The Northwest ISD board of trustees approved three names for new facilities as well as five inductees into the district's Legacy Wall during their regular meeting Oct. 21.
The details
According to a district news release, the three newly named buildings are:
- Dr. Leigh Anne Romer Elementary School - named after a former longtime principal, the school will be located in the Madero community in Fort Worth and is scheduled to open in August 2026
- Floyd Barksdale Middle School - named for a former community member who served on the school board and was active in youth events, this new school will be located near the Pecan Square community in Northlake and is scheduled to open in August 2026
- Dennis McCreary Multipurpose Facility - named after a former administrator who led facilities and growth planning, this repurposed building is near Northwest High School and Pike Middle School and is scheduled to open in November
District officials accepted name submissions from community members in September through a nomination process. A district committee reviewed all nominations before making recommendations to the board, according to a news release.
