Mustang Association

The Mustang Association is a campaign that provides an opportunity for students to participate in the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation (FEF) by making a donation in the amount of their choice, starting at $10. These funds help further FEF's mission to support FISD and enhance student and teacher experiences by providing innovative and engaging learning opportunities.

100% of Mustang Association donations are invested back into FISD schools through innovative grants selected by students! In 2024-2025, over $450,000 in grants for innovative classroom tools and resources were awarded to FISD teachers.

If interested, Mustang Association members also have the opportunity to be selected to serve on the Student Grant Selection Committee at their campus. This commitment includes one meeting held during the fall semester where students learn about nonprofits, strategic giving, and work together to determine which grants to invest in at their school. Due to the high number of students interested, we are not able to allow all to serve on the committee every year.

Click Here to see all the photos from the Student Grant Committee meetings.

Student Grant Committee at Bales with grant they chose to adopt.

Campus: Bales Intermediate
Grant Name: “Engage the Mind” & “Stop Motion Movie Fun"

Engage the Mind

This grant invites students into hands-on learning through engaging tools that strengthen problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. With activities that spark curiosity and challenge young learners, this project supports meaningful exploration in both small-group and independent settings.

Stop Motion Movie Fun

This grant turns creativity into motion as students design characters, build sets, and produce their own stop-motion films. Through storytelling and animation, students practice sequencing, communication, and digital media skills while bringing imaginative ideas to life in the classroom.

Student Grant Committee at Westwood with grant they chose to adopt.

Campus: Westwood Elementary
Grant Name: “Build a Brick House”

Build a Brick House

This grant encourages students to think like young engineers as they plan, build, and test miniature structures using brick-style materials. While exploring creativity and design, students also develop foundational STEM skills such as problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and teamwork.

Windsong students with their selected grants that they adopted

Campus: Windsong Elementary
Grant Name: “Code-A-Story,” “Hatching Life Science,” & “Sensory Mindfulness"

Code-A-Story

This grant combines storytelling with early coding skills, allowing students to create digital stories through simple programming tools. As they sequence actions, build characters, and bring narratives to life, students practice literacy, logic, and creativity in a playful, engaging way.

Hatching Life Science

This grant gives students an unforgettable hands-on science experience by observing the life cycle of chicks from egg to hatch. Students learn responsibility, curiosity, and scientific thinking as they care for the eggs and witness real biological processes unfold in their classroom.

Sensory Mindfulness

This grant provides calming, sensory-rich tools that help students build emotional regulation, focus, and self-awareness. Through tactile activities and mindfulness practices, students learn strategies that support well-being and create a more centered, ready-to-learn classroom environment.

Student Grant Committee at Cline with grant they chose to adopt.

Campus: Cline Elementary
Grant Name: “Keep Cline Beautiful” and “Chomp, Build, Learn”

Keep Cline Beautiful

This grant empowers students to take pride in their campus by promoting responsibility, stewardship, and environmental awareness. Through hands-on activities that encourage students to care for shared spaces, the project builds a sense of ownership, teamwork, and Mustang pride.

Chomp, Build, Learn

This grant brings STEM learning to life through building challenges that strengthen fine motor skills, problem-solving, and creativity. As students sort, stack, and construct using playful, themed materials, they practice early engineering skills while having fun with hands-on exploration.

Student Grant Committee at Friendswood Junior High with grant they chose to adopt.

Campus: Friendswood Junior High
Grant Name: “Magnetic Motion,” “Sewing Success,” “Glazing the Way,” & “The Great Maze Challenge”

Magnetic Motion

This grant introduces students to the exciting world of physics through magnetic force and motion activities. With opportunities to test predictions, build models, and observe movement firsthand, students deepen their understanding of energy, force, and scientific inquiry.

Sewing Success

This grant gives students the chance to learn practical, confidence-building sewing skills while exploring creativity and design. As they stitch, craft, and problem-solve, students strengthen fine motor skills, patience, and independence through real-world, hands-on learning.

Glazing the Way

This grant enhances the FJH art program by providing new glazing materials that help students bring their ceramic creations to life. Through experimenting with color, texture, and technique, students express themselves artistically while developing craftsmanship and pride in their work.

The Great Maze Challenge

This grant engages students in designing, building, and navigating complex mazes that promote teamwork, strategy, and spatial reasoning. As they collaborate to solve and create challenges, students strengthen critical thinking and communication skills in a fun, interactive environment.

Student Grant Committee at FHS with grant they chose to adopt.

Campus: Friendswood High School
Grant Name: "Canine Heart Sounds" & "Get Out and Move!"

