Blog entries tagged City of Friendswood

Friday Night Movies in the Park at Centennial Park Amphitheater

Daphne Hager — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:46:55 +0100

Every Friday night, now through August 20, 2010, the City of Friendswood and the Friendswood Rotary Club will be host to weekly Movies in the Park. And, thanks to the generous local sponsors, all of the movies are free to the public. Movies will be held on Fridays at the Evelyn B. Newman amphitheater in Centennial Park, located at 2200 S. Friendswood Drive (FM 518).

This summer’s films are all recent box office hits and are sure to be enjoyed by the entire family! The movie schedule is as follows:

July 30 - Astroboy

Friendswood to Have a New Animal Shelter

Daphne Hager — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:47:09 +0100

Last week, the Friendswood City Council unanimously voted FOR the FM 528/Moore Road site as the new home of the city’s animal shelter.

The new Moore Road facility will be built at a cost of no more than $1 million, and will replace the current shelter located on Deepwood. The current shelter’s history of flooding was a key factor in the citizen argument against a remodel and an obvious consideration by all council members.

“A lot of work has gone into this and it’s time we make a decision,” council member Mike Barker said before council voted 6-0 for the FM 528 site.

Deepwood’s condition and accessibility issues were also mentioned because, although it had passed their last state inspection conditionally, the state had an understanding that the city was going to take action and build an up-to-date facility.

“What really causes the problems down there is the creek flooding,” Friendswood Police Chief Robert Weiners said.

Vickie Glenn of Friendswood Animal Advocates asserts that “The selection needs to move forward as soon as possible.” The new facility will have easy access and will not have the devastating flooding issues experienced in the passed.

The Friendswood Animal Shelter is sure to be more visible to the community which will keep their services top-of-mind for area residents and hopefully allow more animals to be saved and/or adopted. A definite Win-Win for pets and pet lovers alike!

115th Annual Friendswoood Fourth of July Celebration

Daphne Hager — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:41:30 +0100

This year's 4th of July Celebration, "Red, White and Blue Go Green, Keep Friendswood Beautiful" will be a two day event! The celebration will be jam-packed with entertainment, food and fun for the entire family.

The celebration will kick off Sunday night with the concert and fireworks extravaganza beginning at 7 p.m. at Friendswood's Centennial Park. Popular entertainer Rick Trevino will headline the evening’s entertainment. The fireworks will light up the sky beginning at approximately 9:20 p.m. “The fireworks will be choreographed to patriotic music and are guaranteed to be one of the best fireworks displays in the Houston area,” state public officials.

Public parking will not be available at Centennial Park for the Evening Program. Free shuttle service will be available from Clear Brook High School and from Friendswood Community Church, on 2821 Parkwood Ave. Shuttle services will begin running at 6:30 p.m.

On Monday, July 5th The Grand Parade will travel down Friendswood Drive. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., at the corner of FM 518 and Heritage Drive, and will feature over 100 entries from Friendswood and around the State of Texas. The parade will conclude at Stevenson Park where rides, games, food, live entertainment and fun for the entire family will take place. The Zydeco Dots will be the featured entertainment along with a variety of patriotic performances throughout the day. The activities will begin shortly after the conclusion of the parade.

Friendswood Public Library offers Cool Summer Programs for the Whole Family

Daphne Hager — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:00:18 +0100

Throughout the year, the Friendswood Public Library has activities and story time for children. During the hot summer months, they offer an extensive schedule of FREE programs for children, teens and adults that include craft classes, movies, music and movement as well as reading clubs and more. Here are just a few of the activities for June:

June 15, 16 and 18

Toddlertime for babies from birth to 3 years

Time: 10:10 a.m. (every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 1 – July 30)

June 15, 16 and 18

Preschool Story time for ages 3-6 Time: 10:45 a.m. (every Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Friday from June 1 – July 30)

June 26

New Family Story time for all ages

Time: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (4th Saturday of the month)

*Verify dates and times with Children's desk All of the Friendswood Public Library programs start promptly, so it is advisable to arrive a few minutes early to ensure a seat before they begin. Once the program begins, no further entry is allowed. Some events require a ticket (free), so check their website at Friendswood.Lib.TX.US for full details and a complete summer schedule!

