IDEA Henry Hosts Community Day in Midland

Free event features games, resources, and enrollment info for new tuition-free school

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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IDEA Public Schools is hosting a Growing Futures Community Day on February 7th at Opportunity Park in Midland, Texas to introduce families to the new IDEA Henry Academy and College Preparatory School. The free event will offer food trucks, raffles, games, music, community resources, and information about the school's academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and enrollment process.

Why it matters

The new IDEA Henry campus is part of IDEA Public Schools' expansion into the Permian Basin region, aiming to increase educational opportunities and college readiness for underserved students in Midland. The Community Day event is designed to engage local families and build a sense of community around the new school.

The details

IDEA Henry will serve grades K-2 for the Academy and grades 6 and 9-12 for the College Preparatory program in its first year, with additional grade levels added each year until it becomes a full K-12 campus. The school will offer a unique curriculum and college support model to help close the opportunity gap and increase student achievement.

  • The Growing Futures Community Day will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm.
  • IDEA Henry Academy and College Preparatory School will open for its first year of operation in the 2026-2027 school year.

The players

IDEA Public Schools

A network of tuition-free, public charter schools focused on preparing students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond.

IDEA Henry Academy and College Preparatory School

The newest IDEA Public Schools campus in the Permian Basin region, opening in the 2026-2027 school year and serving grades K-12.

Brandon Reyes

Regional director of operations for IDEA Public Schools in the Permian Basin.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to show the progress happening at our IDEA Henry campus. We want families to feel a sense of belonging, to know our mission, share in the excitement and understand that our school community is built to support their child on a path to college right here in Midland.”

— Brandon Reyes, Regional Director of Operations, IDEA Public Schools Permian Basin (mrt.com)

What’s next

IDEA Henry will open for its inaugural school year in the 2026-2027 academic year, serving grades K-2 for the Academy and 6, 9-12 for the College Preparatory program.

The takeaway

The Growing Futures Community Day is an opportunity for Midland families to learn about the new educational options and support available through IDEA Henry, as part of IDEA Public Schools' mission to expand access to high-quality, college-preparatory education in underserved communities.