The Husky Howl

Get Connected!

Email: contacthope@conroeisd.net
Website: hope.conroeisd.net
Location: 14755 Granger Pines Way, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 936 - 709 - 4700
Facebook: facebook.com/HopeCISD

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We have greeted our Huskies, practiced expectations, settled into classrooms, and confirmed all student transportation for dismissal. We are set up for an amazing end of day and dismissal.

Please remember that dismissal will take longer for the first few days.

• Car Rider parents must have a car rider tag to be scanned. Stay in the order you arrive and are scanned. Switching lanes will cause delays. Remain in your car and please do not park and walk in. Each parked car delays dismissal. If you are in need of a car rider sign, you will be asked to pull to the front parking spots (past the crosswalk) and then come in to the front office once the car rider line is completed.
• Walker/biker parents must have a walker/biker pick up tag for PK-1st grade. Independent walkers are walked to the end of the sidewalk and released to walk home.
• Bus Rider parents, we appreciate your patience in student arrival times. The routing drop off times shared by the transportation department will vary during these first few days. We recommend utilizing the Smart Tag Parent app so you can see the route your child is on. The notification feature is very helpful. PK and Kinder students will not be released to get off the bus without the parent presenting a PK and K Bus tag. Be sure to have this at pick up each day.
• For more details about dismissal and operational needs, please view our Parent Guidelines linked in the Parent Dashboard.

I greatly appreciate your attendance at Meet the Teacher and attention during our Welcome message in the cafeteria. If you were unable to attend or would like to review the information. The presentation is linked here.

Our CISD Police Department is seeking an additional crossing guard for our Hope Elementary zone! If you are interested in joining the team, please apply online here.

We would LOVE to see your "First Day of School" pictures on our Facebook page. Add those smiles in the comments!

As needs arise, please call the school, email the contacthope@conroeisd.net address, or contact your child's teacher.

Husky Proud!

Christina Upshaw

Proud Principal for Hope Elementary

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! To our returning Huskies, I am excited to see your smiling faces and look forward to a hug or high five from you in a few days! To our new Huskies, I am looking forward to greeting you warmly, getting to know fun things about you, and welcoming you to your new school home!

As the proud principal of Hope Elementary, I am blessed to serve our Hope community for the 5th year. This is my 24th year in education and I know it will be an amazing one. I have served Conroe ISD as principal, assistant principal, and district instructional coach since 2010. Prior to Conroe ISD, I taught in Hudson ISD. I am a mom of two children, and my husband serves as a police officer in our area. While I grew up in the Southeast Texas area, Conroe has been home for more than 16 years. We love our Caney Creek feeder and Conroe community! My professional passion is to ensure all students learn and grow at high levels and become successful citizens who proudly represent our community. Connections are powerful in the success of our children and families. We want each of our students to do their best and achieve their goals, and each parent to know they are welcome in our school and to be connected to our community. We will celebrate growth loudly, highlight achievements proudly, and support each student along the journey!

This year, our school theme is “Hope: Our Happy Place!” because we know that children learn best from people they like and respect in a place they enjoy, are challenged, and supported. Our focus on growth for every single student showed great success and we are excited to keep the momentum going this year!

In this edition of The Husky Howl:

• Back-to-School & Meet the Teacher Information
• Our Parent Dashboard containing our school supply list, Year-At-A-Glance for event, Welcome Letter, Welcome Husky Brochure, Attendance Information, Back-to-School dates, and more
• Information about STAAR Scores
• "Stock the Lounge" Sponsorship opportunities
• PTO Information

Thank you for sharing your child with us and for your connection with our school community!

Christina Upshaw

Proud Principal for Hope Elementary

The Husky Howl is shared monthly and is organized by: Celebrations, Information, & Feeder zone/district information.

Our Hope Elementary Vision is for our Huskies:

H- Helpful, U- Understanding, S- Smart, K- Kind, I- Imaginative, E- Eager, S- Successful

Our Hope Elementary Mission:

We are dedicated to providing a positive learning environment that empowers our students to strive for excellence, acceptance, and kindness. We encourage all students to persevere academically and be responsible citizens in our community.

