Ride Connection
4920 W. Panther Creek
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Email: donotreply@conroeisd.net
Website: ride.conroeisd.net
Dear Ride Families,
What a beautiful week it has been at Ride Elementary! My heart is full as I reflect on the joy, connection, and learning that filled our halls.
This week, our children participated in Read for a Better Life, and it was such a gift to watch their excitement as they listened to our wonderful College Park High School students read to them. These moments remind us how powerful books are in bringing people together and sparking a love of learning.
I also want to share a heartfelt thank-you to our incredible PTO for delivering Sonic drinks and snacks to all our staff today. Your kindness brought so many smiles and made our Friday feel extra special. We are so blessed to have a PTO that pours so much love and care into our school.
Looking ahead, we are thrilled to invite all dads, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and father figures to join us for our WatchDOGS Pizza Party on September 30th. This special event is a chance to enjoy a meal with your child while learning about the meaningful ways you can make a difference at Ride. We would be honored to have you join us.
We are also preparing for our Fall Fundraiser: Challenger’s Learning Mission. What makes this fundraiser so special is that 100 percent of the funds raised go directly to our students supporting field trips, instructional supplies, technology, playground equipment and so much more! Every dollar helps us provide joyful and enriching experiences that make Ride such a special place to grow. See more detals below regarding the kickoff of this fundraiser.
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the gift of time in the classroom. Research shows that students who miss even a few days of school or who regularly leave early can quickly fall behind. In fact, missing just two days of school a month adds up to more than three weeks of lost learning in a year. Every subject builds on what was learned the day before and every moment counts toward helping your child feel confident and successful. When children are present from the first bell to the last, they experience the full richness of learning, collaboration, and community. It helps them form strong routines, build friendships, and develop the resilience and confidence they need to thrive. Thank you for making daily attendance a priority as it truly makes a difference for your child’s future.
As I close this week, I want to say how deeply grateful I am for each of you. Our Ride community is built on love, encouragement, and support, and I see it shine in every classroom and every hallway. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for walking hand in hand with us to make Ride a place where every child feels loved, inspired, and celebrated.
With love and gratitude,
Laura Collins
Proud Principal of Ride Elementary
Our fall fundraiser is designed to support student learning, bring our community together, and make school extra fun! 100% of the money raised goes directly to benefit our students and teachers—and all donations are tax deductible.This year, our school-wide goal is $45,000, and with your help, we know we can reach it.
As donations come in, students unlock exciting class and grade-level rewards—like extra recess, glow parties, pajama days, and even the chance to slime teachers and administrators. The top earning class and grade level will also earn special celebrations!
Important Dates
●September 29 – Fundraiser Kickoff Pep Rally (packets sent home)
●Sept. 29–Oct. 15 – Fundraising window; prizes awarded as goals are met
●October 15 – Donation deadline (envelopes and online)
●October 17 – Fall Fundraiser Activities Event – students rotate in pairs through fun, educational activity stations
●October 31 – Storybook Parade
Thank you Niko Niko's for donating a Greek treat for our 2nd grade classrooms to go along with their Greek Mythology unit.
All transportation changes must be received by 2:00 p.m. Please send all changes of transportation to ridetransportation@conroeisd.net. The e-mail must include the date, your child’s full name, homeroom teacher, bus number (if applicable), and the guardian's full name. All emails must be received before 2:00 p.m. If you submit a transportation change by email, it must go to the email address referenced above; transportation changes should not be emailed directly to the teacher. If an emergency arises, please contact 281-465-2800.
Please send a new email for each day the change occurs. We cannot accept notes for multiple days or with multiple changes. District policy states that a student may only ride the bus they are registered to ride; therefore, students may not have a transportation change to ride a different bus.
School hours are 7:55 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. Students must be in their classroom before the 7:55 a.m. bell rings, or they will be considered tardy. Please note that 7:30 a.m. is the earliest time that your child may be dropped off. We do not have staff available to supervise students until that time.
Attendance is vitally important to your child’s current educational growth and future development. Research confirms that attendance is one of the greatest factors contributing to student achievement. Please note that if your child comes in after 9:00 a.m., it will count as an absence unless your child has a medical appointment and brings in a school excuse from the doctor.
Tardy Policy
A student is tardy if not in the classroom at 7:55 a.m. If your child is tardy, parents must sign him/her in at the front office. When a student is tardy, an e-mail will be sent to the student’s guardian for notification.
CISD Charge Policy
Child Nutrition offers meal service for breakfast and lunch to the children of Conroe ISD from EC-12th grade on a daily basis during the school year. Per CISD Board of Trustees Policy CO (Local), students are allowed to charge 15 days of meals (one breakfast and one lunch). After the 15 days of meal charges have been reached, the student is no longer allowed to charge.
How to Pay for Lunch?
My School Bucks - My School Bucks allows you to pay for school meals using a credit/debit card. *Please note, beginning August 1, 2025, the program fee will increase to a $3.50 fee per transaction to cover processing fees. Cash and check do not incur any additional fees.
Cash/Check - Cash/check can be deposited in the lunch line. If you choose to pay with cash or check, please label the envelope with your child’s name, ID number, and grade to ensure crediting to the proper account. Checks should be made payable to CISD Child Nutrition and include a Driver’s License # and Date of Birth. If a check is returned unpaid by your bank, we will collect a returned check fee and we will not accept any checks from you for the remainder of the school year.
Lunch Money Refunds - For account refunds, account transfers, or questions concerning MySchoolBucks, please complete the form below. Any money remaining in the account at the end of the year will automatically carry over to the next school year. Please disable any automatic payments prior to entering the refund request.
Free & Reduced Meals
A new application must be submitted each year to determine eligibility, which has additional benefits in addition to healthy meals for school lunch.
To apply for free and reduced meals visit Free and Reduced Meals Application and select Conroe ISD.
