Spring ISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $90,000 to Support Student Scholarships and Classroom Grants

Held at Northgate Country Club in the Spring area, the tournament welcomed 120 golfers, including local business leaders, district partners and supporters of public education. What brought them together was more than a day of golf. Each sponsorship, donation and round played helped contribute to programs that directly benefit Spring ISD students and educators.

As the foundation's largest annual fundraiser, the tournament has become an important way for the Spring community to support its neighborhood schools, connecting local businesses and residents with the needs of students and teachers throughout the district.

$90,000 Raised for Spring ISD Students, Teachers and Classrooms

The money raised through the Tee Up for Education Golf Tournament will support several initiatives managed by the Spring ISD Education Foundation, including scholarships that help students pursue higher education and grants that provide teachers with additional resources for classroom instruction.

Spring ISD Superintendent Dr. Kregg Cuellar attended the event and emphasized that students remain the driving force behind the district's partnerships with community organizations.

“Students are at the center of why we’re all gathering as a community today. Everything that we’re doing today and every day is always going to be for kids,” Cuellar said.

For families throughout Spring ISD, these programs offer another source of support beyond the district's regular operating budget. Scholarships can help graduating students take their next steps after high school, while classroom grants give educators opportunities to purchase materials, develop projects and provide learning experiences that might otherwise be difficult to fund.

The foundation's work also helps connect community generosity with everyday needs in local schools.

One example is the Education Foundation's Teacher's Closet, an initiative designed to provide Spring ISD teachers with supplies for their classrooms and items that may help students.

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Local Businesses and Volunteers Help Make the Tournament a Success

Behind the $90,000 fundraising total were months of planning, sponsor commitments, donations and volunteer efforts.

Sandra Harper Scott, Executive Director of the Spring ISD Education Foundation, credited the event's success to the many people and organizations who contributed.

“There’s no I in team, and certainly, this was a team effort,” Scott said.

Scott thanked the Spring ISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Cuellar, district staff and golf committee co-chairs Jeff West and Lott Johnson for their involvement.

She also recognized the businesses that returned to support the tournament, along with new sponsors participating for the first time.

The event's lead sponsor was Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP, while H-E-B served as presenting sponsor. Both organizations were represented at the tournament, demonstrating how partnerships between local businesses and public schools can extend beyond financial contributions.

Justin Barlow, an attorney with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP, spoke about the firm's connection to the community and its interest in supporting the district.

“We care about the students and what we’re doing here,” Barlow shared.

Melissa Rowland, Assistant Service Manager at H-E-B, also spoke about the importance of investing in young people and helping provide resources that support their education.

“We want to make sure that all of our students are set up for success for the future,” Rowland said.

For businesses that serve Spring-area families, participating in the tournament offers a way to give back to the same community where their customers and employees live, work and attend school.

Hole-in-One Challenge Adds to the Day's Activities

Along with the fundraising efforts, golfers had an opportunity to compete for a $10,000 prize through a hole-in-one challenge sponsored by Kirksey, an architecture firm that works with Spring ISD.

The challenge was held at the eighth hole at Northgate Country Club.

Kirksey Partner and Director of PK-12 Jodi Sergi attended the tournament and shared that the firm participates annually as part of its continued relationship with the district.

With ongoing projects involving Spring ISD, the firm views the tournament as another opportunity to support the students and teachers who benefit from the district's educational facilities and programs.

The event brought together organizations with different connections to public education, from businesses providing professional services to companies that regularly serve local families.

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How the Spring ISD Education Foundation Supports Local Schools

The Spring ISD Education Foundation helps strengthen educational opportunities throughout Spring Independent School District by securing community support for initiatives benefiting students and educators.

Its work includes student scholarships, classroom grants and programs that provide additional resources to schools.

For teachers, foundation grants can help turn instructional ideas into classroom activities. For students, scholarships can help reduce some of the financial challenges associated with continuing their education.

The Teacher's Closet adds another practical component to the foundation's work by helping educators access supplies for classroom and student needs.

These efforts are particularly relevant to families across the Spring area, where public schools play an important role in neighborhood life. From elementary classrooms to high school graduation, the foundation's programs are intended to help students and teachers at different stages of the educational journey.

The annual golf tournament provides a substantial source of funding for those efforts, but the foundation's work continues throughout the school year.

How Spring ISD Families and Community Members Can Get Involved

Although this year's Tee Up for Education Golf Tournament has concluded, residents and local businesses interested in supporting Spring ISD schools do not have to wait until next year's event to participate.

The foundation accepts community support throughout the year, with opportunities to contribute toward scholarships, classroom grants and other educational initiatives.

Residents who want to learn more about the foundation's programs, make a donation or explore ways to support Spring ISD teachers and students can visit springisdfoundation.org.

With $90,000 raised and 120 golfers participating, this year's tournament demonstrated what can happen when local businesses, volunteers and education supporters work toward a shared goal.

For Spring ISD families, the value of that effort will be measured not only in dollars raised, but also in the scholarships awarded, classroom resources provided and educational opportunities made possible in the months ahead.

Stay connected with My Neighborhood News for more Spring ISD news, student achievements, school district updates and community initiatives making a difference in Spring-area neighborhoods.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.