Troy Education Enhancement Foundation, PO Box 98, Troy, TX (2026)

06/22/2026

🎭✨ TEEF Grant Spotlight ✨🎭

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is proud to support fine arts programs that inspire creativity, confidence, teamwork, and student achievement across Troy ISD!

Congratulations to John Bohlin for receiving a $2,000 TEEF Grant supporting the One Act Play Program at RMMS and Troy High School! 👏

The One Act Play program provides meaningful opportunities for students to grow both on and off the stage through performance, technical theater, collaboration, creativity, and competition. Over the past two years, the program has achieved consecutive advancements out of district — an incredible accomplishment that reflects the dedication, talent, and hard work of these students and directors.

This grant will help fund production costs and reusable props that will continue benefiting theater students for years to come while supporting TEKS-aligned instruction in performance, technical theater, and theatrical production.

By strengthening theater opportunities at the middle school level, this project also helps build a stronger pipeline of students prepared for high school competition and future success in the arts.

While approximately 50 students directly participate in One Act Play, the impact extends far beyond the stage. Student performances and competitions showcase the pride, talent, and excellence of Troy ISD while inspiring younger students to become involved in fine arts programs themselves.

TEEF is honored to invest in programs that foster creativity, leadership, collaboration, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. 🌟

06/19/2026

🚲📚 TEEF Grant Spotlight 📚🚲

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is proud to support innovative learning tools that help students stay engaged, focused, and successful in the classroom!

Congratulations to Kenda Fox and Kathy Cook at Troy Elementary School for receiving a $1,854.08 TEEF Grant for two Copernicus Classroom Cruisers- Stationary Seating for students in grades 3–5! 👏

Research shows that physical activity can positively impact childhood mental health, focus, emotional regulation, and overall learning readiness. These classroom cruisers will provide students with a healthy and productive outlet for movement while learning in the library environment.

The specially designed stationary bikes feature:
📚 Built-in work surfaces for books, tablets, and assignments
🔇 Quiet operation for distraction-free learning
⚙️ Adjustable seats, handlebars, and resistance levels
📊 Digital displays tracking distance, speed, time, RPM, and calories burned

The cruisers are especially beneficial for students who struggle to sit still, helping create a more inclusive learning environment where different learning styles and needs are supported.

By encouraging healthy movement throughout the school day, this project will help improve focus, reduce stress, support emotional resilience, and create a more positive learning experience for students.

The classroom cruisers will be ready for student use on the very first day of school for the 2026–2027 school year!

TEEF is honored to support creative and student-centered learning environments that help every child thrive. 💙

06/17/2026

🧪✨ TEEF Grant Spotlight ✨🧪

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is proud to support innovative learning environments that encourage collaboration, engagement, and hands-on discovery for students across Troy ISD!

Congratulations to Kasi Jackson at Raymond Mays Middle School for receiving a $12,259.58 TEEF Grant for flexible classroom learning furniture for 8th grade science classrooms! 👏

This exciting project will transform traditional lecture-style classrooms into dynamic, collaborative learning spaces designed to better support hands-on science instruction and student interaction.

The new furniture offers 5–6 different classroom configurations, allowing teachers to quickly adapt the space for:
🔬 Hands-on labs
🤝 Partner activities
👥 Small group collaboration
💬 Think-pair-share instruction
🧠 Jigsaw learning strategies
🎤 Large group discussions and debates

The adjustable-height tables will also give students the opportunity to stand during lessons, helping improve movement, engagement, and classroom efficiency.

With the current classroom setup, collaboration options are limited due to space and traditional desk arrangements. These new flexible desks and chairs will create a more adaptable environment where students can actively participate in research-based instructional methods that support deeper learning and teamwork.

All 8th grade science students at Raymond Mays Middle School will benefit from this upgraded learning environment beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.

TEEF is honored to invest in innovative classroom spaces that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and student success. 💙

06/17/2026

🌟🖐️ TEEF Grant Spotlight 🖐️🌟

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is proud to support hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that help our youngest students thrive!

