Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)

The Lubbock Independent School District welcomes the involvement for parents and community members as partners in the education of our youth. Volunteers serve in a variety of capacities including helping teachers in the classroom; assisting the clinic, library, or workroom; participating in career days; and preparing identification cards for high school students. During the 1994-95 school over 1,000 parent volunteers donated in excess if 123,000 hours of volunteer service (which when calculated at minimum wage represents over $523,500)

Adopt-A-School Program

Business and community representatives donate time, resources, and expertise throughout the Adopt-A-School program. This activity currently involves over 200 businesses and civic organnizations. These leaders provide incentives for students in the areas of attendance, academic achievement, and citizenship; serve as positive role models for our youth; and share resources to enable our young people to understand better the expectations of the business world.

Groups or individuals who are interested in becoming volunteers or joining the Adopt-A-School program are cordially invited to contact Marcie Johnston in the Public Information Department at 766-1066.

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