SCUC Education Foundation

Third graders at Norma J. Paschal Elementary School, fifth-graders at Wilder Intermediate School and seventh-graders at Corbett Junior High School dove into hands-on science exploration during a vibrant Science Expo, investigating stations like glo germs, rainbow science, handwriting analysis and the ever-popular Whoosh station - where a teacher or coach allows volunteers to have their hands set on fire (using a safe, supervised chemical process) through combustion to make physics come alive.
Paige Meloni, SCUC Superintendent of Schools, was an active participant, bravely offering the use of her hands for the demonstration at Wilder Intermediate on November 19, 2025.
It was all under the watchful eyes of students from Samuel Clemens High School, who guided the students through each station during their respective visits to the campuses with enthusiasm and patience.
These high school mentors—our current Buffs teaching and growing our future Buffs—brought energy and knowledge to every demonstration. Their passion for science was contagious, creating meaningful connections across grade levels and reinforcing mentorship as a catalyst for learning.
Paschal ES was the first stop on October 28, followed by Wilder Intermediate in November, and concluding with Corbett on December 10. This peer-to-peer learning helped spark curiosity and wonder through real-world demonstrations. Funded by a generous grant from the SCUC Education Foundation, this initiative brings science lessons and experiences directly to young learners, fostering a love for discovery and laying the foundation for future STEM success.
Kacy Debney, Environmental Science teacher at Clemens HS, explained how the lessons were similar at each campus, but tailored for the different grade levels. “At Paschal Elementary, for instance, maybe acid-base reactions aren’t covered,” she said. “They do have process skills of observation, so we’re tapping into those process skills for them to see and spark those interests that way.”
By introducing foundational concepts, the visits are allowing the students to understand the higher-level critical thinking skills needed as they advance in their education. These experiences help SCUC to continue to grow upon a culture of inquiry, curiosity and innovation and a shared commitment to student growth.
To donate to the SCUC Education Foundation, visit https://www.scucisd.org/o/foundation.
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🌿 Calling All Local Businesses! 🌿
Join us for the SCUC Health & Wellness Fair — a day dedicated to the 8 Pillars of Wellness: Spiritual • Emotional • Financial • Environmental • Physical • Social • Occupational • Intellectual.
We’re looking for vendors and sponsors who want to share their products, services, and expertise while supporting the SCUC Education Foundation’s mission to fund teacher grants and student scholarships.
💰 Vendor tables are $250 (tax-deductible!)
🎯 100% of proceeds support student and staff success.
🤝 Connect with 2000+ SCUC employees and community members!
If your business promotes wellness in any form, we’d love to have you there! Scan the QR Code for registration or click: https://forms.gle/hMRosFCdW4m57MMW9

Thank you to The Human Bean for supporting the SCUC Education Foundation! Your generosity helped raise $250 to benefit our teachers and students. We appreciate your commitment to education and our community!

We are so incredibly honored to have been selected as the inaugural recipient of The Chamber’s 2024 Non-Profit of the Year at this year’s Membership Appreciation Awards Luncheon. ✨ The 2023-2024 year was a tremendous one for us, and we are continuing to dream big and work hard to deepen our impact as we seek to maximize resources to enhance teaching and learning and recognize the successes of the amazing students, teachers, and staff in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUCISD).

#Throwback to our Battle of 3009 One Community Voting Contest! 💙🖤📣 This is the SCUC Education Foundation, One Community gift card winner for the Battle of 3009 Vote for your favorite team(Steele/Clemens) sponsored by our generous longtime donor, Sendero Powerlines. Our winner was a Samuel Clemens Alum, Madison Coryell!🏈💰 Thank you again for everyone who participated and voted! We can’t wait for next year!

