New Year, New School

It’s a new school year for every Elgin Independent School District student — and a new school for some — as a slice of the city’s youngest learners begin classes this week at a brand-new campus. 

Trinity Ranch Elementary, the district’s fifth elementary school, opened Aug. 13 in the growing Trinity Ranch subdivision just south of U.S. 290. The $40 million project is designed to serve up to 900 students with flexibility, safety and community in mind, according to the district.

“It’s amazing. We’re going to do a lot of really inventive learning here,” Elgin ISD Communications Director Al Rodriguez said while touring the campus’ colorful, shaded courtyard.