College Station, Texas, September 19, 2025
News Summary
The College Station Independent School District has approved new elementary school boundaries to address capacity and enrollment concerns. Plan No. 7 includes feedback from over 2,000 community comments and introduces a grandfathering policy for affected families. Changes will impact the boundary line towards George Bush Street, shifting some students from South Knoll to River Bend Elementary. The district aims to balance enrollment across schools while ensuring a smooth transition for families.
College Station, Texas – The College Station Independent School District (CSISD) board has unanimously approved updated elementary school boundaries for the 2026-27 school year. The decision, made on September 16, comes in response to enrollment balance and capacity concerns, particularly as Southwood Valley, Spring Creek, and Pebble Creek Elementary schools are nearing their maximum capacity.
The newly adopted boundary plan, known as Plan No. 7, was crafted through extensive community input. Over 2,000 individual comments were collected from parents and residents during the review process, reflecting diverse opinions and suggestions regarding the adjustments.
A major component of the new boundaries includes a realignment that adjusts the boundary line up to George Bush Street, resulting in the transfer of some students from South Knoll Elementary to River Bend Elementary. This alteration aims to better distribute student populations across the schools, ensuring a more balanced enrollment.
To ease the transition for families, a grandfathering policy has been instituted, allowing parents of K-3 students affected by the boundary changes to keep their children at their current schools provided they can arrange their own transportation. Additionally, sibling enrollment will also be accommodated; younger siblings can be grandfathered into the same school as their older siblings if enrollment occurs while the older child is still attending.
Families impacted by the boundary changes will receive notifications and have 30 days to decide on the grandfathering option. Feedback from the community was actively solicited during a forum held on September 8, where many concerns were addressed prior to the final board vote.
The process to re-evaluate school boundaries began in March, when the district engaged a professional demographer to analyze current and anticipated enrollment trends, capacity issues, and community growth patterns. The board emphasized the importance of communication with parents throughout this process as they discussed potential changes for about 30 minutes before reaching their decision.
It is important to note that this boundary adjustment plan will affect only elementary schools; there will be no changes made to the boundaries for intermediate, middle, or high schools at this time.
As the district prepares for these changes, officials are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for families, while also addressing the growing needs of the College Station community and its educational facilities.
FAQ
What new boundary plan did the College Station ISD board approve?
The College Station ISD school board voted unanimously to approve updated elementary school boundary plan No. 7 for the 2026-27 school year.
Why were the boundary changes necessary?
Changes will affect elementary school boundaries due to enrollment balance and capacity concerns, with Southwood Valley, Spring Creek, and Pebble Creek elementaries nearing capacity.
How many comments were received from the community during the review process?
The updated boundary plan was developed with extensive feedback from parents and the community, incorporating approximately 2,000 individual comments over the course of the review process.
What significant change will occur with the boundary lines?
One significant change involves moving a boundary line up to George Bush Street, shifting some students from South Knoll to River Bend Elementary.
What options do parents have regarding the boundary changes?
Parents of K-3 students affected by the boundary changes have options to remain at their current campus through a grandfathering policy if they provide their own transportation.
Will siblings be able to attend the same school?
Siblings of current K-3 students can also be grandfathered to the same school if they enroll while the older sibling is still attending.
How much time will parents have to make a decision regarding grandfathering?
Parents have 30 days to make a decision regarding grandfathering once notifications are sent out.
When was the community forum held?
A community forum was held on September 8 to address concerns and gather additional feedback prior to the board’s vote.
When did the boundary adjustment process begin?
The boundary adjustment process began in March with consultation from a professional demographer to assess current and future enrollment, capacity, and community growth patterns.
Will there be changes to intermediate, middle, and high school boundaries?
No changes will be made to intermediate, middle, and high school boundaries as part of this plan.
What was highlighted during the board’s discussion before the final vote?
The board was involved in a 30-minute discussion before the final vote, highlighting the importance of communication with parents and timely decisions for future planning.
Key Features of the Boundary Changes
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Approved Plan | Updated elementary school boundary plan No. 7 for the 2026-27 school year |
| Community Feedback | Approximately 2,000 individual comments collected |
| Boundary Adjustment | Boundary line shifted to George Bush Street; students moving from South Knoll to River Bend Elementary |
| Grandfathering Policy | Parents can keep K-3 students at their current school if they provide transport |
| Siblings Policy | Younger siblings can be grandfathered into the same school as their older siblings |
| Decision Window | Parents have 30 days to decide post-notification |
| Forum Date | September 8, community forum held for feedback |
| Process Start Date | Boundary adjustment process began in March |
| Secondary Schools | No changes to intermediate, middle, and high school boundaries |
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- KBTX: College Station ISD Approves New Boundaries for Elementary Schools
- WTAW: College Station ISD School Board Approves New Elementary School Boundaries
- The Eagle: College Station ISD Updates School Boundaries
- KXXV: College Station ISD Considers Attendance Zone Changes
- KBTX: College Station ISD Seeks Feedback on Elementary Boundary Adjustments
- Wikipedia: College Station, Texas
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Station
- Google News: College Station ISD News
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