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to partner with the community to provide resources that:

  • inspire learning and teaching
  • enrich opportunities
  • recognize successes of students and educators

 


CSISD Rocks and We're Their BIGGEST Fans!

See how our donors and partners are helping to keep College Station ISD ROCKIN'!


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Partner with the Education Foundation to amplify your support

Did you know you can donate to the CSISD Education Foundation with one annual gift that supports all programs throughout the school year with year-round marketing for you?

Learn more about becoming a partner HERE!

 


Shining a Light on 25 Years

donors holding lightboxes to celebrate 25 years of lighting up learning in CSISD

Donors, board members, and staff gathered at The George Hotel to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Education Foundation!  Since its inception in 1999, the Foundation has been committed to supporting students and teachers in CSISD, and this milestone marks a momentous journey of growth and success. Read more HERE.


A Tasty 50 Men Who Can Cook 2024

$300,000 raised at 50 Men Who Can Cook 2024

Thanks again to our generous community who helped make 50 Men Who Can Cook 2024 a HUGE success!  If you cooked, donated a sponsorship or silent auction item, volunteered, participated in the silent auction, bought a mystery bag, played Plinko or just plain had fun at the event...THANK YOU for supporting CSISD teachers and students!

Click to see photos from 50 Men!

Thank you Fig-Mint Photography!

 


Bright Ideas for Classroom Grants

$325, 014 in grants awarded to CSISD teachers

The College Station ISD Education Foundation surprised district teachers with over $325,000 in grant funding at its annual Grant Patrol on Thursday, Nov. 16. The celebration marked $2.5 million in total grants awarded to teachers since 1999.  This year, 72 grants will fund impactful programs in the areas of career and technical education, fine arts, leadership, STEM, literacy, health, special education and more. Exciting projects include drones, computer building, little Olympics, law enforcement tools, and equipment for theater and arts. Grants will benefit over 14,000 students and 2,000 teachers and staff at 19 campuses in CSISD.

 

 

 

Our First Endowed Teacher Grant

First endowed grant by Tom and Laura Hafford

Thanks to the generosity of Tom and Laura Hafford, the College Station ISD Education Foundation has established its FIRST named endowment for teacher grants. Given to honor their daughter, Jill Faith who is a counselor at A&M Consolidated High School, the Hafford Family Endowed Teacher Grant will provide $1,000 annually to support impactful classroom instruction and innovation. Thank you to the Haffords for SHINING BRIGHT FOR College Station ISD! Read more HERE!

 

 

 

Infographic of last year's milestones to support College Station ISD

 

 


 

 

 

 

  • Students Inspired

    14,397

  • Teachers & Staff Supported

    2,592

  • Campuses Equipped

    19

  • Community Improving the World

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CSISD Education Foundation Commemorates 25th Anniversary with $25K in Special Scholarships

College Station, TX, May 17, 2024 – College Station ISD Education Foundation awarded $193,100 in scholarships to 130 graduating seniors on Tuesday, May 14 at Hilton College Station & Conference Center. Students, families and donors celebrated at the annual scholarship reception that Avinext sponsored.

A highlight of the night commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Education Foundation with five $5,000 scholarships awarded to CSISD’s exemplary graduating students.

“We are excited to support graduating seniors as they plan to further their education and prepare for the workforce,” said CSISD Education Foundation Executive Director Teresa Benden.  “It is only through the incredible support of our community that we can launch these students to the next chapter of their lives.”

Scholarships will launch graduating seniors for college and career readiness. Their plans include attending technical schools, four-year colleges and Ivy League universities, to study arts, agriculture, business, engineering, education, health, trades and others.

Awards ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, to support students based on academic merit, financial need, and vocational pursuits. Local businesses and community members make these scholarships possible.  This year’s top corporate sponsors include Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Conlee-Garrett Moving, St. Joseph Health, Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital, and FUJIFILM Diosynth Technologies.  Local families and groups also provided academic, career and technology, special interest, and memorial scholarships.

“Avinext is proud to partner with the Education Foundation to encourage young leaders to pursue their career goals,” said Robert Orzabal, Avinext owner and CSISD Education Foundation board member. “We see it as a critical investment in our community.”

The Education Foundation accepts scholarship applications annually from December through March. Board members review scholarship applications in April, and scholarships are awarded in May.  Recipients are selected by blind review based on scholarship requirements, grades, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and volunteerism.

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