Tyler ISD Foundation

09/06/2026

Day 25: Praying for Tyler ISD CTC 🙏

Today, we lift up the students, teachers, and staff at Tyler ISD CTC in prayer. May students discover their passions, develop valuable skills, and feel confident as they prepare for their futures.

We’re grateful for this special part of our ! 💜

Career & Technology Center

09/05/2026

Day 24: Praying for The Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs 🐝🙏

Today, we lift up the Tyler ISD Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs, its students, teachers, staff, and families.

We pray for joy, patience, strength, and encouragement for those who make Boshears such a special place. May every student feel loved, supported, celebrated, and empowered to shine in their own unique way.

We are grateful for this special part of our ! 💛

09/04/2026

Day 23: Praying for Our Tyler ISD Elementary Schools 🙏

Today, we’re praying for our Tyler ISD elementary students, teachers, and staff. May every classroom be filled with kindness, curiosity, laughter, and a love for learning.

We pray that our youngest students feel safe, loved, encouraged, and excited to come to school each day. And we pray for the caring adults who help make those early years so special.

We’re grateful for our ! 💚💙

09/03/2026

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Tyler ISD Foundation board members! ❤️

We’re thrilled to welcome Amy Valladares, Lena Liedtke, Gina Newsome, and Dr. Christian Alvarado to the Foundation family!

These community leaders bring a passion for education, a commitment to our students and teachers, and a heart for making a difference. We’re excited for the experience, energy, and fresh perspective they’ll bring as we continue opening doors and creating opportunities for Tyler ISD students and teachers. 🎉

Welcome to the team! We’re so glad you’re here! 💙

09/03/2026

Day 22: Praying for Our Tyler ISD Middle Schools 💙🙏

Today, we’re praying for our Tyler ISD middle school students, teachers, and staff during these important years of growth and change.

May our middle schools be places where students feel known, supported, encouraged, and cared for as they discover who they are and who they are becoming. We pray for strong relationships, positive choices, and caring adults who make a lasting difference.

We love our ! 💙

09/02/2026

We’re thrilled to share that the Tyler ISD Foundation is a recipient of the Health Foundation of East Texas' 2026 Building Belonging Challenge grant!

This investment will help create meaningful opportunities for Tyler ISD students to connect, engage, and build a stronger sense of belonging in our community.

We’re excited to collaborate with fellow community partners, learn together, and most importantly, make a lasting impact on the students and families we serve. We’re grateful to the Health Foundation of East Texas for investing in innovative ideas that help our youth thrive!

In March, the asked for community ideas on one question: What would it take for the youth of Smith County to be more connected to one another, their families and their communities without the use of technology? 💬

We received some truly inspiring answers, and we're excited to share the best of the best with you! Through our 2026 Building Belonging challenge, we’re investing more than $1.98 million in 11 new community partnerships working to create opportunities for young people to connect, engage and build a stronger sense of belonging.

Here are the projects that are bringing the vision to life:

🔵 Projects that connect youth to each other by building mentorship, teamwork, friendships and social support networks beyond screens: 🌱Led by HERO Project, Scouting America, Mentoring Alliance and Tyler Civic Theatre.

🔵 Projects that connect youth to their communities through public spaces, cultural institutions and shared experiences: 🏛️ Led by City of Tyler Parks and Recreation, Light Up Faulkner Skatepark, East Texas Symphony Orchestra and City of Tyler Urban Forester and Arborist.

🔵 Projects that connect communities around youth by strengthening the systems, organizations and networks that shape young people’s daily lives: 🏞️ Led by Tyler Area Business Education Council, Next Step Community Solutions and Tyler ISD Foundation.

And the work goes beyond funding. Through our new Building Belonging Challenge cohort, partners will come together for peer learning, networking and coaching to strengthen their impact across Smith County.

🔗 Learn more about our newly funded partners and what’s ahead: https://healthfoundationet.org/building-belonging-challenge/

09/02/2026

Day 21: Praying for Our Tyler ISD High Schools 🙏

Today, we lift up our Tyler ISD high schools in prayer. We pray for our students, teachers, staff, and administrators as they learn, grow, and prepare for the future.

May our campuses be filled with encouragement, opportunity, belonging, and success. We pray for a year of growth, great memories, and bright futures for every student.

We are proud of our ! 💚

09/01/2026

⏰ Just One Week Away!

The Tyler ISD Foundation’s 2026–2027 Grant Writing Workshop is coming up on Tuesday, September 8, from 5:00–6:00 p.m. at the Plyler Complex in the Assessment Room!

If you’re planning to apply for a Grants for Great Ideas award, we encourage you to join us and learn helpful tips for bringing your innovative ideas to life. 💡✨

Grants for Great Ideas applications open TODAY! We hope to see you there! 💙

09/01/2026

Day 20: Praying for Our Tyler ISD District Staff 💙🙏

Today, we lift up our Tyler ISD district staff in prayer. Thank you for the many ways you work behind the scenes to support our students, campuses, teachers, and staff each day.

We pray for wisdom, strength, and encouragement for our district staff and for our superintendent as they lead and serve our . We appreciate you! 💙

08/31/2026

🚂✨ ALL ABOARD! ✨🚂
We’re celebrating 35 years of opening doors & creating destinations! Join us for the Tyler ISD Foundation Gala on November 14, 2026 at Willow Brook CC.

An unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and giving—all in support of the students and teachers of Tyler ISD .

❤️SAVE THE DATE | More details coming soon!