School Adoption

School Adoption INTRO

This program offers a unique and interactive opportunity for businesses and organizations to partner with our schools to provide support, and volunteer opportunities to help improve communication and learn more about public education in CFISD. If your business or organization wants to become a school partner, please contact our office at 281-894-3950.

Values

The business or organization must not impose their own values or religious beliefs on the students or staff. Volunteers and mentors must submit an application and consent to a criminal history record check.

What is Adopt-a-School?

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A unique opportunity for schools to work together with community organizations and business partners to utilize the resources of the community to strengthen and enrich the quality of education for students.

A commitment of time, energy and expertise of a community organization or business partner to an individual school–both parties set realistic goals that are agreeable to all involved.

Outcomes of Successful Adoptions

For Organization/Business Partner

Increased knowledge of public education
Gratification from volunteering as a Global Volunteer in various ways such as helping with a school carnival, being a Bus Buddy or reading to a class
Satisfaction of serving as a role model to students through the Mentor Program

For School

Increased career awareness
Additional resources such as workroom treats or staff appreciation lunches
Beautification of school grounds with a work day to pick up trash or pull weeds
Enriched curriculum experience
Infusion of supplies from a school supply or book drive
Angels for students during the holidays to provide a turkey, food, clothing or gifts

School Adoptions

Check out the latest School Adoptions, made possible by our generous business partners.

Pope ES, Rocket Dots establish Adopt-a-School partnership

April 20, 2026—Representatives from Rocket Dots visited the staff at Pope Elementary School on March 27 to officially announce their Adopt-a-School partnership with the campus.

A. Robison Elementary School staff celebrates being adopted by All-Star Martial Arts on April 17 as part of CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program.

A. Robison ES, Lamkin ES, All-Star Martial Arts establish Adopt-a-School partnerships

April 17, 2026—Kris Lieder’s family’s past is at Lamkin Elementary School where his great-grandma worked in the cafeteria and his great-grandfather served as a bus driver and maintenance man. His family’s future is at A. Robison Elementary School where his son is currently zoned to attend one day.

Now Lieder, the owner of All-Star Martial Arts, has even stronger ties to both. All-Star Martial Arts officially adopted Lamkin on April 7 and A. Robison on April 17 as part of CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program.

Holmsley ES, Watkins MS, Harris County Precinct 4 establish Adopt-a-School partnerships

April 16, 2026—The wait is over for Holmsley Elementary School and Watkins Middle School. Both schools were adopted by Harris County Precinct 4 last week as part of CFISD’s Adopt-a-School Program.

Boae Shin, master of Martial Arts USA, left, presents Copeland Elementary School Principal Stefanie Berger, middle, with a check for snacks for her staff alongside CFISD’s Director of Community Engagement Dawn Tryon, right, as part of CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program.

Copeland ES, Martial Arts USA establish Adopt-a-School partnership

April 15, 2026—Copeland Elementary School Principal Stefanie Berger and Boae Shin, master of Martial Arts USA, first crossed paths 18 years ago when Shin began training Berger’s son in martial arts.

On April 13, they were reunited at a signing ceremony as Martial Arts USA officially adopted Copeland as part of CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program.