HISD: Growth and Renewal

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A closer look at Humble ISD’s newest middle schools

Autumn Ridge Middle School opened in August at 15337 Woodland Hills Drive, near Ridge Creek Elementary. The campus has a similar design to West Lake Middle School, with three stories. Autumn Ridge brings students from West Lake Middle School and Woodcreek Middle School, and feeds into Summer Creek and Atascocita high schools. School colors are dark green, gold and gray, and the mascot is a gator.

Autumn Ridge Middle School

Kingwood Middle School Autumn Ridge Library

KMS Assistant Principal James Paschall, Math Instructional Coach Gloria Medel, Principal Michael Curl and SPED Campus Specialist Jennifer Singletary greet students in the new KMS cafeteria. Emerald’s Dance Team with School Board member Ken Kirchhofer, Principal Rosalyn Sweat and Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Fagen.

The original Kingwood Middle School was replaced to provide educational facilities comparable to newer schools. The new campus is in the same location and has a three-story classroom wing.

“New safety features, incorporation of natural light, and more collaborative spaces for students and teachers make Kingwood Middle a model for what’s possible for schools,” Principal Michael Curl said.

Once the old building is removed, phase two of construction will include a new track and field, a concession booth, and bleachers.

“With each new campus, we’re looking at where education is going and what kind of opportunities we want available for students. I believe that the students who experience these new schools are going to really love them, and love learning in spaces that are different and interesting.”

– Dr. Elizabeth Fagen, Humble ISD Superintendent of Schools Follow Dr. Fagen on Twitter @ElizabethFagen