Revised Start Date

After receiving notification and new information from our municipal utility districts (MUDs) that serve our campuses, we have learned that several campuses are affected by sewage issues.

Facing these challenges, I have informed the Board of Trustees that I made the decision to delay our school start date to Monday, Sept. 11. All staff will report on Thursday, Sept. 7 to prepare for the revised start date.

I realize this is disappointing to the parents and students who were anxious to return to school, but as I said in the Board meeting, this is a dynamic situation. It is difficult to predict other issues we may face in the coming weeks.

This has been a once-in-a-millennium event for the Greater Houston area. To ensure the immediate needs of our community are met, the school district continues to provide a point of distribution (POD) at the Berry Center through Sunday, Sept. 3 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Because of this delay, we have extended the free feeding sites at Holbrook and Owens elementary schools and Cypress Lakes High School through Sunday, Sept. 10 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

I am so sorry to have to make this change in our school return date. I appreciate your flexibility and continued support as we navigate this historic event.

Please continue to monitor social media and the district website for updated information.

~ Mark Henry, Ed.D.