The Center for Innovation is an application-based magnet program in Abilene ISD for high-achieving 5th graders.
In 2026–27, it expands to the Center for Arts & Innovation (CAI), adding a fine arts pathway to its STEM focus.
08/06/2026
As you soak up those last days of sun rays don’t forget…CAI Orientation is one week away! We can’t wait to see all of you so soon!
We hope our War Hawks are having a safe and relaxing summer! We are one month away from meeting our new crew! Check out the save the date below. 👇
07/14/2026
We hope our War Hawks are having a safe and relaxing summer! We are one month away from meeting our new crew! Check out the save the date below. 👇
05/21/2026
Another year down for this amazing team! We are grateful for another great year at CFI. As we close this chapter we are excited to start anew next year as the Center for Arts and Innovation! We’re so looking forward to our future Warhawks, but in the meantime, the lights are out, the classroom is (sort of) clean, and so we say we love you all! Class dismissed. ❤️
05/01/2026
We LOVE swim week! Thank you McM Swim! ❤️
At CFI our students really “dive in”to our pool unit!
Swimming makes a big impression 😜!
05/01/2026
Thank you Young Audiences and McM Theatre for our theatre mini unit and fun shadow puppet show to display our students work. Grant, Mia, and Kyleigh are amazing!
04/28/2026
Pool time is the best time!
04/15/2026
Today is the last day for applications!
Applications for CAI start tomorrow!
Take a peek into our classrooms! Know anyone interested? Apply before April 15!