Helen Carr Castello began teaching in the Elk Grove Unified School District as a fourth grade teacher when Anna Kirchgater Elementary School opened in 1957.
She also taught fourth grade at Elk Grove Elementary School from 1960 until she retired in 1972. She also taught in Oleta, the original Carroll School, and in Courtland from 1929 until 1934. Castello grew up in the community and was active in a number of community organizations. Nondiscrimination Statement: The Elk Grove Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunit
y for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints concerning student against student incidents, please contact: Dr. Bindy Grewal, Assistant Superintendent, PreK-6 Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67149 | [email protected] or Chad Sweitzer, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67149 | [email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning employees, please contact: Elena Duenas, HR Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7795 x 67149 | [email protected] or [email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning Section 504, please contact: Don Ross, Director of Student Support and Health Services/504 Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7568 | [email protected]. EGUSD Comment Policy
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05/29/2026
Congrats 6th graders!!!
05/27/2026
Senior walk!
05/27/2026
Senior walk!! Always fun to see all the graduates return!
05/22/2026
Kinder Sing!
05/22/2026
Thank you to our wonderful parents for all of your support this year!!
05/10/2026
Kindergarten fun with Mrs. Foster’s Class!
05/08/2026
Teacher Appreciation Week ❤️❤️❤️
05/08/2026
4th graders learn about sound waves!
05/08/2026
Teacher Appreciation Week…Thank You PTA for spoiling us this week!!!