Canine Heart Sounds

This grant provides students with realistic canine heart models that help them learn how to identify heart sounds and understand common veterinary conditions. As part of the animal science pathway, this hands-on experience strengthens diagnostic skills and prepares students for future careers in veterinary and medical fields.

Get Out and Move

This grant promotes movement, wellness, and connection through outdoor recreational activities for our Transition-Center. With equipment that encourages collaboration and physical activity, students build confidence, communication skills, and independence in a fun, inclusive environment.

Grants Funded In Previous Years

2024-2025

2024-2025

Bales Mustang Association with their grant "Go for the Goal"

Campus: Bales
Grant Name: Go for the "Goal" Soccer
This grant will fund portable pop-up goals for use in team sports during P.E. classes, including soccer and hockey. These lightweight, easy-to-set-up goals can be used both indoors and outdoors and offer convenient storage. The equipment will support students in developing new skills, practicing shooting techniques, and participating in both individual and team tournaments. By providing enough goals for all students to stay actively engaged, this grant promotes authentic, hands-on learning experiences that make physical fitness fun and inclusive.

Windsong Mustang Association with their grant "Storytelling Kits"

Campus: Windsong
Grant Name: Storytelling kits
This grant provides a storytelling kit designed to enhance authentic learning experiences in Friendswood ISD. The kit supports educators in creating more engaging and interactive lessons by tapping into the natural appeal of storytelling. Through the use of these resources, students are encouraged to think critically and creatively as they develop their own narratives, helping to build problem-solving skills and improve their ability to express ideas in meaningful and diverse ways.

Westwood Mustang Association with Grant Field Day Spoon Race Fun

Campus: Westwood
Grant Name: Field Day Spoon Race Fun
This grant brings excitement and physical development together through a giant spoon race activity for Field Day. While students enjoy the fun and laughter of this oversized relay, they’ll also be enhancing important physical skills such as gross motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, balance, and muscle control. It’s a playful, engaging way to promote movement and teamwork during one of the most anticipated days of the school year.

Cline Mustang Association with grant Bubbling Emotions

Campus: Cline
Grant Name: Bubbling Emotions
This grant brings a calming bubble wall to campus, providing a visually and aurally soothing sensory tool that helps students regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Designed to support students with diverse sensory needs, the bubble wall creates a peaceful environment that promotes self-regulation and emotional balance. By fostering a sense of calm and increasing readiness to learn, this tool enhances student engagement and participation, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and supportive learning experience across Friendswood ISD.

FJH Mustang Association with their grant Ozo-Fun Ozobots! & Elements of Innovation #1

Campus: FJH
Grant Name: Ozo-Fun Ozobots! & Elements of Innovation #1
Ozo-Fun Ozobots! -
This grant provides funding for a base kit, special moves kit, and speed kit for Ozobots—small programmable robots designed to enhance learning in the school library. By integrating these tools into lessons, students develop critical problem-solving and teamwork skills through hands-on exploration of coding and robotics. The grant supports an engaging and collaborative learning environment where technology and creativity intersect.
Elements of Innovation #1
This grant supports a hands-on approach to science instruction by providing materials that allow students to directly interact with various elements. Through tactile exploration and experimentation, students deepen their understanding of scientific properties and applications, making abstract concepts more concrete and memorable. The goal is to spark curiosity and strengthen engagement through experiential learning.

FHS Mustang Association with their grant Adaptive Dance Class, Art Party on the Go! Crime Scene Laser Measure,

Campus: FHS
Grant Names: Adaptive Dance Class, Crime Scene Laser Measure, Art Party on the Go!
Adaptive Dance Class - This grant provides inclusive dance equipment to support all students, regardless of ability, in participating fully in dance classes. By outfitting the dance room with adaptive tools, the program ensures that students in special education can build confidence, express themselves creatively, and enjoy greater accessibility. The initiative emphasizes that not all students learn the same way and seeks to create a welcoming, empowering space for every learner.
Crime Scene Laser Measure - This grant equips students in Principles of Law, Criminal Investigation, Law Enforcement, and Forensic Science courses with professional-grade laser measuring devices. These tools allow for quick, accurate crime scene measurements, enabling students to create precise sketches used in real-world criminal investigations and courtroom presentations. The devices also support instruction in accident reconstruction, bringing authentic, hands-on learning to the classroom.
Art Party on the Go! -
This grant supports the expansion of FISD’s ceramics program through the purchase of a multi-functional wagon designed for off-site ceramic events. As students host community-based ceramic parties, this mobile setup allows for the safe, organized transport of bisqueware, brushes, and glazes. With a built-in table top and sturdy storage, the wagon reduces the need for multiple trips and protects delicate materials—enhancing both efficiency and outreach opportunities for authentic, experiential learning.

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