H-E-B announces 2022 Excellence in Education School District and Early Childhood Finalists and recognizes outstanding Public School Boards

January 12, 2022

January 12, 2022

H-E-B announces 2022 Excellence in Education School District and Early Childhood Finalists and recognizes outstanding Public School Boards

H-E-B announced today that eight school districts and five early childhood facilities have been selected as finalists for the retailer’s 20th annual Excellence in Education Awards program. H-E-B is also recognizing five public school boards to highlight the importance of strong leadership at the board level.

Since the program’s inception, H-E-B has awarded more than $12 million in funding to benefit outstanding Texas public schools. This year, H-E-B will award a total of $82,500 to the finalists and school boards, who will go on to compete for even greater cash prizes at the statewide level. Each finalist in the district and early childhood categories, as well as the five recognized school boards, will receive $5,000; the three finalists in the small district category will receive $2,500.

To determine overall statewide winners, a panel of judges visits each district, early childhood facility and school board, tours campuses and talks with administration, staff, parents, and community members.

Winners will be announced at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony on April 30 at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin. The winning large district will receive $100,000; the winning small district $50,000. An early childhood facility will receive $25,000. If selected, one or more school boards will receive up to a total of $25,000.

Forty teacher and principal finalists will be announced in February and March during a series of surprise visits to schools and classrooms across Texas.

The 2022 school district and early childhood finalists, as well as recognized school boards, are as follows:

LARGE SCHOOL DISTRICTS

United ISD —Laredo, Texas
McAllen ISD — McAllen, Texas
Pasadena ISD — Pasadena, Texas
Klein ISD — Klein, Texas
Wylie ISD — Wylie, Texas

SMALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Medina Valley — Castroville, Texas
Canutillo ISD — El Paso, Texas
Kerrville ISD – Kerrville, Texas

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FACILITIES

Lone Star Early Childhood Center/New Braunfels ISD — New Braunfels, Texas
Bryan’s House – Dallas, Texas
Melinda Webb School – Houston, Texas
Austin Achieve Public Schools – Austin, Texas
Small Steps Nurturing Center – Houston, Texas

SCHOOL BOARD FINALISTS

North East ISD – San Antonio, Texas
Alvin ISD — Alvin, Texas
Allen ISD — Allen, Texas
Frisco ISD – Frisco, Texas
McAllen ISD – McAllen, Texas

About H-E-B
H-E-B, with sales of $43 billion, operates more than 435 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrates its 119th anniversary this year. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 160,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com and the H-E-B Newsroom.

About H-E-B

H-E-B, with sales of $43 billion, operates more than 435 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrates its 119th anniversary this year. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 160,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com and the H-E-B Newsroom.

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