Honoring Texas Champions for Public Education at 2026 Friend of the Year Dinner
Friends of Texas Public Schools will celebrate the people strengthening trust in Texas public education at its annual Friend of the Year Dinner, held for the first time in Austin on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. The dinner precedes the Friends Leadership Summit on November 13, […]
Little Elm ISD Explores Outdoor Learning
Little Elm ISD students from across the district are getting to explore outside the classroom during a field trip to the St. Arbor Community Garden! The Community Garden collaborated with the Little Elm Rotary to offer an incredible day of exploration for the GT fourth graders. From composting to aquaponics, students got to engage in […]
Kerrville ISD Hosts Community Fundraiser
Kerrville ISD brought students and staff together for a fun-filled fundraiser at Tom Daniels Elementary! With the help of the school’s dedicated PTO, the Mustangs enjoyed a full day of play outside the classroom. From eating sweet treats and playing parachute games to getting “tattooed” by the Tivy volleyball team, kids of all ages explored […]
Richardson ISD Students Lead Swim-A-Thon Fundraiser
At Richardson ISD, students came together to support one of their beloved custodians through an incredible on-campus Swim-A-Thon! Mr. Le’s dedication to JJ Pearce High School is nothing short of extraordinary, biking over an hour to campus each and every day. Although his health complications outside of work have not made for an easy journey, […]
Fort Stockton ISD Hosts Family Math Night
Fort Stockton ISD Intermediate School families came together for an exciting and engaging Family Math Night filled with learning and teamwork. Students and their families explored fun, interactive activities designed to encourage problem-solving and teamwork. From hands-on stations to engaging challenges, students and families worked side-by-side, strengthening confidence and key concepts in a supportive and […]
Wichita Falls ISD Launches Book Vending Machines
Wichita Falls ISD celebrates literacy and community partnership! Two brand-new book vending machines were unveiled at two different schools within the district — one at Booker T. Washington Elementary and one at Scotland Park Elementary. This exciting initiative, led by the WFISD Foundation and made possible through the generosity of Atmos Energy, gives students the […]
2025 Friend of the Year Award Recipients
Friends of Texas Public Schools is proud to announce our annual Friend of the Year Dinner, a celebration of the immense value public schools bring to our state’s 1,000+ public school districts. Each year, we honor leaders who rise to meet their moment – those who provide solutions in times of challenge, build bridges across […]
Azle ISD Gives Back to Community
To demonstrate the importance of community involvement, Azle ISD participates and hosts a variety of volunteer opportunities to better serve their community. Azle High School’s Student Council, PALs and Cheer helped the Lions Club load 213 backpacks filled with various school supplies. After assembling the backpacks, they then rode the buses to 10 different Azle […]
Spring Branch ISD Brings Families Together for Autism Awareness
Spring Branch ISD’s Autism Awareness Night was held at Hunters Creek Elementary, bringing together families from throughout the district for an evening focused on connection, support, and celebration. The event provided families with an opportunity to honor the unique qualities of students with autism through activities that allowed them to spend quality time together. Some […]
Public Education Advocacy Summit Aims to Rethink Advocacy in Divisive Political Climate
Friends of Texas Public Schools and Pastors for Texas Children invite public education advocates from across the state to the Texas Public Education Advocacy Summit on November 13, 2024, in Waco. This event will bring together leaders, educators, and policymakers to explore new strategies for advocating for Texas public schools in today’s challenging political environment. […]