LauraAnn Novacinski, McGown Elementary School principal, third from left, and Susan Bolado, Bang Elementary School principal, center, hold commemorative Adopt-a-School certificates as the campuses announced on Nov. 9 they formally entered an adoption partnership. They were joined by CFISD Director of Community Engagement Dawn Tryon, third from right, and McGown and Bang counselors.

Nov. 10, 2022—Representatives from McGown Elementary School visited the staff at Bang Elementary School on Nov. 9 to officially announce their Adopt-a-School partnership between the two campuses.

CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program pairs schools with community organizations and business partners to utilize resources of the community to strengthen and enrich the quality of education for students.

LauraAnn Novacinski, McGown principal, shared that as the school’s leadership team came together to establish the traditions for CFISD’s newest elementary campus, one important pillar was community service.

“It was obvious from the very beginning that a priority for us was the opportunity to give back to the larger community,” Novacinski said. “Adopting a school was agreed upon by all as a great way to make a difference. Heavily supported by our parents, a planning committee was formed and possible schools were discussed. We were thrilled when Susan Bolado reached out with a specific need for her campus. We are so excited to partner with Bang and hope that we can spread joy for both students and staff. Adopting Bang was truly meant to be a perfect match.”

Susan Bolado, Bang Elementary School principal, signs an Adopt-a-School partnership agreement while LauraAnn Novacinski, McGown Elementary School principal, looks on. The two campuses announced their official adoption partnership on Nov. 9.

Bolado, Bang’s principal, expressed her thankfulness to McGown’s staff and VIPS committee for their commitment to help support Bang staff and students.

“Bang is both excited and thrilled to be adopted by McGown Elementary School,” Bolado said. “We are so fortunate to have a community that will come together and recognize our students and staff. We appreciate the support, and we look forward to the many blessings that will be shared.”

For more information on the Adopt-a-School program, contact Dawn Tryon, director of community engagement, at 281-894-3950 or dawn.tryon@cfisd.net.