The Education Foundation invests in district projects that affect multiple schools or grade levels each year. Here are some of the opportunities that were funded in the 2023-2024 school year.
CSISD Little Olympics
On your mark, get set, GO! The first-ever College Station ISD Little Olympics took off in grand style thanks to a grant from the Education Foundation. Teams of students from all ten CSISD elementary schools competed in track and field events while high school volunteers supported the participants. This friendly competition encouraged physical fitness and brought students and families together to cheer for each other and represent their school for bragging rights.
A Capitol Trip
Because of funding from the Education Foundation, every 7th grader in CSISD had the opportunity to travel with their school to Austin to visit the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. This action-packed field trip allowed Texas History students a hands-on experience perusing early Texan artifacts and learning about present-day accomplishments.
Students also enjoyed an IMAX movie celebrating Texas history and culture and a picnic on the State Capitol lawn.
For many, it was the first time traveling to the state capitol!
A Little Help for Brand-New Teachers
Thanks to a donation from an anonymous former CSISD teacher, 61 first-year teachers from across the district received a $100 gift card to help get their classrooms up and running.
We'll Take the Bus!
One of the perks of living in College Station is being in close proximity to the many educational opportunities offered at Texas A&M University.
Although MSC OPAS generously underwrites a portion of attending performances on campus to local students, the transportation costs can be daunting for our schools. Last year, the Education Foundation funded the transportation to performances for all CSISD students in 1st, 2nd, 6th and 8th grades.
Meeting Our Student Needs
CSISD school food pantries are stocked for students thanks to funding from grants written by the Education Foundation! Almost $10,000 was given to Intermediate, Middle, and High School campuses last year!
"The EdTech Cohort"
With a two-year $50,000 investment from the Education Foundation, the EdTech Cohort is supporting and developing instructional technology leaders in CSISD by providing them with a 1:1 technical device environment, instructional design support, and professional learning/training. Watch the video to see how this grant sponsored by St. Joseph Health and Caldwell Country Chevrolet is bringing technological innovation to the classroom!
