Fort Bend ISD families ask what happens next after vote to close 7 elementary schools

The Brief

  • Fort Bend ISD trustees approved the closure or consolidation of seven elementary schools as part of the district’s long-range boundary plan.
  • Parents told FOX 26 they still want answers about teacher and staff assignments, student support, transportation and what happens to unused campuses.
  • The district says more information will be shared in the coming weeks as it works through transition timelines and support plans ahead of the 2026–27 school year.

SUGAR LAND, Texas Fort Bend ISD families are pressing for more details after the board approved a plan to close seven elementary schools and redraw attendance boundaries.

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The district says the approved plan includes the closure or consolidation of Austin Parkway, Dulles, Fleming, Glover, Mission West, Ridgegate and Sugar Mill elementary schools. The board also approved district-wide elementary attendance boundary changes and attendance boundaries for the opening of Amy Coleman Middle School for the 2026–27 school year.

Where will students go?

What we know:

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