Five Good Things in Spring

What happens when two campuses win a districtwide challenge? In Spring ISD, it means the superintendent shows up to teach! Beneke Elementary and Spring Early College Academy earned bragging rights after winning the districtwide competition for achieving 100 percent participation in the Spring ISD Employee Engagement Survey. As part of the celebration, Superintendent Dr. Kregg Cuellar stepped into the classroom to teach and spend more time with students.

At Beneke Elementary, Dr. Cuellar joined Ms. Allison Boyer’s fourth-grade class, and at Spring Early College Academy, he moderated a ninth-grade class alongside teacher Gladys Ricardo. Students actively participated and shared their learning with members of the district’s executive leadership team. Both visits wrapped up with a sweet finale — a pie smash celebration that left smiles everywhere.

Beyond the fun, the visits celebrated the campuses’ outstanding staff engagement while creating meaningful moments of connection with students and teachers. 🎉🥧

🎓 Meet Diana Ruiz from Northgate Crossing Elementary! This talented second grader has earned a spot among the Top 30 Rodeo Art pieces, one of the highest honors in the competition. Diana’s artwork will appear as Lot 16 in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Auction, where recognized student masterpieces are showcased for buyers and art lovers across the community.

Her big day is today, March 15, when she’ll head to the rodeo for a full day of celebration and recognition during the auction event. Diana’s success shines alongside the support of her family, the encouragement of campus leaders, and the guidance of art teacher Maria Matthews, whose classroom continues to spark creativity at Northgate Crossing. Give Diana a huge Spring ISD round of applause—this young artist is heading to the rodeo spotlight! 🌟🖌️

Momentum High School just reached a milestone worth cheering about — its 100th graduate of the 2025–26 school year! The spotlight shines on Sharmonie Harrison, who officially crossed the stage as this milestone graduate. Her achievement reflects determination, perseverance, and the strong support system that helps Momentum students reach their goals. Hitting 100 graduates is a proud moment for the entire campus community and a reminder that at Momentum High School, progress is always moving forward.

Let’s give a big round of applause to Sharmonie and the Momentum team for keeping the momentum going! 🎓👏

Energy, inspiration and big dreams filled the halls at Dekaney High School as nearly 600 Spring ISD students gathered for the annual Boys and Girls Empowerment Summit. Students spent their Saturday exploring breakout sessions led by community leaders, entrepreneurs and mentors who shared powerful lessons on leadership, resilience and preparing for the future. Ideas sparked, encouragement flowed and students left the day feeling motivated and confident about the paths ahead. A special shoutout goes to Lorena Barreno-Zertuche and the incredible Family and Community Engagement team for organizing this impactful event and creating a space where students could connect, learn and grow together. It was a meaningful day that celebrated student voice, leadership and the strength of the Spring ISD community. 🌟

Bailey Middle School’s percussion ensemble is earning national applause! The group received the 2025 National Mark of Excellence Award from the Foundation for Music Education, recognizing them as national champions in their division and placing them among the top middle school percussion programs in the country. The excitement continues as the ensemble prepares to perform at the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis after spring break — an honor awarded to only three middle school percussion ensembles nationwide. The ensemble is led this semester by Dr. J.D. Guzman, lead percussion instructor at Spring High School, and supported by Bailey Middle School band directors Ruben Paredes and Matt Fowler, along with Bailey principal Sarahdia Johnson. Way to keep the rhythm strong, Bailey! 🎶👏

🎶 Bailey Percussion Ensemble team members include: Layana Dawson, Ariel Jackson, Sebastian Menendez, Marley Torres, and Helen Pacheco (7th grade); and Liv Ramos, Patricia Cano-Salinas, Roman Paulson, Jayden Williams, David Albu, Lohgan Williams, Felix Espericuita, and Naydean Rosete (8th grade). A huge shout-out to these talented students for their hard work, dedication, and musicianship. Way to represent Bailey Middle School and Spring ISD on the national stage!

Spring ISD Pre-K applications for the 2026-27 school year open April 1, and families are encouraged to get ready now. The early years shape everything. Children ages 3 and 4 build critical skills in reading, problem-solving and social development that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. District data shows students who attend Spring ISD Pre-K perform stronger on third grade STAAR Reading and Math assessments. A strong start matters!

FREE PK3 is available for eligible 3-year-olds who live within district boundaries or are children of Spring ISD employees. FREE PK4 is open to qualifying 4-year-olds, regardless of residency. Space is limited at select campuses, so early application is key. Families should begin gathering required documents now so they are ready when the application goes live. Visit the Spring ISD Pre-K website starting April 1 to apply and secure your child’s seat. Big learning begins here. 💚 Click here for more information!

🎓 Meet Valeria from Cooper Elementary School!

This kindergartner shines with responsibility, focus and a big heart for learning. Valeria arrives prepared each day, stays organized and completes her work thoughtfully and on time while taking pride in doing her very best. Her determination and positive attitude help her stay engaged in every lesson, and her kindness toward her teacher and classmates creates a warm, welcoming classroom environment. Valeria is always ready to lend a helping hand, showing respect, empathy and encouragement to those around her. With her strong work habits and caring spirit, Valeria sets a wonderful example for her classmates and represents the bright future growing at Cooper Elementary. 🌈👏

🎓 Meet Roxana, Flor and Julian from Carl Wunsche Sr. High School!

These outstanding 11th graders serve as CWHS SkillsUSA Health Science Officers, and their leadership just earned them an exciting new honor. This weekend, Roxana, Flor and Julian were elected to SkillsUSA District 8 officer positions, representing their campus and program at the district level. Their dedication to health science, teamwork and student leadership continues to shine as they step into these important roles. The Wunsche community is cheering them on as they begin this next chapter of leadership with SkillsUSA! 👏✨

• March is National Women's History Month
• March is National Reading Month
• Spring Break - March 16 - 20
• Mobility Plan - Virtual Stakeholder Engagement Meeting - March 17
• Back to School from Spring Break - March 23
• Teacher and Campus Support Job Fair - March 28
• STAAR Testing Begins - April 7
• Spring Livestock Fair - April 9 - 11

Your voice matters in shaping the future of Spring ISD. The district has developed two feeder pattern options for the 2027–28 school year and is asking families, staff and community members to review the options and share feedback before a recommendation is presented to the Board of Trustees.

Take a moment to review the options and submit your preference by Friday, May 1 at 5 p.m.

Complete the survey: http://www.springisd.org/FeederPatternSurvey

Thank you for staying engaged and helping guide decisions that impact our schools.