Education Foundation
The West Oso ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2024 to support the educational programs for students and staff of the district. The foundation is inspired every day by the creativity and innovation we see in our West Oso ISD classrooms. We believe our city and our communities are strengthened by each student who is offered equitable access to quality education and graduates ready to lead a successful life.
As the non-profit, philanthropic partner of West Oso ISD, we align with the district’s strategic initiatives and partner with our city’s business leaders, residents, and philanthropic community to raise funds for programs that enrich the lives of our students.
Our Mission
The West Oso ISD Education Foundation partners with donors and the community to provide resources to ignite teaching, inspire learning, and maximize innovative opportunities for all students in the West Oso Independent School District.
Our Goals
The West Oso ISD Education Foundation will achieve its mission by directing resources toward the following goals:
- Enhance and enrich educational opportunities for students
- Support staff for innovative efforts, professional growth, and recognize staff for exemplary teaching
- Involve the community in assuring a quality education for the leaders and workers of tomorrow
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
- Ricky DeLeon: Co-Chair
- Diana Cantu-Guerrero: Co-Chair
- Lisa Noyola-Flores: Secretary
- Brenda Woods: VP - Finance & Governance
- Jasmin Escutia: VP - Development
- Beverly Davis Cage: VP - Marketing & Events
- Anna Jimenez: VP - Programs
- Kimberly Moore: Superintendent
Board Members
- Matt Manning
- David A. Benavides, M.D.
- Lance Harper
- Roland Barrera
- Margaret Dechant
- Carmen Tejeda-Delgado
- Gloria Taylor
- Kacie Williams
- Silvia Martinez-Pacheco
- Gilda G Medina
- Tracy Harper
- Monique Adams
- Velma Rodriguez
- Marcy Davis
- Oscar Arredondo
- Olga Mendez
- Cheryl Fillmore
Commitment
The West Oso Education Foundation is committed to enhancing educational opportunities and empowering students, teachers, and families within the West Oso Independent School District.
Initial Programs/Funding Opportunities
- Student Scholarships
- Innovative Teaching Grants
- Recognition of Academic Achievement
- Recognition of Teaching Excellence
The Fall 2024 application window is October 1, 2024, through November 1, 2024. Please review the application packet for the complete guidelines and templates to draft your application. Then, complete the Innovative Teaching Grant Application online.
Have questions? Join our drop-in Q&A sessions from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11 or Friday, October 18 via Zoom.
Our Donors
We value the many businesses, individuals, and organizations in this community who support the foundation with their financial gifts. They are an essential piece of our success. Their generosity will live on in the knowledge and achievements of our students.
State of the District Sponsors
Special thank you to our sponsors. Your support will fund programs for West Oso ISD students and teachers.
Valedictorian Sponsor
Salutatorian Sponsors
Honor Roll Sponsors
| Kleberg Bank | Tato's Opportunity Foundation |
| Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLC | Education Service Center Region 2 |
| Winn Exploration Company, LLC | Balfour |
| First Financial Group of America | Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union |
| Tuloso-Midway ISD | TRANE |
| Communities In Schools of the Coastal Bend | Elite Plus Financial & Retirement Services |
| Kauffman Family & The West Oso Class of 89 |
In-Kind Sponsors
Innovative Signs, LLC
Del Mar College
Annual Sponsors
David A. Benavides, M.D., Central Nebraska Spinal Surgery Center, PC
The Contreras-DeLeon Family
Memorial Sponsors
Castanon Family