Calendars Careers Contact Us CISD SSO Search Our Schools Conroe ISD Parents/Students Employees Community MORE English Conroe ISD Dedicates Ruben W. Hope, Jr. Elementary School By Conroe ISDOctober 19, 2021Filed Under: Board of Trustees, District, Hope ES Ruben W. Hope, Jr. Elementary serves students in grades PreK-4 in the Caney Creek Feeder Zone. Conroe ISD dedicated its newest elementary school at a ceremony on Thursday, October 14th. The dedication of Ruben W. Hope, Jr. Elementary School brought together members of the school community and the namesake’s family in a touching program highlighting the importance of giving back. The program included participation from Hope Elementary students who led the pledges and performed songs. Board President Mr. Skeeter Hubert and Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null spoke about the importance of the formation of the new school community and its lasting impact before the Ruben W. Hope III addressed the audience and shared stories about his father. Conroe ISD Board of Trustees President Skeeter Hubert and Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null pose with Ruben W. Hope, Jr.’s children. Ruben W. Hope, Jr. was born on May 8, 1937, in Houston and grew up traveling between Houston and Conroe toÂ work on his family farm. Ruben attended The University of Texas at Austin where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree and met his wife, Francine. Ruben graduated from The University of Texas School of Law in 1963. During his career, Ruben tried over 200 cases to jury verdicts and handled appeals before the Texas Supreme Court. In 1996, Ruben was elected to the Conroe ISD Board of Trustees. During his time on the Board, he held the position of Trustee and Vice President. In 1999, Ruben felt a calling to serve his community as State Representative between 1999 and 2006. Ruben also served on various committees and organizations including the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sam Houston Area Boy Scouts, Montgomery County Fair Association, Conroe Area Youth Baseball League, Oak Ridge Little League, Montgomery County Community Foundation, Conroe High School Athletic Booster Club, Conroe Evening Lions Club, the Montgomery County Master Gardener Association. Ruben enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and loved bragging on his children and grandchildren. He attended the First Baptist Church in Conroe with Francine and served as a deacon there. He was proud that his children, Tres, Gregg, and Alison, graduated from Conroe High School and went on to receive college degrees. For more information about Ruben W. Hope, Jr. Elementary School, please visit hope.conroeisd.net. Tweets by ConroeISD Conroe ISD Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter Find us on Instagram Subscribe to our RSS Feed About Education Foundation Academic Accountability Board of Trustees & Superintendent About Conroe Independent School District The Conroe Independent School District (District) is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator. Conroe ISD Accessibility Statement In accordance with Education Code 37.105 and District’s Code of Conduct, the District has the right to refuse entry to or eject a person from property under the District's control if the person refuses to leave peaceably upon request. Please see Conroe ISD - Code of Conduct. Contact CISD 3205 W. Davis Conroe, Texas 77304 Phone: (936) 709-7752 District Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Copyright © 2021 Conroe Independent School District . Deane L. Sadler Administration / Technology Center