SAVE AUSTIN PARKWAY ELEMENTARY

Our school is facing a potential closure. Join parents, teachers, and neighbors in protecting our community.

Sign the Petition

What’s happening?

Austin Parkway Elementary is at risk of being closed by Fort Bend ISD. Stand with APE and raise your voice before the Board votes in March 2026!

What does this mean for students?

FBISD is proposing current students will be consolidated to either Settlers Way Elementary or Sonal Bhuchar Elementary.

Key Upcoming Dates

  • February 23, 2026 @ 5:30PM

    • Public Hearing - Special Education

  • February 23, 2026 @ 6PM

  • March 9, 2026 @ 6PM

    • BOARD SCHEDULED TO VOTE ON CLOSURES

    • Agenda Review Workshop

    • Public speakers allowed

    • For SPEAKERS: You must register with FBISD to secure your spot. Email your form to AddressBOT@fortbendisd.com no later than 4:30PM on 3/9/26.

How you can help

Sign the Petition

Stand with Austin Parkway and show the FBISD Board that our community won’t let our school close without being heard.

Sign Petition

Speak up

Attend meetings and make your position clear to officials. You can use the link below to sign up to speak on 2/9/2026.

Speak to the Board

Email the Board

Make your voice heard—email the FBISD Board of Trustees today.

Email

Speak at the FBISD Board Meeting

Austin Parkway Elementary is one of seven campuses being considered for closure. By speaking at the FBISD Board Meeting, parents and community members can make their voices heard and help protect APE’s future. If you plan to speak, follow the steps below so we can support you.

  1. Register with FBISD to Speak

To speak during the public session, you must sign up with the district using their official form. Complete the signup by emailing the form to AddressBOT@fortbendisd.com no later than 4:30 PM on the DAY of the board meeting.

2. Let the Save APE Committee Know You Signed Up

After you register with FBISD, please fill out our short form so our volunteer committee can follow up with coaching, talking points, and support.

3. Get Support Before You Speak

Our committee will reach out to help you prepare your message so our community is aligned and impactful.

I'm Speaking - Notify the Committee

** Not ready to speak but want to help? Stay engaged and spread the word by sharing this page.

FBISD Long-Range Boundary Planning Survey

🚨 FBISD Boundary Planning Survey Is now CLOSED

While the FBISD Long-Range Boundary Planning survey is now closed, you can still visit their site to check out an interactive map with boundary changes or search by home address to see what school you’re now zoned to.

Long-Range Boundary Planning

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fort Bend ISD is reviewing school boundaries and campus utilization due to enrollment shifts and budget pressures. As such, Austin Parkway Elementary is being considered for closure, but no final decision has been made.

  • March 2026

  • Depending on where you live within the redrawn maps, current APE students will be rezoned to either Settlers Way Elementary or Sonal Bhuchar Elementary.

  • You can check this website and/or join the APE Sailor Parents Facebook group.

    • Ape is central to the heart of our neighborhood and community.

    • Closing APE could impact property values and community stability.

    • Our children deserve continuity and quality education close to home.

  • Attend the following meetings:

    • Agenda Review Workshop on Jan. 12, 2026

    • Community meeting at APE on Jan. 13, 2026 @ 6:30 PM

    • Regular Business Meeting on Jan. 29, 2026

    Participate in surveys and community meetings:

    Email the board directly. Raise your voice and help protect APE. Decisions are being made now, and your message could be the difference!

  • You can email us at Saveape26@gmail.com