Bryan ISD Education Foundation

It's Flashback Friday! We are still reminiscing and celebrating all of the great times and memories from last Saturday at our 2nd Annual Bryan ISD Education Foundation Hometown Reunion. Take a look back!

Thank you to Fig-Mint Photography for capturing this group of photos!

A big THANK YOU to Fig-Mint Photography for their work on last weekend’s Hometown Reunion! As an added bonus to the BryanISD Education Foundation, if you purchase the $99 portrait session from the link below, Fig-Mint will donate 100% of your $99 fee back to The Education Foundation!

Book those fall portraits today & give back to a great cause!
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We loved stopping by Bowen Elementary in Bryan ISD to surprise a few lucky employees with Amazon gift cards! We are so proud of Bowen for being recognized as the BEST elementary school in the Brazos Valley!

Thank you so much to Bryan ISD Education Foundation for recognizing our campus!

Bowen Elementary received the Eagle’s Reader’s Choice for BEST K-12 school in the area.

The foundation came by and did a pop up drawing and 4 of our team members won an Amazon gift card to celebrate.

We 🫶🏻 BISD!

Congrats to Ms. Hampe, Mrs. Brown, Ms. Jenkins, & Ms. Snodgrass!

Don't miss out! While we all wish we could relive Saturday night, we can at least still purchase a Hometown Reunion Trucker hat as a fun memory! Only $30, scan the QR code or visit the link below to get yours today!

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We are thankful for such an incredible night!

To say that last night was a success would be an understatement! The 2nd Annual Bryan ISD Education Foundation Hometown Reunion, featuring John Michael Montgomery, was truly a night to remember! Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to enjoy a terrific night and give back to Bryan ISD. Stay tuned this week for many more pictures from the event!

Tomorrow is the big day! Take a look at our final auction item. We can't wait to see you there!

Featuring fine jewelry, dazzling diamonds, elegant timepieces and custom pieces crafted with unparalleled artistry, David Gardner’s Jewelers is the epitome of splendor. The highest bidder guarantees themselves a final three spot in tonight’s raffle drawing for a $10,000 shopping spree at David Gardner’s. Winning ticket will be pulled from final three tickets. Treat yourself or give the ultimate gift to someone you love!

We are excited to announce our 4th auction item for this weekend! Check out all the details below! Who doesn't love hibachi?!

Gather your friends or family for the ultimate Hibachi dinner at home! Allow Chef Carlos, from JC Hibachi to come in and do all the work from set-up to clean-up and everything in between for twelve guests. A full set-up and bartender service also graciously provided by Jennifer Slovacek with Cocktails 4 U. This package includes 12 bottles of wine, mixed varieties and vintages along with a $100 gift certificate, courtesy of Spec’s College Station. Looking to throw an intimate dinner party or a fun get together that everyone will enjoy? This package is for you!

As we continue to get closer to this weekend's Hometown Reunion, take a look at our next package that will be a part of the live auction on Saturday night!

A private dining experience like never before at Primrose Path including the newly renovated patio. The winner will enjoy the entire restaurant to themselves for a unique and exclusive party for up to 35 guests. Food selected by Chef Wade Barkman, will be served buffet style from across the Primrose Path menu. Guests will have the luxury of ordering any hand-crafted cocktails, wines by the glass or beer from their extensive drink list. Whether a private celebration or an elegant evening with special friends, this is an evening you will never forget! (Food and drinks valued up to $5,000.)

We are excited to announce the next auction item that will be apart of this weekend's live auction at the Hometown Reunion! If you love football and Texas A&M, you won't want to miss out on this! Check it out!

The biggest game of the year is back in town! When you think of the greatest rivalry in college football, you think of Texas A&M verses Texas. This package kicks off with four pre-game sideline passes to see the players and Reveille up close. Enjoy the game in Section 117 with four seats just steps from the action. Also included is a $1,000 private shopping spree at Aggieland Outfitters. Shop until you drop as the store will shut down for two hours, allowing you to find that perfect game day outfit for your entire group with no crowds. If you are looking to saw Varsity’s horns off in style, this package is for you! (1 garage parking pass also included)

Thank you SO much to every Bryan ISD employee who chose to join our Employee Give Back program on Friday after Convocation! We also want to congratulate Molly Wilder from Bowen Elementary in Bryan ISD who won our raffle drawing for two Hometown Reunion Tickets!

If you haven't signed up, you can still join and receive the incentive prizes! Use the QR code to register. Remember, every dollar makes a difference!

Yesterday was an incredible day! Not only did we love attending the Bryan ISD 2024 Convocation, but we, the Bryan ISD Education Foundation, had the privilege of giving away $5,000 to Bryan ISD employees!

A raffle ticket was placed under every seat at Convocation, giving each employee a chance to win. During the program, we drew 10 lucky winners who each received $500 in cash!

A special thank you to Mitch and Donna Moorehead with ACME Glass who graciously provided this prize money. Awarding our Bryan ISD employees is truly an honor! We wish each and every staff member the best of luck this week as they begin the 2024-2025 school year!

Meet Us on Monday!

Sarah Braden is the Executive Director of the Education Foundation. With six years experience running her own nonprofit, Our Terminal, Sarah has insight and enthusiasm for fundraising and organizational management. She obtained a Bachelor of Education from Texas A&M University and completed a graduate certificate in nonprofit management from the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Sarah is married to Michael, a BHS alumni, and together they have three daughters - one a sophomore at Texas A&M and two who currently attend Bryan High School.

Shelley is a Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Prosperity Bank. She is graduate of BISD and has had children in Bowen, Sam Rayburn and BHS. She has lived in Bryan for 25 years and is in her 3rd year on the board.

