This week’s battle was Girls vs. Boys… and the GIRLS came ready to protect instructional time! 👏💪
Our girls maximized their instructional minutes, stayed focused, and earned FREE DRESS for Thursday, May 7th! 🎉
Girls — enjoy your win and remember to continue honoring dress code expectations tomorrow. Let’s keep the momentum going, Cavaliers! 💙
Do you want to complete your middle school memories collection? This is your chance! Purchase your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade yearbooks all together for just $50.
Don’t miss out on having all three years to look back on—friends, memories, and milestones all in one place! 💙
📣 Limited opportunity—secure yours today!
Take a moment this week to celebrate the incredible educators who pour into our students every single day. Whether it’s a quick social media shoutout, a handwritten note, or a small treat—every gesture matters and goes a long way in showing our gratitude.
Our teachers show up, give their all, and make a difference daily. Let’s make sure they feel the appreciation they deserve! 💙
#ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek
🏅 7th Grade Boys
Draqe Hill – 3rd Place, 300m Hurdles
🏅 7th Grade Girls
Zionah Robinson – 2nd Place, 400m Dash
🏅 8th Grade Boys
Vicente Larez – 3rd Place, 100m Dash; 2nd Place, 200m Dash
Maddox Rivera – 🥇 1st Place, Long Jump; 3rd Place, 400m Dash
Johnathan Garcia – 🥇 1st Place, 300m Hurdles; 3rd Place, 110m Hurdles
🏅 8th Grade Girls
Pashunce Johnson – 🥈 2nd Place, 100m Hurdles
🏅 Relays
4x100 Relay – 🥈 2nd Place: Sean Ybarra, Kavaree Brown, Jordan Lara, Vicente Larez
4x200 Relay – 🥉 3rd Place: Jordan Lara, Kordae, Maddox Rivera, Kavaree Brown
We are incredibly proud of each of you for the way you competed and represented Cavazos with excellence. The work, the discipline, and the pride—you showed it all.
#CavazosPride #WeGetToCompete #CavsOnTop
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Catherine Argueta, and our Paraprofessional of the Year, Alyssa Ybarra!
We are beyond thankful for the way they show up each and every day for our students—with dedication, heart, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Their impact is felt across our campus, and our students are better because of them.
Thank you for all that you do for Cavazos! 💙 #CavalierPride
Thank you to everyone who joined our students today to remind them just how proud we are of their hard work and determination.
Parent Participation Plan
OUR MISSION
As part of our mission to nurture, develop, and inspire every child, every day, we know we are most successful when home and school work together.
Partnering with families to support positive student behavior, regular attendance, and strong learning habits—especially daily reading at home and monitoring student grades - are just a few ways we can ensure success for all Lubbock ISD students.
LEARNING AT HOME
Families can:
Read with your child everyday for 15-20 minutes and talk about what they are reading
Check your child’s grades weekly and contact the school with questions
Schools will:
Share reading expectations and tips
Keep grades up to date
Provide support to families to access and navigate the gradebook system
ATTENDANCE
Families can:
Make sure your child gets enough sleep
Help your child arrive at school on time
Let the school know if your child will be absent
Schools will:
Share the importance of daily attendance
Contact families when attendance becomes a concern
Help families solve attendance challenges
BEHAVIOR
Families can:
Talk with your child about school rules and expectations
Praise your child for positive behavior
Reach out to the school with concerns
Schools will:
Clearly explain behavior expectations
Keep families informed about behavior progress
Recognize and celebrate positive behavior
🎉💙 Happy National Principal Day! 💙🎉
Today we celebrate and honor Mrs. Barboza-Silvas for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the success of every student and staff member at Cavazos Middle School.
Thank you for your passion, guidance, and the positive impact you make on our school each and every day. Your leadership inspires excellence and creates a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
We appreciate all that you do for our Cavazos community! 💙
👏 Join us in showing your appreciation in the comments!
#NationalPrincipalDay #CavazosPride #ThankYouPrincipal
Our 8th graders are kicking off the month strong—they’ve earned Free Dress for tomorrow! 💙🩶
As we celebrate, please remember to honor our campus dress code (no hoodies or slides).
Let’s start May the Cavalier way! #CavalierStrong
Our 8th grade Cavaliers are invited to an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the end of their middle school journey!
📍 MCM Eleganté Hotel & Suites
🗓️ May 15th
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎲 Casino games
🍔 Burger Bar
🎉 A night full of fun, laughter, and lasting memories!
🎟️ Eligible students will receive tickets soon. Participation in the banquet is based on meeting campus expectations throughout the spring semester. If you have any questions about eligibility, please feel free to contact us directly.
Let’s finish strong and earn your spot at the table! ♠️♥️♣️♦️
We can’t wait to celebrate our 8th grade class in style! 🎉 #CavalierStrong
Join us for our Swim Clinic on Tuesday, April 28th at 5:30 PM at the Pete Ragus Aquatic Center!
