12-11-08: Team tennis players make all-district team
12-11-08: TD Club tabs Shepard Offensive Player of the Year
12-10-08: Cypress Ridge teacher wins NOVA Teacher of the Year
12-10-08: OfficeMax recognizes Lowery teacher
12-09-08: Area Honda dealers name Shepard 2008 Player of the Year
12-09-08: Athletes, coaches finalists for TD Club awards
12-08-08: Discharge of fireworks on school property prohibited
12-08-08: Volleyball players earn all-state honors
12-05-08: Twenty-six National Merit semifinalists named
12-05-08: AP Scholars recognized by College Board
12-05-08: Coaches select all-district football team
12-03-08: Cy-Fair girls host Australian basketball team
12-03-08: JVHS to host Worldwide Candle Lighting
12-01-08: CFISD football teams wrap up seasons

November 2008

11-23-08: Two football teams advance in playoffs
11-20-08: Three more athletes sign early
11-19-08: Art teacher published in magazine
11-18-08: Cook MS named ‘No Place for Hate’
11-18-08: Shepard picked for All-America Game
11-18-08: District seeks boundary input for Swenke, Smith
11-18-08: District coaches announce all-district volleyball team
11-17-08: Mahoney finishes 23rd at state meet
11-17-08: Cy Woods ends as regional semifinalist
11-17-08: Three teams advance in football playoffs
11-14-08: Teachers celebrate classroom makeovers
11-14-08: Willbern reschedules track dedication
11-13-08: Wal-Mart names Cole Teacher of the Year
11-13-08: Villamagna named scholar athlete runner-up
11-13-08: Sampson and Yeager receive recognition
11-13-08: Athletes sign early with colleges
11-12-08: Cy Springs STARS robotics team wins tournament
11-12-08: Cy Woods wins, heads to regional semis
11-11-08: Goodson teacher named ‘Rising Star’ by OSU
11-10-08: Football playoffs kick off Friday
11-09-08: Runner advances to state meet
11-09-08: Cy Woods moves on to regional quarterfinals
11-06-08: Dean MS plans Veterans Day activities
11-06-08: Langham Creek, Cy Falls finish band seasons
11-06-08: Cy Woods selected to beta test programming environment
11-05-08: Cy-Fair, Cy Woods advance in volleyball playoffs
11-05-08: Tennis teams finish seasons in regionals
11-05-08: CFISD voters elect Youngblood, Wolfe to School Board ~ [Español]
11-04-08: Cy Creek boys, girls place third in state water polo
11-03-08: Cy Woods sweeps district cross country meet

October 2008

10-31-08: Students win TAJE awards
10-31-08: Football players named scholar-athlete finalists
10-31-08: Jazz artist performs for Walker students
10-30-08: Debate students to attend national round-robins
10-30-08: Four teams begin volleyball playoffs
10-30-08: Marching bands advance to state contest
10-29-08: JVHS senior receives volunteer award
10-29-08: Jazz artist to visit Walker ES
10-29-08: Denton named new principal at Cypress Falls HS ~ [Español]
10-28-08: LCHS, Cy Falls take top 2 in district tennis
10-28-08: Public boundary input begins Nov. 18
10-28-08: Helping teacher collects much-needed marine specimens
10-27-08: Cypress Creek QB takes top player honors
10-24-08: Osterman’s No. 20 jersey retired
10-24-08: 11th Annual ‘Salute’ recognizes teachers, supports students ~ [Español]
10-23-08: Service Academy Night set for Nov. 18 ~ [Español]
10-23-08: Walker ES students receive book donations ~ [Español]
10-23-08: UIL Area E Marching Contest set for Oct. 25
10-23-08: Water polo athletes named to all-region team
10-21-08: Cy Falls alum makes World Series debut
10-15-08: Special Olympics softball team wins first in tournament
10-15-08: Special Olympics swimmers acknowledged
10-15-08: Heart Walk scheduled for Nov. 1
10-13-08: New tax rate adopted for 2008 ~ [Español]
10-13-08: 2008-2009 calendar modified [Español]
10-10-08: Teachers win classroom makeovers
10-10-08: District recognizes startup AYES programs
10-10-08: Osterman’s jersey to be retired
10-09-08: Teacher reflects on inspiring trip to Amazon ~ [Español]
10-09-08: District News 2008-09 cast and crew selected
10-08-08: Post teachers honored by Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club
10-08-08: District to host UIL Region Marching Contest
10-08-08: Texans player visits Watkins MS
10-07-08: JVHS student athletes race for cure
10-06-08: Student chosen for youth leadership forum ~ [Español]
10-06-08: Bus Buddy wins football season tickets ~ [Español]
10-06-08: CFISD Board Candidate Forum scheduled for Oct. 6 ~ [Español]
10-01-08: Teacher surprised on ‘A Day Made Better’
10-01-08: High schools host 14th annual College Night ~ [Español]

