Tuesday, October 22, 2019

CYPRESS CREEK RECEIVES SUPERINTENDENT'S INCREMENTAL GROWTH GOLD AWARD

Cypress Creek High School for the second year has received the Superintendents’ Incremental Growth Gold Award.  This award is more strenuous than the state accountability. Cypress Creek was the only campus to receive the award for two consecutive years.

This is a direct reflection of the dedication and hard work by the entire staff.  I could not have been prouder to receive the award on the behalf of Cypress Creek. Dr. Henry will be providing Creek a lunch as a token of his apperception.

The Superintendent’s Incremental Growth Award Criteria:

  • Bronze- Growth in all tested areas in Economically Disadvantaged 
  • Silver- Growth in all tested areas in Economically Disadvantaged and Hispanic or African American
  • Gold- Growth in all tested areas in Disadvantaged, Hispanic and African American


BAND AND COLOR GUARD EARN FIRST DIVISION RATING

Congratulations to our Band and Color Guard for receiving a First Division rating at the Region 27 UIL Marching Contest this past Saturday at the Berry Center.  The Band and Color Guard will perform at 3:45pm at the Cypress Showcase Marching Contest at the Berry Center on Saturday, October 26th.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

CY CREEK EDUCATOR SELECTED AS NATIONAL STUDENT TEACHER OF THE YEAR


Lauren Hornbeak, a first-year biology teacher at Cypress Creek High School, was named the 2019 National Student Teacher of the Year by Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, and the Association of Teacher Educators.
Lauren Hornbeak, a first-year biology teacher at Cypress Creek High School, was named the 2019 National Student Teacher of the Year by Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, and the Association of Teacher Educators.
A 2019 graduate of Baylor University, Hornbeak served as a student teacher at Midway High School in Waco. The award recognizes one student teacher/intern who demonstrates the ability to develop classroom management skills and instructional strategies, establish relationships with students, parents, faculty and staff, and reflect powerfully on their experience.
As part of her application, she submitted a lesson on human body systems, which Hornbeak taught to a pre-AP Biology class.
“Lauren sought ways to understand the needs of each student and then designed lessons and experiences that would benefit the diverse learners in this classroom,” said Lisa Osborne, who served as the professional development site coordinator at Midway High School where she worked with campus teachers and administrators and Baylor faculty to coordinate clinical experiences for Baylor students completing their field experience requirements. “She is relational and student-centered, making her an excellent candidate for this honor.”
In addition to working in the classroom, Hornbeak invested in the local community. She volunteered with an afterschool program, served as a volleyball coach and coordinated a reading initiative.
“I know I will rely heavily on lessons created and implemented alongside my mentor during student teaching, and it is because of my intern experience that I walk into the classroom confident in my abilities,” Hornbeak said. “I will draw on my knowledge of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of every soul that I have the privilege of teaching.”
In addition to the honor, Hornbeak earned a $2,000 scholarship. She will speak at Kappa Delta Pi’s annual convention in October in Norfolk, Va.

Thursday, April 11, 2019

UIL INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS ADVANCE TO REGIONALS

CONGRATS to all of our UIL participants for the UIL Academics Spring Meet. Way to go to the following teams for advancing to Region for individual and team:
  • Science
  • Number sense
  • Mathematics
  • Informative Speaking
  • Poetry Interpretation
  • Headline writing

FFA Competition Results


Congratulations to the FFA Competitors! This past weekend the FFA program took 19 students to Texas A&M for the Area 3 Career Development Competition.

Congratulations Entomology Team for advancing to State!
Great job Nick Pinina (Top 10 Individual), Anna Wells, Abigail Stones, and Mikayla Owen.
Please wish these students luck as they compete at the state contest later this month.
Horse Judging Team: 12th place, Malena Lopez (Top 10 Individual), Merrie Urban, Shelby Wells, Simone Yeary
Nursery Landscape Team: 6th place, Abigail Jones, Brianna Sechelski, Anna Urban (Top 10 Individual)
Poultry Judging Team: Alexandrea Haman, Katy Heaney, Adam Resendez, Jacob Shafer
Livestock Judging Team: Taylor Guillott, Madison Luker, Jayden Prentice, Haley Winkler


Tuesday, March 19, 2019

SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM COMPETE AT STATE COMPETITION


Congratulations to the Speech and Debate team that competed at the TFA State tournament last weekend. Ivey Knebel Placed 2nd in Poetry Interpretation. Alyssa Henson and Aliyah Holmes advanced to semi finals in Duet Acting, Nathan Nguyen advanced to Semi Finals in POI and Elijah Ochoa Advanced to semi finals in Impromptu Speaking!  