This is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, build confidence in the water, and get prepared for upcoming swim opportunities.
✅ Reminder: A current physical is required in order to participate.
We can’t wait to see our Cavaliers make a splash! 💙🩶
#CavalierPride #SwimClinic #MakeASplash
Join us for our Spring Title I Meeting at Cavazos Middle School! This is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and stay connected with our school community.
📅 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Cavazos Middle School Library
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our students’ success! 💙
#CavazosPride #Title1 #FamilyEngagement #SpringMeeting
Join us for our Diving Clinic tomorrow!
📅 Monday, April 27th
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Pete Ragus Aquatic Center
This is a great opportunity for our current 6th & 7th grade students to get in the water, build skills, and prepare ahead of upcoming swim try-outs! 🌊
✅ Must have a current physical on file to participate
Don’t miss out—come ready to learn, have fun, and take the first step toward swim season!
#CavalierStrong #DiveIn #FutureSwimmers
All grade levels have earned FREE DRESS tomorrow for meeting our campus-wide E-Hall Pass goal! 👏 Way to go, Cavs—this is what maximizing instructional time looks like!
👕 Reminder: Dress code guidelines still apply
🚫 No hoodies
🚫 No slides
Let’s celebrate AND stay within expectations! #CavalierPride #EarnedIt
Our 6th Grade Cavs showed up and showed out this week by maximizing instructional time and staying focused on what matters most—learning! 💪📚
Because of their efforts, they’ve earned a well-deserved FREE DRESS DAY! 👕🎉
We are proud of your commitment to excellence and making the most of every minute. Keep it up, 6th Grade! 🔥
#CavalierStrong #MaximizeTheMinutes #EHallPassWar #CavPride
Join us this Saturday, April 18th, for an opportunity to get extra support and stay on track!
🕣 Doors Open: 8:30 AM
🕘 Classes Begin: 9:00 AM
🕛 Dismissal: 12:00 PM
🍎 Breakfast and snacks will be provided!
All students are welcome—let’s take advantage of this time to prepare, grow, and finish strong! 💙
#CavalierStrong #SaturdaySchool #FinishStrong
Join us for an afternoon of fun, connection, and support for our community!
📅 April 19th
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 701 E Queens St, Lubbock, TX
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
✨ FREE haircuts
🐴 Free horse rides
🍔 BBQ & games
This is a great opportunity to come together, have some fun, and take advantage of some amazing free resources. We hope to see you there!
#LubbockTX #CommunityStrong #CavalierFamily #FreeEvent
Tomorrow, April 16th, all 8th grade students will be taking the Science STAAR 🧪✨
We are ready, and this is their time to shine! 🌟
🔹 Doors open at 7:45 AM
🔹 Please ensure students arrive on time and ready
🔹 Closed campus – no outside lunch deliveries or early checkouts
Let’s support our Cavs by making sure they get a good night’s rest and come prepared to do their very best. We believe in them! 💙🩶
#CavalierStrong #STAARReady #8thGradeSuccess
🏃♂️💙 Cavazos Track & Field Meet Day! 💙🏃♀️
Get ready to cheer on our Cavazos athletes as they compete this Thursday, April 16th! The meet kicks off at 5:00 PM, and our runners are ready to represent with pride and determination.
📍 Boys Track & Field
Location: Chapman Field
Opponents: Atkins, Frenship, McCool
📍 Lady Cavs Track & Field
Location: Coronado High School
Opponents: McCool, Alcove Trails, Dunbar
Let’s show up and support our athletes as they give it their all on the track! 💪🔥
Go Cavazos! 💙🏃♂️🏃♀️
#CavazosPride #TrackAndField #GoCavs #StudentAthletes
🎾💙 Cavazos Tennis – Year-End Tournament Highlights! 💙🎾
We are proud to share how our Cavazos tennis athletes performed at this weekend’s year-end tournament! Competing in a combined 7th and 8th grade event, our students rose to the challenge and represented Cavazos with determination and pride.
👏 Shoutouts to our athletes:
• Girls Singles B Division: Iris Dominguez showed great focus and determination.
• Boys Singles B Division: Kingston Martinez and Jesse Trujillo competed with resilience and strong effort.
• Girls Doubles B Division: Jay’Lee Diaz & Eveelyn Balderas demonstrated excellent teamwork and communication on the court.
• Mixed Doubles B Division: Araceli Sifuentes & Jay Garcia earned an impressive 🥉 3rd place finish, staying composed and working together in key moments!
🎉 All of our athletes displayed outstanding sportsmanship, effort, and growth throughout the season. This tournament was a fantastic way to close out the year!
Thank you for your continued support of our student-athletes and tennis program.
Go Cavazos! 🎾💙
#CavazosPride #StudentAthletes #TennisStrong #GoCavs