Tomball ISD opens new fifth-grade addition at Creekside Park

THE WOODLANDS, TX — Tomball ISD celebrated the completion of the new fifth-grade addition at Creekside Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 11, 2026 marking another major milestone made possible through the District's 2021 Bond Program.

The addition officially transforms the former Creekside Park Junior High into Creekside Park, Tomball ISD's first and only campus serving students in grades 5 through 8. The innovative campus model is designed to provide a seamless transition for students during their intermediate and junior high years while fostering strong relationships, academic continuity and student success.

"This is more than a new addition—it represents new opportunities for students," said Tomball ISD Superintendent Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora. "Beginning this school year, Creekside Park becomes Tomball ISD's first and only 5th through 8th grade campus, creating a one-of-a-kind learning experience designed to support students as they learn, grow and prepare for high school and beyond. We are grateful to our community for its support of the 2021 Bond Program, which continues to make transformational projects like this possible."

Principal Tara Bailey will continue leading the campus as Creekside Park enters its next chapter, welcoming both intermediate and junior high students.

"It is truly an honor to lead Creekside Park as Tomball ISD's only 5–8 campus," Bailey said. "While this beautiful building is something we are all proud of, what excites me even more are the people who will fill it each day. It will be our staff who pour their hearts into growing every student, our students who walk through these doors ready to learn and discover, and our families who entrust us with their greatest gift—their children. We are excited to embrace every opportunity this new chapter brings."

The new addition was made possible through the support of Tomball ISD voters, who approved the District's 2021 Bond Program to address enrollment growth and enhance learning environments across Tomball ISD.

"Today's celebration is a direct result of our community's investment in public education," said Tomball ISD Board President Mark Lewandowski. "This fifth-grade addition provides students with new opportunities to learn, collaborate and thrive while ensuring Creekside Park is well-positioned to serve families for years to come. We are grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life."

The project was led by Tomball ISD's Facilities and Construction team in partnership with LAN, Huckabee, GTT General Contractors, School Specialty and G&L Installation.