Fort Bend ISD opens three upgraded campuses — together with a brand-new Mission Bend Elementary — as 80,000 college students return.
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Round 80,000 college students returned to Fort Bend ISD faculties Tuesday, and for some, the primary day of the brand new yr got here with a serious improve.
This yr, the district opened three new elementary campuses — together with a brand-new Mission Elementary College constructed on the location of the previous campus that was demolished just a few years in the past. The brand new constructing now homes college students from Mission Bend and Mission Glen.
Mission Elementary alumni and KHOU 11’s Ugochi Iloka returned to her previous neighborhood to see the transformation. “I really grew up on this neighborhood and went to elementary faculty within the previous constructing,” she stated. “So I’m so comfortable to see the model new Mission Elementary faculty constructing opening in the present day.”
Blue carpet welcome
College students and fogeys have been greeted with a blue carpet entrance, cheers, and high-fives from faculty employees and district directors. The multi-million-dollar facility is designed to carry a minimum of 1,000 college students.
Fifth grader Andrea McCurry stated the improve is difficult to overlook. “It was actually small, the school rooms weren’t in one of the best form,” she stated of the previous campus.
Mother and father shared comparable pleasure. “Wow, it’s large — it’s enormous!” stated Daniel, a guardian seeing the brand new faculty for the primary time. Latarsha Roberts, one other guardian, added, “It’s two tales now, which can also be superb. We stay proper behind right here. So we have been capable of see it from the demolition on as much as the place it’s now.”
Extra campuses debut
Mission Elementary wasn’t the one one to open its doorways this yr. The district additionally celebrated the brand-new Aldridge Elementary and a totally renovated Ferndell Henry Elementary, which is now serving elementary college students for the primary time.
The tasks have been funded by a voter-approved 2023 Bond. The brand new Mission Elementary value about $43 million to construct. College students additionally obtained free faculty provides on opening day.
Because the district appears forward, Mission Elementary’s new mascot — the astronaut — serves as a reminder for college kids to “attain for the celebs.”
