PC-TAG is proud to announce the results of the organization’s “TAG You’re It” fundraising campaign, which was conducted this year during Online Registration, at two fundraising events and via email. Teachers were asked to submit their gift requests to PC-TAG with an explanation as to how the item(s) they were seeking would enhance the learning experience of their students. PC-TAG received gift requests totaling over $60,000.

After careful review of all requests, the PC-TAG Board of Directors approved to fund teacher requests totaling $44,745.  Sarah Clark, PC-TAG Chair, presented the check to the Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) at the district’s Board of Trustees meeting on April 9, 2013.

The gift funds requests from teachers at all seven HPISD campuses in support of the district’s Talented and Gifted (TAG) and enrichment programs.  The current year gift enabled the purchase of enrichment items that include iPads for use in the classroom, curriculum enrichment materials, classroom technology, support for academic competitions, teacher scholarships and training, and summer curriculum development.

One of the teachers expressed her appreciation – “WOW!!!! WOW!! SO awesome!! I can’t tell you how great this will be and how great this will help differentiate! So blessed! =) THANK YOU!!!

See Funded Items here.

Listen to the Podcast from the College Prep for Parents Panel Discussion held on December 11, 2012.  The panel discussed Exploring the Admissions Process for Selective Colleges featuring Micah Lyles Lead Counselor at HPHS with recruiters from Harvard & Duke, and parents of former HP students accepted to Top-tier Schools such as Stanford & Vanderbilt.

Andrea Hamilton, PC-TAG Chair, presented a $31,551 check to the Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) at the district’s Board of Trustees meeting on April 10, 2012.  The gift funds requests from teachers at all seven HPISD campuses in support of the district’s Talented and Gifted (TAG) and enrichment programs.  In accepting the gift on behalf of the board, HPISD Board of Trustees Finance Officer Joe Taylor noted that PC-TAG’s continued support of all campuses in the district was greatly appreciated.

The current year gift enabled the purchase of enrichment items that include iPads for use in the classroom, curriculum enrichment materials, classroom technology, support for academic competitions, elementary math journals, robotics kits, science kits, teacher scholarships, field trips, presenters for the summer institute, and summer curriculum development, to name a few.

With a focus on advocacy, education for parents, and fundraising to support academic and extracurricular programs, PC-TAG’s efforts have consistently helped support a more enriched learning environment throughout the district.

At a recent PC-TAG luncheon, Tracy Fisher of TAGT spoke to parents about what they need to know as a parent of an academically gifted child.  If you missed it, you can see Tracy’s presentation HERE.