Tomball, TX is a dynamic, thriving community in Northwest Harris County. Many real estate professionals believe Tomball-area schools are the biggest draw for families seeking higher-quality education for their youngsters. Public school educational foundations are critical to our students’ participation in a competitive global arena. Tomball ISD is a Destination District and can continue to be among the finest educational organizations in Texas with support from Tomball Education Foundation volunteers.
Tomball ISD 2024-2025: The Excitement Begins!
When do Tomball Education Foundation volunteers begin planning support for a new TISD school year? The planning usually begins before the completion of the previous school year and continues throughout the summer.
Here’s a recap of just a few of recent TEF-supported and celebrated activities:
July 31 – Welcome event for new TISD educators
August 2 – Tomball ISD Vendor Fair
August 3 – Recommendations for amazing educators’ entries/annual TISD Amazon gift card awards
August 5 – 2024 annual Convocation
Every TISD employee is amazing! Special recognition and a $100 Amazon gift card went to:Conner Adams, THS
Kaylyn Dickey, TMHS
Kayla Hodge, Willow Wood Jr. High School
Brandon Mikolajczyk, THS
Stephanie Neidecker, Creekview Elementary
Rebekah Svensson, TMHS
August 24 – Sweet Treats
Which TISD campus deserves a sweet thank-you gift? All of them! FB like/share votes were submitted for Sweet Treats to be delivered to 7 deserving campuses, thanks to SmallCakes Cupcakery & Creamery:Creekview Elementary
Decker Prairie Elementary
Northpointe Intermediate
Tomball Intermediate
Tomball Star Academy
West Elementary
Willow Creek Elementary
Are you ready for some football?
Tomball High School football began August 15 and the 8/29 one-point win against Houston Stratford was a heart-stopper spectacle for fans.
Tomball Memorial High School football welcomed new coach Joe Cary and invited staff to join them at Helmets & Heroes August 30.
What Do TEF Volunteers Provide?
In a perfect world, quality public school education would be consistent and superior. Following intensive research, it was concluded that within U.S. K-12 public schools, money matters:
The most common frameworks used in state school finance cases – evaluating school funding policies based on their ‘equity’ or ‘adequacy’ – do not acknowledge that students in poverty need more from their schools than their more affluent peers. Moreover, neither framework requires courts and policymakers to consider the quality of education, including teachers, curriculum, programs, and social supports. – Center for American Progress
Schools with educational foundations have better student outcomes that include elevated test scores and higher graduation rates. Educational foundations can provide students and teachers with opportunities and additional tools that exceed basic requirements. Some volunteers provide financial support and others are available for “boots on the ground” action.
Tomball Educational Foundation volunteers:
Are ambassadors of positive public relations for our schools
Empower educators to further develop confident, self-sufficient future leaders
Encourage more local citizen action for better education in Tomball, Harris Cuinty, and Texas
Engage residents and promote interaction with schools
Offer creative ideas for fundraising and support
Help Wanted: Tomball Education Foundation
Tomball schools are among the best in the State of Texas. For example, in August 2024, Tomball ISD was once again awarded the EVERFI® from Blackbaud Empowered Seal for demonstrating “exemplary commitment to comprehensive educational strategies.”
Any amount of time volunteering is time well spent. But when you volunteer to support an educational foundation, you are contributing toward a community legacy that offers an immeasurable return on investment. Ask us about ways to support Tomball students. Contact Tomball Education Foundation today.
FAQ
Two frequently asked questions include:
There are three grades 9-12 TISD high schools; Tomball High School, Tomball Memorial High School, and Tomball Star Academy. The Tomball West High School will open 2026-2027 and will be located on Cypress Heights Drive, Cypress 77433.
NO. Texas school funding hasn’t increased since 2019. Texas ranks lower than most states; 41st in per-student funding. A shocking 91% of Texas students attended under-funded schools the 2020-2021 school year but an education funding package for Texas schools was voted down in 2023. Historically, TEF has donated over $400,000 to Tomball ISD.
Of the more than 1,000 school districts in our state, Tomball ISD is ranked 18th in Best Teachers, 20th in Best School Districts, and 43rd in Best Places to Teach in Texas.
