Castlen Elementary School

09/02/2026

Check out the September menu! 🍔🥗🤩

09/02/2026

GRANDS: Here are the times for our Grandparents' Lunch! We can't wait to see you all at our GRAND day at The Castle! 🏰🍴

09/01/2026

📱 Should Students Have Phones at School? 🤔✏️

Our 3rd grade Cubs tackled a topic they definitely have opinions about today! Students were hard at work developing argumentative writing pieces about cell phones at school.

They practiced stating a clear claim, supporting their thinking with reasons and evidence, and organizing their ideas into strong arguments. We love seeing our Cubs learn how to use their voices—and back up what they have to say! ❤️💙🐯

Great thinking and great writing happening in 3rd grade at The Castle! 🏰

09/01/2026

🍪 Opinion Writing Never Tasted So Good! 🍪

Our 4th grade Cubs put their opinions to the test today with an OREO Tasting! ❤️💙

Students sampled different Oreo flavors and used their experience to support their opinions with strong reasons and details. What a fun (and delicious!) way to bring ELA standards to life! ✏️🍪

Learning is always a little sweeter at The Castle! 🏰🐯

09/01/2026

Grades 3-5, choir tryouts will be TOMORROW!!

09/01/2026

❤️ Castlen Cubs Families, We Want to Hear From You! 🐻💙

One of the most important parts of building a strong school community is listening to the families we serve. As your principal, I truly value your thoughts, experiences, and feedback.

We are asking our Castlen families to take a few minutes to complete TWO important surveys:

🏫 Parent Climate & Culture Survey
Your feedback will help us better understand your experience with our school environment, culture, and the relationships that make Castlen feel like home.

🤝 Community Engagement Survey
This survey will help us learn how we can strengthen our partnerships with families and our community and find even more ways to work together for our Cubs.

Your voice matters. Your feedback helps us celebrate what’s working, identify areas where we can grow, and make Castlen Elementary the very best it can be for every child.

🔗 https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/ #/action/309733/p524
🔗 https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/ #/action/309734/524/1

Please take a few moments to share your voice!

Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being an important part of The Castle. I am grateful for your partnership and look forward to growing together! 🏰🐻❤️

Your Voice. Your Feedback. Our Future.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Last day to order is MONDAY, AUGUST 31!! Get your orders in over the weekend so your Cubs have their spirit shirts for the year! 🐾

Online ordering for Castlen Elementary Spirit Wear 2026-27 ends on Wed, Jul 15, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

08/28/2026

Order forms for Grandparents' Day Lunch were sent home today! Preorders are due by Sept. 4 - no exceptions! No plate purchases will take place during the event. We can't wait to see all of our GRANDS!! 🐾❤️💙

08/27/2026

Don't forget about our 5th grade parent meeting on Thursday, August 27th!! It will take place at 4:00 pm in the cafeteria!