The application window for students currently attending Thomas Elementary School will begin Monday, Jan. 27.
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Current Thomas Elementary Students
Thomas Elementary School will begin a "sunset" year in 2025-26, serving only grades 2-5 before being repurposed in 2026-27. We recognize the significant impact this change may have on Thomas families and are committed to helping you explore and choose from the excellent schools within Abilene ISD that best meet your family's needs.
Please use this page to find grade-level and program specific information to help your family choose your school.
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What's Next?
Abilene ISD is committed to providing you with the information and resources you need to experience a smooth transition.
Parent Meetings
Please join us for a parent meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23 in the Thomas cafeteria. Meeting times are designated alphabetically by last name in order to prevent crowding.
All Thomas Families (A-M): 5 p.m.
All Thomas Families (N-Z): 6 p.m.
Newcomer Program Families: 7 p.m.
The parent meeting will include a presentation led by a school administrator, providing important information and updates. After the presentation, parents will have the opportunity to speak individually with administrators to address specific questions.
Campus Preview Nights
Your family is invited to learn more about your choices during campus preview nights. These events are intended to provide an opportunity for families to tour campuses, meet campus leadership, and get to know each school community.
Taylor Elementary: Jan. 27
Martinez Elementary: Jan. 28
Purcell Elementary: Jan. 29
Bowie Elementary: Jan. 30
Each Campus Preview event will take place from 5:15-6 p.m.
School Choice Application Process
The application window for students currently attending Thomas Elementary School will begin Monday, Jan. 27. At that time, families will identify their choices in rank order.
All Thomas Elementary School families (except for those in the Newcomer program) will be required to fill out the School Choice application, even if they intend to stay at Thomas for one more school year.
AISD will make every effort to place families in their first choice school, space allowing.
The application window will close Friday, Feb. 7, and notifications will be distributed by mail and email in March.
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Have another question we haven't answered here? Please email chooseyourschool@abileneisd.org or call (325) 794-INFO (4636).