Reading Buddies Begin Another Year of Supporting SBISD Students
SBISD's Reading Buddies are back for another year, bringing community volunteers and second-grade students together to strengthen literacy skills and build meaningful relationships.
Since 2019, Reading Buddies has connected volunteers with students for 30 minutes of reading each week, providing encouragement, consistent support and opportunities to grow as readers.
The program's impact was highlighted in the 2026 Education Scorecard, a research project involving Harvard University, Stanford University and Dartmouth College, which reported:
88% of participating students showed gains in oral reading fluency.
More than 60% of the 340 volunteers counted had served for at least two years.
“We're excited to see so many community members in our schools helping students build their reading skills and showing them that their community cares about their success,” said Christopher Marroquin, Director of Community Engagement.
Thank you to our Reading Buddies for showing up each week, building connections and supporting SBISD's literacy priority and T-2-4 vision for Every Child!
Spring Branch Education Foundation (SBEF) surprises SBISD staff with $300,000+ in grants The Spring Branch Education Foundation (SBEF) brought some exciting news to campuses across SBISD, surprising teachers and staff with more than $300,000 in grants for the 2026–27 school year. We went along for the ride to capture their reactions. Thank you to the Foundation, its board and our generous community for investing in our educators and supporting our promise to inspire minds and shape lives for Every Child. Visit the SBEF website to see a complete listing of grant winners. Watch the video to share in the celebration.
A special night celebrating our #SBISDProud community! 🌟
At last week’s Board of Trustees meeting, we recognized outstanding students, staff, community partners and district teams for achievements that continue to make a difference across SBISD.
SBISD Police Chief Larry Baimbridge received the IAMSBISD Award for going above and beyond in his commitment to public safety and service.
Our Summer Reading Rockstars were celebrated for keeping the pages turning all summer long.
Seven students were recognized as National Math Stars for their exceptional mathematical talent.
Spring Woods High School graduates Lizbeth Lopez and Narhalie Padilla were honored for earning Blue-Ribbon recognition at the Educators Rising National Conference.
Student artists and writers were recognized for their achievements in the 2026 I Am Texas Writing and Art Contest and I Write Short Stories for Kids anthology.
Spring Branch Education Foundation celebrated a record-breaking year of support, providing more than $3.68 million for SBISD students, staff and campuses.
The SBISD Financial Services Division was recognized for earning the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 34th consecutive year.
Congratulations to all who were recognized! #SBISDProud
Keeping Every Child safe starts with awareness, education and open conversations.
SBISD Police encourages families to talk with their children about firearm safety, including the importance of never handling a firearm and knowing what to do if they encounter one:
Never touch it.
Leave the area immediately.
Tell a trusted adult.
Take a few minutes to watch this important safety message and continue the conversation at home.
The Spring Branch Education Foundation (SBEF) brought some exciting news to campuses across SBISD, surprising teachers and staff with more than $300,000 in grants for the 2026–27 school year. We went along for the ride to capture their reactions. Thank you to the Foundation, its board and our generous community for investing in our educators and supporting our promise to inspire minds and shape lives for Every Child. Visit the SBEF website to see a complete listing of grant winners. Watch the video to share in the celebration.
We hope you had an amazing first few days back at school! 💙💛 There’s so much more to celebrate, and we’ll be sharing more of the fun next week. Be sure to follow along on social media as we capture more moments from across the district. Welcome back, SBISD! Here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉 #SBISDProud #SBISDPossible #SBISD80
Twenty-five years later, we remember.
Today, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the bravery of the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call.
We remember their courage, sacrifice and service, and reflect on the unity and resilience that followed. #NeverForget #PatriotDay #SBISDProud