Take us back to the Friday Night Lights! 💙🖤

Shoutout to our volunteers! We are so grateful for your continued support and dedication to the Foundation.💙 Interested in volunteering? Click here: https://bit.ly/VolunteerSCUCEF

It’s that exciting time of year again! We are seeking sponsors for our David Pevoto Par-tee for Programs Golf Tournament!💙 With a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, we would love for your business to join us in this impactful event. Your support will directly fund grants for teachers in our district, making a meaningful difference in their lives and enriching our entire community. If you're interested, please reach out to us today or sign up here: https://bit.ly/2425SCUCEFPackages. Together, we can create positive change!⛳️📣

We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our kickers for earning a scholarship through our Kick for Scholarship program! We are proud to be part of such a supportive community and can’t wait to see the amazing things these students will achieve in their future endeavors!💙🖤 (not pictured: Jaden Baird, Clemens)

Who are YOU backing in this year's Battle of 3009 between the Clemens Buffs and the Steele Knights? 💙🖤 VOTE NOW and be entered for a chance to win a $500 gift card from the SCUC Education Foundation, sponsored by Sendero Powerlines, as a part of the Battle of 3009: One Community Annual Kick for College or Career Scholarship Nights! The name will be drawn and announced on the live stream broadcast of the Battle of 3009 game held on September 27!!📣 The winner does not need to be present to win. #WeAreSCUC #OneCommunity #scucisd #schertz #cibolo #battleof3009

Congrats to our our first kicker for One Community Scholarship Nights, Ellie Strange, for securing a $500 scholarship!🏈 https://www.facebook.com/reel/418013944623973

Congratulations to Jaden on winning a $2,000 scholarship towards his college or career education. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1056541206067996 We are so proud of you and thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for changing the lives of many students! Thank you to our amazing sponsors and volunteers for this kick!

We are celebrating THANKFUL THURSDAY with a huge shoutout to some of our “One Community Kick for Scholarship Night” sponsors! 💙 Your unwavering support is the foundation of our community's success. Because of you, we can empower our students to achieve their dreams. Let's keep making a difference together! Don’t forget to book the rest of your Fridays in September with us and cheer on our SCUC ISD Seniors as they kick for a scholarship!📣

Our board members took time out of their day to deliver the remaining raffle prizes to teachers across SCUC. There is nothing we love more than putting a smile on the face of our teachers. Thanks to H-E-B and GVEC for your generous donations to our Foundation and our SCUC teachers.

A little photo dump from our time at 2024 Convocation!💙 Welcome back, SCUC teachers and staff! Also, congratulations to all of our grant recipients and raffle prize winners! 🙌🏼

Thank you to everyone who visited our tables for Senior Prep Day!💙 We are so excited to select scholarship night winners, stay tuned for our sponsor tours coming up!📣

#Throwback to this amazing evening last year! 🌟 Reflecting on our first-ever “Sip & SCUC,” we're filled with gratitude for the support from our wonderful community! Over the past year, the SCUC Education Foundation has made remarkable strides thanks to the energy and enthusiasm from our board of directors, our volunteers, the SCUC staff, and the local businesses in our community at large! 🌟 Our passion for the students, teachers, and staff in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUCISD) continues to grow, and the partnerships we've formed have allowed us to make a real impact across SCUC. 🌟 With a bright future ahead, we are more ready than ever to support our #OneCommunity in innovative and exciting ways! 🌟😎 #WeAreSCUC #OneCommunity #Throwback #SipAndSCUC

Congratulations to Amy Thomas, Trustee SCUC ISD School Board, who serves as Assistant Secretary on the SCUC school board and put in the work to become TASB Master Trustee! The cohort of 33 trustees attended the year-long program where they spent more than 136 hours learning how to achieve better governance and superior schools in the state. Mrs. Thomas studied how to better support the 15,000 students in SCUC ISD.

The inaugural Unsung Heroes of the Summer luncheon for year round employees, sponsored by the SCUC ISD Education Foundation, is just moments away. Our valued employees will be treated to a food truck, games, raffles, donated by our generous sponsors, and just a huge "thank you" for their work. Let's go! #WeAreSCUC #YouBelongHere

Valued community partner GVEC is helping Samuel Clemens High School acquire new scoreboards for the Weldon Beard gym. The electric cooperative/internet services provider/HVAC/solar services giant is donating $32,386 for the purchase and installation of the scoreboards, which were last replaced in 1998, according to SCUC Athletics director Scott Lehnhoff. Paige Meloni, SCUC ISD Superintendent, was on hand to thank GVEC for its continued generosity to the school district. She was joined by Mr. Lehnhoff, Alan Hill, Clemens HS interim coach/athletic coordinator; and Robyn Wunderlich, teacher and head volleyball coach. Representing GVEC were: Gary Birdwell, Board President; Krista Davis, Senior Executive Manager: and Jeff Kerlick, Community Representative.