Crystal City Elementary

08/25/2026

As we settle into the new school year, please review these updated drop-off and pick-up procedures:

* Stadium Parking Lot: Please utilize the Stadium Parking Lot for arrival and dismissal of 2nd through 5th grade students who walk to/from LDZ building.

* Pre-K & Kindergarten: Drop-off and pick-up take place exclusively at the DTR East Side line. An adult with the student’s official car tag must be present at pick-up. Parents/Guardians should be in their vehicles at all times during drop off and pick up.

* As per the map, all drop-off and pick-up areas are the same.

* Special Education: Front office drop-off and pick-up is strictly reserved for students in our Special Education programs.

* Late Arrivals (After 8:00 AM): All students arriving after 8:00 AM must be checked in through the DTR main office. Please note that the LDZ office is no longer being utilized.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we fine-tune our routines to ensure a smooth, safe process for everyone.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please review the updated drop-off and pick-up procedures for our campus for the upcoming school year. To ensure the safety of our students and a smooth traffic flow, please share these guidelines with anyone responsible for transporting your child.

Traffic Routes & Drop-off/Pick-up Locations

Javelina Dr. Traffic: Javelina Dr. is strictly a ONE-WAY street during designated drop-off and pick-up times. Turning onto Javelina Dr. from Popeye Lane is prohibited.

Stadium Parking Lot: Accessible for both drop-off and pick-up.

Pre-K through 1st Grade: Drop-off and pick-up will take place on the DTR East Side.

2nd through 5th Grade Drop-off: Located at the LDZ Cafeteria. Students may also be dropped off at the Stadium Parking Lot and walk to the cafeteria.

8:00 AM Gates Closed: All gates will be closed by 8:00 AM. Students arriving after 8:00 AM must be dropped off through the DTR main building office.

2nd and 3rd Grade Pick-up: Located at the LDZ Cafeteria line.

4th and 5th Grade Pick-up: Located at the LDZ main building parking lot.

General Safety Guidelines

Vehicle Occupancy: All drivers must remain inside their vehicles during drop-off and pick-up.

Car Tags Required: A physical car tag must be displayed for student pick-up. Drivers without a valid car tag will be directed to the DTR building office, where they must present proper identification and be listed on the approved pick-up list to collect their child.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe. Please reach out to the main office if you have any questions.

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You

We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to Mr. Nathan Espinoza for his generous donation of backpacks filled with school supplies, as well as essential cleaning supplies.

Your kindness, generosity, and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and staff. We are truly grateful for your dedication to helping our school community and for investing in the success and well-being of our students.

Thank you, Mr. Espinoza, for your generosity and for helping us make a positive impact on our students and staff. Your support is deeply appreciated!

08/23/2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please review the updated drop-off and pick-up procedures for our campus for the upcoming school year. To ensure the safety of our students and a smooth traffic flow, please share these guidelines with anyone responsible for transporting your child.

Traffic Routes & Drop-off/Pick-up Locations

Javelina Dr. Traffic: Javelina Dr. is strictly a ONE-WAY street during designated drop-off and pick-up times. Turning onto Javelina Dr. from Popeye Lane is prohibited.

Stadium Parking Lot: Accessible for both drop-off and pick-up.

Pre-K through 1st Grade: Drop-off and pick-up will take place on the DTR East Side.

2nd through 5th Grade Drop-off: Located at the LDZ Cafeteria. Students may also be dropped off at the Stadium Parking Lot and walk to the cafeteria.

8:00 AM Gates Closed: All gates will be closed by 8:00 AM. Students arriving after 8:00 AM must be dropped off through the DTR main building office.

2nd and 3rd Grade Pick-up: Located at the LDZ Cafeteria line.

4th and 5th Grade Pick-up: Located at the LDZ main building parking lot.

General Safety Guidelines

Vehicle Occupancy: All drivers must remain inside their vehicles during drop-off and pick-up.

Car Tags Required: A physical car tag must be displayed for student pick-up. Drivers without a valid car tag will be directed to the DTR building office, where they must present proper identification and be listed on the approved pick-up list to collect their child.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe. Please reach out to the main office if you have any questions.

08/21/2026

Incoming 4th graders proudly standing by their A Rated banner. This group of students understood the assignment. Their teachers believed in them since day 1, set the standard, and they put in the work.

At the end of the day, all we can say is,
“THEY DID THAT!”

THEY put in the work.
THEY believed in themselves.
THEY trusted their teachers.
THEY took the STAAR Assessment.
THEY earned that A Rating with 4 Distinctions!

Help us celebrate these students and their phenomenal accomplishments 🎉

We would like to thank Mr. Jay Cisneros for the donation of this amazing banner. Thank you for always supporting and believing in our teachers and staff. You are greatly appreciated 🙏🏼

08/20/2026

We can't wait to see all of our returning students and those new to our campus.

All Pre-K through 5th grade students and families will enter through the DTR building main office.

Students and families will meet with teachers from 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM, and then enjoy some fun activities in the LDZ cafeteria from 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM.

Parents are encouraged to bring in their child's school supplies to leave with the teacher. Label supplies with your child's name.

1st Day of School information will be posted soon. See you this evening!

08/18/2026

We are deeply grateful for our incredible partnership with H-E-B. Today, our staff received another thoughtful gesture to keep our spirits bright and energy high during these long back-to-school Professional Development days.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to H-E-B and their wonderful Partners for adopting our school and caring so generously for our educators.

Your continued support means the world to us as we prepare to welcome our students back!

08/17/2026

A huge, heartfelt thank you to 5th grader Alisandra Campirano and her family for brightening our campus today with a delicious sweet treat!

Our staff is endlessly grateful for the warmth and generosity of the families we are so privileged to serve.

Let’s keep this incredible energy going as we work hand-in-hand for a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!

08/14/2026

We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our local community members, whose continued belief in our mission makes all the difference in our classrooms.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Laly De La Cruz, Benjamin Lopez for the LED lights, Jay Cisneros for the Gridiron Cafe gift cards, and Matt Martinez for the school supplies (500 of each item).

Thanks to their kindness, our teachers have been equipped with wonderful new resources, including classroom LED lights, spiral notebooks, glue sticks, and crayons to support our students' learning journeys.

Words cannot express how thankful we are for your ongoing dedication to our staff, students, and school community.

💚💛Javelinas, Stronger Together💪🏼

08/13/2026

📣 Crystal City Elementary Families! 📣

Mark your calendars! 🗓️✨ You won't want to miss out on this fantastic event. Come on out and enjoy the fun.