J.B. Passmore Elementary, named after devoted principal J.B. Passmore opened its doors to the community in 1970. Mr. Passmore began his career as a teacher and later became a much respected principal in the Northside Independent School District in the late 1950s. When Lackland City Elementary School first opened in 1957, Mr. Passmore accepted the role as its first principal thru 1966. Mr. Passmore then became the first principal at Colonies North in 1966 and continued thru 1969. “Passmore Elementary” was scheduled to open in 1970. Mr. Passmore was to become the school's first principal, but passed away in the summer of 1969.

The Passmore Mission

The staff at J.B. Passmore Elementary will be dedicated to creating an environment where students come first in an atmosphere of mutual respect for culture and community. We are committed to developing each individual student to succeed to their highest potential ensuring intellectual knowledge and skills for life-long learning.