State of the District 2017

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I delivered my annual State of the District presentation to the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 19, and was proud to share all the ways we live out our theme of Opportunity For All.

Dr. Henry addresses a roomful of guests at the 2017-2018 State of the District presentation for the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 19.

Among the highlights of the speech were:

• Opportunity for Achievement, with 153 Ivy League acceptances over the last two years;
• Opportunity for College Now, with a College Academy being piloted at Cypress Lakes HS that will allow graduates to earn an affordable associate’s degree;
• Opportunity for Extracurriculars, with student athletes who earned a 93-percent passing rate in 2016-2017;
• Opportunity for Equality, with a campus like the Carlton Center that provides a specialized vocational curriculum for special-needs students;
• Opportunity for Quality, with students on each corner of the district having the same access to top-of-the-line facilities, technology and instruction; and an
• Opportunity for Economic Growth, with our entire community benefiting from the economic stimulus we provide.

Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce luncheon guests browse the 2017-2018 State of the District booklet on Sept. 19.

Opportunities abound in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, and if you look through the resources on our State of the District webpage, I think you’ll see why.

Check out our State of the District brochure, fact sheet and video that will give you a glimpse into the wonderful things happening in CFISD. Look for the rotating State of the District homepage block to access this information.

The opportunities will continue in 2017-2018!

~ Mark Henry, Ed.D.

Remembering a community hero

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When a community loses a great man, who will be the next person to step up? John Fox, by every definition, was a hero. He was a great husband, a loving father and a doting grandparent. He also loved this community.

When he passed away on Nov. 4 after a long battle with cancer, the CFISD family lost one of its biggest supporters.

John Fox, his wife Robbie and Cy-Fair Chamber President Leslie Martone supporting agriculture science students by purchasing projects through the “Chamber Herd” program at the 2015 Livestock Show and Sale.

Although I observed from a distance how he cared for his family, I witnessed firsthand his quiet acts of kindness and generosity toward his community every day. Whether it was leading the “Chamber Herd” to raise money for deserving FFA student projects, chairing and serving in the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, supporting the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation with his time, treasures and talent or contributing to charities all around the Cy-Fair community, John was a hero.

Although he was a leader, he never sought the limelight or attention. John received satisfaction in observing the joy on other people’s faces. He did not request or want accolades. He was a man of great dignity and humility. He was a quiet hero.

The question remains, “Where is the next John Fox?” Knowing this community, that person is already here. I’m really looking forward to meeting them.

~ Mark Henry, Ed.D.