Castle Hills First Baptist School
| The Christian School at Castle Hills | |
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| Location | |
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Castle Hills, TX USA | |
| Coordinates | 29°32′10″N 98°31′31″W / 29.53611°N 98.52528°WCoordinates: 29°32′10″N 98°31′31″W / 29.53611°N 98.52528°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Christian School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Baptist |
| Established | 1981 |
| Superintendent | Michael Pinkston |
| Faculty | 37 |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Enrollment | 370 in High School, Middle School, and Elementary |
| Average class size | 15–22 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20:1 |
| Campus | 20 acres (81,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Blue, Gold, White |
| Athletics | Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Golf, Cheerleading |
| Athletics conference | TAPPS |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | |
The Christian School at Castle Hills historically Castle Hills First Baptist School (CHS) is an ACSI accredited, private, Baptist school located in Castle Hills in the U.S. state of Texas. CHFBS offers classes from Pre-School to 12th grade.
History
The Christian School at Castle Hills began in 1981 by the work of Pastor George H. Harris and several members of Castle Hills First Baptist Church.[1] Initially, the school started serving Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, with a starting enrollment of about a hundred students.[1] The Christian School at Castle Hills celebrated its 25 Year Anniversary during the 2005–2006 school year.
Athletics
Castle Hills has received numerous TAPPS Division 4A Awards. The first of these was the boys soccer program in the 1997-1998 season. Other awards include two state championships for boys varsity volleyball in the early 2000s.[2] Recently, the Lady Eagles Varsity Basketball Team went to the TAPPS Division 1A Sweet Sixteen State Playoffs.
In 2003, the unveiled a brand-new, multi-use, state-of-the-art Gymnasium. It was subsequently called Victory Gym. Currently, it hosts Volleyball and Basketball games. It also has a full weight room overlooking the Victory Gym.
Football Program
Castle Hills recently released a new football program, starting a Six-Man Football team in 2009. Starting out with 10 players in 2009, it escalated to 21 players in 2011. The Eagles made the playoffs their first season in Football. Castle Hills was crowned state champions back-to-back in 2013 and 2014. The current football headcoach and Athletic Director is Jeremy Samplaski.
Fine Arts
Castle Hills has always had a prestigious Choir. The secondary choir has received back-to-back state titles in 2010 and 2011.[2]
Traditions
Homecoming
Every year, The Christian School at Castle Hills invites their alumni to a themed Homecoming game during the school year. In the past, it had been during basketball season. However, with the addition of football, it has been moved to the fall. In the week during the Friday Homecoming game, festivities include games, special dress days corresponding to the theme, and class competitions.
See You At the POLE
Every September, the Castle Hills High School Student Council organizes a gathering of the school on a Wednesday morning for the purpose of school unity and worship.
Mission Trips
Every year in the fall, the senior class takes a trip down to Mercedes, Texas to have a mission trip. They have a small VBS for the kids. In the spring the Juniior Class also goes to Mercedes, Texas for a mission trip.
Senior trip
The Senior Class of Castle Hills receives a week off of school to go on a trip paid for by the class fund. It has historically always been to Panama City, Florida. However, the decision was made in 2008 to let the class select the destination. Recent selections were New York City and Disney World.
Notable alumni
- Matt Krause (Class of 1998), Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 93 in Fort Worth
References
- 1 2 "About CHFBS - Castle Hills First Baptist Church". Chfbc.org. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
- 1 2 "Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools". TAPPS. Retrieved September 20, 2011.