Crowley ISD Boardroom Rewind

The Texas Education Agency awards distinction designations to acknowledge districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).

Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span and student
demographics.

A total of 16 distinctions were awarded to eight Crowley ISD campuses.

•Crowley Montessori Academy: Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts

•Dallas Park Elementary School: Comparative Closing the Gaps, B rating

•David L. Walker Elementary School: Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Science

•North Crowley High School: Academic Achievement in Social Studies

•Oakmont Elementary School: Comparative Academic Growth, Post-Secondary Readiness, Comparative Closing the Gaps, B rating

•S.H. Crowley Elementary School: Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts, Post-Secondary Readiness

•Sidney H. Poynter Elementary School: Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Comparative Closing the Gaps, B rating

•Sue Crouch Elementary School: Comparative Academic Growth, Academic Achievement in Science, Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts, Comparative Closing the Gaps, B rating

As of Sept. 25, the district's enrollment is at 17,128 students — and climbing.

Because of that expected growth, CISD voters approved $1.04 billion for as part of the 2023 Bond program.

Chief Financial Officer Leon Fisher said that $950 million worth of the bonds have been sold so far — it's why you see dirt moving on projects all around the school district.

When the bonds were sold, the district's financial team was able to secure lower interest rates than the original parameters, which means that over the life of the bonds — millions of dollars have been saved for the taxpayers of CISD, Fisher said.

Fisher also noted that the district's total tax rate has continually decreased since 2017 (and remained steady in 2025), holding true to the promise that the 2023 Bond would not raise the tax rate for CISD voters.

"We talk about promises made and promises kept," Fisher said.

Chief Operations Officer Randy Reaves detailed the current 12 projects under construction or already completed.

CURRENT PROJECTS

• Pkg. 1 – Baylor Elementary School (complete)
  
• Pkg. 2 – New Crowley High School (under construction)
  
• Pkg. 3 – NCHS/NC9 Additions/Renovation (under construction)
  
• Pkg. 4 – Event Center: Indoor Arena, Track & Field (under construction)
  
• Pkg. 5 – CH9, Sycamore, Deer Creek & Meadowcreek (under construction)
• Pkg. 6 – Middle School #5 (under construction)
• Pkg. 7 – Accessible Playgrounds at Elementary Campuses (under construction)
• Pkg. 8 – CCA/P-Tech/Global Prep (under construction)
• Pkg. 9 – Elementary #18 (on hold)
• Pkg. 10 – Elementary Campus Fencing (complete)
• Pkg. 11 – H.F. Stevens Roof Replacement (complete)
• Pkg. 12 – Classroom Modernization at Multiple Schools (under construction)

View the full presentation with expected completion dates and more renderings.

Crowley ISD will open its fifth middle school in the fall of 2027. It will be located on Hulen Street, south of McPherson.

The Crowley ISD Indoor/Outdoor Event Center is beginning to take shape near the CISD Multi-Purpose Stadium. Watch an animation of what this amazing finished building will look like and what it can provide Crowley ISD and the community.

Crowley ISD is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with artwork, door-decorating contests, curriculum connections and the seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Quiz Bowl.

QUIZ BOWL

Teams from across the district will compete in the Hispanic Heritage Quiz Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 25 at North Crowley High School.

Questions were added to the bowl pertaining to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as a recognition of Crowley ISD soccer student-athletes.

Three Divisions:

•English, Grades 3-5

•Spanish, Grades 3-5

•English, Grades 6-12

The last two teams from each division advance to the finals and compete on the main stage in the auditorium.

Cathy Lorenz, a Crowley ISD Deaf Education interpreter, is one of our 2025-26 Heartbeat Team Award winners!

The award recognizes employees who display heart as they go above and beyond their job description, inspiring other employees through their extraordinary work ethic. Heartbeat team members are nominated only by other district employees.

Watch to learn more about why Lorenz is the heartbeat of Crowley ISD.

Crowley ISD welcomed three student trustees to the regular September board meeting — Zoe Johnson from Crowley High School, Xzanthy Rodriguez of Crowley Collegiate Academy and Shelby Gray from North Crowley High School (all pictured above).

In addition to serving at two school board meetings, student trustees are responsible for gathering feedback from fellow students and bringing any celebrations, upcoming events, considerations and improvements to the attention of district leadership and the school board.

Crowley ISD trustees approved the acceptance of two awarded grants — the School Action Fund Grant for $500,000 and almost $2 million for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC).

The purpose of the 2025-2026 School Action Fund Planning and Implementation Continuation Grant is to assist Mary Harris and Crowley Middle School with the implementation and execution of Additional Day School Year (MHE) and Texas Partnership (CMS). These new models will create new and improved learning environments that sustainably increase student achievement, increase access to high-quality schools, meet community needs and address performance.

The federal Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic and enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for students, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. This grant serves the following schools: Parkway, Oakmont, J.A. Hargrave, Poynter, Mary Harris, Jackie Carden, David Walker, Crowley Middle School, H.F. Stevens and Summer Creek.

Superintendent Dr. Michael McFarland wants to hear from you, parents! McFarland as well as Crowley ISD administrators will be on hand for two Zoom sessions at noon and 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29.

Crowley ISD strives to elevate the voice of parents and community members and to provide opportunities to share input, ideas and concerns.

Watch the video below to learn more!

Check out some interesting Crowley ISD facts and points of pride in the video above!

We're shining a light on what makes Crowley ISD special through the voices of our students, parents, educators and community leaders!

Watch below members of our community share what makes them proud to be part of Crowley ISD, and we invite you to share your story too at crowleyisdtx.org/mycrowleypride.

Help us spread the word by sharing your story with friends, family and neighbors by using the hashtag #MyCrowleyPride on social media. Together, let’s continue building a community of pride, achievement and unity!

MEETING VIDEO: To watch a recording of this meeting, please click here.

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