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BY EMILY LINCKE
BY HANNAH BROL & EMILY LINCKE
Work to begin soon on district’s $56M admin building New Caney ISD trustees approved a contract with Gamma Construction on June 16 for the district’s new $56 million administration building. What’s new Construction on the new administration
New Caney ISD names new principals New Caney ISD o cials named four new campus principals in May ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Amber Beard, former New Caney High School dean of instruction, will serve as the school’s new principal. Meanwhile, Je rey Reece—who has served as an assistant prin- cipal at Porter High School since 2022—will be the new principal of Woodridge Forest Middle School. Learn more At the elementary level, former Dogwood Elementary Assistant Principal Michelle Kale has been promoted to serve as the campus principal. Additionally, Gipsy Leal—former Sorters Mill Elementary assistant principal—has been named the new principal at Tavola Elementary.
Addi’s Faith Pickleball Classic This inaugural pickleball tournament will raise money to support research to end childhood cancer. Advanced registration is required. • July 18-20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • $65-$75 per player • The PickleBall Zone, 22056 W. Ford Road, Porter • www.addisfaith.org/aff-pickleball-tournament Leading Ladies Luncheon With the theme “Be Bold In 2025,” this quarterly event will feature a catered meal, drinks, a ra e and an inspirational program. • July 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • $45 (admission) • The Atrium Center, 21575 Hwy. 59 N., New Caney • www.gemcchamber.com Back 2 School Drive East Montgomery County Improvement District sta will hand out 2,500 packets of school supplies to children in grades K-8 at this drive-thru event. • July 26, 8 a.m. • Free • Randall Reed Stadium, 21360 Valley Ranch Parkway, New Caney • www.emctx.com/bts-2025
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Roman Forest July 4 Parade The parade will feature oats from local organizations, including Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4816. • July 4, 8:30 a.m. • Free • Dogwood Elementary School, 600 Dogwood Lane, New Caney (starting location) • www.vfw4816.com Family Game Day Attendees of all ages can enjoy card and board games such as Scrabble and Uno. • July 8, 15 and 22; 2-4 p.m. • Free • R.B. Tullis Branch Library, 21569 Hwy. 59, New Caney • www.countylibrary.org Montgomery County Market Days Shop for a variety of local vendors with products ranging from skin care and baked goods to clothing and jewelry. • July 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • A.V. Bull Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney • www.montgomerycountymarketdays.com
building is expected to begin in July and wrap up by December 2026. The 135,000-square-foot building will include work spaces for the district’s various administration departments, including instructional services, human resources, student services, communications, nance, training and professional development. The new administration building will be funded under NCISD’s $695 million bond package, which was approved by voters in May 2023. Some context Gamma Construction was selected for the con- tract in a unanimous vote by trustees—with board President Creg Mixon and Assistant Secretary
New Caney ISD’s current administration building is located at 21580 Loop 494, New Caney.
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Valley Ranch 4th Fest The Signorelli Company’s annual event features live music, a reworks show, local vendors, contests and children’s activities. Tribute bands Dunn & Brooks and ZZ Tex will perform. • July 4, 6 p.m. (gates open), 6-9 p.m. (entertainment), 9 p.m. (ireworks and opening ceremony) • Free • The Hill at Valley Ranch, 11985 N. Grand Parkway, New Caney • www.thehillvalleyranch.com/valleyranch4thfest
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Angela Tompkins absent. Gamma Construction has worked on other NCISD projects, including a $21 million athletics facility planned for New Caney High School.
PORTER 23611 Hwy 59 (281) 354-0733
HUMBLE 19322 US-59 (281) 540-7202
KINGWOOD 1420 Kingwood Dr (281) 359-7115
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