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 […]
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 […]
Eanes ISD’s Wellness Initiative
Eanes ISD students at Westlake High School are engaging with dogs from Divine Canines. This activity is part of their Wellness Wednesday initiative that engages students in educational activities around mental health. Divine Canines is a therapy dog organization that provides free services to people with needs. The calming canines visit the campus frequently for Wellness […]
Conroe ISD Hosts Dog Day for Students
Conroe ISD hosted a dog day at Sam Houston Elementary with Dogs of Character, an organization that aims to teach the concepts of social and emotional learning through the stories and life lessons of these amazing rescue dogs. Dogs of Character has travelled all over Texas reaching over 20,000 children. Since 2010, this program has had […]
Crowley ISD’s Mental Health Event Raises Awareness
Crowley ISD hosted a mental health symposium, with Dr. Tommie Mabry serving as a keynote speaker. The full-day event focused on raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and connecting families to vital resources for supporting mental wellness. The symposium had expert-led workshops, covering topics such as stress management, anxiety, depression, and building healthy relationships. The panel discussions […]
Kerrville ISD Elementary Earns PBIS Incentive
By being respectful, responsible, and safe, students of Starkey Elementary School in Kerrville ISD earned enough points to participate in their first PBIS incentive. Students shared heartwarming excitement as they got to enjoy popsicles and have fun on the playground! Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework that is structured to […]
Azle ISD C.O.O.L. Program Tours Tarleton State
Student members of the Azle ISD’s C.O.O.L. (College Offers Opportunities for Life) program at Azle High School recently embarked on an informative college tour at Tarleton State University. Funded by the Azle Education Foundation, the C.O.O.L. program is dedicated to preparing students for higher education by providing essential resources and support. The program’s advisor plays […]
Royal ISD Celebrates School Counseling Week
The first full week of February is complete, and with that National School Counseling Week is over until next year. However, our support for the immensely talented support staff in our districts will continue. This year’s theme was “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused.” One team we want to highlight is Royal ISD’s counseling department. The ‘Marvelous’ […]
Harlandale Counselor Commits to Mental Health
Harlandale ISD Counselor Kimberly Salinas was rewarded a $3,000 microgrant by The San Antonio Youth Commission to offer students access to SEL resources. Ms. Salinas used the microgrant to create the “Zen Den,” a haven for students to manage stress and access mental health resources. The Zen Den offers students mini Zen gardens, essential oil […]