Softball with the Superintendent 2018

May 4, 2018 | Featured, News

The North East Educational Foundation’s (NEEF) 2018 Softball with the Superintendent was a big hit! Going on third year, the community event at the new North East Sports Park features a fun-filled softball game, along with plenty of food, and activities. The friendly competition featuring North East ISD leadership against six local organizations who purchased a place in the game as an auction item at the NEEF Gala last February.

North East ISD band students, school mascots and spirit groups chimed in by adding a wonderful pep rally atmosphere.

The top fundraising campuses from March’s Big Give were recognized after the second inning. Representatives from DATA Middle School, Stone Oak and Huebner elementary schools were thanked helping NEEF raise over $37,000.

Players shared big laughs and good times in the balmy Texas weather. Business partners, community members and NEISD leadership had a great time playing softball together and the entire NEISD family left with a feeling of accomplishment.

A special thank you goes out to: Pfluger Architects, who contributed enough support to fill an entire team! Other players were sponsored by MTR Engineers whose contributions to the foundation supported 3 positions on the team, Alpha Consulting Engineers contributions to the foundation supported 3 positions on the team, MEP Engineering contributions supported 2 positions on the team, Skanska contributions to the foundation supported 2 positions as well as O’Connell Robertson who supported 2 positions.

A big thank you to Event Supporting Sponsors: Castle & Cooke Mortgage, llc—Carrie Brady, Garza/Bomberger & Associates and Sylvan Learning Center.

Check out photos from the big event here!

Castle Hills Elementary enjoys their new book vending machine

Castle Hills Elementary enjoys their new book vending machine

Because of their NEEF Innovative Grant, Castle Hills Elementary School - North East ISD was able to purchase a book vending machine, which students utilizing by earning tokens to choose books and complete reading challenges. Their librarian, Ms. Harrington, draws...

NEEF earns top statewide distinction

NEEF earns top statewide distinction

The North East Educational Foundation received the 2021 Texas Education Foundation Network (TEFN) Distinguished Achievement Award and $5,000 for their efforts in supporting North East ISD through the pandemic. The annual award recognizes excellence and exceptional...