Grant Recipients



The Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. congratulates the teachers, counselors, librarian,s and nurses who received grants through the 2024 Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program and the campuses that received funds through the Campus Initiative Grant Program. 





2024 Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program Recipients
Grant Title
Campus Recipients
Amount Awarded
Omnikin Challenge
Physical Education
Grades 1-5
Steve Hambrick
Hudson PEP Elementary School
$2,495.15  
Off Screen Math
Math, Life Skills, Special Education
Grades 6-8
Katie Ramstack
Forest Park Middle School
$1,134.99  
Making the Pieces Fit
International Baccalaureate transdiciplinary language, reading, math, science, and social studies
Pre-Kindergarten-Kindergarten
Blanca Alvarez, Mary Bolton, Angela Bogue, Ileah Cox, Nora Diaz, Martin Johnson, Cathleen Potichko, Paula Sanchez, Lorraine Vazquez
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
$2,495.23  
Harmonious Soundsof Inclusion:  A Musical JOurney with Orff Instruments
General Music/Choir
Grades 6-8
Jael M. Davis
Judson STEAM Academy
$2,219.12  
Literacy All Around
Reading, Head Start Program
Pre-Kindergarten
Cassondra Stephens
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
$1,463.99  
Peg-O-My_heart with a Ring-A-Ling-Ling
Music
Grades 1-5
Kristi Grimes
Johnston-McQueen Elementary School
$2,357.91  
Word Wonder-Fostering Young Minds
Language Arts
Pre-Kindergarten-Kindergarten
Omar Baracaldok, Mary Castillo, Barbara Crane, Dawn Eckel, Andrew Gonzales, Kathy Mooney, Brigit Roesler, Liza Salas, Timika Wesley, Stephanie Whitten, Latoyia Woolen
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
$2,364.79  
Closing the Gap in Reading
Reading Intervention and Dyslexia
Grades 6-8
Bremda Bressman
Judson STEAM Academy
$2,500.00  
I Sense Great Learning
Sensory Integration
Head Start/Early Childhood Special Education
Kristine Ashley, Kelcee Dotson, Sara Jacksonk, DeAnne Martin, Diamond Parker, Ginger Pritchard, Guadalupe Sandoval, Delois Smith
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
$1,457.82  
Judson School Garden and Outdoor Learning Space
Agricul,ture and Natural Resources
Grades 6-8
Jewel Bibelheimer
Judson STEAM Academy
$1,579.25  
Success with Chess
Math, Engineering, Science
Grades 9-12
Amy Barrett, Laura Horn, Ramon Morales, Kimberly Shadowens, Melissa Swallow
Longview High School
$1,098.50  
Out with the Old, In with the New
LIteracy Center
Grades 1-5
Kellie Weber
Hudson PEP Elementary School
$1,000.00  
Total for Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program
24 Grant Applications Submitted; Total Requested: $33,830.40
7 Elementary Grants Totaling: $13,652.92
5 Secondary Grants Totaling: $8,531.86
$22,166.75  


Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program Summary Report Per Campus March 1996-March 2024
Campus
Number of Grants Funded
Total Funds Returned to the Campus
Bramlette STEAM Academy
45
$47,469.28  
J.L. Everhart Magnet Academy of Cultural Studies
32
$27,175.06  
G.K. Foster Elementary School (Campus closed in 2010)
12
$10,080.87  
Hudson PEP Elementary School
79.75
$113,907.17  
Johnston-McQueen Elementary School (Combined campus in 2010)
15.84
$25,076.96  
Johnston Elementary School
30.42
$33,621.46  
McClure Magnet School of International Studies (Campus closed in 2010)
25
$24,447.42  
McQueen Primary School (Campus combined with Johnston Elementary School in 2010)
19
$21,578.61  
Pinewood Park Elementary School (Campus closed)
10
$11,351.16  
The Bailey School (formerly South Ward Elementary School)
39.75
$62,352.13  
Valley View Elementary School Campus closed in 2010)
29.91
$22,070.76  
Ware East Texas Montessori Academy
46.83
$57,943.40  
Ned E. Williams STEAM Academy
17
$23,809.50  
Forest Park Middle School
42
$46,598.66  
Foster Middle School
124
$84,642.48  
Judson STEAM Academy
61
$51,111.29  
Longview Early Graduation High School (formerly LEAD Academy)
9
$8,113.27  
Longview High School
102
$140,109.04  
Student Development Center (Campus Closed)
17
$6,192.27  
East Texas Montessori Preparatory Academy
21
$28,756.85  
Playing for Keeps Early Childhood Center
1
$1,762.46  
Totals funded by the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc.
782.6  Grants
$848,170.10 returned to LISD classrooms 1996-2024


Longview ISD Foundation, Inc 2024 Campus Initiative Grants Program
Grant Title
Campus Recipients
Amount Awarded
Reading/Writing Academy for LiteracyBrandi Patterson and Christy Scott
Johnston-McQueen Elementary School
$4,558.40  
Get Outside and Learn!Brandon Williamson, Christi Shobert, and Mary Taylor
$4,806.24  
Campus Initiative Grants Submitted:  4
Total Funds Requested: $19,364.24
Total Grants Funded:  2
Total: $9,364.64


On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Longview ISD and Dr. James Wilcox will host a Grants Giveaway breakfast at the LISD Education Support Center for this year's grant recipients.

At that time, all recipients will receive their grants and their funding for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Foundation applauds the educators and campus principals who wanted additional educational opportunities for their students and is proud to award them the funds to provide those enhanced opportunities.





Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. Campus Initiative Grant Program Summary Report Per Campus March 2008-March 2024
Campus
Number of Grants Funded
Total Funds Returned to the Campus
Bramlette STEAM Academy
0.0
$0.00  
J.L. Everhart Magnet Academy of Cultural Studies
1.0
$2,600.00  
G.K. Foster Elementary School (Campus closed in 2010)
1.0
$2,529.00  
Hudson PEP Elementary School
4.0
$13,530.00  
Johnston-McQueen Elementary School (Campus opened in 2010)
5.0
$9,409.25  
Johnston Elementary School (Campus closed in 2010)
3.0
$5,607.00  
The Bailey School
5.0
$15,004.00  
Ware East Texas Montessori Academy
2.0
$5,000.00  
Ned E. Williams STEAM Academy
1.0
$4,901.44  
Forest Park Middle School
2.0
$4,684.15  
Foster Middle School
5.0
$14,895.23  
Judson STEAM Academy
6.0
$20,905.00  
Longview High School
5.0
$20,113.76  
Longview Early Graduation High School
10.0
$33,751.89  
East Texas Montessori Preparatory Academy
0.0
$0.00  
The Dade Center
1.0
$2,600.00  
Playing for Keeps Early Childhood Education Center
1.0
$2,000.00  
Totals funded by the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc.
52
Campus Initiative Grants
$158,430.72 Total returned to LISD campuses 2008-2024