TCVS News - Back to School 2026

As I sat down to write this year’s welcome message, I couldn’t help but smile at the symmetry. Last year at this time, I used this space to talk about 'transitions' because I was new to the virtual school and new to you. I imagined that this year I might turn to a different theme to begin our year, but it seems the idea of transition remains just as relevant now as it was then.

Our move has brought a literal shift in location, and with it a fresh start. We’re excited about the opportunities our new space will create for students and staff, and we appreciate your flexibility and support as we settle in.

We’re also navigating meaningful program changes. This year, our instructional model will be primarily asynchronous. That means students will no longer have daily live lessons, but they will have increased flexibility in how they manage their learning. To ensure every student stays connected and supported, we are adding weekly advisor check‑ins. These meetings give each student a dedicated adult to turn to—someone who can help troubleshoot challenges, celebrate progress, and make sure no one slips through the cracks.

Finally, we are launching our new curriculum. Subject will serve as our primary platform, giving students a consistent, high‑quality foundation across courses. Our teachers will continue to supplement instruction through tutoring, targeted supports, and, where appropriate, honors‑level assignments and projects. Some AP courses will still include teacher‑created content, supported by College Board resources, to ensure students receive the rigor and alignment those classes require.

Transitions can be demanding, but they also remind us of our shared purpose: to create a learning environment where every student can grow, thrive, and feel seen. Thank you for walking with us as we begin this next chapter together.

Warmly,

Dr. Lucas

The Conroe Virtual School has a new home! Beginning this summer, our campus offices and teacher workspaces will be relocating from Veterans Memorial Intermediate to the Conroe High School portable village. Our new campus will be located behind Conroe High School (3200 W. Davis St., Conroe, TX). The easiest way to reach us is to turn onto Longmire Road from 105, then onto Wilson Road, located between Moorehead Stadium and the Conroe High School practice fields.

Because we will be sharing the campus with Conroe High School, parking may be more limited during the school year than at our previous location. We are committed to making visits to TCVS as convenient as possible and will communicate parking and arrival procedures in advance for testing days, school events, and other occasions when families visit campus.

This move provides our campus with a dedicated space that better meets the needs of our growing program and gives us stability as we continue preparing for the future of The Conroe Virtual School.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for Boot Up Camp on August 11, TCVS's annual back-to-school event! This is the perfect opportunity to get everything you need before the first day of school and reconnect with our school community.

During Boot Up Camp, students will be able to:

• 💻 Pick up their school Chromebook
• 📸 Have their school picture taken
• 📅 Receive their class schedule
• 👋 Meet their teachers
• ❓Ask questions about the new school year
• 💙 Connect with classmates and make new friends

Boot Up Camp Schedule

• Grades 6–8: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Grades 9–12: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Families are welcome to come and go at any time during their designated session.

This year, we'll be greeting everyone at the front gate of our new TCVS campus in the Conroe High School portables. We are excited to welcome you to our new home and kick off another fantastic year together!

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉

To help keep student accounts secure, Conroe ISD is introducing a new password system for all students this school year. Each student will receive a new randomized password consisting of two words followed by a two-digit number.

Students will not know their password before the start of the school year. We are currently finalizing our plan for distributing passwords and will send families more information about that process before August 12.

Students will use their assigned password to log in for the first time and will then be prompted to create a new personal password. If your child forgets their password at any point during the school year, their teacher can help reset it.

Thank you for partnering with us to help keep student accounts safe and secure!

We’re excited to offer families the same back‑to‑school T‑shirt that our teachers will be wearing for the 2026–27 school year. Use the site below to place your order and purchase a shirt. The last day to order is August 14, and shirts will be available for pickup at TCVS during the first week of September.

Our t-shirt store link

Here are the links to the 2026-27 calendars to keep us all on track. The in-person testing calendar will be coming soon and availalbe in future editions:

• Grading Period Deadlines for Progress Reports and Report Cards
• CISD School Calendar for 2026-27

Big Days in July

• July 25 — CISD Back to School Bash (details below

Big Days in August

• August 1 — CISD New Student Registration Day (details below)
• August 11 — Boot Up Camp (details above)
• August 12 — First Day of School

The resources below are especially helpful for our rising 11th and 12th graders. Ms. West will be available to meet with in-coming seniors and answer questions during Boot Up Camp on August 11.

CISD College Readiness Handbook
👉 http://tiny.conroeisd.net/JXE4k

Texas Public Universities – Automatic/Assured Admission Requirements

👉 http://tiny.conroeisd.net/GGF2x

In addition to these resources, we are excited to share that we are developing a dedicated Google site for the Class of 2027 called The Senior Nest. This site will serve as a central hub for important senior information, including dues, senior pictures, prom, graduation, and more.

Students from across the country were invited to redesign the American flag in response to the prompt, "Show Us Your America," creating a flag that reflected their unique experiences while expressing a vision for a more united future. Out of 845 submissions nationwide, Julieth's design was chosen as one of the contest finalists by a panel of educators and journalists.

Congratulations, Julieth, on this outstanding national recognition! We are proud of your creativity, thoughtfulness, and artistic talent. 🌟

✨ Our incoming 8th‑grade Owls were selected to attend this summer’s Leadership Academy, and they represented TCVS beautifully. Throughout the week, students participated in workshops, alumni panels, guest speaker sessions, hands‑on field trips, and practice interviews. We are incredibly proud of these students who stepped up, engaged fully, and showcased the leadership potential they bring to our school community. ✨

👏 We are so proud of our Owls representing TCVS in the District Art exhibition for this year! Congratulations to these artists! 👏

🎉 We are proud to share that our very own Sloan Boudreaux has been named a semifinalist in the "I Am Texas" Writing Contest, sponsored by The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment, Sloan, and best of luck in the next round! TCVS is rooting for you! 🎉

The finalists for this year's competition will be announced on August 24.

We love highlighting the achievements and special moments of our students in our newsletters. If your student has something to celebrate—big or small—we’d be thrilled to share it with our school community. Please feel free to share your news and send in a picture or two to Dr. Lucas at jenlucas@conroeisd.net or Ms. West at cawest@conroeisd.net!

Please note that this event does not enroll students in The Conroe Virtual School. Separate applications to TCVS are required for admission to the program.

Back to School Bash is a community-focused event designed to help families start the school year strong. At this exciting gathering, families will have the opportunity to connect directly with departments from Conroe ISD and explore valuable community resources all in one place.

Attendees can learn about district programs, ask questions, and discover services that support student success both inside and outside the classroom. Plus, there will be exciting giveaways, including school supplies to help students feel prepared and confident for the year ahead.

Join us as we come together to bridge the future The Texas Standard Way!

Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 9:00-12:00
Location: Stockton JH