Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts

Our academy serves grades 7-8 in the Cartwright School District, fulfilling Governor Castro's desire to provide all students opportunities in the arts.

[Cartwright District @CartwrightSD]

Our incredible art teacher @CastroFineArts Ms. Kersey, was selected as a 2023 Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers recipient! She will be recognized during this weekend's @Fiesta_Bowl. The award also grants funds to purchase new supplies for her classroom! #oneteamunafamilia

[Cartwright District @CartwrightSD]

Today was our Shop with a Cop event! With help from some incredible sponsors @phoenixpolice, @WVMavericksFD , @Chickfila, @kohls provided several Cartwright SD scholars with holiday gifts for them and their families! Thank you again to our sponsors! #oneteamunafamilia

[Cartwright District @CartwrightSD]

Take a look at this incredible performance from the Greater Phoenix Choir! A large majority of these singers are @CastroFineArts scholars! We have some incredible talent at our Fine Arts Academy! #oneteamunafamilia https://t.co/gLszHWuvuU

[Cartwright District @CartwrightSD]

If you are attending our Fun Run/Walk this Saturday, take a look at these fliers to see where you need to park! We can't wait to see everyone Saturday morning! Registration is still open! Register here: https://t.co/R8HyN20ZjR #oneteamunafamilia

[Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts @CastroFineArts]

@PhoenixPolice We are honored to have Officer Muniz at Castro and serving as a positive influence on our scholars.

[Phoenix Police @PhoenixPolice]

Meet SRO Muniz of Raúl H. Castro Middle School. A Phoenix native who loves the ability to provide a positive experience for the children.

His goal is to show them that officers genuinely care about their community and well being as a whole.

Go Cougars!!! #SROSunday #PHXPDSRO

[Cartwright District @CartwrightSD]

Today we celebrate the birthdate of Mr. Raúl H. Castro, Arizona's first and only Hispanic governor. Governor Castro was born on June 12, 1916. Cartwright is proud to have named @CastroFineArts after him.
#oneteamunafamilia

[Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts @CastroFineArts]

On this special day, let’s take a moment to honor Governor Raul H. Castro. This quote captures how his story can impact all of us: You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved. (Author Unknown)

[Katherine Hoornstra @KatherineHoorn2]

@CastroFineArts& @DesertSandsMS attended
the Latinos in Action Conference. Scholars learned to be active in their community; set goals & work to achieve them; be proud of who they are, where they come from & share their story to inspire & empower others. #oneteamunafamilia

[Cartwright District @CartwrightSD]

A big thank you to the @CastroFineArts Student Council for performing the Pledge of Allegiance for tomorrow's board meeting. If you want to watch them tomorrow check the livestream on our YouTube channel they will be right at the beginning of the meeting. #oneteamunafamilia

[Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts @CastroFineArts]

8th grade scholars and parents, check out this opportunity from @PhoenixUnion! #OneTeamUnaFamilia

[PXU @PhoenixUnion]

We have had a handful of very successful Future Freshman Nights throughout the District so far 🎉🙌! There are still more to come 🗓. If you know any incoming freshmen, we encourage you to bring them to one of our Future Freshman Nights! #ThisIsWhoWeAre 🤩

[Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts @CastroFineArts]

Many of our scholars have their art showing at the @CartwrightSD Training Center. Go support our amazing artists!! #OneTeamUnaFamilia

[Cartwright District @CartwrightSD]

20 of our amazing schools are showcasing their scholars artwork at the Cartwright Young Artist's Exhibit. If you're interested the exhibit opens at 4:00pm today and next week Monday through Thursday, in the Cartwright District Training Center. #oneteamunafamilia

[Raúl H. Castro Academy of Fine Arts @CastroFineArts]

Some of our teachers were inspired to “dress up” for our professional development meetings on April Fool’s Day! #OneTeamUnaFamilia

[Dierdre Shetler @dierdreshetler]

7th graders at @CastroFineArts working on designing new innovations for fairy tales after reading Goldilocks and the 3 Engineers by @SueFliess (zip line for 3 pigs to escape, and a spring platform to send the wolf packing)

[Dierdre Shetler @dierdreshetler]

Using my new book via DonorsChoose to have 7th graders actually code a sandcastle in @scratch with @joshfunkbooks ‘s book! @CartwrightSD @CastroFineArts

[Cartwright District @CartwrightSD]

To celebrate Youth Art Month we'd like to showcase some of the beautiful works currently on display in our Governing Board room. Art can bridge divides and allows youth to express themselves visually. #oneteamunafamilia

[Cartwright District @CartwrightSD]

Thrilled to announce that many of our teachers took advantage of ⁦@DonorsChoose⁩ new funding public schools project. Teachers request their items on the site, get funded and receive goods to benefit scholars! #schoolfunding #oneteamunafamilia #thankyou