Community Partnerships Newsletter

Summer 2023

It's Time For Texoma Gives!

Save the date for Texoma Gives! Texoma Gives will be held on September 7, 2023. This is an opportunity for community members to donate to the WFISD Foundation for teacher IDEA Grants. All funds raised through Texoma Gives will be awarded to WFISD teachers through the 2023 IDEA grant program. Last year, the WFISD Foundation awarded more that $18,000 in IDEA Grants. Click here to make your donation!
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Apple Watch Giveaway

Only two days left to be entered into a drawing for an Apple watch through the WFISD Foundation! All funds raised through the Employee Giving Campaign will be awarded to WFISD teachers through the 2023 IDEA Grant program. Last year, the WFISD Foundation awarded more than $18,000 in IDEA Grants.


All employees who donate $100 or more one time OR donates $12 a month will be entered into a drawing for an Apple watch. Please make your contribution by September 1 in order to be eligible for the drawing.


There are two easy ways to give to the campaign!

1. Online through the WFISD Foundation's donation website OR

2. Payroll deduction


To make your contribution through the donation website, click here. You can chose to do a one-time gift or a monthly recurring gift.


To make your contribution through payroll deduction, click here. Payroll deductions will be monthly beginning with the September 2023 paycheck and will run 12 months (through August 2024).


The more we raise, the more we give away!!

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Community Members Volunteer Their Time To Speak During The Summer Reading Program

Thank you to the following community partners who volunteered their time and resources to come speak to WFISD students during our Summer Reading Program. We are beyond grateful for your time and support! Thank you to Chartwells, children's book author Katie Holland, News Channel 6 Meteorologist Ken Johnson, River Bend Nature Center, TXDOT, Union Square Credit Union, Vernon College, Wichita Falls Arts Council, Wichita Falls Fire Department, and Wichita Falls Police Department.
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Project Back to School

WFISD was excited to be a part of 2023 Project Back to School! Community members from all over Wichita Falls came together to make this event happen. Local businesses and organizations donate funds each year to Project Back to School. Backpacks are then filled with school supplies and provided to students who need them. Project Back to School is a community program created to provide disadvantaged children with school supplies, backpacks and more to prepare them for the new school year.
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First Baptist Church Hosts Convocation

Thank you to First Baptist Church for continuing to open your doors to WFISD and for hosting the annual convocation event.
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Stanley Grover Charitable Trust Donates Funds For Zundy Clothes Closet

Steve Cremeens, trustee for the Stanley Grover Charitable Trust, donated $2000 to Zundy Elementary to help keep the clothing closet stocked with necessities all year round.
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Four Stars Auto Ranch Sponsors T-Shirts For New Teachers

A huge thank you to Four Stars Auto Ranch for sponsoring this year's new teacher t-shirts! This is the second straight year they have served as sponsors for our new teacher t-shirts. Pictured below are WFISD's 2023-2024 new teachers! Four Stars is also blessing each campus with funds to purchase campus needs. Thank you, Four Stars, for your continued support.
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St. Marks Methodist Church Shows Support Toward Cunningham and Milam Elementary

Representatives from St. Marks Methodist Church, Warren and Jane Gardner, graciously presented Milam and Cunningham Elementary with school supplies and a $500 check. Thank you, St. Marks Methodist Church, for your support!
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Four Stars Auto Ranch Fills Campus Needs For The Third Year In A Row

Thanks to Four Stars Auto Ranch, campuses are receiving funds to purchase a variety of campus needs. Our first nine campuses have already received their items. Campus needs items ranged from pencils, pencil grips and ear buds to candy, dry erase markers, and paper towels. Thank you again to Four Stars Auto Ranch for the support. This is the third straight year they have sponsored campus needs. Pictured below are: Barwise, Career Education Center, Crockett, Fain, Haynes, Hirschi, McNiel, Rider and Southern Hills.
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Crockett Elementary Receives First Pop-Up Breakfast Of The School Year

Crockett Elementary was the recipient of the first pop-up breakfast of the school year! Staff members were treated to breakfast pizza from Market Street United, and Chartwells provided warm scones, hot chocolate and hot coffee. AHI Facility Service sponsored this event. Thank you, AHI Facility Service and Chartwells!
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Frank & Joe's Coffee House Donates Gift Cards For Monthly Teacher Spotlight Winner

Jessica Edwards, Owner of Frank & Joe's Coffee House, graciously donated gift cards to give to the monthly Teacher Spotlight winner.
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Faith Baptist Donates School Supplies To Milam Elementary

A big thank you to Faith Baptist Church for your generous donation of school supplies to Milam Elementary!
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Sheppard Air Force Base Volunteers at Sheppard Elementary

Pictured below are Sheppard Air Force Base volunteers who helped at Sheppard Elementary during the month of July to help finish some paint projects and help the campus get ready for the new school year. These volunteers are made up of AITs, Permanent Party and Sheppard Elementary parents. "We are so blessed to have a community at SAFB that truly supports our mission of making great memories for kids," said Sheppard Elementary principal, Cindy Waddell.
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Community Members Volunteer Their Time For Scotland Park's Summer Reading Program

Scotland Park Elementary had multiple volunteers show their support during their Summer Reading Program. Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who have volunteered their time to help the students. Pictured below are community members and Board of Trustees Secretary Sandy Camp volunteering their time. "Thank you Sandy for continuing to invest in our district," said Scotland Park principal, Laura Scott.
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Hoover Rogers Law, LLP Donates School Supplies To Multiple Campuses

Thank you to Hoover Rogers Law, LLP for graciously donating school supply baskets to several WFISD campuses. Pictured below is Grant Rogers with several S.H. Rider High School staff members. Thank you Hoover Rogers Law, LLP for supporting WFISD!
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Union Square Credit Union Treats Milam Staff To Chick-Fil-A

Union Square Credit Union provided the staff members of Milam Elementary with lunch from Chick-fil-A in honor of the first week of school. Thank you Union Square Credit Union!
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Barwise Enjoys Pop-Up

Barwise Middle School received their pop-up during the month of August as well! Staff members were treated to breakfast pizza from Market Street United, and Chartwells provided warm scones, hot chocolate and hot coffee. AHI Facility Service sponsored this event. Thank you AHI Facility Service and Chartwells!
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Senior Care Health Provides Welcome Back Breakfast For Scotland Park

Once summer break was over, Scotland Park Elementary welcomed back their staff members with breakfast that was graciously provided by Senior Care Health.
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Sheppard Air Force Base Holds School Supply Drive For Zundy Elementary

Sheppard Air Force Base held a school supply drive on base. All supplies were then donated to Zundy Elementary.
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Alumni, Tell Your Story!

We know our alumni are filled with incredible stories. and we want to hear yours! Tell us your story today, and we can highlight you on our WFISD Alumni page! Click here to submit your story now!

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WFISD Community Partnerships

WFISD Community Partnerships

WFISD Community Partnerships
The WFISD Community Partnerships department connects businesses, organizations and individuals with WFISD schools to enhance student learning. We nurture purposeful relationships between community leaders and educators. Our goal is to leverage their skills, talents and resources to reinforce the District's mission: Prepare all students to become lifelong learners.
1104 Broad Street, Wichita Falls, TX, USA jbcadotte@wfisd.net (940) 235-1009 wfisd.net/communitypartnerships