It is just two weeks away from this year's Bryan ISD Education Foundation Hometown Reunion! We want to give a special shoutout to our Employee Table Sponsors for the event! Thank you to Prime Air and Tray and Stacey Parks for each sponsoring a table this year. We are extremely grateful!

In the spring, we provided an opportunity at every Bryan ISD campus for an employee to win TWO Hometown Reunion tickets. The only requirement to enter the drawing was to write on a card and tell us why you love Bryan ISD. After drawing out of each campus's bag, we wanted to shout out and congratulate the winners! We can't wait to dance the night away with you!

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Meet us on Monday!

Today, get to know Bryan ISD Education Foundation board members, Bless Stennis and Brittany McBride.

Bless is the local coordinator for Junior Achievement Brazos Valley. She has lived in Bryan for over 30 years and has three children, two currently at Sam Houston and one at SFA. Bless is in her second year of board service.

Brittany is a graduate of Bryan ISD and has lived in this community for 40 years. She has three daughters - two at Bryan High and one at Sam Rayburn. This is Brittany's second year serving on the Foundation's board and also has done an amazing job being the Events Committee Chair!

Not only are we sold out, but we are in the final stretch of our countdown! ONLY 3 weeks until this year's Hometown Reunion!

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket to the event. We are so appreciative of your support of Bryan ISD. We know it will be an unforgettable night!

WE ARE SOLD OUT! Hats off to you, Brazos Valley!

The Second Annual Bryan ISD Education Foundation Hometown Reunion is SOLD OUT! We are so thankful to everyone that purchased a ticket for this year's event and we, as well as John Michael Montgomery, look forward to seeing you on August 17th!

Meet us on Monday!

As we continue to get to know our Bryan ISD Education Foundation board members throughout the summer, we are thrilled for you to meet board members, Cynthia Wicht and Joe Hegwood.

Cynthia is a service manager at Wells Fargo bank and is in her 4th year of board service. Cynthia is a graduate of Bryan ISD and has sent her children through Sam Houston, Sam Rayburn and Bryan High School. She is a lifetime resident of Bryan.

Joe has lived in Bryan for the last 18 years. He worked for the City of Bryan and Bryan Texas Utilities as the Chief Financial Officer.

We value their work and commitment!

We are now only 4 weeks away from this year's Bryan ISD Hometown Reunion! There are just a handful of tickets left - get yours today!!

Grants in Action!

In October of this past year, the Bryan ISD Education Foundation took its Prize Patrol to all Bryan ISD campuses to deliver a total of $100,000 in teacher grants!! As we continue to take a look at how some grant winners used their grant money, we wanted to share with you how they are making a difference. Take a look!

Bryan High School culinary teacher, Tenika Williams received a full grant that she used to purchase new KitchenAid mixers for each kitchen in her classroom, cake decorating kits for each kitchen, and 3 sets of cookie cutters. Having adequate and up to date equipment allowed her students to be successful in local and state competitions as well as helping prepare desserts for district catering events.

Ms. William's favorite part about working in Bryan ISD "is the support from my admin staff as well as the Education Foundation...With their support, I can supply my students with engaging lessons that they can successfully use forever!"

This year's Presenting Sponsor for the 2024 Bryan ISD Education Foundation Hometown Reunion is PBK, a multidiscipline architecture & engineering firm. The Foundation is extremely grateful to PBK for helping to help sponsor this year's event!

Meet us on a Monday!

As we continue to get to know members of the Bryan ISD Education Foundation Board, let's meet Dr. Sara Ptomey and Ana-Lisa Liotta.

Ana-Lisa Liotta is a senior internal auditor in the Texas A&M University Systems. She has had children go through Sam Houston, Johnson, Sam Rayburn, SFA and BHS. She is a graduate of BHS and this is her second year on the board.

Dr. Sara Ptomey has called Bryan, TX home for the last 5 years and she is a former Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in Aldine ISD. This is her first year serving on the board.

We appreciate their commitment and support of Bryan ISD!

Only 5 weeks away! We are getting closer and closer to this year’s Hometown Reunion! Don’t miss out!

Grants in Action!

In October of this past year, the Bryan ISD Education Foundation took its Prize Patrol to all Bryan ISD campuses to deliver a total of $100,000 in teacher grants!! As we continue to take a look at how some grant winners used their grant money, we wanted to share with you how they are making a difference. Take a look!

Library Media Specialist, Julie Bowman, from Kemp-Carver Elementary in Bryan ISD, used her grant money to purchase a book vending machine for the school. The purpose of the vending machine is to support positive behavior and good work ethic among students, as they are able to earn tokens to purchase a book from the vending machine!

Ms. Bowman's favorite part about working in Bryan ISD is the relationships built between students, staff, and the community!

Do you have your tickets yet?! We are only 6 weeks away from this year's Bryan ISD Education Foundation's Hometown Reunion! We can't wait to dance the night away with you and country legend, John Michael Montgomery!

Happy 4th of July from the Bryan ISD Education Foundation!

Meet us on Monday - Special Edition!

Today we meet two members of the Bryan ISD Education Foundation that are
Bush Board Fellow members from the Bush School at Texas A&M University. These board members are non-voting members but still get the opportunity to serve on the Foundation and play a role in impacting Bryan ISD staff and students.

Get to know a little more about Ericka Gilson and Sydney Ramon!

7 WEEKS AWAY! We are getting closer and closer to our second annual Hometown Reunion! Don't miss John Michael Montgomery at the Legend's Event Center on August 17th - Get your tickets today!