🇺🇸 Labor Day Holiday Reminder

Friendswood ISD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. This is a student and staff holiday.

We hope our Mustang families and staff enjoy a safe, relaxing long weekend! 💙

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 8.

🏆 Celebrating Mustang Excellence | Hall of Honor 2026

Homecoming is a time to celebrate where we are while honoring those who helped build the Mustang legacy.

On Friday, September 18, Friendswood ISD will proudly recognize the newest members of the Friendswood High School Hall of Honor before the Homecoming game:

⭐ Ben Compton, Class of 2011 — Football, Baseball & Track and Field
⭐ Taylor Cragin, Class of 2005 — Basketball, Baseball & Track and Field
⭐ Chelsea Edwards Cragin, Class of 2006 — Basketball, Volleyball & Track and Field
⭐ Jamie Gill, Class of 2006 — Volleyball
⭐ Johnathon Johnson, Class of 2012 — Football
⭐ Pete Maetzold, Class of 2011 — Football, Basketball & Baseball
⭐ Adrianne Meengs Hamilton, Class of 2006 — Volleyball, Basketball & Soccer
⭐ Bradley Rains, Class of 2014 — Wrestling

We will also recognize Rob & Donna Brezina as Mustang Mile Supporters for their outstanding support of multiple Friendswood High School athletic programs.

We look forward to welcoming these Mustangs home and celebrating the accomplishments, dedication, and impact that earned them a lasting place in Friendswood history. 💙🐴

Congratulations to our 2026 Hall of Honor inductees!

🌧️ Weather Update | Friendswood ISD

Friendswood ISD is closely monitoring the weather and any potential impacts to our area. At this time, school will be in session as scheduled this week.

We will continue to monitor conditions throughout the week. If any changes become necessary, we will communicate directly with families and staff through our district communication channels.

Please stay safe and weather aware. 💙

📱 The Friendswood ISD App is HERE!

Everything Friendswood ISD, right in your pocket! 💙

Our new district app makes it easier than ever to stay connected with what’s happening across FISD. Find district and campus news, upcoming events, documents, staff information, dining menus and more, all in one place.

🔔 Be sure to enable notifications so you don’t miss important updates from your district and campuses.

Download the Friendswood ISD app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and stay connected wherever you go!

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🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS ARE BACK! 💙

The Mustangs opened the 2026 season with a WIN! he stands were loud, the sidelines were electric, and Mustang spirit was on full display all night long

There’s nothing quite like Friday night in Friendswood. 💙🏈

📸 Relive the night and check out more photos from the game on our SmugMug: https://fisd.smugmug.com/2026-2027-School-Year/FHS/Football-Game-vs-TX-City-828

#FW14 #FriendswoodISD #MustangPride

🔥 THE STANGS ARE FIRED UP! 🔥

There was excitement all around Friendswood High School today as students packed the gym for the first pep rally of the season! 💙🤍

Our cheerleaders, Wranglerettes, drumline, and color guard brought the energy with incredible performances, while our senior football players and members of our volleyball and cross country teams helped get Mustang Nation ready for a big night ahead.

The spirit was loud, the energy was high, and now it’s time to take it to the stadium! 🏈

Friendswood vs. Texas City
⏰ Tonight | 7 p.m.

Let’s go, Mustangs! 💙🔥

More pictures from today's pep rally can be found on our SmugMug> https://fisd.smugmug.com/2026-2027-School-Year/FHS/Pep-Rally-828

#FW14 #MustangPride #FriendswoodISD

MUSTANG MENTALITY. 🏐💙

Focused. Fearless. Ready to compete.

Catch Friendswood Volleyball TONIGHT vs. Clear Falls @ 6:30pm!

🍝💙 Pregame & Pasta!

Kick off your Friday night with the Wranglerette Pregame Dinner on Friday, Sept. 4 from 5–6:30 p.m.!

Sofia’s Italiano will be serving up a delicious dinner featuring:
🍝 Pasta bar
🥗 Salad
🥖 Bread
🍰 Dessert

🎟️ Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from a Wranglerette or Drill Trainer, at the Wranglerette Fall Clinic, or at the door if tickets are still available.

Grab dinner, support the Wranglerettes and get ready for a great Friday night in Mustang Country! 💙🤍

📚✨ Community Ed classes are starting next week!

