Mission & Philosophy
About Us
To work together as staff, parents and community members, teaching students skills and strategies to enhance independence and productivity in their individual roles in school, home, community and work environments. The Carlton Center aims to equip students with a functional communication system to achieve academic and behavioral success.
News & Announcements
On March 21, Carlton Center announced Para of the Year, Angela Johnson, and Support Staff of the Year, Cindy Garcia.
Dorothy Carlton Center's Life Skills teacher, Cynthia Ortega, was named Carlton Center's Teacher of the Year. This award recognizes her for her unwavering dedication to her students and her passion for her career.
Make the most of your summer in CFISD! 🌞 Visit our Summer in CFISD page.
CFISD proudly celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, honoring the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of the AAPI community. Join us as we recognize the diversity that strengthens and enriches our district.
May's Character Trait is Respect for Authority.
April 16, 2025—More than 175 CFISD wrestlers were named to the Academic All-District 10-6A Wrestling Team.
April 16, 2025—More than 250 CFISD simmers and divers were named to the Academic All-District 17-6A and 18-6A swimming and diving teams.
April 14, 2025—Seventy CFISD student-athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A boys’ basketball teams.
April 14, 2025—One hundred eleven CFISD student-athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A girls’ basketball teams.
Carlton Center celebrates Autism Awareness Month.
New student registration for the 2025–26 school year is now open for students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
March 26, 2025—District 10-6A boys’ wrestling coaches recently released the 2025 All-District 10-6A Boys’ Wrestling Team, following the conclusion of the 2025 wrestling season.
March 26, 2025—District 10-6A girls’ wrestling coaches recently released the 2025 All-District 10-6A Girls’ Wrestling Team, following the conclusion of the 2025 wrestling season.
March 12, 2025—The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) held its 28th annual Salute to the Stars Gala in honor of CFISD’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year honorees March 6 at the Berry Center.
Feb. 27, 2025—The CFISD human resources department invites prospective employees interested in becoming a part of an exciting future with Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to attend the districtwide Career Fair, set for April 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 3:45 p.m.) at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road).
Feb. 14, 2025—The 11th Superintendent’s Fun Run is scheduled for March 29 from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road) and Towne Lake community.
Feb. 11, 2025—The Langham Creek High School girls’ and the Cypress Ranch High School boys’ wrestling teams earned the district championship title at the District 10-6A Championships, held Jan. 30-31 at the Berry Center.
Feb. 11, 2025—More than 150 CFISD student athletic trainers were named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and District 17-6A teams for fall sports.
Feb. 10, 2025—More than 265 CFISD water polo athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 20-6A water polo teams.
Feb. 10, 2025—More than 195 CFISD fall student-athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A team tennis teams.
Feb. 7, 2025—More than 350 CFISD football players, managers and student trainers qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A football teams.
Feb. 7, 2025—The Cypress Ranch High School boys’ and girls’ swim teams claimed the District 18-6A titles at the district meets, held Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at the CFISD Natatorium.
Feb. 6, 2025—The CFISD community generously supported student projects at the 31st Annual CFISD Livestock Show Association Show and Sale, held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the CFISD Exhibit Center.
Feb. 4, 2025—Approximately 180 CFISD volleyball players were recently named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A volleyball teams.
Jan. 31, 2025—More than 220 student athletes were recently named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A cross country teams.
Jan. 24, 2025—CFISD has earned the Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education Award for the second consecutive year.
Dec. 6, 2024—Eighteen CFISD water polo athletes earned All-Region honors and accolades for the 2024-2025 school year from the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (TISCA).
Dec. 4, 2024—Fifty-two CFISD water polo athletes earned Academic All-State honors and accolades for the 2024-2025 school year from the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA).
Dec. 3, 2024—CFISD basketball coaches have released the finalized bracket for the 15th annual Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational, to be held Dec. 12-14 at three CFISD high schools and the Berry Center.
Nov. 26, 2024—The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) named CFISD a 2024 District of Distinction award winner, marking the fourth time the district has earned the prestigious designation. CFISD is among only 96 districts in the state to earn this award.
Parents with children enrolled in bilingual or ESL classes at CFISD schools who want to learn English are invited to enroll in district-offered ESL classes for parents. The free classes are offered for three levels of English proficiency: Introduction, Beginner or Intermediate. Registration will take place at the school cafeterias on the first day of class.
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More than 160 CFISD student-athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A baseball teams.
More than 300 CFISD student-athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A boys’ and girls’ track and field teams.
July 16, 2024—More than 130 CFISD student-athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A boys’ and girls’ golf teams.
July 15, 2024—More than 200 CFISD student-athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 10-6A wrestling team.
July 11, 2024—More than 200 CFISD tennis athletes were named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and District 17-6A tennis teams.
July 11, 2024—Seventy CFISD student-athletes qualified for the Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A boys’ basketball teams.
July 11, 2024—More than 200 CFISD swimmers and divers were named to the Academic All-District 17-6A and 18-6A swimming and diving teams.
July 11, 2024—More than 90 CFISD student athletic trainers were named to Academic All-District 16-6A and 17-6A teams for both winter and spring sports.
July 5, 2024—The CFISD athletic department has announced its ticketing procedures for the 2024 varsity football season, with season tickets going on sale beginning Monday, July 8.
July 3, 2024—More than 300 CFISD soccer athletes were named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and District 17-6A soccer teams.
July 3, 2024—More than 130 CFISD softball players were named to the Academic All-District 16-6A and District 17-6A softball teams.
For the 2024-2025 school year, changes have been made to the bus service provided by CFISD. Please review the 2024-25 Transportation Plan.