Congratulations to the Mays Elementary School Kindergarten Team — Kirsten Rauch, Sonia Ramirez, Raelynn Spicer, Brittany Martin, Teri Knight, and Kendall Kozeny — for receiving a $10,000 TEEF Grant for classroom sensory bins and sensory learning materials! 👏

Sensory bins are powerful instructional tools that support multiple areas of early childhood development while creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences for kindergarten students every single day.

These sensory learning stations will help students strengthen:
✨ Cognitive development
✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Language and vocabulary
✨ Math and science concepts
✨ Social and emotional skills
✨ Creativity and imaginative play

Students will participate in guided exploration, imaginative play, sorting, counting, measuring, and tactile learning activities designed to reinforce TEKS-aligned instruction across literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, and social-emotional learning.

The grant will provide six kindergarten classrooms with large sensory tables, sensory bins, textured materials, themed manipulatives, alphabet letters, numbers, sorting trays, measuring tools, vocabulary cards, storage materials, and sensory substrates such as rice, sand, and beans to create rich multi-sensory learning opportunities.

Through both individual and small group activities, students will build collaboration, communication, problem-solving, self-regulation, and cooperative play skills while actively engaging in meaningful learning experiences.

TEEF is honored to invest in innovative classroom resources that make learning exciting, interactive, and developmentally appropriate for every child. 💙

06/15/2026

🖨️✨ TEEF Grant Spotlight ✨🖨️

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is excited to support innovative technology that inspires creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning for students across Troy ISD!

Congratulations to Kacy Hilliard at Troy Elementary School for receiving a $6,682 TEEF Grant for a new 3-D Printer that will benefit students campus wide! 👏

This exciting technology will give 3rd- 5th grade students opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM learning while preparing them for future middle school, high school, and career opportunities in an increasingly technology-driven world.

The 3-D printer will support TEKS across multiple subject areas including math, reading, science, and art. Students will explore concepts such as geometry, measurement, spatial reasoning, engineering, and design by transforming digital ideas into real physical objects.

Through the design and engineering process, students will create models of geometric shapes, simple machines, science tools, and creative projects that help bring abstract concepts to life in meaningful and age-appropriate ways. The project also encourages higher-order thinking, creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving.

Beyond academics, students will learn valuable life skills including perseverance, resilience, innovation, and logical thinking as they redesign, improve, and troubleshoot their creations throughout the learning process.

The integration of 3-D printing will also help students connect classroom learning to future careers such as architecture, animation, engineering, filmmaking, graphic design, and web design.

TEEF is proud to invest in opportunities that spark imagination, increase engagement, and empower students to become the creators and innovators of tomorrow. 🚀💡

06/12/2026

➗📈 TEEF Grant Spotlight 📈➗

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is proud to support innovative classroom resources that help students build confidence and succeed in mathematics!

Congratulations to Marie Green at Raymond Mays Middle School for receiving a $4,643 TEEF Grant for a new classroom set of TI-Nspire Graphing Calculators and charging docking stations! 👏

These updated calculators will provide students with equitable access to high-quality instructional tools while helping them develop the technology skills needed for success in advanced math courses.

The TI-Nspire calculators allow students to better visualize mathematical concepts such as linear equations, slope, graphing, and systems of equations, helping turn abstract ideas into meaningful learning experiences. With consistent classroom access to reliable, modern technology, students will be able to focus more on problem-solving and mathematical thinking rather than struggling with outdated tools.

The calculators also create a strong foundation for future coursework by introducing students to the same style of graphing calculator used in Algebra I and on state assessments. Increased familiarity with the technology will help students use calculators more efficiently and confidently throughout the year.

This grant includes one full classroom set of graphing calculators along with three docking stations to keep devices charged and ready for instruction.

TEEF is honored to invest in resources that support student achievement, increase classroom engagement, and help students stay on grade level and future ready. 💙

06/11/2026

📚✨ TEEF Grant Spotlight ✨📚

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is proud to support learning environments that help every student feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn!

Congratulations to Kristen Childress and Lindsey Kreder at Mays Elementary School for receiving a $7,767.80 TEEF Grant for new student-sized tables and chairs in the school library! 👏

Currently, the library furniture is designed for adults rather than Pre-K through 2nd grade students. While functional, the oversized tables and chairs can make it difficult for young learners to comfortably read, write, collaborate, and fully engage in learning activities.

