August 7, 2026

Aug 12; Kindergarten, ECSE and FCC Welcome Walks, 5:00-7:00pm

Aug 13: All other grades Welcome Walks, 5:00-7:00pm

Aug 17: Kinder Family Playdate, 3:30-4:00 and PK-5 Supply Drop-Off, 4:00-6:00pm

Aug 19: First Day of School

Aug 22: RRISD Back to school Celebration, 10am-12:00pm

Sept 1: Apex Fundraiser Kick Off

Sept 7: Labor Day Holiday, No School

Sept 11: Apex Fun Run

The Forest North building and grounds are undergoing extensive renovation this summer, thanks to the 2024 RRISD School Bond! Here are some highlights:

- Removal of the carpet and new tile flooring installed throughout classrooms, hallways, gym and the cafeteria

- New ceilings and lighting throughout the building

- Enhanced drainage for the back of the school

- Resurfacing of the front sidewalks and breezeway

- Kiln updates

Still to come:

- New front playground (expected Fall 2026)

- Additional fencing and electronic gates for entry and exit

- Digital marquee installation

Everything is looking great so far, but it will be a tight turnaround for teachers in getting their rooms to set up prior to school starting. Thanks in advance for your grace and understanding. We will work hard next week to get the building set up and ready for Supply Drop-Off on August 17th.

See a full list of Forest North Bond projects here: https://www.roundrockisd.org/o/rrisd/page/bond-2024-forest-north-elementary

Huge thanks to the voters who supported RRISD Bond 2024 as it has directly supported major improvements at our school. Forest North students have the best teachers in all of Round Rock ISD, and they deserve top-notch facilities too. 

A School Meal Benefit Application can connect qualifying families with breakfast, lunch and more!

Click here to learn about and apply for Free or Reduced lunch

This form must be completed every year, so be sure to fill it out even if your child received services last year. We recommend every family fill out the form as the qualifiers often change. It is a quick and easy process and you don't want to miss out on savings!

-  Takes 5 minutes

-  Completely CONFIDENTIAL

-  Full web security

- One form per family (click once for all siblings)

Extra Benefits for Families Who Qualify

Along with free or reduced fees for lunch and breakfast daily, eligible students may receive access to benefits such as:

🎓 Academic and Testing Benefits like SAT,  ACT and college entrance fee waivers

🏅 Athletics and Camps

🎭 Fine Arts and Extracurricular Support

🍎 Weekend Nutrition Support

Your Application Also Supports Forest North

School Meal Benefit Applications help Forest North qualify for important state and federal funding that supports student programs and resources such as our intervention and counseling staff. 

The number of qualifying students affect funding. By completing the application, eligible families help ensure our students receive the resources for which they qualify.

Unsure Whether You Qualify? Apply Anyway!

Eligibility is based on factors such as household size, income and participation in certain assistance programs.

Household circumstances can change during the year. Families may submit an application at any time, especially following a loss of employment, reduction in income or increase in household size.

Even if you’re unsure whether your family qualifies, it’s worth applying. Many families are surprised to learn they’re eligible, especially if household income or circumstances have changed.

                                                            APPLY HERE

If you have any questions about the Free/Reduced lunch application or need help filling it out, please reach out to Amy Jacobs at 512-464-6753.

8/13/26 WELCOME WALKS

Please plan to be at your home on Thursday evening, 8/13, between 5:00 and 7:00 PM as your child's homeroom teacher will stop by to introduce his or herself. This special Forest North tradition allows our staff to greet students and warmly welcome families to new a school year. FYI: No homeroom teacher assignments will be shared prior to this event.

(Special Note: Our FCC, ECSE and Kinder teams are holding Welcome Walks on Wednesday August 12, 5-7pm).

8/17/26 SCHOOL SUPPLY DROP-OFF, 4:00-6:00pm

All are invited to school on Monday afternoon, 8/17, to see new classrooms, tour the school and reconnect with friends. Feel free to bring your child’s school supplies to drop off too, so there is less to carry on the first day of school. Click the picture button below for the 2026-27 School Supply lists by grade.

8/19/26 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

The first bell of the 2026-27 school year rings at 7:30am on Wednesday, August 19th! All students need to be in their rooms and ready to learn by 7:35. Parents are welcome to walk students to their rooms and take pictures on the first day. Our school doors open daily at 7:15am.

Getting our students home safely is a top priority at Forest North. Please complete this End of Day Transportation Form to indicate how your child should be released at dismissal time. We must have this information in writing and will not release students alternatively without updated written permission from you. End of Day transportation options include:

School Bus: FNE bus riders load their bus in the back of the building near the gym. Students must live 2 miles away from school or participate in a special program to qualify for RRISD bus services. Find your eligibility and route at https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=RR04523987. Get more information and register for the Smart Tag parent app here: https://www.roundrockisd.org/o/rrisd/page/transportation 

Bike Rider/Walker: Student are escorted across crosswalk near the front playground and released into the neighborhood to walk or ride home. 

YMCA After-School Care: The YMCA of Central Texas provides on-site after school care at FNE. Info here: https://ymcactx.org/childcare/afterschool/. Register here: http://bit.ly/4wu2VnH

Daycare: Daycare vans/buses pickup students at the back of the school. Daycare companies that have picked up at FNE in the past are listed here: https://bit.ly/4fSS7Zo

Parent-Pick Up: Guardians park their cars and walk up to the school. They check in with their family's 3-digit IDismiss number and their student walks out to meet them. IDismiss numbers will be distributed just before school starts.

Car Rider: Guardians stay in their car and follow the car rider line (front of the school near the marquee). They give their family's 3 digit IDismiss number to a staff member. Students will meet their cars as they approach the front door area. IDismiss numbers will be distributed just before school starts.

If your child is an eligible bus rider, be sure to download and register for the SMARTtag Parent App. Through the app, parents can access important transportation information, including:

-  Student bus schedules and route information

-  Late bus notifications

-  Bus change notifications

-  Alerts when their child boards and exits the bus

Bus route information for eligible students will be available in the SMARTtag Parent App beginning August 14.

Please check your child’s bus schedule in the Parent App the evening before the first day of school and throughout the first few weeks of school in case any last-minute route adjustments impact your child’s transportation information.

Click the button below to access our FNE Guide for New Families. This document, along with the Forest North website, will provide the information you need to begin or continue your school journey with Forest North. Let us know what's missing-- what other helpful information do you need to know about our community? Email amy_jacobs@roundrocksid.org and we'll get it added.

Thank you in advance for supporting teachers' classroom and teaching needs by helping them #clearthelist! Click the button below to view the Amazon Wish lists of our staff. Any support you can provide will be greatly appreciated!

Come celebrate the start of an exciting new school year in RRISD! You’ll enjoy free fun, entertainment, and services.

Saturday, August 22 ~ 10:00am to 12:00pm

Cedar Ridge High School, 2801 Gattis School Rd. Round Rock

Directions to Cedar Ridge High School More information

Parents and Guardians of currently enrolled Forest North students (returning students and students who were registered before June 1 only) should have received an email from RRISD that explains a Texas state requirement to update your child's annual forms for the new school year. The email includes a unique Snapcode and a link to login to update those forms. If you didn't receive it, check your email spam folder. Please click the link and update your child's forms as soon as possible. Please do not re-register your student. If you update your address, also email a copy of your new proof of residency (current utility bill, signed lease or mortgage statement with the guardian or the parent's name on it) to our Registrar/Attendance Specialist, Alondra Torres-Crocker, at alondra_torres-crocker@roundrockisd.org. Be sure to include your child's name in the email. Thank you for your help!