43 Houston-area organizations partner with HISD to sponsor C- and D-rated schools

Sponsorship duties would include:​​​​​ funding two teacher appreciation lunches, student celebrations, campus cleanup days and donating dollars to principals to use for the academic needs of students.

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In an Oct. 15 news release, Houston ISD announced that all 64 campuses were officially "adopted" by a local business, nonprofit, church or community organization.

“From what I’ve seen since I’ve been here, this is what Houston does," Miles said in the release. "This city shows up for each other and for kids. The Houston Promise is not just about ratings. It’s about rallying a community around its children and ensuring every student, in every neighborhood, has access to an excellent education.”

The full list of partners includes 43 different organizations, including:

• Harris County Precinct 4
• Houston Astros, Rockets, Dynamo FC and Texans
• Port Houston
• University of Houston Downtown

Retired H-E-B President Scott McClelland and his wife, Soraya, will also be acting sponsors.

"I've seen firsthand how education changes lives," McClelland said in a video. "As a Houstonian, business leader, a father and grandfather, and somebody who cares deeply about this city, I believe that when we invest in kids, we're investing in the future of Houston."