Tuesday, February 26, 2019

MCALEAVEY WINS WRESTLING STATE TITLE

Cypress Creek High School junior Amanda McAleavey smiles after winning Class 6A’s 110-pound state title at the UIL Wrestling Championships on Feb. 23 at the Berry Center. McAleavey finished the season 47-0 and adds the gold medal to her third-place finish in 2018.Cypress Creek High School junior Amanda McAleavey smiles after winning Class 6A’s 110-pound state title at the UIL Wrestling Championships on Feb. 23 at the Berry Center. McAleavey finished the season 47-0 and adds the gold medal to her third-place finish in 2018.
Feb. 25, 2018—Following in her sister’s footsteps, Cypress Creek High School junior Amanda McAleavey stood atop the podium wearing a gold medal, the achievement of winning Class 6A’s 110-pound wrestling state championship. McAleavey was CFISD’s lone champion, but among 12 participants to earn top-six medals at the UIL Wrestling State Tournament, held Feb. 22-23 at the Berry Center.
McAleavey completed her undefeated season by beating Keller Central’s Adia Ronea in a 4-0 decision. That pushed her final record to 47-0 and gave her a state title to go with a third place at 102 pounds in 2018.
“My mindset was different,” said McAleavey, who added the bronze medal was motivation going into her junior year. “I just didn’t really want to lose and I didn’t let myself lose. I didn’t give up in any matches.”
McAleavey’s older sister, Anna, was a four-time state qualifier for Cypress Creek and won state championships and a silver medal from 2010-2012.
“My sister won state and now I’m winning state, so it’s a family tradition,” Amanda McAleavey said. “She has two so I have to bring it back next year.”
Cypress Ranch High School senior Zack Good finished his career as a state runner-up, reaching the 160-pound final before eventually falling to Katy’s Daniel Manibog, a three-time state champion.
Cypress Ranch High School senior Zack Good (right) wrestles Katy’s Daniel Manibog in the Class 6A 160-pound championship at the UIL Wrestling Championships on Feb. 23 at the Berry Center. Good nearly quit the sport in January after suffering an injury but finished as the state runner up.
Cypress Ranch High School senior Zack Good (right) wrestles Katy’s Daniel Manibog in the Class 6A 160-pound championship at the UIL Wrestling Championships on Feb. 23 at the Berry Center. Good nearly quit the sport in January after suffering an injury but finished as the state runner up.
Good nearly quit the sport earlier this season after suffering a facial injury during the CFISD Invitational. He’d recently enlisted in the military and didn’t want to hinder his future plans.
But coaches and teammates convinced Good to see it all the way through and it ended up with him standing on the medal stand at state.
“These past four years have been a ride,” Good said. “I’m glad I stayed because I put too much into this to say goodbye that early.”
Finishing third in the girls’ tournament was Langham Creek High School senior Ashley Molina, who defeated The Woodlands College Park’s Brittyn Corbishley in the 185-pound division.
Langham Creek High School senior Ashley Molina (top) looks at an official after pinning The Woodlands College Park’s Brittyn Corbishley in the Class 6A 185-pound third-place match at the UIL Wrestling Championships. Molina won the match to place third.
Langham Creek High School senior Ashley Molina (top) looks at an official after pinning The Woodlands College Park’s Brittyn Corbishley in the Class 6A 185-pound third-place match at the UIL Wrestling Championships. Molina won the match to place third.
The Lobos were the highest-finishing CFISD team, scoring 36 points to place 14th overall. They finished one spot ahead of Cypress Ranch (32) and three spots ahead of Cypress Creek (31).
The following girls’ wrestlers placed among the top six in the state:
  • Endygo Scott, Cypress Park – sixth place, 102 pounds;
  • Amanda McAleavey, Cypress Creek – first place, 110 pounds;
  • Lydia Ramos, Cypress Ranch – fifth place, 110 pounds;
  • Olivia Mottley, Cypress Ranch – fifth place, 119 pounds;
  • Destiny Lamb, Cypress Ridge – sixth place, 165 pounds;
  • Zammariea Brandon, Langham Creek – fifth place, 165 pounds; and
  • Ashley Molina, Langham Creek – third place, 185 pounds.
In the boys’ tournament, Cypress Ranch was the highest-placing team, tying for 15th with 37 total points. Other CFISD teams to finish among the top 30 were Cypress Falls High School (25th, 17) and Cypress Lakes High School (28th, 15.5).
The following boys’ wrestlers finished among the top six in the state:
  • Xavior Harrell, Cypress Ranch – sixth place, 106 pounds;
  • Isaih Calderon, Cypress Falls – fifth place, 120 pounds;
  • Garrett Orlando, Cy-Fair – fifth place, 132 pounds;
  • Johnathan Wertz, Cypress Lakes – fourth place, 152 pounds; and
  • Zack Good, Cypress Ranch – second place, 160 pounds.
Cypress Lakes High School sophomore Johnathan Wertz (left) speaks with Cypress Lakes Head Wrestling Coach Joaquin Bautista during a match at the UIL Wrestling Championships on Feb. 23 at the Berry Center. Wertz placed fourth in the Class 6A 152-pound division.
Cypress Lakes High School sophomore Johnathan Wertz (left) speaks with Cypress Lakes Head Wrestling Coach Joaquin Bautista during a match at the UIL Wrestling Championships on Feb. 23 at the Berry Center. Wertz placed fourth in the Class 6A 152-pound division.
Cypress Ranch High School junior Olivia Mottley (left) placed fifth in the Class 6A 119-pound division at the UIL State Wrestling Championships, held Feb. 22-23 at the Berry Center. Mottley won three matches at state, finishing with 60 for the year and setting a 6A single-season record for all weight classes.
Cypress Ranch High School junior Olivia Mottley (left) placed fifth in the Class 6A 119-pound division at the UIL State Wrestling Championships, held Feb. 22-23 at the Berry Center. Mottley won three matches at state, finishing with 60 for the year and setting a 6A single-season record for all weight classes.
Cypress Falls High School senior Isaih Calderon (left) placed fifth in the Class 6A 120-pound division at the UIL State Wrestling Championships on Feb. 23-24 at the Berry Center.
Cypress Falls High School senior
Isaih Calderon (left) placed fifth in the Class 6A 120-pound division at the UIL State Wrestling Championships on Feb. 23-24 at the Berry Center.

