Fort Sam Houston ISD Celebrates Fire Prevention Week

Fort Sam Houston ISD Elementary students lit up Fire Prevention Week with their creativity and commitment to safety in the annual JBSA Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest. Students from Pre-K through 5th grade designed amazing posters highlighting this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, demonstrating creativity and a strong understanding of fire safety. Firefighters and the […]

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 […]

Fort Sam Houston Supports Students at SEL Fair

At Fort Sam Houston ISD, volunteers from the Fort Sam Houston Elementary PTO helped organize a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) fair that brought students and their families together for a day focused on mindfulness, kindness, and connection. Students learned valuable problem-solving skills and participated in hands-on activities, including making calming beads and creating kind cards […]

Midway ISD Celebrates Hello Week

Midway ISD pledges to observe Start With Hello Week at Hewitt Elementary! This initiative is a week-long promise that celebrates the importance of kindness and belonging. The program teaches students how to look for the signs of social isolation and increase inclusivity and empathy with their classmates. The goal of the week is to foster […]

Books & Community: Alvin ISD’s Summer Book Bus

This summer, Alvin ISD proved that learning doesn’t just belong in the classroom. It can thrive anywhere the community comes together. Through the Book Bus Summer Reading Program, families experienced weeks of stories, science, and smiles that inspired students far beyond traditional lessons. Bringing Stories to Every Corner of the Community The Book Bus partnered […]

Penguin Project Camp Launches at Southwest ISD

The Southwest ISD Penguin Project commenced its theater summer camp, offering special needs students the opportunity to socialize, build connections, and begin rehearsals for their upcoming production. Students in the Penguin Project camp were paired with peer mentors, students the same age who volunteered to work alongside them throughout the rehearsal process. The Penguin Project […]

United ISD Community Opens Gia’s Legacy Library

United Independent School District recently opened Gia’s Legacy Library at Rio Bravo City Hall to honor the memory of Gia Sanchez, a student from Juarez-Lincoln Elementary who passed away in October 2024. What used to be an office space was transformed into a cozy library for the community. With the help of her loved ones, […]

Eagle-Mountain Saginaw ISD’s Summer Reading Camp

At Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, the district offers a free Summer Reading Camp as part of its many summer programs for students entering Pre-K through 5th grade. Hatley and Lake Country elementary schools host the camp, creating a space where reading feels exciting and within every child’s reach. “This gives them something to do so they’re […]

Security Takes on a Deeper Meaning in Cedar Hill ISD

Officer Shawn Berry has found his mission at Cedar Hill ISD. As the lone survivor of an IED attack in 2005, Officer Berry understands the impact violence can have on a community. After the tragic events of the Uvalde shooting, Officer Berry once again answered the call of duty and applied for a position as […]

HEB ISD Brings Comfort Dog’s Story to Life

Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD is bringing a special story to life through the publication of a children’s book about Baxter the Bobcat, Bell Manor Elementary’s beloved comfort dog. With support from the HEB ISD Education Foundation, the school is turning this heartfelt project into reality. Baxter, a trained Comfort and Counseling Assistance Dog from Interquest C.A.R.E.S. He […]

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