Tomball Independent School District

Tomball Independent School District is a K-12 education school district serving Tomball, Texas, United States as well as the surrounding area.

Tomball Independent School District
Central Administration Building at 310 S. Cherry Street Tomball, TX
Address
310 S Cherry St
Tomball
, Texas, 77375
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoDestination Excellence
GradesPK–12
EstablishedApril 1937
SuperintendentMartha Salazar-Zamora
AccreditationTexas Education Agency
Schools3 High Schools
4 Junior High Schools
3 Intermediate Schools
11 Elementary Schools
Budget$170.2 million (2017–2018)[1]
NCES District ID4842960[1]
Students and staff
Students18,294 (2019–2020)[1]
Teachers1,082.90 (FTE)[1]
Staff1,090.04 (FTE)[1]
Student–teacher ratio16.89[1]
Other information
Websitetomballisd.net

Tomball ISD serves students in northern Harris County and southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, including the City of Tomball, Lakewood Grove, Northepointe, Village Creek, Creekside Park Village (a section of The Woodlands), and the communities of Hufsmith, Decker Prairie, and Rose Hill. Tomball ISD is approximately 20 miles northwest of Houston's central business district and 15 miles southwest of the Woodlands.

Tomball Independent School District is accredited by the Texas Education Agency, which rated it "A - Superior" in 2017–2018.[2]

Tomball ISD is part of the taxation base for Lone Star College (formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College District).

History

Tomball ISD encompasses 83 square miles in northwest Harris County and southwest Montgomery County, and is located approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston. For the 2019–2020 school year, the district had 18,294 students at 21 campuses.[1]

In November 2017 voters approved Bond 2017 - a $275 million bond program that will fund two new schools, an agricultural barn, a swim training facility, a District stadium, expansion to Tomball Memorial High School and renovations to Tomball Intermediate. The funds will also be utilized for instructional technology, school buses, and land purchases as well as the installation of utilities.

In 2018, Tomball ISD was named as a finalist in the 17th Annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program in the large school district division. The award recognizes outstanding school districts demonstrating a commitment to student achievement through innovative programs, parent and community involvement, and professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.

Three new Tomball ISD campuses were scheduled to open in 2015.[3]

In November 2021 voters approved Bond 2021 - a $494.5 million bond program that will fund new schools and facilities, infrastructure, renovations, transportation, technology for staff and students as well as security updates.

Board of Trustees
Position Official Title Elected
Board of Trustees, Position 1 Kathy Handler President November 2018
Board of Trustees, Position 2 Michael Pratt Trustee November 2018
Board of Trustees, Position 3 John E. McStravick Secretary November 2018
Board of Trustees, Position 4 Mark Lewandowski Trustee November 2018
Board of Trustees, Position 5 Matt Schiel Trustee November 2020
Board of Trustees, Position 6 Justin Unser Assistant Secretary November 2020
Board of Trustees, Position 7 Lee L. McLeod Vice President November 2020

Administration
Tomball ISD Administration Office building located at the corner Cherry Street and West Main Street (FM 2920).
Position Official Title
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora
Chief Financial Officer Jim Ross
Chief of Staff and Head of Schools Dr. Amy Schindewolf
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Michael Webb
Chief Operations Officer Dr. Steven Gutierrez
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mindy Munoz Secondary Schools
Assistant Superintendent Dr. George Flores Elementary Schools
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lee Wright Strategic Innovation
Assistant Superintendent Mark White Accountability and Governmental Relations
Assistant Superintendent Zach Boles Finance

Campuses
High Schools Principal 2021-2022 Enrollment[1] Grades Opened
Tomball High School Chris Scott 2,567 9-12 1974
Tomball Memorial High School Jeff Bailey 2,763 9-12 2011
Tomball Star Academy Kelly Marchiando 350 9-12 2017
Junior High Schools Principal 2021-2022 Enrollment[1] Grades Opened
Creekside Park Junior High John Vaglienty 752 6-8 2016
Tomball Junior High Chad Allman 798 7-8 1993
Willow Wood Junior High Kevin Williams 831 7-8 2003
Grand Lakes Junior High Dr. Kim Mckinney 939 7-8 2021
Intermediate Schools Principal 2021-2022 Enrollment Grades Opened
Northpointe Intermediate Dr. Caitlin Cain 737 5-6 2003
Oakcrest Intermediate Sara Rush 760 5-6 2015
Tomball Intermediate Samora Davis 894 5-6 1993
Elementary Schools Principal 2021-2022 Enrollment[1] Grades Opened
Canyon Pointe Elementary Erin Johnson 768 PK-4 2008
Creekside Forest Elementary Sherri Trammell 476 PK-5 2009
Creekview Elementary Allyson Jordan 859 PK-5 2015
Decker Prairie Elementary Brenda Blackmon 736 PK-4 1983
Grand Oaks Elementary Niesa Glenewinkel 880 PK-4 2020
Lakewood Elementary Deanna Porter 814 PK-4 1983
Rosehill Elementary Gloria Vasquez 655 PK-4 2003
Timber Creek Elementary Lauren Thompson 620 K-5 2012
Tomball Elementary Chad Schmidt 816 PK-4 1998
Wildwood Elementary Dr. Letty Roman 835 PK-4 2015
Willow Creek Elementary Teresa Sullivan 737 PK-4 1998
Connections Academy Principal N/A Connections Academy Robert Frost

Feeder patterns
High School Junior High School Intermediate School Elementary
Tomball Memorial High School Willow Wood Junior High School, Grand Lakes Junior High School (Partial) Northpointe Intermediate, Oakcrest Intermediate Canyon Pointe Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, Willow Creek Elementary, Wildwood Elementary, Grand Oaks Elementary (partial)
High School Junior High School Intermediate Elementary
Tomball High School Creekside Park Junior High School, Tomball Junior High School, Grand Lakes Junior High School (Partial) Tomball Intermediate Creekside Elementary, Decker Prairie Elementary, Rosehill Elementary, Timber Creek Elementary, Tomball Elementary, Grand Oaks Elementary (partial)
High School Junior High School
Tomball Star Academy Creekside Park Junior High School, Tomball Junior High School, Willow Wood Junior High School, Grand Lakes Junior High School

In 2010, the school district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[4]

See also

Notes

    References
    1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Tomball Isd". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
    2. "TOMBALL ISD". 2017-2018 Accreditation Statuses. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
    3. Kirk, Bryan. "Tomball set to open three new campuses." Houston Chronicle. August 13, 2015. Retrieved on August 14, 2015.
    4. "2010 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2011-11-14.

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