The 9th Annual Mustang Bayou Turtle Race took place on February 6, 2010 and was a huge success due to the great response from the community parents, students, ad teachers. The Alvin I.S.D. Education Foundation hosts the race each year, with this year’s funds reaching almost $50,000 in grants and scholarships.

A total of 9,587 turtles were adopted, an Lakes of Savannah’s own Manvel High School adopted the most turtles at $7,360, followed by Alvin High School’s $6,430 and Alvin Primary’s $4,300.

About the Alvin I.S.D. Education Foundation:

The Alvin ISD Education Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization formed in 1998 for the benefit of the students and teachers of the Alvin ISD. The Foundation shares a vision of enhancing education in the Alvin ISD, works to increase support for educational activities in the Alvin ISD, benefits students and staff by supporting activities not funded by tax dollars, fosters creative approaches to education through grants and involvement, and awards funds through a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community, parent and educational leaders. For more information about the Foundation, contact Coordinator Melinda Purcell at 281-331-2586.

Congratulations to the turtle race winners, donors, and supporters!