Names of two district schools announced | Details

Northwest ISD trustees unanimously approved the designation of District 24 at their Oct. 21 meeting.^th elementary school, eighth middle school and a district agency, in recognition of three individuals with strong ties to the district who have positively impacted children in the area.

Names of new schools and facilities:

• Dr. Lee Ann Romer Elementary School: 24th district.^th The elementary school is located in the Madero neighborhood of Fort Worth and is scheduled to open in August 2026.
• Floyd Barksdale High School: The district’s eighth high school is located near the Pecan Square area of ​​Northlake and is scheduled to open in August 2026.
• Dennis McCreery Multi-Purpose Complex: The repurposed gymnasium of the former Pike High School will now be used for a variety of events and activities. It is scheduled to open in November after renovations.

The name of each institution was recommended by the district committee after a two-week nomination period. Northwest ISD is opening the facility naming process to determine names for new buildings in accordance with district board policy. Additional information about schools, such as colors and mascots, will be provided closer to their opening. Following a rezoning process with community input, attendance boundaries are typically announced in the winter before the school opens.

Once construction begins, families are encouraged to monitor the progress of each project at www.nisdtxconstruction.org.

Dr. Lee Ann Romer Elementary School

Dr. Lee Ann Romer Elementary School, located in Fort Worth’s Madero neighborhood, will open in August 2026. The school will utilize the district’s modern elementary school design, focusing on collaborative spaces, a community atmosphere and easy navigation.

The school’s namesake, Dr. Lee Ann Romer, was the longtime principal of J.C. Thompson Elementary School in the Sendera Ranch community, which borders the Madero development. Students, parents and staff remember Dr. Romer as a tireless advocate for children who fostered a positive culture at her school where all students felt cared for.

In addition to supporting students, Dr. Romer has served as a mentor to Northwest ISD teachers. Many of her former employees went on to take on leadership positions at other schools or in district offices.

Floyd Barksdale High School

Floyd Barksdale High School, located near the Pecan Square neighborhood in Northlake, will open in August 2026. The school will have a unique design that reflects many of the popular features of Northwest ISD’s newest high schools, including collaborative spaces and a layout that separates academic, athletic and fine arts fields in easily accessible locations.

The school’s namesake, Floyd Barksdale, served on the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees and was an active supporter of Northwest ISD sports teams. Community members knew Mr. Barksdale as a longtime announcer for Northwest Texas football games, and he also supported various youth sports leagues in both Haslet and Justin.

As a graduate of Northwestern High School, Mr. Barksdale earned a reputation for giving back to his hometown community through service. He led school booster clubs and was a member of several community organizations.

Dennis McCreery Multi-Purpose Complex

The Dennis McCreery Multi-Purpose Complex, located in the Northwest ISD Central Complex next to Northwest High School and Pike High School, will be used for a variety of purposes including school, district and community events. The new building, the former Pike High School competition gymnasium, is the only structure remaining from the previous building as the rest of the structure was removed as the district improves traffic flow to the new Pike.

The school’s namesake, Dennis McCreery, was a longtime assistant superintendent of facilities for Northwest ISD and implemented several initiatives that laid the groundwork for planning to accommodate the district’s rapid growth. Having worked for Northwest ISD for over 16 years, Mr. McCreary oversaw facilities, planning and construction during a period of unprecedented growth for the former rural school district.

Thanks to Mr. McCreary’s vision, Northwest ISD created a long-range planning committee that allowed the community to direct the direction of new schools and facilities throughout the district.