This grant will allow the library to purchase eight star-shaped collaborative tables along with age-appropriate seating specifically designed for early childhood students. The innovative star-shaped tables are intentionally designed to promote communication, teamwork, and student engagement while transforming the library into a flexible learning environment built specifically for the needs of young learners.

Installation is planned prior to the start of the 2026–2027 school year so students can immediately benefit from the upgraded space.

TEEF is honored to help create learning spaces where our tiniest Trojans can grow, explore, and develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. 💙

06/08/2026

⛈️🌪️ TEEF Grant Spotlight 🌪️⛈️

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is excited to support engaging STEM experiences that inspire curiosity, learning, and real-world connections for students across Troy ISD!

Congratulations to Bethany Franklin at Troy Elementary School for receiving a $1,550 TEEF Grant to bring an interactive Weather Science Assembly Program to campus! 👏

Weather is an especially important and relevant topic for Central Texas students as our area frequently experiences thunderstorms, tornadoes, droughts, heat waves, and other extreme weather events. This grant will provide students with an exciting hands-on learning experience led by STEM professionals and veteran storm chasers.

The live interactive assembly will combine education and entertainment through engaging demonstrations, real storm stories, field photos and videos, and a student Q&A session designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of weather science and safety.

Students will experience exciting demonstrations including:
🌪️ Tornado-in-a-bottle models
☁️ Dramatic v***r cloud experiments
⛈️ Thunderstorm modeling activities
🌬️ Air mass demonstrations

Beyond the fun and excitement, the program will equip students with important knowledge and safety tools to help them better understand severe weather and how to respond during dangerous conditions.

TEEF is proud to help bring meaningful STEM opportunities directly to students and classrooms through innovative programs like this one! 💙

06/05/2026

💙🧩 TEEF Grant Spotlight 🧩💙

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is proud to support programs that help every student thrive and reach their full potential.

Congratulations to Maria Inman and Jenna Metcalf at Mays Elementary School for receiving a $1,714.84 TEEF Grant for a new Gross Motor and Sensory Integration Lab! 👏

This important project will provide essential support for students with physical, developmental, sensory, and attention challenges by creating a structured, multi-sensory environment designed to enhance learning readiness and student success.

Through gross motor and sensory activities, students will strengthen the fine and gross motor skills needed for everyday life and academic tasks such as reading, writing, and math. These experiences also help improve focus, emotional regulation, behavior, social engagement, and participation in classroom routines.

Grant funds will be used to purchase specialized equipment including sensory wall panels, sensory chairs, a wiggle car, tricycle, bubble wall fountain, sensory rocking chair, and additional motor lab materials that support student growth and independence.

The upgraded motor and sensory lab will help students build confidence, meet IEP goals, improve self-regulation, and develop the physical and cognitive skills necessary for long-term success.

TEEF is honored to help create learning environments where all students are supported, empowered, and encouraged to succeed. ✨

06/03/2026

🌱🌼 TEEF Grant Spotlight 🌼🌱

The Troy Education Enhancement Foundation is excited to support hands-on learning opportunities that help students grow both academically and personally!

Congratulations to Rebekah Lackey at Mays Elementary School for receiving a $3,450 TEEF Grant to create a new student garden learning space! 👏

This structured school garden will serve as a year-long, cross-curricular learning experience for Pre-K through 2nd grade students, integrating science, math, literacy, health, and social-emotional learning through meaningful, hands-on activities.

Students will explore seeds, plant life cycles, growing zones, annual and perennial plants, propagation, and transplanting while also learning valuable life skills like responsibility, teamwork, healthy living, and unity. The project includes the construction of raised garden beds where students will actively participate in planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables throughout the school year.

Learning won’t stop outside the garden — classroom activities, crafts, and plant study units will reinforce gardening concepts and deepen student understanding.

This project is also creating incredible community collaboration! The Bell County Master Gardeners will provide support and expertise at no additional cost, and Raymond Mays Middle School’s shop class will help build five planter boxes for the garden. 🌿

TEEF is proud to help cultivate opportunities that connect students to nature, learning, and one another. 🌞

Troy Education Enhancement Foundation

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Organization

Shortcuts

Share

Category