Skip to main content
Mostly Clear icon
59º

Sonal Bhuchar Elementary among 3 new Fort Bend ISD schools welcoming students for the first time

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – As students return to the classrooms, three brand new schools within the Fort Bend Independent School District welcomed students for the first time Wednesday morning.

RELATED: Humble ISD introduces new virtual reality program that enhances learning experience for middle, high school students

Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School in Missouri City opened its doors to about one thousand students. Alyssa Ferguson Elementary School, also in Missouri City and Almeta Crawford High School in Rosharon also opened their doors.

Sonal Bhuchar Elementary is named after the late Fort Bend ISD school board member who was a leader in the community and advocated for children and literacy. Funding was provided through a 2018 bond.

“He was a giver in the community, highly regarded,” said Christie Whitbeck, superintendent for Fort Bend ISD.

Principal Nikki Roberts tells KPRC 2 that she’s “incredibly excited.”

KPRC 2′s Brittany Jeffers spoke to Principal Roberts and Superintendent Whitbeck Wednesday morning on KPRC 2 and KPRC 2+.


About the Authors

A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

Brittany Jeffers headshot

Emmy-winning journalist. Inquisitive. Sparkle enthusiast. Coffee-fueled, with a dash of sass.

Loading...