Conroe ISD Connection

The Un-Automatable Future

In a world where technology changes faster than ever, what truly prepares students for lifelong success? Using an unexpected analogy, this article explores why “durable skills” like critical thinking, communication, grit, and creativity matter more than ever, and how Conroe ISD is focused on preparing students not just for today’s jobs, but for the road ahead. Read the full blog

Oak Ridge Longhorn Program Builds Champions Beyond the Ring

The Oak Ridge High School Longhorn program is more than a competitive show team. Through Conroe ISD’s Career and Technical Education program, students gain hands-on experience, leadership skills, and real-world responsibility while competing at the highest levels of the Longhorn show circuit. From national competition success to life-changing scholarship opportunities, this story highlights how the program is shaping confident, capable students for the future. Read the full article

District Western Art Show Returns to the Jett Center

Families and community members are invited to attend the Conroe ISD District Western Art Show at the Walter P. Jett Teaching and Learning Center on Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will showcase student-created artwork from grades K–12, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces inspired by Western heritage.

Recommended viewing times by feeder zone are 9:00 a.m. (Grand Oaks), 10:00 a.m. (The Woodlands), 11:00 a.m. (Oak Ridge), 12:00 p.m. (College Park), 1:00 p.m. (Conroe), and 2:00 p.m. (Caney Creek). The Western Art Show highlights the creativity of Conroe ISD Fine Arts students and celebrates artistic expression across the district.

Grand Oaks Debate Team Advances in International Competition

The Grand Oaks High School debate team advanced to the Round of 32 in the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF), one of the world’s most competitive high school debate programs. The six-student team competed in the written debate portion of the international contest, advancing over the College Preparatory School of America from Lombard, Illinois in the Round of 64.

Coached by Audra Langston, the team includes MaKaila Ott, Parker Russo, Evie Phillips, Annika Thomas, Peyton Quinn Love, and Gabriella Buhl. Now ranked among the top 32 teams worldwide, Grand Oaks will next compete against a team from New Jersey.

This marks the program’s third consecutive year competing in IPPF, including a previous 5th place finish in New York City. The team’s continued success highlights the strength of Conroe ISD’s academic and extracurricular programs on an international stage.

New Gyms and Learning Spaces Open at Four Elementary Campuses

Students and staff at Hailey, Ford, Buckalew, and Creighton elementary schools are benefiting from new gymnasiums and collaborative learning spaces made possible through the 2023 school bond election. The addition of dedicated gyms eliminates the need to repeatedly convert cafeterias into gym spaces, reducing daily setup and breakdown demands on custodial teams. These updates also introduce flexible collaborative areas that support student engagement and modern learning, reflecting the district’s continued investment in safe, functional, and purpose-built school environments.