Debut and Dedication Ceremony held for Friendswood Veterans Memorial

Daphne Hager — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:47:13 +0100

The recently completed Veterans Memorial was unveiled in a morning ceremony last Monday on Memorial Day. This newest addition to the beautiful community areas, including Stevenson Park and Friendswood City Hall, includes an eight by sixteen foot steel flag, created by local resident Jay Horecky, in honor of the sacrifices so graciously made by Friendswood veterans.

The granite base of the flag is inscribed “Honor, Gratitude, Respect and Remembrance to the Men and Women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States”. And, the flag is elegantly flanked by two stately columns, etched with the three military branch insignias, topped by an eagle statue and a large world globe.

A small meditation area is set up around the memorial including benches, lighting, serene landscaping for those seeking a moment of silence or prayer area.

To make a tax deductible donation, you may mail contributions to the Friendswood Memorial Fund at 304 Sunset, Friendswood, TX 77546 or you can visit the website at FriendswoodVeteransMemorial.com for more details about the memorial.

"I'm the Mayor and I Pray!"

Daphne Hager — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:18:48 +0100

Thank God for our great community who still practices the faith that our city was founded on!

Friendswood was among many towns across our great nation that celebrated the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6, 2010, led by Mayor David Smith. The ceremonies were held at Friendswood’s Stevenson Park Pavilion and included prayer and scripture reading. Music was performed by Sound Principle under the direction of Ellen Cullins, from Bay Area Christian School.

The Continental Congress established the National Day of Prayer in 1775 and the annual event was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman in 1952 through a joint resolution of the United States Congress. President Ronald Reagan amended the Day of Prayer in 1988 by designating it as the first Thursday of May each year.

The Friendswood Journal stated the community “joined in prayer for our nation and our leaders, to thank God for His blessings upon this land and our city, to seek God’s intervention in the problems we face, and seek His guidance for our nation’s and city’s government and community leaders.”

Source: HCN

Bales and Windsong Earn Food Service Gold Ribbon Awards

Greg Rivera — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:47:07 +0100

Exemplary Friendswood ISD intermediate schools were recognized on April 8, as Galveston County Health District observed National Public Health Week and National Immunization Week.

Bales and Windsong Intermediate cafeteria staffs were honored with the Gold Ribbon Award for Excellent Food Service Operators during a ceremony at the Wayne Johnson community center in La Marque. Galveston county commissioners Stephen Holmes and Brian Lamb were present to congratulate the 66 award recipients.

According to the Health District, Gold ribbon award criteria includes the following: the establishment must actually prepare food, maintain a record of satisfactory food temperatures, must have no confirmed food borne illness complaints, must have at least one certified food service manager employed, must have no significant number of demerits from inspections, must have a good cleaning and maintenance program, have evidence of staff discussions or training, and show special effort to comply with the rules by the use of food safety aids.

Health district sanitarians inspect more than 1,500 licensed food service operations in Galveston County to assure food safety and protect the health of consumers. Food service inspection scores and a complete list of 2010 gold ribbon award winners can be found on the district’s web site at Gchd.org. For full details regarding the award and to see photos of the special staff that serve our children so well each school day, visit the FISD web site at Fisdk12.net.

To help better support our food service staff and make suggestions to improve our children’s meal experiences at school, you can participate in a food services survey online. The survey will also be used to help build menus, food station concepts. Visit www.studentvp.com/friendswood to take the survey and earn a free cookie!

Family Fun Provided by the Friendswood Historical Society

Greg Rivera — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:00:15 +0100

On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the Friendswood Historical Society in conjunction with the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce will be holding our annual F.I.G. (Friendswood Is Great) Festival at Stevenson Park.

Last year was the Historical Society’s second year to work with the Chamber of Commerce at their annual car show. This year, we are expanding our craft show and are able to have more space available for vendors or crafts and other items of interest. Historical sites will also be open to the public for tours.

This event draws a very good crowd and along with the car show there will be a Quilt Show, bus tours to historical sites in Friendswood, music, food and demonstrations of “how it was back then.” For more information contact Ann Whitaker at 281-482-2290 or by email at half97@sbcglobal.net.

