Bryan - College Station Edition | May 2026

Education

BY RHETT BRADY & KARLEY CROSS

College Station ISD construction updates CSISD is currently taking on ve major proj- ects at three campuses, using past bonds. The district provided project updates at its May 19 board meeting. At a glance Superintendent of Operations Josh Symank said all projects are on time and within budget. “We feel really condent that we will be able to expand the scope of the projects,” he said. “We have plenty of contingency left in our budgets.” Students and parents of College Station ISD will be able to see a majority of these improve- ments at the start of the 2026-27 school year. The background Voters approved a $299 million bond in 2023 for general district improvements. The follow- ing year, a $53.47 million bond was approved, centering on athletics.

Texas A&M receives $13M state grant Texas A&M University will receive a $13 million state grant to expand its Cyclo- tron Institute in College Station, Gov. Greg Abbott announced May 7. The grant is part of a statewide eort to strengthen semicon- ductor research and advanced technology development. What readers should know The investment will expand the institute’s Radiation Eects Facility, adding new beam lines and advanced testing equipment used to evaluate how electronics perform in extreme environments. The institute has provided high-energy particle testing for more than 30 years and is considered a key national resource for developing radiation-resistant microchips and electronic systems, ocials said.

1 A&M Consolidated: 60K+ square feet in additions to the school, as well as upgrades at the eldhouse and a new press box, among other improvements Timeline: completes in summer 2026

2 Rock Prairie Elementary: 4K square feet added, including new oce space and security fencing Timeline: completes December 2026

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3 College Station High: 100K+ square feet in additions, including several new rooms, as well as repairs to athletic facilities Timeline: completes December 2026

SOURCE: BRYAN ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Bryan ISD gives update on Virtual Academy

202627 school year

June

• Early June: Admissions decisions & notiication • June 16: Blinn registration meeting for HS students interested in Dual Credit

an optional elective for fourth grade and higher. Seventh to 12th grade students will be taught the core subjects along with electives, but those who are on the hybrid schedule will have the option of taking physical education and arts classes in-person. The program is set to begin serving students with a hybrid or fully online schedule for the 2026-27 school year.

Bryan ISD’s Board of Trustees received an update to the district’s new Virtual Academy at its May 16 meeting. The program is now oered to students in grades 3-12. How it works Students in third to sixth grades will have a fully online curriculum featuring core subjects, along with art, physical education, music and

July

• End of July/Beginning of August: Device checkout

August • Aug. 4: Parent & student orientation • Aug. 4-11: Students must complete the Virtual Orientation Course • Aug. 12: First day of school

SOURCE: BRYAN ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPREHENSIVE LIST

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