Crowley ISD administrators told the Board of Trustees the district is preparing for the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 12, reporting current enrollment, staffing and several bond-funded construction updates.
A district presenter said 16,296 students were enrolled as of the previous day, which the presenter described as about 150 more than the same day last year; staff said the district expects enrollment to rise toward 17,000 during the first month. The presenter said the district employs 2,432 staff members and has welcomed several hundred staff to new‑teacher orientation.
District leaders listed upcoming events and logistics for families: elementary "meet the teacher" nights on Thursday, Aug. 7 (except Mary Harris, which started in July); middle‑school schedule pickup targeted by grade the week before school; high‑school schedule pickup on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; and special "Meet the Eagles" and "Meet the Panthers" events on Aug. 20 and Aug. 13 respectively. The presenter invited trustees and community members to participate in the district’s "red carpet" welcome on the first day of school.
The district announced a ribbon cutting for the new Baylor Elementary School Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m., funded by the 2023 voter‑approved bond. The presenter also described ongoing major projects at Crowley High School and North Crowley High School and expansions at Deer Creek, Sycamore and Meadow Creek elementary schools that include expanded cafeterias, parent drop‑off lanes, bus lanes and parking.
Administrators reminded families that clear backpacks are required for secondary students (grades 6–12). They also previewed agenda items scheduled later in the meeting that will affect students and families, including a policy on personal communication devices, a student dress code and the student code of conduct.
No formal board action was taken on the back‑to‑school report; administrators said they will continue to send targeted messages to families and to host informational Zoom sessions for parents.