Come out with your family and enjoy the day’s events, and spend a few minutes meeting local business owners and neighbors. It won’t take long to experience the “friendly feelings” radiated by locals and see for yourself why Friendswood really is known as one of the Best Places to Live in America!

Spring Sparkle in Friendswood

Cheryl Perry — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:17:00 +0100

The Friendswood Chamber of Commerce will host their annual “Spring Sparkle” event Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 8.00am-2:00pm .This annual event allows Friendswood residents the opportunity to dispose of large trash items such as tree limbs, old appliances and old furniture. Some household hazardous waste is not accepted. The event will be held near West Ranch at Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Dr. For more information, please contact the City of Friendswood Community Services department at 281-996-3220.

Birraporetti's Restaurant Opening in Friendswood

Greg Rivera — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:40:28 +0100

With the recent progress in the direction of mixed use real estate development and the recent un-doing of the “dry city” status, it’s no surprise that the arrival of a “Big City” chain coming to Friendswood has created quite an exciting buzz in our wonderfully quaint town of Friendswood, Texas!

So, with great pride, I can confirm that Birraporetti’s Restaurant is coming to Friendswood. "We're very excited about it," Donna Huckleberry, an office manager in their Houston office said. “Crews are preparing the eatery, which formerly housed Babbo Bruno's. But officials have not pinned down an opening date yet,” according to Huckleberry. Locals can already see the transformation beginning, with fresh exterior paint and a flurry of contractors working inside and out.

Famous for their Sunday Jazz Brunch, Pasta’s, and Bottomless Bellini’s and Mimosa’s, there is no doubt the restaurant will be a quick success and a wonderfully refreshing alternative to our existing Friendswood’s Favorites! The commercial real estate surrounding the new Birraporetti’s location and the popular Texas grocery chain, HEB, has become a busy Friendswood hub. Several recently opened restaurants, including the Texas Tea Room, Ziki Sushi Habashi and the always popular 528 Asian Bistro, are quickly gaining local loyalty and often at capacity during prime dining hours. Did I mention Café Adobe, another Big City” restaurant is just weeks away from their Grand Opening?

Great Food…just another reason Friendswood is one of Forbes “Best Places to Live” and continues to get better all the time!

"This is the Most Beautiful Building in Friendswood"

Greg Rivera — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:15:11 +0100

That is a big statement for a building, but that is exactly how The Friendswood Park Plaza office building at 907 S. Friendswood Drive is being described. Right across the street from City Hall this building is now a staple location in Friendswood offering office space in 100% of its 20,400 sq ft of space.

Offering 100% of floor space to offices would not have been possible with the original zoning of the building as Neighborhood Financial which limited office space to 60% of gross floor space. In order to make this change happen Crystal Creek Developers requested a zoning re-classification for which the Friendswood City Council was pleased to accept. “They didn’t have to do that,” shared Jim Barr, Friendswood City Council member, “They’re doing this at their own expense to make it more attractive for the people of Friendswood. I think it’s impressive what they’ve done.”

Crystal Creek Developers LLC built the Friendswood Park Plaza according to the design and plans created by P.E. Square Engineering and Everest Design Group LLC (all housed in the new building). Requesting a re-zoning as Downtown District was not the only optional step that Crystal Creek took to make the building more attractive for the City of Friendswood, they also spent an extra $80,000 to put in 48-inch storm pipes beneath the parking lot instead of building a detention pond which can be an eyesore. “It’s got everything you could possibly want,” said Sally Harris Branson of Raymond James Financial who recently moved into the new building.

The building is nestled closer to the street than most office buildings, with a second floor balcony that looks directly onto Friendswood Drive and City Hall. The design included a wide paved walkway and landscaping surrounding the earth tones on the outside of the building. There is a common conference room on the second floor with high ceilings, offering the newest electronics and technology. To top it off the Executive suites on the second floor offer internet, digital phones, cable television and utilities along with a receptionist service, common kitchen area, exercise room with a shower, and janitorial services.

