he Crosby Independent School District (Crosby ISD)located northeast of houstonannounced. General changes to school schedules From January 6, 2026. This measure is lack of school bus drivera situation affecting several cities in Texas.
“Parents, please. View the new school schedule effective January 6, 2026and school transportation changes schedule,” Crosby ISD’s official account posted on Facebook.
The county confirmed these changes will take effect after the winter break. will affect all levels of education.
According to district authorities, The aim is to reorganize routes and reduce delays that have become frequent in recent months..
Crosby ISD Superintendent Paula Patterson told ABC News: “Despite the almost complete disagreement, we decided to move forward with the January implementation due to the urgency of the issue.”
Similarly, Mr. Patterson reported that analysis is ongoing. Financial incentives to attract new driversWhich May include salary increase proposals still under consideration.
Crosby ISD has recognized that growing enrollment and competition for jobs in the Houston area complicates hiring transit workers.
Meanwhile, due to adjustments, it has been decided that junior high schools will start at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:10 a.m. Almost an hour and a half delay.
Meanwhile, elementary schools will start school 15 minutes earlier, while middle schools will make slight adjustments to their current schedules. Applies to all campuses correction From January 6, 2026.
The school district detailed the new business hours. academic calendardepending on education level:
According to the district, this change Bus routes can be staggered to optimize the use of available resources..
However, the decision was made amid divided opinion among parents, many of whom believe mid-cycle adjustments will complicate the family’s response.
“Is anyone protesting this?” one disgruntled mother posted on Facebook. “This is terrible for parents of middle school students. Many of us work and this change means we have to go to school at 8 a.m.” he declared.
Another parent expressed concern that there may not be time to adapt, given that the recommendations were issued just weeks after they went into effect. “That’s a huge change in such a short period of time.. 7:10 a.m. should continue as it has since the first day of school,” he said.
Jackie Abendroth, whose son is in the sixth grade, said in an interview. ABC News that The new schedule is a challenge for families who rely on school transportation and must follow work schedules..
“We all start work at 8 o’clock. If kids arrive later, more students will rely on buses, and we don’t have enough drivers,” he said.
According to a survey conducted by the ward, ABC Newshe 45% of parents support this change, 44% oppose it. meanwhile, 11% are undecided.
As part of the transition, Crosby ISD announced a series of updates to its management system. From November 7th to December 1st, Parents can log into the Skyward portal to update transportation information, attendance, and other necessary information. to plan a new route.
Similarly, as of December 15th, Families will be able to see their final route on the MyRide applicationThe latest bus itineraries will be available.
The district emphasized that all students must have modern transportation before school starts in January.
Crosby ISD primarily serves the community of Crosby, Texas. Located in Harris County, northeast of Houston. The district operates the following schools: Crosby Elementary School, Newport Elementary School, Crosby Middle School, Crosby High School.
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