Campus Information

SAM Mission

We at Sam Houston Elementary create a nurturing community that embraces the social emotional and academic needs of the whole child. With strong relationships as the foundation, we center the infinite potential of every child.

Vision

We at Sam Houston Elementary aim to develop creative problem solvers, academic scholars, resilient learners, global citizens, and compassionate collaborators who work together to build a better future.

Value Statement

Sam Houston Elementary is one of 15 campuses in Galena Park Independent School District. The campus opened its doors in 2007 with Ofelia Garza serving as principal. In 2011, Michelle Cavazos was named principal and served the campus for over a decade with commitment and dedication. In 2025, Hilda Nanez was appointed as the new principal and will begin her leadership with a focus on academic excellence, inclusive practices, and building strong relationships with families and the community. Sam Houston Elementary serves students in the Cloverleaf neighborhood and currently enrolls approximately 740 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, including two Structured Learning Classrooms and one Life Skills Classroom.