Temple ISD spoke with 6 News about changes coming to the district [Video]

TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Independent School District is set to introduce several significant changes as the 2024-2025 school year approaches.

Among the most notable developments is the opening of Sampson-Howard Elementary, a brand-new facility that has been eagerly anticipated by the community.

Dr. Bobby Ott, Superintendent of Temple ISD, highlighted the milestone, saying, “We have not had a brand-new school in the district, or at least an added one to the district, in about 30 years.” 

In addition to the new school, Temple ISD has been focused on implementing comprehensive safety measures across all campuses. Over the summer, district officials and staff engaged in extensive training and planning to bolster campus security. Dr. Ott emphasized, “We’ve spent the entire summer working on plans and in training in terms of the folks that are going to be manned at each campus to make sure that our campuses …