There’s something for everyone with a variety of opportunities to learn a new skill, explore an interest and connect with our community.

Ready to see what’s available? Browse upcoming Friendswood ISD Community Education classes and register today! 💙🤍

🔗 View classes & sign up: https://fisd.revtrak.net/community-ed/rwafterschool/

💙🐴 The Mustangs are BACK!

There is nothing quite like the first day of school in Friendswood ISD! Today, our campuses were filled with smiling faces, hugs, high-fives and plenty of excitement as students and staff kicked off the 2026–2027 school year.

We loved seeing our Mustangs back in classrooms, reconnecting with friends, meeting their teachers and beginning another year of learning, growing and making memories together. 💙🤍

And the first-day excitement isn’t over yet! We can’t wait to keep the celebration going when Westwood Elementary have their first day on Monday, August 24! 🐴

📸 Check out more photos from the first day of school (for each campus) on our SmugMug: https://fisd.smugmug.com/2026-2027-School-Year

Here’s to an incredible year, Friendswood ISD!

#MustangPride #FriendswoodISD #FW14

Happy Sunday, Mustang Family! 💙🐴

This week’s edition of The Stang Standard is here!

Catch up on what’s happening across Friendswood ISD, celebrate highlights from our campuses and take a look at important dates and events coming up this week.

📖 Read this week’s Stang Standard: https://canva.link/7d1yjsf5gssy6on

We hope you’ll take a few minutes each Sunday to stay connected with all things FISD. Have a great week, Mustangs!

💙🐴 Meet the Mustangs!

What a way to kick off a new school year! Friendswood High School athletes came together at Mustang Stadium for an evening of school spirit, community and connection.

Meet the Mustangs gives our community a chance to meet the student-athletes representing FHS this year, but some of the best moments happen with our youngest Mustangs. Seeing them interact with the athletes they look up to is a special reminder that today’s FHS Mustangs are inspiring the next generation.
We’re ready for another great year! 💙🤍

📸 More pictures from Meet the Mustangs can be found on our SmugMug: https://fisd.smugmug.com/2026-2027-School-Year/District-/Meet-the-Mustangs-815

#FriendswoodISD #MeetTheMustangs #FW14

Westwood Elementary Update #6: Environmental Testing & Official Start Date – August 14, 2026

We are pleased to share an important update with our Westwood families.
The District has received verbal confirmation from qualified third-party environmental professionals that all 26 areas tested at Westwood Elementary met air quality standards across the campus.

With this confirmation, we can now officially announce that the first day of school for Westwood Elementary students will be Monday, August 24. 💙

Today’s update also includes information regarding the return of teachers and staff, the first day of school, missed instructional days, and next steps as work continues at Westwood.

📄 Read the full update here > https://canva.link/d27y9rcmhuf3h7a

We sincerely appreciate the patience, flexibility, and support of our Westwood families and staff throughout this process. We look forward to welcoming our students back to Westwood on August 24!

Westwood Elementary Update #5: Environmental Testing & Next Steps – August 13, 2026

As part of our commitment to keeping Westwood families informed, we are sharing our fifth campus update.

Remediation and corrective work continue to move forward at Westwood Elementary, and environmental testing is scheduled to take place today, Thursday, August 13.

At this time, the District continues to anticipate welcoming Westwood students back on Monday, August 24. This remains an anticipated start date and is dependent upon the results of environmental testing and the successful completion of any remaining work necessary for the building to be confirmed safe for occupancy.

We anticipate receiving testing results on Friday and will provide our next update to families on Saturday, August 15.

📄 Read the full update here: https://canva.link/z0b7ypxxoehs24m

Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and partnership. We remain committed to keeping our families informed as we move through these next important steps.

💙🤍 What a way to kick off the 2026–2027 school year!

Today, the Friendswood ISD family came together for our 2026 Convocation, and the joy, energy and excitement in the room were unmistakable! Our teachers and staff filled the room with Mustang pride as we celebrated the people who make FISD such a special place to learn, work and belong.

The Pierce family helped us begin the morning by leading the pledges, followed by Superintendent Thad Roher sharing a message centered around the Friendswood ISD brand and what it means to represent our district, our community and the Mustang family.

Our talented Fine Arts students also gave us a special sneak peek of a collaborative performance that brought together students from across our programs. 🎶✨ It was the perfect reminder of who we are here for and why we do what we do every day.

