Stephenville Education Foundation

11/11/2026

We look forward to welcoming Chamberlin Elementary students and their families to Art Briles Stadium tonight from 6:30–8:00 PM for an evening filled with reading, family fun, and community!

Students will have the opportunity to head onto the field to be read to by Stephenville High School students, enjoy FREE CiCi’s pizza with their families, and take home a bag filled with books of their choosing!

This special evening wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our incredible sponsors. Thank you for helping us bring the joy of reading to our students!

Pizza Sponsors:

* TexasBank
* First Financial Bank
* Hometown Insurance Group
* In Memory of Jim Scroggins

Water Sponsors:

* Chamberlin PTO
* Greg Hamilton with Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
* AgTrust Farm Credit

We are so grateful for a community that continues to invest in our students and their love of learning.

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight!

11/05/2026

We are currently looking for pizza sponsors for Reading Under the Lights! If you or your business would like to pledge a $500 donation please contact Shelley Gilliland by email at [email protected]

Please note- this event is WEDNESDAY, November 11th!

10/29/2026

BIG things are rolling into Stephenville!

When an entire 18-wheeler shows up FULL of books, you know something special is around the corner!

The Stephenville Education Foundation is thrilled to partner with Chamberlin Elementary once again for one of our favorite events of the year — Reading Under the Lights!

A huge shoutout to librarian, Hannah Allen, whose hard work and dedication help bring this event to life!

Stay tuned for more information.

10/12/2026

Champions for Education Night was a SUCCESS!

What an incredible night celebrating the educators who make a difference in the lives of Stephenville ISD students every single day!

We were honored to recognize our 2025–2026 grant recipients, celebrating more than $13,000 in grants awarded to help provide valuable resources and opportunities for our students and teachers!

We also had the privilege of recognizing our outstanding Teachers of the Year, each of whom received a $500 award from the Stephenville Education Foundation!

Debanhi Mendoza – Central Elementary
Sabrina Carter – Chamberlin Elementary
Kayla Bibles – Hook Elementary
Miriam Smith – Gilbert Intermediate
Michael Bruce – Henderson Junior High
Jody Fain – Stephenville High School

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Stephenville ISD and the SISD Athletic Department for their partnership and hard work in making this special evening possible. We are so grateful for the opportunity to come together and celebrate the people who make our schools exceptional!

And to our incredible Stephenville community — THANK YOU! Your continued generosity and support allow us to bridge the gap where traditional school funding falls short, helping ensure our educators have the resources they need to inspire, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

When our community invests in education, our students, teachers, and entire community benefit. 💙💛

Together, we're making a difference, one classroom at a time!

08/28/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! It’s Champions for Education Night with the Stephenville Education Foundation!

We are excited to kick off the home opener with our Blue and Gold! We will have a table in the foyer of Art Briles Stadium where you can meet our board members, learn more about our mission, grab some free swag, and donate back to the classrooms of SISD. If you donate $20 or more you can enter your name into a drawing for a free shaker can! Make sure you’re in the stadium by 6:30 to honor and celebrate our Teachers of the Year and Grant Recipients.

We’d like to thank Stephenville ISD and Stephenville HS Yellowjacket & Honeybee Athletics for working with us on this brand new and amazing fundraiser where we get to tell our community what we’re all about and celebrate the teachers who pour their love and support into our students!

Let’s go Jackets! 💙💛🏈

08/27/2026

YELLOW JACKET FANS, WE’LL SEE YOU TOMORROW! Stop by our table and when you donate $20 or more you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a shaker can! We’ll also have mini footballs for all of our Yellow Jackets and Honeybees during the fourth quarter. We can’t wait to see you, celebrate our teachers, and cheer on the Yellow Jackets! 💙💛🏈

Join the Stephenville Education Foundation on Friday, August 28th at Art Briles Stadium as we cheer on the Yellow Jackets and celebrate the people who make Stephenville ISD so special!

Be sure to stop by the SEF table on your way into the stadium to:
💙 Learn more about our mission and the impact SEF has across SISD
💙 Snag some fun giveaways
💙 Make a donation and help us bridge the gap in creating meaningful classroom experiences

We’ll also be recognizing our 2025–26 SEF grant recipients and SISD Teachers of the Year during the evening!

Come cheer on the Jackets, celebrate our educators, and help us continue creating opportunities for students across Stephenville ISD.

A night of community. A future of opportunity.
Let’s be Champions for Education! 💙💛🏈

08/24/2026

Thank you, Beneath the Surface News for helping us get the word out about how we are supporting our teachers and students! We hope you join us Friday night to learn more about the Stephenville Education Foundation and celebrate our local educators! 💙💛

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Education Foundation is hosting Champions for Education Night on Friday, during the Yellow Jackets first home football game of the season. The event will take place on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Art Briles Stadium in Stephenville. Proceeds will support teacher gran...

08/24/2026

Remember to join us this Friday for Champions for Education Night with the Stephenville Education Foundation! We will be welcoming fans into the stadium, introducing our 2025-26 Grant Recipients and Teachers of the Year, and accepting donations! Let’s go Jackets! 💙💛

GAMEWEEK!!

Stephenville ISD Stephenville High School-Official

08/17/2026

Join the Stephenville Education Foundation on Friday, August 28th at Art Briles Stadium as we cheer on the Yellow Jackets and celebrate the people who make Stephenville ISD so special!

Be sure to stop by the SEF table on your way into the stadium to:
💙 Learn more about our mission and the impact SEF has across SISD
💙 Snag some fun giveaways
💙 Make a donation and help us bridge the gap in creating meaningful classroom experiences

We’ll also be recognizing our 2025–26 SEF grant recipients and SISD Teachers of the Year during the evening!

Come cheer on the Jackets, celebrate our educators, and help us continue creating opportunities for students across Stephenville ISD.

A night of community. A future of opportunity.
Let’s be Champions for Education! 💙💛🏈

08/13/2026

We are incredibly grateful to McCoy's Building Supply for their generous $500 donation to the Stephenville Education Foundation, along with school supplies collected at their school supply drive!

Support from local businesses, like McCoy’s, help us continue our mission of providing resources to teachers and students across Stephenville ISD!