Monday, February 25, 2019

STUDENTS PREVAIL AT SCIENCE OLYMPIAD


Our Cougar Science Olympiad team competed in the CFISD District Tournament. 

  • Samhitha B. and Kavya N. took 2nd place  in Chemistry Lab.
  • Tu-Uyen N. and Mark M. took 3rd place in Herpetology.
  • Athira N. and Eshitha B. took 3rd place in Mission Possible. 


Science Olympiad will compete in their Regional Competition next Saturday at Lone Star College CyFair. Good Luck Science Olympians!!!!


Wednesday, February 20, 2019

SILVIES DAZZLE AT AMERICAN DANCE/DRILL TEAM COMPETITION

Silvies attended the American Dance/Drill Team Competition at Morton Ranch High School, on February 16, 2019. They placed first in Super Team – Best in Class..and Giving Back Philanthropy Award. They received second in American Academic Champions with team GPA of 3.696 as well as many other awards. Congratulations Silvies for an outstanding showing at contest this year! 

FRESHMAN HAYDEN MILLER CAPTURES STATE SWIM TITLE

Cypress Creek High School freshman Hayden Miller (center) smiles after winning the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:50.13 at the UIL Swimming and Diving Class 6A State Meet. Miller was CFISD’s lone medalist but among seven total top-10 finishes. She poses with Katy Seven Lakes’ Beth McNeese (left) and Southlake Carroll’s Natalie Whalen.Cypress Creek High School freshman Hayden Miller (center) smiles after winning the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:50.13 at the UIL Swimming and Diving Class 6A State Meet. Miller was CFISD’s lone medalist but among seven total top-10 finishes. She poses with Katy Seven Lakes’ Beth McNeese (left) and Southlake Carroll’s Natalie Whalen.
Feb. 19, 2019—Led by Cypress Creek High School freshman Hayden Miller, CFISD swimmers captured one championship medal and six other top-10 finishes at the UIL Swimming and Diving Class 6A State Meet, held Feb. 15-16 at the Texas Swim Center in Austin.
Miller earned a state championship in her first appearance, winning the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:50.13.
The Cypress Creek high school girls had the best finish among district teams, placing 15th overall with 45 points.
CFISD’s other top-10 female finishers are as follows:
  • Cypress Creek freshman Hayden Miller – fifth place, 200 freestyle (1:51.24); and
  • Cypress Woods senior Sydney Stanford
    • fifth place, 100 freestyle (50.74); and
    • fifth place, 100 backstroke (56.76).
CFISD’s top-10 male finishers are as follows:
  • Cy-Fair junior Cameron Dafoe
    • fifth place, 200 individual medley (1:50.62); and
    • 10th place, 100 backstroke (51.17); and
  • Bridgeland sophomore Jackson Dement – 10th place, 500 freestyle (4:31.48).

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Orchestra shines at solo and ensemble contest


The orchestra had solo and ensemble this weekend at Cy Springs High School and our students did very well. We competed in 60 solo events and 10 ensemble events. Forty one(68%) of our solos received a 1st division score and six (60%) of ensembles did as well.  Ten of our students who received a  1st division rating on their solos did so in the hardest classification (class 1). Eight of our students qualified for state solo and ensemble. The kids did very well and represented Cy Creek well!