- Cheryl Burns, Former SISD Superintendent
Dear Friend and Community Member,
The Smithville Education Foundation (SEF) is a group of dedicated volunteers working to raise money and support the Smithville Independent School District (SISD). SEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation organized to augment and complement school district programs and activities.
It has been an honor to serve as President of SEF, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting our mission as a board member. The SEF Board is humbled to partner with SISD to bring resources to our kids. Each and every time SEF volunteers arrive at the schools, students, teachers, and administrators greet us with smiles and excitement. They know they will be receiving resources and experiences that would not be possible without the support of the Smithville community. These smiles belong to you, as a contributor to our schools.
Since launching our first programs in 2011, SEF has funded over $50,000 in innovative teaching grants to SISD teachers and has provided ongoing support for the fine arts through the Enrichment Day program. During the 2024-25 school year, thanks to a generous donation, SEF was able to help accelerate paraprofessionals on their journey to becoming certified teachers, a powerful investment that not only supports educators but also directly impacts the success of SISD students. We also brought in new fundraisers that made it possible for families, teachers, and individuals to contribute to SEF in small but impactful ways, expanding the reach of our mission throughout the community.
SEF’s mission is simple: to help our teachers inspire greatness in their students. Every contribution directly impacts our ability to reach more students and help them achieve their fullest potential.
With your financial support, you are making a difference by ensuring that SISD students have the opportunity to do and be their best. No gift is too small; every donation makes a difference in the lives of our students.
With gratitude,
Amber Cox
Want to become a volunteer, or sponsor? Email us info@smithvilleeducation.org