By Friendswood ISD Communication Department
Friendswood ISD hosted its fifth annual Under the Oaks celebration on Thursday, August 12 to
kickstart a new school year. More than 450 people were in attendance.
It was an evening of fellowship for the students, parents, staff and community to hear from
Superintendent Thad Roher and other staff about the 2021-2022 school year. The celebration
included the opportunity to visit with the FISD family over kettle corn and lemonade while
enjoying performances by the DJ brothers Jacob and Jayden Garza, FHS band, FHS cheer and
the Wranglerettes.
“Under the Oaks is a tradition our team started my first year as superintendent as a way to honor the traditional values of community and education by meeting together where education began in Friendswood over 80 years ago,” Roher said. “We believe in the power of relationships in all areas as the driver of change and success. This is one of the many layers we use to develop relationships with the community. Every year, I have met families new to our district and hear their stories about coming to Friendswood and that makes me excited for the school year.”
