CFISD, Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital and Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) representatives pose for a photo after a check for $95,000 was presented at the end of the 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run on March 28. The money will help fund scholarships through the CFEF. Pictured from left, are Dawn Tryon, director of community engagement; Marie Holmes, CFEF executive director; Angela Robles, senior marketing specialist for Memorial Hermann; Dr. Doug Killian, superintendent of schools; and Julie Hinaman, CFISD Board of Trustees president.

April 2, 2026—CFISD staff, students, community members and business partners gathered at the Berry Center and Cy-Fair FCU Stadium for the 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run on March 28. The fundraiser concluded with CFISD and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital representatives presenting a check worth $95,000 to the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF).

The event featured a 5K run and 1-mile family-friendly walk/run. The 5K course featured a route through Towne Lake and Lone Star College—CyFair. The 1-mile family walk path wound through the walkways of Cy-Fair FCU Stadium and featured high school inflatable tunnels on the field and spirit teams and groups encouraging participants.

Dr. Doug Killian, superintendent of schools, starts the 5K race at the 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run held March 28 at the Berry Center. The event, which saw nearly 5,000 race participants in the 5K and 1-mile family-friendly walk, raised $95,000 for the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. (Photo by Melanie Melchor, Cypress Park HS)

Sponsor and vendor booths, food trucks, a children’s play area and student performances made the day special for all event guests.

“This year’s Fun Run was a phenomenal event,” said Dr. Doug Killian, CFISD superintendent of schools. “Thanks to all the participants, volunteers, donors and students, we were able to raise $95,000 towards scholarships for our students. I am so thankful to be involved in such an amazing community event with such great support for our students.”

The event drew approximately 5,000 total race participants. In addition, more than 3,000 registered for the sleep-in pass, which allowed an option for those who wanted to support the CFEF but were unable to attend.

Approximately 5,000 registered race participants, both young and old, took part in the 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run on March 28 at the Berry Center. The 1-mile family-friendly walk included the walkways of Cy-Fair FCU Stadium and featured high school inflatable tunnels on the field and spirit teams and groups encouraging participants.

More than 700 students volunteered during the event, while the following student performances helped entertain fun run patrons:

• Postma Elementary School Puma Choir
• Hemmenway Elementary School Choir
• Hemmenway Tiger Cheer Squad
• M. Robinson Elementary School Lionettes
• Duryea Elementary School Blue Bows
• Order My Steps
• McGown Elementary School Owlette Dance Team
• Sampson Elementary School Pom Squad
• Cypress Falls High School Sky Dancers
• Warner Elementary School Ropers
• Moore Elementary School Dazzling Dillos
• Wells Elementary School Mini Belles
• Keith Elementary School Cougarettes
• Willbern Elementary School Spirit Group
• Woodward Elementary School Pom Squad
• Hairgrove Elementary School Splash Squad
• Cypress Springs High School Panteras
• Cypress Springs Rubies
• Yeager Elementary School Yellow Jacket FUN Club
• Rennell Elementary School Reds Dance Team
• Rennell Redhawk Dance Team
• Cypress Lakes High School Sterling Stars
• Reed Elementary School Roadsingers

The McGown Elementary School Owlette Dance Team was among the many student performance groups that helped entertain patrons at the 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run on March 28 at the Berry Center.

The event was underwritten by Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital.

“It’s great to see everybody come together, and that’s really what it’s about – building that community,” said Angela Robles, senior marketing specialist for Memorial Hermann. “We can all be inclusive, positive and create a healthy way of living. A lot of people maybe made a goal at the beginning of the year, and they’re seeing that come to fruition this year with a walk or a run and we’re really happy to be a part of that.”

The following additional sponsors helped make the event possible:

Martial Arts USA joined numerous vendors at the 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run. The event also featured different food trucks and a children’s area with different activities and bounce houses.

The following vendors also helped make the event possible:

• Bahama Buck’s
• Berry Ices
• Boy Scouts of America
• Chick-fil-A 1960 & Eldridge Parkway
• Code Ninjas
• Cold Pressed Company
• Corey Construction
• Costco Wholesale Cypress
• DonutNV
• Excel Urgent Care
• Faith Church Cypress
• Fallbrook Church
• Goldfish Swim School Cypress
• Harris County Precinct 4
• Highline Urban Lofts Apartments
• Houston Swim Club
• JBSS Wealth
• Keller Williams Realty
• Louetta Foot & Ankle Specialists
• New York Life
• Ready to Grow Gardens
• Renewal by Andersen of Houston
• RoadRunners
• Rocket Dots
• Say Ahhh! Pediatric Dentistry
• Snowie Shaved Ice
• Solitaire Orthodontics
• Sportsclips Haircuts
• Steam Commander
• Sweet Bliss, Lemonade
• Texas State Teachers Association
• Texas Tutor Team
• U.S. Navy
• Wlack and White LLC

Dr. Doug Killian, superintendent of schools, left, and Julie Hinaman, CFISD Board of Trustees president, right, pose for a photo with a winner at the 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run on March 28 at the Berry Center.

“Our 12th Superintendent’s Fun Run truly showed why CFISD is on The Path to Amazing,” said Dawn Tryon, director of community engagement. “We had 80 business partners and thousands of community members, employees, parents and students all together to not only participate in a fun-filled community event, but to also support student scholarships through the CFEF. We are thrilled to have presented a $95,000 check to the CFEF to help support our seniors at the next stop on their educational path.”