SISD: SEF Annual Programs

Circle of Success:

The seventh annual Circle of Success will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2008. This successful event recognizes the best of Sherman ISD, our exceptional students and educators, and supports innovative campus projects. The selection of teachers, students, and innovative campus projects begins early in the year. The SHS educators are asked to nominate exceptional students on the basis of character, leadership, and service. The students that are ultimately chosen for recognition then choose an SISD educator that they feel has been as inspiration to them along their educational journey to be honored as well. Through sponsorships and donations, innovative campus projects that have been submitted by Sherman ISD teachers and staff for consideration, are funded for use during the upcoming school term, thereby continuing the Circle to inspire others. To date, over $600,000 has been raised to fund approved projects to enhance, enrich and educate our Sherman ISD students through the annual Circle of Success event.

March for Fitness Program:

The March for Fitness program is held each spring at all SISD campuses. This fundraiser involved the Physical Education department of the participating campuses as students are encouraged to promote fitness and health lifestyles. The students that bring a donation(s) to the Sherman Education Foundation are able to put their name in a raffle for prizes. Each elementary student has a chance to win a bicycle and each intermediate, middle, and high school students have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate and/or cool t-shirt. The proceeds that are raised are divided between the participating campuses and the Sherman Education Foundation Endowment Fund.

SEF 5K/15K/Mini-K:

The SEF 5K/15K Run & Mini-K Fun Run is held in conjunction with the Sherman Arts Festival and will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008. The 2007 event introduced the inaugural 15K Run for the serious runners. Over 300 runners competed in the 5K/15K and 220 participated in the Mini-K Fun Run. Runners and walkers from all around the area join the event, contributing to SEF and to their health.

Major Saver Program:

The Major Saver Program is the fall fundraiser for the Sherman Education Foundation. It utilizes a “buy one, get one free” card to be redeemed at 15 participating area restaurants. All of our campuses, with the exception of SHS, participate in this fundraiser. A representative from Major Saver holds informational pep rallies at each of the participating campuses and the fundraiser lasts one full week. The cards are sold to family, neighbors, and friends by students for $10 each and the students are eligible for prizes. Our Major Saver representative goes to each campus each day during the fundraiser to pick up the money collected and provides the cards for distribution. There is minimal to no disruption of classes or interference with ongoing learning in the classrooms. The proceeds raised are divided between the participating campuses and the Sherman Education Foundation Endowment Fund.