ALL FBISD Websites Moving to Composer!
TARGET LAUNCH DATE JUNE 30, 2026

All FBISD campuses will transition to Finalsite Composer on June 12, 2026, a redesigned website platform that makes it easier to build engaging, consistent, and user-friendly school websites. 

All-New Website Highlights

• Re-Designed and Upgraded: A fresh, modern look across district and campus sites
• Improved Look-and-Feel: Enhanced page layouts and visual storytelling tools
• Simplified content management with a familiar editing experience
• Improved mobile responsiveness for families accessing sites on phones and tablets
• Accessibility across the district's web presence
• Campus subdomains will adopt a new format. From www.fortbendisd.com/chs to chs.fortbendisd.gov!

This upgrade will allow campuses to “level up” their websites while keeping navigation and content clear and consistent across the district. 

Finalsite Composer Training

• CWA Transition Call on 2.26
• DWA Training: Week of 3.9-3.12
• CWA Self-Guided Training through 4.15

Finalsite Webmaster Help Desk 

• DWAs will have access to an in-person help desk in Admin 213 beginning 4.9.26
• CWAs will receive on-campus support beginning August 4. Additional CWA training TBD

KEY DATES

• 4.23.26 - All Teacher Websites discontinued
• 5.30.26 - District-wide user access disabled to prepare for launch
• 6.29.26 - Fortbendisd.com will sunset
• 6.30.26 - Fortbendisd.gov will launch

If you are a student, parent, or staff member, there is no need to take any action. 

See a sample comp for the FBISD website here.

Launching a website means the site is live and accessible to the public for the first time. It has moved from a development or staging environment to its actual web address and is ready for users to visit. This includes having the main pages in place, navigation working, content available, and the site functioning properly across devices.

However, launching a website does not mean the work is complete. It is better understood as the beginning of ongoing ownership rather than the end of a project. Like opening a school building, the doors are open and operations have started, but the work of maintaining and improving the experience continues every day.

At launch, a website typically includes a homepage and key sections such as schools, programs, and enrollment information. It is designed to be mobile friendly, includes basic search engine optimization, meets initial accessibility standards, and has analytics in place to track usage. This creates a strong foundation, but it is only the starting point.

After launch, the most important work begins. Content must be updated regularly to keep families informed and ensure accuracy. Pages should be improved over time based on how users interact with the site. Accessibility must be continuously reviewed, especially for documents and new content that is added. Performance and usability should be refined to make the site easier to navigate and faster to load. Search visibility grows through ongoing updates and improvements. Clear processes must also be in place to guide staff on how to maintain their pages and keep information consistent across the organization.

A website is not a one-time project. It is an ongoing product that requires attention, ownership, and continuous improvement. When maintained well, it becomes a trusted and effective communication tool. When neglected, it quickly becomes outdated and less useful to the community.

The most effective way to describe a website launch is that it marks the point when the site becomes publicly available and usable, but the real work is in keeping it accurate, accessible, and relevant over time.