Wylie Bulldogs Education Foundation

The Foundation awarded 22 Teacher Grants in 2024 totalling $23627. These grant awards will be disbursed in 2025. Balance of $59,883 funded in 2024 was for prior years' grants. All full time teachers in Wylie ISD are eligible and encouraged to apply. A committee of 7 community and Board members evaluate the candidates' request based on the potential to involve a great number of students and consistency with Wylie ISD's goal of increasing student achievement. The Major Objectives of the request are evaluated for definable and obtainable objectives and responsiveness to a stated need. The Activities/Implementation Plan is evaluated to assure that the project's methods are research based and are instructionally sound. Methods for Evaluation of the completed project are required.The teacher grant checks are mailed directly to Wylie ISD's accountant for the benefit of the awarded teachers. The teachers purchase items approved in the grant and present receipts for reimbursement to Wylie ISD.

The Foundation welcomed 43 new teachers to Wylie ISD before school started and to recognize 7 retiring teachers.. Hendrick Health teams up with the Foundation to provide a luncheon for the new teachers and the administrators from each campus. The Foundation presents a $100 Mardel's gift card to each new teacher to help furnish their new classroom. The Foundation relates its purpose and the availability of Teacher Grants.

Provides necessities for homeless students or students on the verge of homelessness. It provides a one-time grant for shoes and backpacks.