🏫 Castilleja School News – October 2026
🎓 Castilleja School Appoints New Head of School for 2025 — Castilleja School announced Dr. Betty Noel-Pierre will become its 8th Head of School starting in summer 2025. Currently the Head of Upper School Student Life at the Brearley School in New York City, she brings valuable experience in science education, equity, and school leadership.
🏆 Castilleja Sets Record with Ten Athletes Committing to Colleges — Castilleja School announced a record 10 senior student-athletes have committed to play intercollegiate sports, representing 16.4% of the graduating class. These athletes will compete in seven sports at various colleges and universities across the country.
📵 Castilleja Students Report Benefits After Tech-Free Week — Castilleja's inaugural Tech-Free Week showed positive outcomes, with 42% of middle school students reporting improved focus and reduced distractions. Additionally, 23% indicated they read more during this period, while 70% of teachers expressed interest in participating in at least one tech-free week each semester.
🏆 Castilleja Girls' Robotics Team Wins Spirit Award in Houston — Castilleja's Gatorbotics robotics team won the Spirit Award at the FIRST Championship in Houston, competing against 74 teams in its division. This marks the team's qualification for the international championship for the third consecutive year, and they previously won their first-ever regional FIRST Impact Award in March 2024.
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