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Welcome Message from the Principal

Welcome to Castlio Elementary! I am proud to lead a school whose community is so supportive of education. Castlio exists to empower a community of successful learners.
Castlio Elementary is committed to ensuring that each child will achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and success in meeting their goals in a safe and positive environment.
The staff at Castlio affirms our mission statement each year and takes their professional responsibility very seriously. We also acknowledge that the education of young children is a shared responsibility between home and school. We look forward to working with you as a partner in your child’s education to help each of our students achieve the skills and knowledge to ensure their success at the next level.

Sincerely,
Mr. Tim Scholle
Principal

Vision

Values

At Castlio Elementary we ROAR:
Respect ourselves and each other
Own our actions
Act safely and
Responsibly

School History

In 1881 Colonel Francis Howell, founder of the Francis Howell School District (FHSD), financed the establishment of an academy for children in the area. The academy was known as the Howell Institute of Learning. In 1917, the institute became a state high school until the TNT plant was located in Weldon Springs. In 1940, it became part of Consolidated School District No. 2.

Castlio Elementary School is named after Hiram Beverly Castlio, the nephew of Francis Howell. Mr. Castlio was the executor of Francis Howell’s estate. He supported Howell Institute with his time as an active member of the board and one of the original trustees of the endowment fund. Upon his death a matching donation was made to the school.

Francis Howell School District covers approximately 150 square miles. It is the eighth largest district in the state of Missouri. Castlio Elementary School opened in 1981 with 500 students in grades K-6. Castlio Elementary doubled in size with the beginning of the 1989-1990 school year and currently serves approximately 1000 students. Herman Wilfong served as the principal from the opening until retiring at the end of the 1994 school year. Joyce Oitker was the principal beginning in 1994 until her retirement in June 1998. Dr. Cathy Bear was selected as the third person to lead Castlio Elementary School into the next millennium. Nancy Jamieson began serving as principal from May 2000- 2004. Starting July 2004 Dr. Bridgett Niedringhaus served as principal until her retirement in June 2018. Mr. Scholle is Castlio’s Principal for the 2022-2023 school year.

Castlio Elementary School is the home of the Cougars; our colors are red and white.

School Improvement Plan

Pyramids of Intervention

A pyramid of intervention is a tiered approach to prevention and intervention strategies to support students both academically and behaviorally. The pyramid uses a variety of strategies and techniques to help all students stay on the right track. The foundation of the pyramid offers Tier 1 supports for all students. Tier 2 interventions provide additional support for smaller groups of students who need more targeted help. Tier 3 provides the most intensive supports for individual students when Tier 1 and 2 interventions have been unsuccessful. Our schools review and update their pyramid on a regular basis to ensure new strategies are incorporated and all are aligned with best practice.

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Mission

Castlio exists to empower a community of successful learners.

School Handbook

The student handbook summarizes District policy and contains general guidelines and information. Translated copies of this Handbook are available. Contact the school office.

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