Lamar CISD Buys Property for New School at The George

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District has purchased 15 acres in The George for a new elementary school.

The purchase closed Aug. 15. This is one of two parcels within The George master plan that have been designated for a school.

“A community where parents can walk their children to school or kids can bike to school is an essential part of the vision we have for The George,” said Derek Goff, Vice President and General Manager of The George. “We aspire to create a true hometown for our residents, and quality schools are vital to achieving that.”

The 15-acre site is part of The George’s second phase of development, located in Richmond near FM 2977 and Ricefield Road. The school district will determine timing of school construction. The purchase was made possible through funds raised in a $1.7 billion bond approved in November 2022, which included funding for four new elementary schools across the district.

Currently, The George is zoned to Thomas Elementary and three adjacent schools — Steenbergen Middle School, Wright Junior High and Randle High School.

The George is expected to begin new home sales in Spring 2026. At completion, the community is slated for about 4,000 homes.