September 2008

09-30-08: VIPS Fall Conference set for Oct. 30 ~ [Español]
09-29-08: Student art displayed at TASA/TASB convention
09-25-08: CFISD inducts 10 into 2008 Wall of Fame
09-25-08: Baseball, softball athletes named All-State
09-23-08: Public input encouraged for new school boundaries ~ [Español]
09-23-08: HOPE Fun Run extends registration deadline ~ [Español]
09-23-08: HORIZONS cancels two parent meetings ~ [Español]
09-23-08: District calendar changed following hurricane ~ [Español]
09-22-08: Parenting Skills Series classes rescheduled
09-19-08: District modifies athletics schedules ~ [Español]
09-19-08: Staff to return Monday, students on Tuesday ~ [Español]
09-16-08: CFISD closed through Friday
09-15-08: District to update status Tuesday at 6 p.m.
09-14-08: Due to Hurricane Ike, CFISD closed Monday through Wednesday
09-11-08: Hurricane Ike prompts further cancellations ~ [Español]
09-10-08: Ike’s potential induces schedule changes ~ [Español]
09-09-08: Science teachers attend geology camp
09-08-08: Willbern to celebrate new track
09-06-08: CFISD wraps up successful dropout walk
09-05-08: District to launch AYES program at 3 campuses
09-03-08: District exceeds 100,000 students ~ [Español]

August 2008

08-29-08: HOPE Fun Run slated for Oct. 18
08-28-08: District wraps up Bus Buddies initiative
08-28-08: Parenting Skills Series launching soon
08-25-08: Culinary students win bronze medal
08-22-08: Holbrook ES partner raises money for playground
08-22-08: Yeager, Sampson win TBEC Honor Roll awards
08-21-08: Osterman, Team USA win silver medal
08-19-08: District gears for Reach Out to Dropouts ~ [Español]
08-19-08: Horton wins silver medal on high bar
08-15-08: CFISD earns Schools FIRST ‘Superior’ rating ~ [Español]
08-15-08: Bus Buddies needed for Aug. 25-27 ~ [Español]
08-15-08: JVHS registration set for Aug. 19 ~ [Español]
08-13-08: Mouton to compete in Paralympics
08-12-08: Bailadora officers successful at camp
08-12-08: Debaters among top national point leaders
08-12-08: Horton helps gymnasts capture bronze
08-11-08: CFISD names director of college and career readiness ~ [Español]
08-11-08: Namesake given for Elementary No. 50 ~ [Español]
08-07-08: Cypress Falls, Cypress Ridge to play on ESPNU
08-07-08: JVHS renovations prompt scheduling changes
08-07-08: Three choirs to perform at TMEA Convention ~ [Español]
08-06-08: Clothing sales tax holiday Aug. 15-17
08-06-08: Ogwumike leads Team USA to U18 title
08-05-08: Cy Ridge Thespians perform at nationals
08-04-08: Campuses, facilities remain open until further notice ~ [Español]

July 2008

07-31-08: CFISD named ‘Recognized’ school district ~ [Español]
07-28-08: CFISD alum to compete in Beijing Olympics
07-24-08: CFISD needs volunteers for outreach program ~ [Español]
07-16-08: Jersey Village reschedules physicals
07-09-08: Bridgeland plans to donate Spotlight Teacher gifts ~ [Español]
07-09-08: Cy-Fair grad places at SkillsUSA championships
07-08-08: Football tickets to be available online

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