The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program gives dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures a chance to volunteer at Hughston for a day.
You’ll spend time in your own student’s classroom as well as support other grades and areas around the school. It’s a fun and meaningful way to see what school life looks like during the day—and both students and teachers truly enjoy having Watch D.O.G.S. on campus to lend a hand and connect with kids.
Important Steps for Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteers
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Complete Your PISD Volunteer Application (Every Year!)
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All Watch D.O.G.S. must apply and be cleared as a volunteer with PISD before coming on campus.
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Be sure to select Hughston when you apply so you’re cleared for our school.
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Background checks typically take 48–72 hours.
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If you don’t receive confirmation, please email Lynn Thompson (lynn.thompson@pisd.edu) to check your status.
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Order Your Official Watch D.O.G.S. T-Shirt
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A Watch D.O.G.S. shirt is required to volunteer.
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If you don’t have one from a previous year, please order online as soon as possible (shipping delays are common).
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School Code: TX1190
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Password: watchdogs1 (all lowercase)
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Be sure to ship to your home, not the school.
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Sign Up for a Volunteer Day
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Once your background check is complete, sign up through Voly (link coming soon).
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We offer full-day and half-day options.
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Due to high interest this year, please choose one day so all dads have the opportunity to participate.
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ICE D.O.G.S Opportunities
Ice D.O.G.S. Carpool Duty (Join the Remind Text Group)
There are some mornings that are below freezing, and we cannot send students outside to open the car doors. This is usually a night before or morning of text from me asking for all available Watch D.O.G.S. to bundle up and come help with carpool!
Questions?
