Austin Parkway Elementary
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Fort Bend ISD Transportation is excited to offer Stopfinder, our easy-to-use app that keeps you informed about your childās school bus location and schedule in real time.
With Stopfinder, you can:
- Receive instant updates on bus locations and estimated arrival times
- Get notifications about delays, route changes, or important transportation alerts
- Share access with family members or caregivers for added convenience
How to Get Started:
- Check your email for a Stopfinder invitation sent from Fort Bend ISD Transportation.
- Download the free Stopfinder app from the Apple App Store or Google Play .
- Follow the instructions in your invitation email to complete your setup.
If you havenāt received your invitation, please contact the Transportation Department for assistance. Transport.Support@fortbendisd.gov Additional information regarding FBISDās Stopfinder app is available on the Transportation website..
We encourage all families to take advantage of this powerful tool to stay informed and connected. Thank you for helping us make transportation safer, smoother, and more reliable for our students every day.
Warm regards,
Fort Bend ISD Transportation Department
Support Austin Parkway as a Business Sponsor
Weāre excited to launch our 2025ā2026 Small Business Sponsorships program! Sponsorships help fund field trips, cultural arts events, STEM nights, student safety initiatives, teacher appreciation, and more ā while giving your business year-round recognition from October through Summer 2026.
Opportunities start at just $100, with benefits like your logo on event flyers, features in our school newsletter, recognition on our website and Facebook page, and even a spot in the yearbook.
š Click here to earn more and register.
Submit Year Book Pictures
All year long, our incredible yearbook team works hard to capture the best memories of the school year, and we need your help! Your photos help us tell the story of our school's scholarly fun. If you have photos you'd like to submit for consideration, please send them to the yearbook committee at apeyearbookpictures@gmail.com or scan the QR code. Include the grade level and event of the child in the picture.
Make sure photos are clear, appropriate and uploaded promptly after the event. Please understand we have various deadlines to meet throughout the year. Due to limited page space, not all pictures can be used.
Thank you for helping us make this year's yearbook the best one yet!
The Yearbook Committee
Join the Parent Facebook Page
This group is designed for Austin Parkway Elementary School parents, guardians, PTA members, and staff to come together, connect, and support one another.
Click here to join PTA Facebook Parent Group
Dismissal/Transportation Changes
If you have to change the way your child will go home, email dismissal change requests to the attendance clerk at AttendanceAPE@fortbendisd.gov before 2:00 p.m. There will be no exceptions. We will not release your child(ren) after 3:00 p.m. due to dismissal procedures.
School Hours
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:05 - 3:25 p.m. - School Day
8:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Front Office
Birthday Cookies
We kindly request you purchase birthday cookies & napkins to celebrate your child's birthday. No goodie bags, balloons, etc.
No Drop Off Zone
Please do not drop students off at the corner in the staff parking lot. Park and walk them to the cafeteria door.
All Bus Riders Must Have ID Badges
If a badge is lost, please contact the front office for a replacement.
No Personal Wireless Devices
Students in Pre-K through 1st grade are not allowed to have personal telecommunication devices on school property.
For grades 2-12, all personal telecommunication devices must be powered off and stored in the student's backpack while on campus. These devices cannot be accessed or used at any time during the school day.
25-26 Criminal History Application
To remain a volunteer, tutor, or mentor for FBISD, you must renew your criminal history application every year after July 1. All applications expire on June 30.
Before you re-apply, please review the Criminal History Application - Volunteers link.