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Cypress Creek Branches Hospital adopts Cy Ridge HS and ALC East
Dr. Abe Lozano, Cypress Ridge High School principal, center; and Rayven Forrest, right center; hold commemorative Adopt-a-School certificates as the campus and community partner announced on Aug. 7 that they officially entered into an adoption partnership. They were joined by Dawn Tryon, CFISD director of community engagement, left center, members of the Cypress Ridge cheer team and administration.

Dr. Abe Lozano, Cypress Ridge High School principal, center; and Rayven Forrest, right center; hold commemorative Adopt-a-School certificates as the campus and community partner announced on Aug. 7 that they officially entered into an adoption partnership. They were joined by Dawn Tryon, CFISD director of community engagement, left center, members of the Cypress Ridge cheer team and administration.

Aug. 15, 2025—Representatives from Cypress Creek Branches Hospital visited staff members at Cypress Ridge High School and ALC-East on Aug. 7 to officially announce their Adopt-a-School partnership with the campuses.

CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program pairs schools with community organizations and business partners to utilize community resources to strengthen and enrich the quality of education for students.

“We are so excited to partner with both campuses,” said Rayven Forrest, Cypress Creek Branch Hospital Outpatient Program Director. “We are ready to help with any events and better serve our community.”

Tonya Hall, ALC-East principal, third from right; and Rayven Forrest, center; hold commemorative Adopt-a-School certificates as the campus and community partner announced on Aug. 7 that they officially entered into an adoption partnership. They were joined by Dawn Tryon, CFISD director of community engagement, second from right; and ALC-East administration.

Tonya Hall, ALC-East principal, third from right; and Rayven Forrest, center; hold commemorative Adopt-a-School certificates as the campus and community partner announced on Aug. 7 that they officially entered into an adoption partnership. They were joined by Dawn Tryon, CFISD director of community engagement, second from right; and ALC-East administration.

Dr. Abe Lozano, Cypress Ridge principal, anticipates the impact that the partnership will have on the Cypress Ridge staff and students.

“This is an exciting time for our campus,” Lozano said. “I think starting the new year with a new partnership that is here to support our staff and community is going to be an outstanding thing, and we’re really excited to have them as community partners.”

Tonya Hall, principal at ALC-East, shared excitement for Cypress Creek Branches Hospital to join the ALC-East community.

“We at ALC-East are so excited to partner with Cypress Creek Branches Hospital,” Hall said. “Their generous adoption of our school is more than a gift; it’s a powerful investment in my staff and students. Their support is helping us create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive, learn and dream bigger. Thank you for believing in our mission.”