2025 Grants Awarded
2025 Grants Awarded
Meyer Elementary School
Woolls Intermediate School
Woolls Intermediate School
Woolls Intermediate School
Woolls Intermediate School
Woolls Intermediate School
McDowell Middle School
McDowell Middle School
McDowell Middle School
Hondo High School
McDowell Middle School
McDowell Middle School
A Summary of 2025
The Hondo Education Foundation (HEF) continues to make a powerful impact across Hondo ISD, investing in meaningful tools and opportunities that support teachers, inspire students, and enhance learning in every classroom. This year, HEF awarded more than $38,000 in teacher grants, along with a major districtwide technology investment.
At Meyer Elementary, early learning received a major boost through grant-funded literacy stations, sensory tools, and hands-on classroom resources. These additions help young students develop strong academic foundations and stay engaged during the most formative years of their education.
Woolls Intermediate also saw its classrooms strengthened through HEF support. Grants provided teachers instructional tools, new calming corners for classrooms, and a little shade for all the students while enjoying recess outside.
At McDowell Middle School, funding for broadcast news equipment and other instructional tools has opened the door for more collaboration and student-led learning. In addition, both McDowell Middle School and Hondo High School students were inspired by motivational speaker Coach Stephen Mackey, whose HEF-funded presentation just before Thanksgiving encouraged students to represent the “H” well, stay coachable, smile through adversity, and invest in their character.
At Hondo High School, grant funds supported major upgrades across several departments. Students and teachers benefited from improved media and broadcasting equipment, specialized resources for science classes, and new tables designed to enhance focused learning in math courses. These tools help prepare students for college, careers, and leadership opportunities well beyond graduation.
In addition to these grants, HEF also made a significant districtwide contribution by awarding $47,000 to the Technology Department for new Chromebooks for every 2nd grader. With increasing digital testing requirements, this investment ensures equitable access to reliable devices and helps students build essential technology skills early on.
Every donation (large or small) directly fuels teacher innovation and student success. Supporters can make a contribution by visiting www.hondoeducation.org and giving securely online.
Across all campuses, HEF grants continue to elevate learning, spark creativity, and create meaningful opportunities for students and teachers. HEF remains deeply grateful for the donors, partners, and community members who make these achievements possible and looks forward to another year of growth, partnership, and impact
2024 HEF REPORT