In mid-December, after only being open for one month, the building was already 80% leased. Among the many businesses making full use of the offered space are American Home Design, Edwina Alexis Interiors, Insight Interests LLC, John E. Smith & Associates, Kelm Engineering, Macek Power, Prince Properties, Revive Skin Body & Wellness LLC, Turner Meditation and many more along with a French style deli set to open on the first floor.

There has been a market and demand for prime office space and now there is a prime place to obtain it – Friendswood Park Plaza – a great building to start a great New Year.

Friendswood Awarded 2.3 Million for Back-up generators

Greg Rivera — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:21:08 +0100

The City of Friendswood is proud of its community, a group of people who learn together and work together, full of patriotism and a strong civic identity, supported by wonderful volunteers and a thriving community spirit. While the city has had a wonderful time up till now as one of the Best Places to Live, they are preparing for the future by taking steps like redeveloping downtown, and equipping the city with resources for the future. The Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA) recently announced that a grant of $2.3 million has been awarded to the city to purchase back-up generators across the city to prepare for the future and well being of the city’s residents.

The $2.3 million Community Development Block Grant has been awarded to the City of Friendswood to purchase back-up generators at key water and sewer locations across town. Natural gas generators will be purchased for Surface Water Station #1, Water Wells #2 and #33, and for Friendswood Fire Stations 1,2, and 3. The grant was awarded in response to a proposal by the City of Friendswood which stated that back-up power was a primary concern for the health and welfare of area residents.

Under normal conditions water stations and water wells carry fresh water to the people of Friendswood and lift stations pump waste water to water treatment plants. However, in the case of natural disasters like Hurricane Ike which can cut power to lift stations for an extended period of time, the lift stations cannot work and sewer back-ups occur, posing risk to residents.

It is essential to have long term energy sources to power the lift station pumps to prevent sewer back-ups in the event of a long term power outage. The natural gas generators will ensure that sewer systems continue to work and flow properly in such unforeseen events.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs, and was awarded to Friendswood and other communities under a Presidential disaster declaration resulting from Hurricane Ike in 2008. Generally the funds are awarded to states through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG program is one of the longest continuously running programs at HUD and continues to help communities such as Friendswood prepare for future development.

Friendswood Resident Marianne Duncanson Honored as Donor of the Year

Greg Rivera — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:15:15 +0100

Marianne Duncanson of Friendswood is a proud member of her community and looks for ways to serve her city. Recently she was recognized for her commitment and contribution to the work that she loves as The College of the Mainland honored her with the 2009 Donor of the Year Award.

By day she is a senior lubrication engineer for Exxon Mobil where she has worked for over 30 years. While she enjoys her day job, her real passion comes when she is able to provide for her community by offering Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to those in need. She joined the Friendswood Volunteer EMS Department in 2005 and because of her dedication to serve she went to school to become a paramedic, graduating from the College of the Mainland in 2006, equipped and ready to start giving back.

While she has been honoring those in need with her exceptional care and heartfelt service, she was recently honored by the College of the Mainland Foundation as the 2009 Donor of the Year for her support of the EMS program and the College of the Mainland. “Her donations have helped the EMS program purchase much needed airway training manikins, instructional software, and other instructional resources,” said Cissy Matthews, dean of public service and health occupations.

The COM foundation also offers scholarships to local residents each year, with $100,000 being distributed last year, a resource that would not be possible without companies and people like Duncanson making contributions. Duncanson will be honoring the residents of Friendswood as she continues the work she loves.

Friendswood Independent School District Receives "Superior Achievement" for Financial ...

Greg Rivera — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Friendswood Independent School District has raised the bar in financial accountability - they have received a rating of "Superior Achievement" from the Texas School's FIRST Rating System. This is the Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas (FIRST), which is in its seventh year of awarding ratings. "It shows that our district is making the most of our taxpayers' dollars. This shows that FISD's schools are accountable not only for student learning, but also for achieving these results cost-effectively and efficiently," said George Rogers, FISD's Assistant Superintendent of Business.

The FIRST rating was developed by the Texas Education Agency as a standard accountability system for Texas school districts to ensure they achieve the highest quality in managing their financial resources. The rating system designates a rating based on data quality, with the highest rating being "Superior Achievement," followed by "Above Standard," "Standard Achievement," and "Substandard Achievement." If a school district has serious data quality problems they may receive an additional rating of "Suspended - Data Quality."

