Lakewood Church donated school supplies to Major Elementary School, giving students in the Spring ISD campus's All-Stars program a boost before the Wednesday, August 12, first day of school.
Spring ISD announced the donation on its official X account Thursday, July 30, thanking the Houston megachurch for helping the school's All-Stars head into the new year prepared.
The gift is part of Lakewood Church's broader 2026 Back-to-School Drive, which launched June 1 and runs through Tuesday, August 18. The drive collects supplies for Title I schools across the Houston area. Title I campuses serve high percentages of students from low-income families. Lakewood said on Instagram that donations can be dropped off at collection bins inside the church and that every contribution helps equip students and teachers for a successful year.
Major Elementary is led by Principal Ursula Gordon-Higginbotham, a 28-year education veteran who joined the campus in 2022.
The district did not specify how many items were donated or how many students will benefit. Details matter here. A video posted with the announcement was not accessible for further review.
Families looking to connect with more back-to-school resources still have several opportunities before classes begin:
Upcoming back-to-school events in Spring
- Saturday, August 1 — Spring ISD Back-to-School Expo, 8:30–11:30 a.m. at Dekaney High School, 22351 Imperial Valley Dr. Free for all families. Includes enrollment help, vision and hearing screenings, school supplies, haircuts, and food distribution from the Houston Food Bank (while supplies last). Contact: Inelja Taylor Rucker, 281-891-6637 or [email protected].
- Saturday, August 1 — Harris County Clerk's Sixth Annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate Event, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at all 10 annex locations, including the Cypresswood Annex at 6831 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. Fee: $23 per certificate.
- Tuesday, August 4, and Wednesday, August 5 — Free vaccination clinics for eligible middle school students and siblings, hosted by All for Them at the Spring ISD Community Engagement Center.
- Wednesday, August 12 — First day of school for Spring ISD's 2026–2027 school year. Returning families must complete the Annual Student Update before that date.
