SAVE AUSTIN PARKWAY ELEMENTARY
Our school is facing a potential closure. Join parents, teachers, and neighbors in protecting our community.
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
January 12, 2026 @ 6PM - Board agenda meeting - Public speakers allowed
January 13, 2026 @ 6:30 PM - Community meeting at APE
March 2026 - Board expected to make a final decision
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.
Speak up
Attend meetings and make your position clear to officials. You can use the link below to sign up to speak on 1/12/26.
Email the Board
Make your voice heard—email the FBISD Board of Trustees today.
Latest Updates
Keep track of future updates here!
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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March 2026
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Depending on where you live within the redrawn maps, current APE students will be rezoned to either Settlers Way Elementary or Sonal Bhuchar Elementary.
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You can check this website and/or join the APE Sailor Parents Facebook group.
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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.
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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:
Submit questions at www.fortbendisd.com/lets-talk/
Email the board directly. Raise your voice and help protect APE. Decisions are being made now, and your message could be the difference!