Friendswood ISD

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Are charter schools private schools?

Are charter schools private schools?

Charter schools are free due to public, taxpayer dollars that are taken from traditional public schools when a child enrolls in the charter school. Unlike a traditional public school, charter schools are also funded by private companies, individuals, and interests. They are managed by a private entity vs a community elected board where the public has input. And their boards are appointed vs elected. This means that charter board members can have a financial interest in the success of the schools.

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Friendswood ISD Signing Day Excitement!

Friendswood ISD Athletes Sign Letters of Intent Student athletes at Friendswood High School sign Letters of Intent on National Signing Day! Student-Athletes on National Signing Day Student-athletes across the country sign letters of intent to honor their successful athletic high school careers and celebrate the opportunity for the next level of athletic achievements.  Athletes in …

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Friendswood ISD Student Raises Money for ALS

FHS Senior Raises 30K for ALS Lilly Hall, a senior in Friendswood ISD, helped raise money and awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Ice Bucket Challenge This past fall, at the FHS stadium, Lilly Hall hosted the “Ice Bucket Challenge” with about 250 people in attendance. This community-wide …

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Friendswood ISD Sophomore Becomes First Female Varsity Kicker

Friendswood ISD Sophomore Becomes First Female Varsity Kicker Sophomore, Reagan Rudolph, made Friendswood High School history as the first female to dress for and play in a varsity football game. Friendswood High School Football’s First Female Player According to her father, John Rudolph, Reagan’s path to the game started at her younger brother’s football practice …

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Teacher Appreciation Week Honors Educators

Teacher Appreciation Week celebrates our amazing and resilient educators! “There is no other time in history when our teachers have deserved more recognition and support than they do right now. And right now, we have an opportunity to give back to them and to elevate this most important profession.” – Kevin Brown, Texas Association of …

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Military Child Month Honors Students and Families

April is the Month of the Military Child as we pay tribute to military families and their children for their daily sacrifices,  commitment, and courage. Every April 15th is Purple Up! For Military Kids Day, and our public schools show support for military kids by encouraging everyone to wear purple.  Why purple? Purple symbolizes the …

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Community and Volunteerism for the Holidays

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEERISM IN OUR SCHOOLS During the holiday season, our public schools are more involved than ever in donating time and resources to charitable causes.  The sense of community is more meaningful than ever, and local volunteers have given their hearts to so many amazing projects. These school communities served …

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