Good morning, Justin!
Fall may be “around the corner,” but here in Texas it still feels like summer in shoulder pads. The kids are back in school, football season kicks off August 30, and Friday night lights are about to make these hot nights a whole lot more fun.
THE DIGEST
Back to School Growth in Northwest ISD
The 2025–26 school year is off to an exciting start in Northwest ISD, which serves Justin, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Northlake, and parts of Flower Mound, as students return to brand-new facilities and major campus expansions.
Justin Elementary
Justin’s newest campus officially opened its doors this fall in the Timberbrook community. The school was built to hold 850 students and opened with about 750 enrolled.
Northwest High School
Northwest High students returned to class with a campus in the middle of a major renovation and expansion project. When complete in 2025, the school will have capacity for about 3,200 students—matching Eaton and Byron Nelson. This fall, enrollment is already nearing 2,700 students.
Active Projects
Renovations and expansions at Northwest High School: new classrooms, athletic facilities, and gym enhancements.
Justin Elementary: fully operational with additional classrooms to accommodate growth.
Technology upgrades across the district to support classrooms and student learning.
Planning and design for the new High School #4, opening in 2027.
Ongoing updates to athletic fields, fine arts facilities, and support spaces at multiple campuses.
How It’s Funded
These projects were made possible through the 2023 NISD bond program, which covers new schools, major renovations, and facility upgrades across the district. Bond money can only be used for things like buildings and construction projects—it cannot be used to pay teacher salaries or everyday school expenses. This bond was designed to create space for more than 8,000 additional students as our district continues to grow.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, NISD will continue upgrades to aging facilities, add new athletic and fine arts spaces, and expand technology district wide. The new high school on the Fort Worth side of the district will open in 2027 to help accommodate continued growth.
District wide Growth
Northwest ISD now serves 33,000+ students, and the district’s demographer projects steady growth of 1,100–1,300 students each year, reaching 46,000 by 2034.
How We Compare
Northwest ISD (~30,700 students, ~1,990 teachers)
• Elementary ~24 per class; Middle ~26; High School ~30.
• Prop A may help add staff and reduce class sizes.Denton ISD (~32,900 students, ~2,499 teachers)
• Elementary averages under 13 per class.
• Teachers average ~11 years of experience.Argyle ISD (~5,400 students, ~355 teachers)
• Smaller district with strong balance of staff to students.Krum ISD (~2,480 students, ~171 teachers)
• Small-district feel but growing quickly with new housing.Keller ISD (~33,250 students, ~2,380 teachers)
• Stable staffing; average teacher tenure ~12 years.Birdville ISD (~22,200 students, ~1,485 teachers)
• Steady staffing; teachers average ~11 years of experience.Carroll ISD (~8,300 students, ~542 teachers)
• Southlake’s district; maintains stability with experienced staff.
As our area grows, so does the need for schools that can keep up—making it all the more important to stay connected, involved, and ready to support the next generation of Justin students. For additional information and photos check out NISD website.
August 14 City Council Meeting Recap
At the recent City Council meeting Council:
Approved the Consent Agenda
Set the property tax rate at $0.67 per $100 valuation, reducing the proposed budget by $375,000
Ordered a bond election for November 2025
Council also heard updates and presentations:
A biannual report from the Parks & Recreation Board, highlighting projects like the new Peterson Park, pollinator gardens, and future trail planning.
A presentation from FGMA Architects on renovations for the Joe Merle Morris Community Center and plans for a new gymnasium.
A workshop discussion on creating a no-parking zone around the new Justin Elementary School.
Special recognition went to two outstanding staff members:
Communications Manager, Krystal Haynes, honored for her leadership in social media, the City website, and community outreach.
Customer Service Specialist, Laura Wilkerson, celebrated for making the front office a welcoming and friendly space.
View the recorded meeting here: Meeting Video
LOCAL BUSINESS
What’s New Around Town
Exciting things are happening in Justin and nearby! Dive into the latest openings and what’s coming soon:
