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![WATCH: Growth in New Caney ISD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1761593644/newcaneyisdorg/dqsmo3ghxczsxyj5tu9u/GROWTHINNCISD.svg","width":800}])
Watch to learn about key findings from the latest demographic study and gain insight on how growth is shaping our schools and community!
![Highlands Elementary Transfer Application for First Grader Students Opens December 15]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1765399853/newcaneyisdorg/xpfoqgi32urtnbytxvbo/CopyofCopyofNEWWEBSITETHUMBNAILS.svg","width":800}])
Applications for incoming first grade students for the 2026–2027 school year at Highlands Elementary will open on December 15, 2025.
Click Read More to review the student qualifications and lottery process.
![NCISD Board Introduces Recognition Honoring Exemplary Administrative Leadership]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1764881895/newcaneyisdorg/xlz5suc4d4n6vnekah9g/ADMINBOARDTHUMBNAIL.svg","width":800}])
The Board of Trustees introduced a new recognition at its regular meeting, Nov. 17, designed to honor administrators who exemplify the leadership competencies that guide the district’s work and reflect commitment to students, staff, and community.
![NCISD Bands Earn Division 1 Ratings at Region Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765298413/newcaneyisdorg/ig6kliva6dfmydlwpltx/BANDTHUMBNAIL.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765298413/newcaneyisdorg/ig6kliva6dfmydlwpltx/BANDTHUMBNAIL.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765298413/newcaneyisdorg/ig6kliva6dfmydlwpltx/BANDTHUMBNAIL.png","width":800}])
This fall, the NCISD marching bands competed in the UIL Region Marching Contest, earning Division 1 ratings for the third year in a row.
![PHOTOS: NCISD Hosts Annual Multilingual Showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1764967805/newcaneyisdorg/wpwatlfsqsh8zfoyu78u/NCISDMULTILINGUALSHOWCASE.svg","width":800}])
Last Saturday, the New Caney ISD's Multilingual Instruction Department hosted their annual showcase to display the wide variety of amazing things our students are doing district-wide!
![NCISD Named CTE District of Distinction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1762809183/newcaneyisdorg/ieiydf03v38tudldjcxo/CTEDISTRICTOFDISTINCTIONTHUMBNAIL.svg","width":800}])
New Caney ISD is proud to announce its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas.
![Meet the Secondary Teacher of the Year, Nancy Castaneda]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1761925065/newcaneyisdorg/rn0behkxjylotayhqfs8/SECTOYTHUMBNAIL2025.svg","width":800}])
Each year, New Caney ISD selects a Teacher of the Year among all of the secondary teachers in the district. This distinction represents this teacher’s excellence in the profession, as well as their dedication to their students. Congratulations Ms. Castaneda on this outstanding achievement!
![Meet the Elementary Teacher of the Year, Lee Ann Marler]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1761923453/newcaneyisdorg/mh2g5u91xxxzhdkmpuri/2025ELEMTOYTHUMBNAIL.svg","width":800}])
Each year, New Caney ISD selects a Teacher of the Year among all of the elementary teachers in the district. This distinction represents this teacher’s excellence in the profession, as well as their dedication to their students. Congratulations Ms. Marler on this outstanding achievement!
![PHOTOS: NCISD Fourth Graders Learn About Bike Safety]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1760977093/newcaneyisdorg/rv63jckv8hktindxufdi/BikeSafety.svg","width":800}])
See photos of the NCISD Police Department teaching our students about the importance of bike safety!
![NCISD FFA Students Shine at EMC Fair and Rodeo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1759173298/newcaneyisdorg/xrytxz6clftkhw5jlxla/EMCFAIR2025.svg","width":800}])
From September 5 to September 13, 2025, New Caney ISD FFA students participated in the East Montgomery County (EMC) Fair and Rodeo. At the fair, New Caney ISD students brought home over 40 awards in livestock showing, horticulture, and fine arts.
![Payton Hapgood Wins First Gold Seal Award in NCISD History]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1757098414/newcaneyisdorg/r7ut3frbbte5q9wj3t8i/WFHSGoldSeal.svg","width":800}])
Last spring, West Fork High School student Payton Hapgood earned the Gold Seal Award at the Texas Art Education Association Visual Art Scholastic Event.
![PHOTOS: NCISD Kicks Off 2025-2026 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1755878929/newcaneyisdorg/nuamprtdapsgggw4e7eu/NEWWEBSITETHUMBNAILS1.svg","width":800}])
See photos of students and staff begin another year of learning in NCISD!