It’s summer, and we hope everyone is enjoying a well-deserved break with family and friends! While the hallways are quieter, there’s still a buzz of activity happening behind the scenes as we prepare for another incredible school year.

This month’s edition of ALL THE BUZZ includes highlights from the June 22 Board Meeting, updates on new hires, summer camps and trainings, and a look at some of our top social media moments.

Read the June Newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/mtanc

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗦𝗗 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻!

This plan includes a starting teacher salary of $49,500, pay increases across employee groups, HB2 teacher retention funding, and additional stipends and incentives designed to support and retain outstanding staff.

Investing in our people. Investing in our future. #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

🏀 Two days. Lots of hustle. Tons of fun.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽! We loved seeing our future Hornets learning the game, building confidence, and having a great time on the court. #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

📚✏️ 𝐒c𝐡o𝐨l S𝐮p𝐩l𝐲 𝐋i𝐬t𝐬 𝐀r𝐞 𝐑e𝐚d𝐲! ✏️📚

The 2026-2027 school year will be here before we know it! School supply lists for all Caldwell ISD campuses are now available online.

🧡 View your student's supply list here:
https://www.caldwellschools.net/page/school-supplies

Go ahead and check those lists off early so you're ready for a great year ahead! #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

Sweaty? Yes.
Tired? Probably.
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁? 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆.

Our Hornets are putting in the work this summer, building strength, speed, and confidence one day at a time. It's not too late to jump in and be part of the team! #StingEm #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

🎉 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐋𝐈 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡!

Our Caldwell ISD leadership team and Board Trustees spent the week learning, networking, and sharing ideas with school leaders from across Texas at the TASB Summer Leadership Institute.

We were honored to present “𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆,” sharing how Caldwell ISD is strategically planning for the future while remaining focused on student success.

From engaging sessions to meaningful conversations with education leaders from across the state, SLI provided valuable opportunities to bring new ideas and best practices back to our district.

We always leave inspired, energized, and proud to showcase the incredible work happening in Caldwell ISD. 🧡
#CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD #SLI2026

🏀 Hornet Basketball Camp is Almost Here! 🏀 Calling all incoming 3rd–9th grade boys and girls! Join us for two days of skill development, competition, and fun at the Caldwell ISD Basketball Camp. 📅 June 23–24 ⏰ Incoming 3rd–6th Grade: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM ⏰ Incoming 7th–9th Grade: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 📍 CHS Competition Gym 💲 Cost: $40 Spread the word and invite your friends! Register online today: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/caldwellisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ2NT9zaW5nbGU9MA%3D%3D Sting ’em! 🏀🧡 #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

🤖✨ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬!

Over the last two days, students explored coding, robotics, and hands-on STEM activities while building problem-solving and teamwork skills. Thank you to Texas A&M’s 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬! on the Road program for helping inspire the next generation of innovators!
#CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

🎉 𝗧𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱!

We're excited to share that Caldwell ISD's Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) application has been accepted by the Texas Education Agency!

This is a major step forward in our journey to recognize outstanding educators and support student achievement. Thank you to our 𝗧𝗜𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 for helping make this possible!
#CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

STAAR® results will be available soon through the Texas Assessment Family Portal.

➡️ End-of-Course results will be posted 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟬
➡️ Grades 3–8 results will be posted 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲

To access results, log in to the ParentPortal from Caldwell ISD's homepage. Families can review scores, see how their child answered test questions, and access personalized resources to support learning at home.
Learn more at TexasAssessment.gov.

Sunshine, softball, and a slip 'n slide! ☀️🥎💦

Our future Lady Hornets wrapped up Softball Camp today with plenty of smiles and a well-earned cool down. Thanks to all of the campers and coaches for a great week!
#CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

⚾ 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻! 🧡

From fielding drills to big swings and lots of smiles, our future Hornets spent another day learning the game, building skills, and having fun on the diamond.

We love seeing the next generation of Hornet baseball players putting in the work this summer! 💪⚾
#CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

Perseverance isn't about never facing challenges—it's about refusing to give up when life gets hard. 💪🧡

Congratulations to our Caldwell Elementary students who were recognized for demonstrating our final Core Value of the school year: Perseverance! These Hornets showed determination, resilience, and a positive attitude even when things weren't easy.

We are proud of the character they display each day and can't wait to see how they continue to grow and succeed!
#CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

⚾🥎 Don't miss out!
Registration is still open for Caldwell Hornet Baseball and Softball Camps starting next week!

Come learn from our Hornet coaches and players while building skills, making friends, and having fun on the field. Check out the flyers below for all the details and registration information!
#CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD 🧡

Congratulations to Caldwell High School musicians Shailey Rutherford and Grant Leubner for their outstanding performances at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest!

🥈 Shailey earned a Silver Medal on Multiple Percussion
🥇 Grant earned a Gold Medal and was recognized with the UIL Outstanding Performance Award on Euphonium — one of the highest honors awarded at the state contest.

We are incredibly proud of these talented Hornets and the hard work, dedication, and countless hours of practice that led to this achievement. Way to represent Caldwell on the state stage! #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD 🧡🎶

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀.

From over $1.2 million in scholarships awarded to 909 college credits earned, the Caldwell High School Class of 2026 has left its mark in academics, athletics, fine arts, and career readiness. We are incredibly proud of these graduates and can’t wait to see what’s next for this special group of Hornets! 🎓 #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

The May edition of 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙐𝙕𝙕 has arrived! This month’s newsletter highlights graduation celebrations, student achievements, district recognitions, and the May Board Brief as we wrap up another incredible school year at Caldwell ISD.

🔗 Read it here: https://app.smore.com/n/27g64z

Future Hornets putting in the work this summer! 🏈🧡
We had a great turnout at Hornet Football Camp today and loved seeing all the energy, effort, and excitement out on the field!

There’s still time to sign up for more Caldwell ISD summer camps: https://www.caldwellschools.net/page/athletic-summer-camps
#CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

🚨 Happening NOW! 🚨

Need help getting your future Hornet registered for Pre-K or Kindergarten? Our Pre-K & Kindergarten Roundup is taking place today at Caldwell Elementary until 3:30 PM! 🧡

If you haven’t completed registration for the 2026-27 school year yet, there’s still time to stop by and get assistance from our staff. Be sure to bring the required documents listed on the graphic below.

We’d love to welcome your little one to Caldwell ISD! #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD

🎓 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

From proud smiles and tearful hugs to standing ovations and final walks across the field, Friday night was filled with memories our Class of 2026 will carry forever. Watching our seniors celebrate alongside the families, friends, and teachers who helped shape their journey was truly something special. 𝙊𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙩, 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙩. 🧡 #CaldwellProud #CaldwellISD