Justin
Discovery Tree Academy- Now Open
427 Boss Range Rd.
Best Brains Learning Center — Opened Aug 8, 2025
1114 FM 156, Suite 2
After-school tutoring and enrichment. Now open and enrolling.The Academy – Justin Town Square — Opening Fall 2025
413 Tally Blvd
Childcare facility designed for local families.Action Behavior Centers – Justin — Now Open
501 Justin Lane
ABA therapy center supporting children and families.LAV Nails & Spa — Now Open
400 Justin Ln, Ste 1
Full-service nail salon at Justin Town Square.Grapes to Wine+ (Proposed)
112 N 4th St
Proposed wine & bourbon bar under City review.Pho — Coming Soon
Near Justin Nail Lounge.Justin Sports Arena — Opening Fall 2025
Sam Reynolds Rd
New hub with 10 indoor pickle ball courts, kids’ zone, and food truck space.Arka Montessori of Justin- Now Open
912 W 1st St
Northlake & Argyle
Donut Space — Opened July 12, 2025
1633 Robson Ranch RdDumont Creamery & Café — Opened June 2025
1633 Robson Ranch RdSaha Threading & Hair Salon — Opened June 2025
1633 Robson Ranch RdStarCare Physical Therapy — Now Open
1633 Robson Ranch Rd, Ste 300Le Rich MedSpa — Open by Appointment
1633 Robson Ranch Rd, Ste 200Timekeepers Haus (Coffee & Boba) — Coming Nov 2025
1633 Robson Ranch RdGrapevine Golf Cars — Coming Soon
1611 Robson Ranch RdTom Thumb Grocery — Opening Spring 2026
Harvest Town CenterChuy’s Tex-Mex — Breaking Ground Sept 2025
Harvest Town CenterChadwick Farms Development — ETA Summer/Fall 2026
Near Hwy 114Northlake MultiSport StarCenter — Opening Summer 2026
FM 407
$94.5M Dallas Stars–operated sports & training complex.Blo Blow Dry Bar — Opened July 11, 2025
8131 Gateway Dr., Suite 800
EVENTS
August Adventures: Mid-Month Edition
Looking for fun things to do around Justin and nearby? Check out this week’s local events and activities! Plus, if you’ve ever wanted to bring a character to life, Days of Denton Halloween is looking for roaming characters—sign up by September 15 to join the fun: Register here
Monday~ Aug 18
City of Justin Vision Planning Open House at 6PM at The Abbey 116 N. Jackson Ave.
Muu Muus, Makeup, and Mimosas at Justin Coffee from 6-7PM
Tuesday~ Aug 19
City of Justin Planning and Zoning Meeting at 6:30 at City Hall
Friday~ Aug 22
Shakespeare in Hollywood from August 15-24 at Theatre Denton
Clip Board Painting Class at Bespoke Art Studio starting at 5PM
North Texas Fair & Rodeo from August 15-24 from 5:30PM-12AM at 2217 N Carroll Blvd Denton
Free Summer Music Series~ Clayton Landuea at the Mule Barn beginning at 9PM
Saturday~ Aug 23
Backyard Chickens at Denton Clear Creek Heritage Center beginning at 9:30AM
Hello Kitty Truck at Southlake Town Square from 10AM-7PM
Dive & Vibe at the Fort Worth Marriott Hotel, 3300 Championship Pkwy. Purchase $20 pass to come in and enjoy the property and enjoy live music by Jackson Hatch
Live Music~ Blake Jackson from 7-10PM at Three Wide Brewing
Live Music~ Dax Davis, Free summer series at the Mule Barn from 9-11PM
Sunday~ Aug 24
Hoamsy Fused Glass Workshop~ Suncatchers at 3Wide Brewing from 3-5 PM
Farmers Market from 9AM-1PM at 4203 River Walk Dr Flower Mound
Farmers Market from 9AM-1PM at 500 S Oak St Roanoke
Farmers Market from 10AM-2PM at 96 McMakin Rd Bartonville
📅See our online calendar for upcoming and ongoing events
Upcoming:
8/26~ Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks
9/20~ Cross Timbers Duck Derby
9/27~ Cliburn Family Concert~ The Carnival of the Animals
9/27-9/28~ Monster Truck Wars in Denton
10/24-10/25~ The Balloon Glow & Laser Show at TMS
10/25~ Cruisin’ in Justin
LOCAL HISTORY
From One-Room Schools to a Growing District
Did you know Justin has seen schools come and go for more than a century? Back in 1902, the town passed a $2,000 bond to build a new school. Just a decade later, in 1913, the community opened Pennington College—a big step for education in the area.
Fast forward to 1948, and everything changed. Justin joined forces with Haslet, Rhome, and Roanoke to form the Northwest School District, giving kids more opportunities than one-room schoolhouses could offer. By 1949, Fairview joined in, making Northwest ISD the largest district by square miles in all of Texas. Over time, even more communities became part of the district, and today it stretches across 14 towns (or parts of towns!).
The first school built specifically for the new district came in 1950—a high school that set the stage for big growth ahead.
And just look at where we are now:
6 High Schools
7 Middle Schools
23 Elementary Schools
That’s 36 schools in total—quite the leap from those early one-building classrooms!
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