FBISD Express Newsletter 📰: November 8, 2024

Good News You Can Use

FBISD welcomes members of the 2024-25 Board Leadership Academy

Fort Bend ISD is pleased to welcome members of the 2024-25 Board Leadership Academy.

Houston Texans recognize FBISD police officer, cancer survivor as "First Responder of the Week"

Fort Bend ISD Police Officer Daniel Oballe was honored by the Houston Texans as their “First Responder of the Week” at their October 27th game.

FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program to host workshop for those wanting to do business with the district

FBISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program will host its next vendor workshop on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, for business owners who are interested in doing business with the district.

The 2025-26 Calendar Survey is now open

FBISD invites the community to provide feedback for the 2025-26 school calendar. The survey is available until November 18.

Calendar options & survey

Applications now open for FBISD's 2025-26 Academies, ECHS and P-TECH programs

Eighth grade students interested in attending one of Fort Bend ISD’s Academies, or Early College High School or Pathways in Technology Early College High School during the 2025-26 school year can apply now through November 30.

2025 Fort Bend ISD graduation schedule

Fort Bend ISD announced the graduation ceremony schedule for the class of 2025.

View schedule

Uplift Mentor Program

Join the Uplift Mentor Program and help shape the future of our students.

Volunteering just 30 minutes a week can make a lasting impact and provide a student with the encouragement they need to reach their full potential.

Fort Bend Education Foundation Announcements

The Fort Bend Education Foundation has opening for Events Coordinator!

Would you like to join our Fort Bend Education Foundation team? We have an opening for an events coordinator! Bachelor’s degree preferred – with fundraising experience in the not-for-profit sector or related field.

View the job description at https://bit.ly/4de5yAq. If you feel you qualify, email your resume, references, and cover letter to fbef@fortbendisd.com. The application deadline is November 15.

Join us for a Kendra Gives Back Event!

When you shop in person at Kendra Scott (Sugar Land location in First Colony Mall) on November 14 (from 5:00-7:00 p.m.) or online November 14-15, you help support the Fort Bend Education Foundation!

Just mention code GIVEBACK-HVTUM at checkout and 20% of your purchase goes to the Education Foundation. https://www.kendrascott.com/.

Visit Sugar Land Holiday Lights and support the Education Foundation!

Fundraise for the Fort Bend Education Foundation while enjoying this season’s Sugar Land Holiday Lights, from November 15 to January 5! Purchase tickets at https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Fortbend26.

For each ticket sold during the 2024 season, purchasers receive a discount off the day-of-event adult ticket price, and $2 is given back to the Education Foundation!

For more information, visit https://www.SugarLandHolidayLights.com or call 281-240-4487.

Join marathon benefiting the Fort Bend Education Foundation!

It’s marathon season! Join the fitness craze and use discount code “FALL” to get 15% off registration for the USA Fit Marathon, Shottenkirk Kia - Fort Bend Half Marathon, and Simon Spine Family Friendly 5K.

The event kicks off its 17th season on February 2, 2025, and benefits the Fort Bend Education Foundation. For more details, go to https://bit.ly/48cWg5S.

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