Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Category: Partners in Education Foundation
Dr. Azaiez, Superintendent of Schools, April 11 community message
Our schools thrive because of the time, energy, and passion our volunteers bring to the district. We have more than 8,500 active family volunteers serving as mentors, W.A.T.C.H. Dogs, chaperones, booster club members, classroom helpers, event organizers, library aides, and more. Their commitment to our students and staff is truly magical.
Voigt Elementary plants native garden
Students at Voigt Elementary planted a native garden with funding help from the Partners in Education Foundation. The garden will help them learn about plant growth, pollination, insect life and serve as an outdoor classroom for years to come.
Round Rock ISD PIE Foundation Celebrates 40 Years at Annual Gala
The Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation celebrated 40 years of public education service at its 24th Annual Shining Stars Gala on March 8, raising more than $468,00 to support innovative classroom projects throughout the district.
Deep Wood Elementary garden comes to life
Did you know that Deep Wood Elementary School has a growing veggie garden?
Check out our latest Classroom Closeup, where students learn, maintain, and help cultivate vegetables.
Soccer books fill the shelves at Anderson Mill Elementary
Thanks to a grant from the Partners in Education Foundation Anderson Mill Elementary was able to purchase some much needed soccer books to help support their growing soccer fans when they visit the school library.
Partners in Education Foundation awards Book Vending Machine
A vending machine that awards books to students at Gattis School Elementary is up and running. Check out our latest Classroom Close-up episode and how students are really enjoying picking out a favorite book to read.
Safe in Austin: A Field Trip to Remember
The Round Rock ISD Deaf Education program enjoyed a trip to Safe In Austin, an animal sanctuary just outside of Austin that houses animals with special needs and disablities. The students had a blast petting the animals and learning how the adapt to their environment.
Leopard Coffee Cart
Thanks to the Partners in Education’s Excellence in Education Grant, students at Elsa England Elementary are able to build social skills while working alongside their friends through The Leopard Coffee Cart. Take a look at the magic of friendship and a good cup o’ joe.
Adapted PE purchases Overcomer devices
Thanks to a grant from the Partners in Education Foundation the Adapted PE program was able to purchase six Overcomer devices. These devices can be used as a lever system for bats, hockey sticks, and other sports equipment to help special needs students with physical activities they would otherwise not be able to participate in.
Nutrition Workshop at Success High School
Students at Success High School are learning firsthand from Aramark how to prepare food items, handle a kitchen knife, and other culinary skills to help succeed while in the kitchen.
Partners in Education Foundation surprises faculty and staff with Excellence in Education grants
The PIE Foundation awarded over 75 grants totaling over 165,000 dollars to teachers and staff across the district. Watch this video to get a look at some of the reactions when they surprised the winners.
Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation awards $165,000 in district grants
Each year, the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education (PIE) Foundation awards Excellence in Education grants to classrooms, programs, and departments across Round Rock ISD. These provide resources for educators to achieve innovative lesson ideas, update programs, use materials and equipment, go on field trips, and other needs that enhance student learning.
PIE Foundation Grant brings rhythm to Pond Springs Elementary
Pond Springs Elementary now has 18 new drums thanks to a Partners in Education Foundation grant. That is enough for each music class student to practice simultaneously. Learn about the program and how the drums are used in class.
Girlstart: Bringing the world of STEM to girls with hands-on, engaging activities
Girlstart is on a mission to increase the number of females entering the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This year, two Round Rock ISD elementary schools received PIE Grants to help in those efforts.
