On Monday evening, the Fort Bend Independent School District Board, the district’s superintendent and other members of the executive leadership team met in a “Special Called Meeting” tied to the potential rezoning of the district.
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will meet for its monthly board meeting Monday evening.
The Fort Bend Independent School District is preparing to redraw its school boundaries, a move that could shift students to different schools and potentially impact property values in the area.
Fort Bend Independent School District is facing criticism from a mother who says the district delayed action after her first-grade son was allegedly sexually assaulted by fellow students at Rosa Parks Elementary School.
Fort Bend ISD's Shared Dreams program supports families facing economic challenges by providing essential items like clothing, school supplies, and food.
With the summer months just around the corner, Houstonians are gearing up for sweltering humidity, extreme UV indexes and triple-digit temperatures. In the presence of the infamous Texas heat, maintaining proper hydration is vital to keeping Houston’s high school athletes safe.
Students from Elkins, Hightower, Dulles, and other Fort Bend ISD schools were attending the tournament when the incident happened.
Two local school districts are hosting job fairs today, June 5! Humble ISD and Fort Bend ISD are hiring teachers, aides, and support staff for the upcoming school year.
The Hobby Center, in partnership with ExxonMobil, is expanding its free arts program for Houston-area 5th-graders, allowing up to 40,000 students to experience live theater performances during the school day.
Three Houston-area educators were recognized at the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards for their significant contributions to education.
Kara Hernandez, a former teacher at Ronald Thornton Middle School in Fort Bend ISD, has been arrested and indicted on two felony charges for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Part of the policy would restrict facility usage and athletic competitions based on biological gender and require staff to notify parents if their child wants to go by a different gender.
A growing debate in Texas school districts centers around the adoption of what’s being referred to as the “Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum.”
Nine children were taken to a hospital after a Fort Bend ISD school bus was hit in a minor collision with an SUV Monday morning.
Fort Bend ISD places staff members on leave at three elementary schools amid inappropriate conduct investigations, sparking concerns among parents over transparency and communication.
Investigators say there were a total of 34 students on the school bus when it crashed into a dump truck at a construction zone.
Parents and other guardians crowded the doors of a Fort Bend ISD middle school after hot and uncomfortable conditions left students feeling the heat.
Weeks into the 2024-2025 school year, a Houston grandmother with four grandchildren at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center says they still haven’t been assigned a bus.
The family of a sailor and former Fort Bend ISD student was present at this year’s 9/11 ceremony honoring him after a seven year search conducted by Austin High School’s JROTC instructor.
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees voted to move forward on a policy change on Monday that will allow the superintendent authority to remove certain books from school libraries. The superintendent will also designate someone to fulfill that role.
Dona Pettway, a karate instructor and longtime partner of Chuck Norris in the KICKSTART KIDS program, has been arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual relations with a 15-year-old female student at Quail Valley Middle School.
“I received a call from some guy that the kids asked to use his phone, so he passed the phone to my daughter, and she said that the bus people let them off the bus,” Ebony Jordan explained.
Fort Bend ISD says they have been informed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that they are under investigation.
With the summer months just around the corner, Houstonians are gearing up for sweltering humidity, extreme UV indexes and triple-digit temperatures. In the presence of the infamous Texas heat, maintaining proper hydration is vital to keeping Houston’s high school athletes safe.
Students in Houston and Fort Bend Independent School District are gearing up for their state-mandated tests! 📚 Make sure to mark these important testing dates in your calendar! Good luck to all the students! You've got this! 💪 #StateMandatedTests #PreparationIsKey #SuccessInEducation
Due to an arctic cold front moving into the Houston area this week, several school districts are closing their campuses on Tuesday.
Fort Bend Independent School District announced Tuesday that all 51 elementary schools will have armed security officers on campus when students return from winter break, but what do parents think about the new measure?
Community members and parents have been asking questions regarding the abrupt departure of the former superintendent of Fort Bend Independent School District.
The Fort Bend Independent School District is set to announce a new superintendent following the abrupt retirement of Dr. Christie Whitbeck.
During her last board meeting as the Fort Bend Independent School District Superintendent, Christie WhiteBeck answered some questions regarding her sudden retirement.
A contentious board meeting resulting in the forced retirement of Fort Bend Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck has a lot of parents in Fort Bend County asking questions about what is really going on?
The Fort Bend ISD school board voted to approve the retirement of superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck during a meeting on Monday evening.
A Houston area mother is suing the Fort Bend Independent School District, claiming educators failed to protect her daughter from another student.
A Houston area mother is suing the Fort Bend Independent School District, claiming educators failed to protect her daughter from another student.
A Fort Bend ISD mother says she is enraged after a substitute teacher physically assaulted at least two students, including her son at Lake Olympia Middle School.
Kimberly Pittard looked on as her kids played at the Waterside Estates playground across the street from Oakland Elementary School near Pecan Grove.
The Fort Bend Independent School District is one of the highest achieving districts, but school officials say the starting pay for teachers is the lowest in the area.