"We are very pleased with FISD's School FIRST rating," Rogers shared. It is an achievement that Friendswood families and taxpayers can also be proud to share in as they move forward in the coming academic and fiscal year. They have set a standard that will hopefully spur on other school districts and continue to raise the bar for Texas school’s financial responsibilities.

Friendswood Water Prices to Fall

Daphne Hager — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

West Ranch residents concerned about water and sewage prices going up can take some comfort in knowing that water prices are expected to go down by 20% in the coming fiscal year.

Friendswood residents recently voiced their concerns regarding growing water bills at the Friendswood City Council Meeting. The growing rates aren't as simple as demand being up in a drought year. The total water consumption in Friendswood is down, showing families are working to conserve water. In June 2009 an average of 4.95 million gallons per day was used compared to 6.2 million for the previous June, and the average for July dropped from 7.2 million in 2008 to 4.65 million in 2009. "More people are conserving water... There have been a lot of water leaks this year due to drought" said Public Works Director Kaz Hamidian.

The city is taking steps to ensure that prices will be cut and that water will continue flowing to all families as communities continue to grow. This is not an easy task as the total of Friendswood and Pearland communities is expected to reach a quarter of a million people by 2020.

With the Water and Sewer Bond Issue passed in 2006 and with last year's budget process, rates were adjusted and raised to provide for future debt service and to minimize additional debt requirements. The rates were increased to be able to fund several water and sewage projects in Friendswood including rehabilitating two of the water wells, purchasing necessary surface water from the City of Houston, constructing a one million gallon concrete storage tank, and extending water and sewer lines along FM 2351 to Beamer Road.

The idea was that an increased expense for Friendswood residents in the short term would pay off in the long run as the city is able to meet demands of growth with less reliance on purchasing more expensive water in spot markets. Thankfully upgrades are in sight with a projected ability to provide 11.8 million gallons per day to residents by 2012. This also means that West Ranch community members can look forward to that long term decrease in their bill and still enjoy fresh water daily.

Source: www.hcnonline.com

NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition

Daphne Hager — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The City of Friendswood Community Services Department is hosting
the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition in Centennial Park on
Thursday September 24, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. (2200 S. Friendswood Dr.,
Friendswood, TX).

The competition gives Friendswood and West Ranch community boys
and girls, between the ages of 8 and 15, the opportunity to compete
for distance and accuracy in punting, passing and kicking a
football. Winners from this event will advance to the Gulf Coast
Sectional Competition being held in October. Ribbons will be
awarded to the top three finalists in each age group according to
sex, and certificates will be given to every participant.

This is a free event open to the public and will have good
music, Gatorade and fun for all ages. T-shirts will be given to the
first 20 participants, and registration will take place in
Centennial Park on the day of the event. In order to register
participants will need to have a copy of their birth certificate or
religious document (e.g. baptismal record) for proof of age and
eligibility. Participants must wear tennis shoes and are encouraged
to come early to practice.

For more information please call the City of Friendswood
Community Services Department at 281-996-3220.

City of Friendswood To Cut Water and Sewage Bills

Daphne Hager — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

During the City's annual budget review of Friendswood's city water and sewer rates for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year, Friendswood created some great news. The City of Friendswood has a new plan to reduce sewer and water rates by 20 percent on the average water and sewer bill for the upcoming fiscal year. Last year's water and sewer budget process saw a number of significant improvements. Such improvements range from the purchasing of surface water from the City of Houston, to rehabilitating two of Friendswood's water wells, to creating a one million gallon storage tank. The City also extended the water and sewer lines along FM 2351 to Beamer Road. During the 2009 budget year Friendswood secured $2 million in grant funding for water/sewage improvements. Standard & Poor's gave Friendswood a significant boost by changing its rating of the city from A to AA-. The rating comes from the high quality management of water and sewer utility and means the City will be able to issue debt at a much lower interest rate. Since the bond was delayed, Friendswood was able to sell it in a much more favorable market environment. All this gives more of a reason for Friendswood to be able to decrease rates. The new rate reduction is currently planned for adoption in the 2010 City budget by the Friendswood City Council later this month. West Ranch residents should enjoy a much lighter water and sewage bill, and heavier wallets! Source: The Journal of Friendswood

Fun Community Halloween Event in Friendswood

Cheryl Perry — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Looking for a fun event this Halloween?

