Positioning Boerne ISD for the future remains a top priority. Over the past several years, three planning committees have worked collaboratively to assess long-range growth, evaluate facility needs, and guide campus planning across the district. Through their efforts, Boerne ISD has gathered valuable community input, analyzed future enrollment trends and facility demands, and shaped recommendations that will benefit the district long term.
For a growing district like Boerne ISD, maintaining a strong land portfolio is essential to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Strategic land acquisitions allow the district to plan proactively rather than being forced into costly decisions driven by immediate need. In a community like ours, opportunities to acquire property with existing utility infrastructure are rare.
When a site offers both long-term value and operational efficiency, it represents a smart investment in the future of Boerne ISD.
The district expanded its land portfolio with the purchase of 70 acres in the Southwest corner of the district in May 2025, and the recent purchase of 31 acres off North Main. This expanded land portfolio allows us to strategically plan for future needs.
Planning for both properties is driven by demographic trends and feedback from our community. From 2020 to 2022, Boerne ISD faced record enrollment growth and the need to expand capacity during a particularly challenging construction environment. The projects funded through Bond 2022 were instrumental in helping the district meet those demands and lay the foundation for where we are today.
The construction of Viola Wilson Elementary was completed for $36 million. Today, comparable elementary schools across the region are costing approximately $60 million to build, underscoring the value of delivering this project when we did.
Strategic expansions at Boerne High School and Champion High School have added 768 student seats, directly supporting growth in our specialized P-TECH pathways focused on health science and cybersecurity careers. The classroom addition at Boerne High School was completed for $10.8 million, while the Champion High School addition was delivered for $18.2 million.
Together, these investments expanded capacity and enhanced academic opportunities at a fraction of the cost of constructing a new high school, which now approaches $300 million in many neighboring districts and communities.
Today, Boerne ISD is experiencing more moderate growth, providing an opportunity to thoughtfully revisit and refine our long-term vision for future growth and facility needs.
Our theme for this school year was “Legacy Built, Future Ready.” That theme reflects both where we’ve been and where we’re headed. I am incredibly proud of our students and staff and the dedication, excellence, and heart they bring to our schools each day. Families are drawn to this community because of its people, traditions, and small-town character. They choose to stay because of the opportunities ahead and the shared commitment to building a bright future together.
Dr, Kristin Craft is superintendent for the Boerne Independent School District
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