Our staff is energized, excited and ready for another incredible year in Friendswood ISD!

Here’s to 2026–2027! 💙🐴

📸 Want to see more from Convocation? Check out all the photos on our SmugMug: https://fisd.smugmug.com/2026-2027-School-Year/District-/Convocation-811

#FriendswoodISD #MustangPride #FW14

❤️ A Red Carpet Welcome! 🎬✨

Today, we rolled out the red carpet for our incredible Special Education staff as they returned for the new school year!

Surrounded by cheers, smiles and plenty of Mustang spirit, our staff received a well-deserved welcome from colleagues across FISD, including our Westwood Elementary team. 💙🤍

These dedicated educators make a difference in the lives of students and families every single day, and we are so excited to have them back!

Welcome back, Mustangs! Here’s to an amazing 2026–27 school year! 🐴✨

#FriendswoodISD #MustangPride #FW14

🐴💙 Welcome, New Mustangs!

At tonight’s Friendswood ISD Board Meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize and officially welcome some of the newest members of the FISD family! Each brings valuable experience, leadership and enthusiasm to our district, and we are excited for the impact they will make on our students and staff.

Please help us welcome:

⭐ Jaime Louviere | Career & Technical Education Coordinator
Jaime brings 19 years of experience in education, including 14 years in educational leadership with a focus on CTE. Her experience expanding career pathways, building business and industry partnerships, and creating opportunities for students will be an incredible asset to FISD.

⭐ Allee Schumacher | Communications Specialist
Allee earned her degree in Communications from the University of Houston and her MBA from Point University. She spent nine years in marketing with Chick-fil-A before moving into public education communications with Pearland ISD. She has already hit the ground running and made a positive impact in FISD!

⭐ Alyssa Bain | FHS Theatre Director
Alyssa brings nine years of experience in education and earned her degree in Theatre Education from the University of North Texas. We look forward to the creativity, experience and leadership she will bring to the FHS theatre program.

⭐ Katie Fort | Friendswood Education Foundation Marketing & Events
A Texas Tech University graduate with a degree in Marketing, Katie brings experience in both marketing and event coordination. We are excited for the creativity and enthusiasm she will bring to the Friendswood Education Foundation and its work supporting FISD students and staff.

⭐ Alexis Greer | Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Alexis brings 20 years of experience in education and earned her master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Most recently, she served as Assistant Director of Special Education in Fort Bend ISD. Her experience and expertise will be a valuable resource for our students and staff.

⭐ Heidi Eberhardt | Special Education Evaluation & Compliance
Heidi brings 24 years of experience and earned her master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Most recently, she served as a School Psychologist and District Behavior Specialist in Pasadena ISD. We are excited for the knowledge and support she will bring to FISD.

⭐ Amber Moore | Head Boys & Girls Track Coach
Amber joins Friendswood High School to lead both the boys and girls Mustang track programs. She brings seven years of experience in education and will also serve students in the classroom as a Spanish teacher. We are excited for the leadership and dedication she will bring to our student-athletes and the FHS track and field program!

🐾 And, of course, Elle Woods | Future FISD Therapy Dog!
With a name as fabulous as her personality, Elle is preparing for her future role bringing comfort, encouragement and plenty of tail wags to students and staff throughout the district. We have a feeling she may quickly become one of FISD’s most popular new hires! 💕

We are proud to have each of these new Mustangs joining our team and cannot wait to see the difference they make across Friendswood ISD.

Welcome to the Mustang family! 💙🐴

💻📚 Accidents happen. Protect your student's device this school year.

Friendswood ISD families can purchase Student Device Insurance for $30 per student, per year. Coverage includes accidental damage, theft or loss, fire or electrical damage, and natural disasters.

⏰ Insurance must be purchased within the first 30 days of school or student enrollment.

🔗 Purchase your plan here: https://tinyurl.com/FISDProtectYourDevice26

You'll need your student's 6-digit Skyward ID number to complete your purchase.

📍The Friendswood ISD Administration Building is now open

District administrative offices have officially reopened at the Friendswood ISD Administration Building, located at 302 Laurel Dr.

📌 Please note that our Human Resources and Business Offices will continue operating from the Friendswood ISD Annex Building, located at 402 Laurel Dr., during this phase of the transition.

We will share an update with our community once the Human Resources and Business Offices have completed their move to the Administration Building.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete this transition.