Magnolia Education Foundation gives $40,000 to support high school cosmetology kits

Magnolia Education Foundation President Meghan Henry presented a $40,000 gift to Magnolia Independent School District on behalf of the McBride family to support the district’s cosmetology career and technical education program. "On behalf of the McBride family, the Magnolia Education Foundation, we are proud to present a check in the amount of $40,000 to support the Magnolia ISD cosmetology program," Henry said at the board meeting.

The foundation and donors, Mr. and Mrs. McBride — described at the meeting as owners of Aloha Beauty Lounge and American Communication Construction in Tomball — intend the funding to provide full cosmetology kits for students enrolled at both Magnolia High School and Magnolia West High School. Dr. Campbell, identified at the meeting as director of CTE, and school staff from both high schools joined the presentation.

Meghan Henry, Dr. Campbell and school leaders told the board the donation aims to ensure students have the tools needed for classroom instruction and workforce preparation. "This generous funding will provide full cosmetology kits for students enrolled at both of our high schools, ensuring they have the tools they need to thrive in their education and future careers," Henry said.

The presentation included Magnolia High School and Magnolia West High School administrators and cosmetology staff; no formal board action related to the donation was recorded in the provided transcript excerpt. The gift was announced publicly during the meeting as a partnership between the foundation, the McBride family and district CTE staff.