Klein ISD Education Foundation (KEF) directors, community members, and Superintendent Dr. McGown made surprise visits aboard the KEF Celebration Express, delivering $92,569 in innovative classroom grants.

School staff and grant writers across the district were excited as dozens of KEF supporters and volunteers clapped and cheered down the halls with oversized checks for the grant recipients.

“It’s inspiring to witness the joy these grants bring to our teachers and principals. They create meaningful opportunities for our students to grow, connect, and thrive in their purpose,” Klein ISD Superintendent Dr. McGown said. “I’m grateful to the Klein ISD Education Foundation, our generous business partners, and grant sponsors for turning our educators’ dreams into a reality for our students.”

This spring, the KEF Celebration Express delivered grants for ground-breaking programs and initiatives that will bring education to life for our learners in various ways. These grants were made possible by the support of numerous loyal community partners. 

"I am so thankful for the Klein ISD Education Foundation Directors, the generous sponsors who make these grants possible, and the dedicated educators across Klein ISD who continually strive to provide exceptional learning experiences for our students," Klein ISD Education Foundation Director Christy Spisak said. "Celebration Express Days are always a highlight of the year, and today was no exception."

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Below is a list of our outstanding 2025 Spring grant recipients. Be sure to read more about each one by clicking on the name of the grant. 

• Haude Elementary Awarded $7,468 for ‘Mindful Movement Motor Lab’ Educator Grant

• Metzler Elementary Awarded $4,600 from KEF for ‘Yearbook Club’ Grant

• Klein ISD Schools Awarded $19,950 for ‘A Voice for Every Student’ Lead the Spark Grant

• Klein Oak High School awarded $4,820 from KEF for “STEM Education” Grant

• Fox Elementary Awarded $24,930 for ‘Knowledge in a Vending Machine’ Lead the Park Grant

• All Klein ISD Schools Awarded $14,856 from KEF for ‘Klein Kloset’ Grant

• Klein Collins High School and Benignus Elementary School Awarded $10,006 from KEF for “Architects of Sustainability” Grant

• Kaiser Elementary Awarded $5,939 from KEF for ‘Books that ADD Up’ Grant

The Klein ISD Education Foundation accepts grant applications twice a year to encourage, facilitate, and recognize creative projects that promote academic achievement for Klein ISD students.