Michael J. Castori Elementary

2026-2027

School Fact Sheet

To inspire each student to extraordinary achievement every day.

School Highlights

At Castori Elementary School, we are focused on fulfilling our mission to provide every child an unwavering focus on powerful and engaging learning experiences that will prepare them for college, career, and life success. We know these goals cannot be achieved without the strong support of our most important partners, our parents.

Family Involvement

We also offer exciting community events with our families such as:

6th Grade promotion ceremony
Academic Achievement recognition each trimester
Back-to-School Night/Open House
Elementary school sports
Festival of the Arts
Monthly Attendance/PAWSITIVE Behavior recognition
Music & Choir Recitals
Regular Panther Parent Club Meetings

Notable Accomplishments

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Second Chance Breakfast offered at first recess
Student Leadership opportunities for grades 4–6
Full-time counselor to support students
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Implementation Platinum Award
Social/Emotional Learning Support for all students
PBIS for all students
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for all students (MTSS)
Engaging PE materials

Students also have opportunities to expand their horizons by getting involved in programs such as:

Sports: basketball, soccer, track and cheerleading
After-school clubs: Yoga, Robotics, Student Leadership, Drama, and Dance

Excellence in Education

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Monthly staff professional development
After school tutoring program for math and English language arts

Enrichment Programs

Web-based program for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and English Language Development students
i-Ready for all 3rd through 6th grade students
Safe and Civil Schools, Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success (CHAMPS) in all classrooms
Field trips for 3rd–6th grades
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) program
English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Red Ribbon Week
Building Real-life Independent Daily Living and Gainful Employment Skills (BRIDGE) program for students with disabilities
MASTERS after-school program