Big Game Coverage presents Thursday night football on KPRC 2. Tonight, two Fort Bend ISD powerhouses, Ridge Point And Hightower, go head to head at Mercer Stadium during primetime tonight at 7 p.m. on KPRC 2.
As students in Fort Bend ISD return to the classrooms, three brand new schools within the Fort Bend Independent School District welcomed students for the first time Wednesday morning.
Jennifer and her husband Glenn opened Little Banned Library in Houston Heights at the corner of Heights Boulevard and 11th Street.
From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Fort Bend ISD 2023 Fall Media Day last week.
From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Fort Bend ISD 2023 Fall Media Day last week.
From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Fort Bend ISD 2023 Fall Media Day.
From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Fort Bend ISD 2023 Fall Media Day last week.
From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE had its Fort Bend ISD 2023 Fall Media Day last week.
There is so much fun to be had at a VYPE Media Days! From team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE traveled out to the Fort Bend ISD for their 2023 Fall Media Day.
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing a one-time retention and recruitment supplemental payment to staff members.
Fun for Porter meant finding a way to raise money for local animal rescues. Her inspiration was Jenni’s Rescue Ranch, a charitable organization based in Alvin. The nonprofit is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and finding forever homes for the many animals left on the streets, often times in horrible condition.
A man has been pronounced dead and a woman has been injured after a shooting took place outside of a school in southwest Houston on Tuesday.
We’ve reached the final week of the soccer season and two wins are all that separate Ridge Point from a 6A state championship.
A shooting outside a Fort Bend Independent School District middle school during a soccer game has parents and students sounding off Friday night.
Each year, thousands of Houston Rodeo attendees marvel at the top-notch Western art displayed in the NRG Center. From sketches, pastels and watercolors, to oil and acrylic on canvas and even clay sculptures, the outstanding student-made artwork in the Hayloft Gallery rivals that of seasoned professionals.
The Texas Education Agency has just released the newest accountability ratings, which show how schools performed academically across the state last year.
Thousands of students started their fall semester in these last few days. Happy back-to-school season to Klein, Galena and Fort Bend ISD among many many others. I’m sure you’ve definitely seen the traffic pattern change in your morning drive. It is BUSY out there. I remember looking at Spring Cypress Road near Klein Cain High School and it was dark red. Drivers, now that it’s getting a bit more congested out there, you’ve got to leave with extra time in the morning. We have so much going on early in the morning in our neighborhoods with kids headed back to class. School buses are running, kids riding their bikes or walking to school...the last thing you want to do is to rush out the door and speed down your neighborhood streets. Let’s do our best to keep our students safe out there!
Within the first 10 days of school, Fort Bend ISD to perform four drills, including severe weather, lockdown, secure, and fire drills.
Packed into the Stafford Centre auditorium were teachers, administrators, and law enforcement officers from three school districts.
After the discovery of non-airborne mold on campus, Fort Bend ISD leaders announced that Barrington Place Elementary students and staff will spend the 2022-23 school year at neighboring campuses.
Fort Bend ISD officials are investigating serious allegations involving a second-grade student and her substitute teacher at Jan Schiff Elementary.
A man running for a Fort Bend ISD trustee position is accused of posting insensitive comments and memes on social media. Some parents within the school district voiced their concerns Tuesday.
Townewest Elementary School has been placed on a precautionary lockdown after deputies said a body was found near the Fort Bend ISD campus.
There is a solid chance Fort Bend ISD will have a district all to itself when the UIL releases its biannual realignment Thursday morning.
Officials from four Houston-area school districts have implemented a ‘No Backpack’ policy for Friday, Dec. 17 after officials were made aware of a new “social media” challenge.
Not all parents are ready for their child to be vaccinated, despite the first shots of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccination being administered to children ages 5-11 on Wednesday.
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The Fort Bend Independent School District said a shortage of certain foods and products is creating challenges for its food service.
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Fort Bend ISD speedsters have been putting in the miles since June and are seeing their hard work pay off this fall. Fort Bend Austin junior Maggie Lowry has her sights set on getting to state after a strong sophomore season.
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COVID-19 cases at many Houston area school districts climbed and even multiplied for weeks, but throughout the region, caseloads are dropping dramatically.
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Fort Bend ISD began offering limited remote instruction for students in grades Pre-K through 6th grade due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
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The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Christie Whitbeck as the lone finalist to become the district’s next superintendent, according to a Thursday press release.
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Fort Bend Independent School District announced Saturday that its mask mandate for students and staff has been lifted.
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Fort Bend Independent School District announced Tuesday that Oakland Elementary School will join Pecan Grove Elementary School in temporarily switching from face-to-face to virtual learning. Drabek Elementary will also do so, but only for its Pre-K students.
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Some parents in Fort Bend County are planning a protest outside of Madden Elementary School Thursday morning. A parent messaged KPRC 2 and said they want a virtual option for more students.
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