• 3-6: Teachers contact Parents for Back-to-School introductions, to verify transportation, & invite families to Meet the Teacher
• 10: Meet the Teacher: Session #1: 5:00-6:00 & Session #2: 6:00-7:00
• 12: First Day of School: Parent are welcome to walk their child to class 7:30-7:55. Instructional time begins at 7:55 daily.
• 19- Parent Connection Meeting 10:00-11:00: Get connected & involved! Snacks provided.
• 21- Kona Ice during recess: Bring $3 to your child's teacher.

We are soaking up the summer time while planning for our Huskies to return on August 12! Check out this image for "Back to School" information. More information is available on our website for registration, calendar, and Meet the Teacher information. https://hope.conroeisd.net/ #HopeOurHappyPlace

¡Estamos disfrutando al máximo del verano mientras nos preparamos para el regreso de nuestros Huskies 12 de agosto!

Consulta esta imagen para obtener información sobre el regreso a clases. En nuestro sitio web encontrarás más detalles sobre la inscripción, el calendario y la presentación de los maestros. https://hope.conroeisd.net/ #HopeOurHappyPlace

• For our returning Hope Husky parents, PowerSchool emails were sent in July and need to completed as soon as possible.
• For our new Hope Husky parents, complete registration on the Conroe ISD website before contacting the school for an appointment. Our PEIMS clerk, Lydia Mendez, will contact parents to set up enrollment appointments to finalize enrollment.
• Complete the Free & Reduced Lunch application linked below. It takes a few minutes and could result in support for your family and our school.
• If you have not yet registered your incoming Pre-K or Kinder child, please complete the online registration information linked here and contact our registrar at ltmendez@conroeisd.net.
• If you plan to move from Hope this summer, please complete this form and submit it to Lidia Mendez, PEIMS, at Hope.
• Our Hope Website and Parent Dashboard includes our school supply list, summer hours calendar, Meet the Teacher dates, and more.
• In planning school clothes for next year, ensure that your child has sneakers to wear daily to PE. This is for their safety and the safety of their peers. PE and Recess every day helps promote healthy, active child development.

• STAAR Scores became available in the TEA Family Portal on June 16.

  • TEA Family Portal: https://www.texasassessment.gov/families.html
  • look up your Access Code: https://tx-familyportal.cambiumast.com/#/accesscode/en

• 5:00 Welcome by Mrs. Upshaw in the Hope Cafeteria
• 5:15-6:00 Last Names starting with A-M: Classroom Visits to Meet the Teacher
• 6:00 Welcome by Mrs. Upshaw in the Hope Cafeteria (repeated of 5:00)
• 6:15-7:00 Last Names starting with N-Z: Classroom Visits to Meet the Teacher
• Bring your backpack and school supplies!
• Title I Program information will be shared during the Welcome sessions.
• Stop by Specials, Cafeteria, and Library for a campus tour, too.

Sponsor a month to "Stock the Lounge" or drop off individual items during our "Drop Off Days":

• Sponsor a month of appreciation for our staff by emailing contacthope@conroeisd.net with the month you would like to sponsor. The donation can be monetary (check) or a physical purchase of items to "Stock the Lounge" or treat our staff.

I’m Mrs. Ochoa, one of your school counselors. I’m a proud wife and mom of three with 21 years of experience in bilingual education. I look forward to supporting our students and partnering with our families. If your family may need assistance this school year, please click the link below to complete a brief assistance form. Completing the form does not guarantee assistance but helps us better understand your family's needs.

Family Assistance 2026-2027

Asistencia Familiar 2026-2027

All students at Hope Elementary School are eligible to receive a free breakfast at school each day, regardless of household income.

This is a statewide effort to ensure children begin the school day well-nourished and ready to learn. We encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity to support their child’s health and academic success.

Please note: While breakfast is free for all students, we strongly encourage parents to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application online. This determines eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch meals. Www.myschoolapps.com

If you have any questions, please contact the Child Nutrition Office at 936-709-8185.

Left to Right:

Maria Ochoa- Counselor for PK-1st Grade

Breyon McConnell- Counselor for 2nd-4th Grade

Shandale Warsitz- Instructional Math Lead

Lee Anne Jones- Assistant Principal for 2nd-4th Grade

Christina Upshaw- Principal

Alex Kazmierczak- Assistant Principal for PK-1st Grade

Kristin Clennon- Instructional Literacy Lead

Michelle Quintero- Instructional Behavior Lead