Join the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce and Amoco Federal Credit Union for a fun pre-halloween event.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 6-8:00 p.m. Friendswood residents will join together in Stevenson Park for an evening of ghost, goblins and fun!

Roger Roecker Sworn In As New Friendswood City Manager

Daphne Hager — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Last Monday Friendswood City Hall staff member Roger Roecker was sworn in as the City of Friendswood's new City Manager. Larry Taylor, State Representative performed the honors for Roecker, 56. For 20 years Roecker was on the City Hall staff, 3 of those years during this run as interim city manager. While he loves the low profile work he has done, he feels it is time to step up and embrace a new challenge.

During an interview at City Hall Roecker stated, "God really puts you where He wants you to be," and adding "Sometimes you agree with where He puts you and you like being there. Other times, you don't. My belief is you're better off going willingly. This is not a commentary on the city manager's job. It never was on my list, quite frankly, but it's what I feel God wants."

He was sworn in with open arms as a unanimous decision was made by City Council to officially make Roger Roecker its new Friendswood City Manager. All this after his 17 month interim capacity served prior to this. Council members praise him, and even gave him a standing ovation as he was sworn in last monday.

"I've known Roger Roecker for probably 25-plus years," State Representative Taylor said. "Leadership? He's great. His professionalism is of the highest quality. He's also a great man of character, very serious-minded about his work (and he's) hard working. The one thing Roger Roecker is not, is an actor, so I'm glad he's losing that ‘acting’ city manager title because he's the real deal."

"I've known Roger for quite a while and we know what we're getting with Roger,” Councilman Jim Hill added. “This is not an unknown quantity. I don't think at this time we could find a better person to be city manager of Friendswood."

Roecker has spent his whole life living in Houston, with the slight exception of two years spent at Howard Payne University in Brownwood. "I grew up about 100 yards from the Colorado River," reminisced Roecker. "A lot of rice and corn, it's great farmland. As a kid you think, 'This is the most boring place in the world.' Looking back on it, I wouldn't trade it for the world. It was a great place to grow up."

His work in City Hall began in 1989 when he was hired to work in the finance department by former city manager Annette Brand. The years of experience and excellent service have paid off as he is now Pearland's own City Manager. On management, he states, "Hire really good people, give them the resources that you can give them and get out of the way and let them do their jobs," and "That has kind of been a very basic philosophy, but it's allowed me to build and maintain some really good relationships with really good people over my career. Being able to have that type of relationship and at the same time be of service to seven other people that I work for and then the 30,000 people outside of that that we work for, you couldn't be in better position to be of service and that's what I've found to be appealing."

Image courtesy of the Journal of Friendswood

Source: the Journal of Friendswood

Beginning of School Traffic at Friendswood High School

Daphne Hager — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

West Ranch residents visiting and attending Friendswood High School this Fall semester should be aware of potential traffic congestion in the area. Friendswood I.S.D and the City of Friendswood have issued the following warnings as a convenience to the community:

Traffic around FHS at the start and end of the school day will be congested. Parent drop-off is the same as last year and will be done on the right side of the building (senior parking lot). Students will enter the school through the first set of double doors. Parents will not be allowed to drop-off at any time in the bus drop-off and new teacher lot (left side of building). Seniors who will park in the front senior lot will still need to enter off Greenbriar Avenue. We are encouraging our juniors and seniors who will park in the football stadium lot to enter and exit on the new drive off Falling Leaf, next to the Natatorium construction.

We will still have overflow parking for juniors on Mustang Road and for seniors in the field next to the new teacher lot.  Please allow extra time in the mornings to get to school. Please be patient with our traffic challenges as we kick-off another great year at FHS! 

City Construction Alert: As of Wednesday, August 19, 2009, Falling Leaf is closed between Sunset Drive and Greenbriar Avenue. Please contact the city for a re-open date and please plan accordingly.

West Ranch also wishes FHS students and teachers and excellent school year; have a great one and stay safe on those roads!