Watkins Middle School Principal Andrea Lagard, middle, signs a CFISD Adopt-a-School partnership agreement alongside Precinct 4 representative Kendra Camarena, right, to certify Precinct 4’s new partnership with Watkins on April 6.

April 16, 2026—The wait is over for Holmsley Elementary School and Watkins Middle School. Both schools were adopted by Harris County Precinct 4 last week as part of CFISD’s Adopt-a-School Program.

Representatives from Precinct 4 visited Watkins on April 6 and Holmsley on April 10 for signing ceremonies that made the adoptions official. It was a moment Holmsley Principal Ana Diaz had been anticipating for years.

“Being adopted by Precinct 4 means the world to us,” Diaz said. “This is a partnership that provides a strong relationship that supports both student success and staff well-being. Ultimately, it strengthens our school culture by promoting connection and a shared commitment to student success.”

The Holmsley Husky, far left, Precinct 4 representative Kendra Camarena, third from right, Holmsley Elementary Principal Ana Diaz, second from right, and CFISD Director of Community Engagement Dawn Tryon, far right, pose for a picture celebrating Precinct 4’s adoption of Holmsley through CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program.

For Watkins Principal Andrea Lagard, it was a similar feeling of excitement.

“We are truly honored to be adopted by Harris County Precinct 4,” Lagard said. “We are excited to build a meaningful partnership with a community organization that shares our commitment to supporting students beyond the classroom.”

CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program is especially meaningful for Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones. She served as a teacher herself in her hometown of Laredo upon graduating from Harvard before eventually going into law. Now, she’s hoping to impact teachers and the next generation of students within her precinct.

“I know how important it is for students to have strong community support. From connecting with families at Meet-the-Teacher events to improving safety with new sidewalks, my team and I are committed to showing up,” Briones said. “I’m proud to expand that impact through the Adopt-a-School program at Watkins Middle School and Holmsley Elementary School, which will help provide resources, mentorship, and enrichment for over 2,000 students and staff.”

Harris County Precinct 4 representative Kendra Camarena, second from right, signs a CFISD Adopt-a-School partnership agreement alongside Holmsley Elementary School Principal Ana Diaz, second from left, to certify Precinct 4’s new partnership with Holmsley on April 10.

CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program allows local business and organizations to officially partner with schools and pour into them with their time, energy and resources. It’s a vision that Lagard can’t wait to play out at Watkins.

“At Watkins Middle School, our students bring incredible potential, resilience and diversity, and partnerships like this help us expand what’s possible for them,” Lagard said. “This adoption represents an investment in our students’ futures, encouragement for our staff and a stronger connection between our school and the community we serve.”

For more information on the Adopt-a-School program, contact Dawn Tryon, director of community engagement, at 281-894-3950 or dawn.tryon@cfisd.net.

Watkins Middle School staff celebrates being adopted by Harris County Precinct 4 on April 6 as part of CFISD’s Adopt-a-School program.