New students, new teachers, new policies when Boerne ISD opens Aug.10

Boerne ISD officials expect nearly 11,000 students in their 12 school hallways when the new academic year opens Aug. 10.

Bryan Benway, Boerne ISD director of communications, said the district enrolled 400-500 new students for the 2023-24 academic year, creating a projected student total of 10,800 -- continuing a trend of about 6% growth per year.

“We’re seeing our elementary schools grow at a very large rate, which is why elementary school no. 8 is so important,” Benway said, referring to the district’s next new school off Scenic Loop Road near the Corley Farms subdivision, south of town. After a pending name change, the new school will open for the 2024-25 school year.