Conroe boasts several highly-recognized schools. This district is known for their academic achievements as well as extracurricular activities, including step performances by Conroe High School Fierce Diamonds.
Memorial Hermann and Conroe ISD have joined forces to provide nearly 7,000 Montgomery County residents with vaccinations this Friday and Saturday at Woodforest Bank Stadium.
Academics
Established in 1892, Conroe Independent School District (CISD) currently provides service to The Woodlands, Shenandoah, Spring Oak Ridge North Conroe Grangerland with over 71,000 students across 70 campuses enrolled. As one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas.
CISD schools are consistently honored for their academic achievements and student accomplishments. Teachers – new and veteran alike – benefit from receiving regular training and development, equipping them with tools for effective teaching practices; while students take advantage of cutting edge technologies and resources.
Even with Texas’ current economic uncertainty, area schools have experienced record enrollment growth this year and even earned distinction designation from the Texas Education Agency. Our district takes great pride in offering competitive salaries to its employees; the Chronicle recently recognized them as one of Houston’s Top Workplaces! Additionally, grants funded scholarships are provided so staff members may get certified for teacher shortage areas.
Athletics
Chris Feris had to take a step back when he first entered his office as Conroe’s new athletic director to take in the big picture. After spending so much of his life involved with high school sports – from playing baseball alongside future stars like Craig Biggio and Lance Berkman, to serving as a graduate assistant at Rice – Feris realized administration was something he’d long been contemplating but hadn’t pursued until now.
Feris had just joined CISD, which spans 348 square miles across Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, Conroe and unincorporated Montgomery County. For his first few months on the job he spent much of his time exploring with longtime athletic director Danny Long to familiarize himself with schools and athletic venues – particularly taking notice of a brand new natatorium built to host water polo matches as well as upgrades made at Buddy Moorhead Stadium – home to Conroe football and soccer teams.
Fine Arts
Conroe isd sso students discover and nurture their artistic passions through an expansive fine arts curriculum. Conroe is home to an award-winning art league, school district symphony orchestra, community theatre group and events featuring world-class performers who add depth and richness to its rich cultural scene.
School district received the Texas Education Agency’s District of Distinction award for visual arts in 2023-24, after meeting a 14-point rubric including advocacy, curriculum integration, student development and community involvement criteria.
CISD art teachers foster creativity in their classrooms, which shines through at the annual district art show. Davis notes that many former students who are now married or parents still proudly display their framed district art show artwork in their home. Additionally, Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts hosts an annual student art contest which gives children in the area another opportunity to showcase their talent; first place winners are showcased during a month long exhibition.
Career and Technical Education
Conroe ISD is proud of the students, staff and programs within our District that have earned national and state honors for academics, athletics, agriculture and health science, career technical education and fine arts – in particular students who have received above average SAT and ACT scores.
The District provides a comprehensive professional development program for teachers and staff that emphasizes best practices in teaching and learning. Teachers are invited to District-wide workshops where mentoring support is offered. Novice teachers participate in an intensive two-year novice teacher academy designed to equip them for success in the classroom.
The District embraces diversity within our workforce and operates as an equal opportunity employer, without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment matters. Employees receive competitive salaries and benefits such as group medical coverage for dental, vision and short-term disability coverage.
